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Smartphones with WVGA, VGA or HVGA displays for high-res addictsBy Sindre Lia, 30 August 2008
The number of smartphones featuring WVGA, VGA or HVGA high-res displays is increasing. We take a hands-on look at them, including videos showing them in action.

WVGA display (800x480 pixels)


Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1    Similar models »
Score: 76% When: November 2008 Worth: $800 Carrier: Unlocked
Our long-awaited Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 review finally tackles the high-resolution, panels-flipping, Windows Mobile super-phone. Does it live up to the hype?
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1
HTC Shift    Similar models »
Score: 45% When: March 2008 Worth: $1500 Carrier: Sprint
The Shift looks like a larger AT&T Tilt, and it sports 3G networking and UMPC features. So, where did it all go wrong?
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HTC Shift


Widescreen display (800x352 pixels)


Nokia E90    Similar models »
When: June 2007 Worth: $750
We open up Nokia's super-wide QWERTY clamshell, with its huge keypad and loads of features. Is it worth cramming into your pocket?
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Nokia E90


VGA display (640x480 pixels)


HTC Touch Diamond    Similar models »
When: June 2008 Worth: $700 Carrier: Unlocked
We check out the HTC Touch Diamond, with a snazzy new interface and some impressive accelerometer features, in our exclusive hands-on preview.
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HTC Touch Diamond
HTC Touch Pro    Similar models »
When: September 2008 Worth: $900 Carrier: Unlocked
HTC's Touch Pro gets a slide-out keyboard and HTC's TouchFLO 3D interface. Is this the business phone to beat this season?
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HTC Touch Pro
Velocity Mobile 103    Similar models »
When: September 2008 Worth: $500
The upstart handset maker has made some changes to Windows Mobile, but it's the hardware that really has us interested.
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Velocity Mobile 103
i-mate Ultimate 9502    Similar models »
When: December 2007 Worth: $750 Carrier: Unlocked
The new i-mate phone features a slide-up keyboard, a VGA screen and Windows Mobile 6. We get our hands on the new device to get the scoop.
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i-mate Ultimate 9502
i-mate Ultimate 8150    Similar models »
When: November 2007 Worth: $725
Can the 12-key i-mate Ultimate 8150 keep up with its bigger QWERTY siblings? We take a hands-on look at the new smartphone and deliver our early insights into i-mates strategy.
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i-mate Ultimate 8150
i-mate Ultimate 6150    Similar models »
When: November 2007 Worth: $695
We tap into i-mate's new touch screen Windows Mobile phone. Is it as powerful as its full-key siblings, or is this phone strictly for the touchy-feely types?
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i-mate Ultimate 6150


Half VGA display (320x480, 480x320 pixels)

Apple iPhone 3G    Similar models »
Score: 82% When: July 2008 Worth: $200 - $600 Carrier: AT&T
Philip Berne reviews the new multimedia powerhouse with faster networking and GPS. Don't miss our in-depth Apple iPhone 3G review.
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Apple iPhone 3G
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 (AT&T)    Similar models »
Score: 74% When: November 2008 Worth: $300 Carrier: AT&T
AT&T's newest BlackBerry finally arrives, and we have our RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 review to dissect and discover the highs and lows of the highly-anticipated smartphone.
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RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 (AT&T)
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Name Score Price Carrier
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Nokia N95 8GB NAM 85% $650Unlocked
Apple iPhone 3G 82% $200AT&T
Nokia N95 80% $530Unlocked
RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530 80% $200Verizon Wireless
T-Mobile G1 79% $180T-Mobile
Nokia N78 76% $500Unlocked
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