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Top 15 cell phonesBy Sindre Lia, 28 July 2008
LG, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Nokia and Motorola fight for the top spots on our list of the hottest new cell phones.

LG Dare VX9700    Similar models »
Score: 59% When: June 2008 Worth: $200 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
For better and for worse, this is not an iPhone clone from Verizon Wireless. Find out what went so wrong, in our in-depth LG Dare review.
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LG Dare VX9700
Samsung Instinct    Similar models »
Score: 72% When: June 2008 Worth: $230 Carrier: Sprint
Philip Berne explains how Samsung and Sprint finally got it right, in our exclusive in-depth Samsung Instinct review.
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Samsung Instinct
LG Chocolate 3    Similar models »
Score: 71% When: July 2008 Worth: $100 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
We open up Verizon Wireless' most capable clamshell to date, with better music features and fewer flashing lights. Don't miss our in-depth LG Chocolate 3 review.
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LG Chocolate 3
LG Voyager    Similar models »
Score: 70% When: November 2007 Worth: $300 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
We crack open the ultimate Mobile TV phone, the LG Voyager, with a touch screen and haptic feedback. Is it just an updated enV, or a multimedia powerhouse?
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LG Voyager
LG Decoy VX8610    Similar models »
Score: 65% When: June 2008 Worth: $180 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
In our in-depth LG Decoy VX8610 review, Philip Berne checks out this unique slider with a built-in Bluetooth headset.
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LG Decoy VX8610
Sony Ericsson C905    Similar models »
When: October 2008 Carrier: Unlocked
The Sony Ericsson C905 will be the first 8.1-megapixel camera phone to come with support for AT&T Wireless' HSDPA network.
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Sony Ericsson C905
LG Vu    Similar models »
When: May 2008 Worth: $180 Carrier: AT&T
We take the LG Vu on AT&T's network for a spin. How does its touchscreen interface perform, and can it handle MediaFLO TV streaming well?
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LG Vu
Samsung Glyde    Similar models »
Score: 59% When: May 2008 Worth: $200 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Samsung's new touchscreen phone on Verizon Wireless is here to compete. Is it in the right game?
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Samsung Glyde
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic    Similar models »
Score: 70% When: May 2008 Worth: $50 Carrier: T-Mobile
In our in-depth Nokia 5310 review, Philip Berne lets you know exactly why this is one of Nokia's best cell phones to date.
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Nokia 5310 XpressMusic
LG Venus    Similar models »
Score: 62% When: November 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
We were excited about the Venus' interface and hardware design before we even touched it, but did the touchscreen live up to the hype?
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LG Venus
Sony Ericsson C902    Similar models »
When: June 2008 Worth: $500 Carrier: Unlocked
The new high-end CyberShot C902 has GPS location and facial-recognition auto focus. Time to throw out the point-and-shoot? Check out our hands-on gallery.
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Sony Ericsson C902
Motorola ROKR E8    Similar models »
Score: 55% When: July 2008 Worth: $200 Carrier: T-Mobile
Find out why this new music phone gave our editor, Philip Berne, the heebie-jeebies in our in-depth Motorola ROKR E8 review.
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Motorola ROKR E8
Motorola V950    Similar models »
When: September 2008 Worth: $200 Carrier: Sprint
We get our hands on Motorola's newest RAZR. Seriously, another RAZR, and this one is the most durable of them all.
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Motorola V950
Nokia 6205    Similar models »
When: June 2008 Worth: $70 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
The Nokia 6205 is something as rare as a mid-range CDMA cell phone from the Finnish manufacturer, initially available as Batman: The Dark Knight Edition.
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Nokia 6205
LG KE850 Prada    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: April 2007 Worth: $600 Carrier: Unlocked
With stylish looks, the Prada phone is an all-touch device that stresses fashion over features. Does it have substance to match its style?
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LG KE850 Prada
Best Multimedia phones
Name Score Price Carrier
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Sony Ericsson W760 72% $360Unlocked
Samsung Instinct 72% $230Sprint
LG Chocolate 3 71% $100Verizon Wireless
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic 70% $50T-Mobile
LG Muziq 67% $150Sprint
Nokia 5610 XpressMusic 67% $100T-Mobile
LG VX8550 Chocolate 66% $100Verizon Wireless
Sony Ericsson W580i 66% $80AT&T
LG Decoy VX8610 65% $180Verizon Wireless
Helio Fin 64% $125Helio
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