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Top 15 smartphonesBy Sindre Lia, 12 October 2008
For the first time in history, there are three different BlackBerry smartphones on our list. RIM is on fire, if you had any doubts. We also take a look at what's caused it.

Dealing with bleeding edge technology leads to two things: Hot phones and trouble. Historically, the hottest phones have usually gotten into some kind of trouble, whether it being Symbian, Windows Mobile or now the iPhone platform. In the same period, RIM has been playing it safe, releasing grey models relying heavily on server-side solutions, but no more. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip, BlackBerry Storm and the BlackBerry Bold are all representing something new and interesting. That said, the BlackBerry Bold has faced delays because of its 3G chip, but most of the competitors took the painful step up many years ago, so it was about time RIM followed suit. And we can hardly wait to see RIM pushing its limits even further, or more specifically, the results of it. Meanwhile, check out the hottest smartphones right now:

T-Mobile G1    Similar models »
Score: 79% When: October 2008 Worth: $180 Carrier: T-Mobile
In our T-Mobile G1 review, we open up the new Google Android OS and see if it deserves all the hype. Check out our in-depth look.
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T-Mobile G1
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
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)
RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530    Similar models »
Score: 80% When: November 2008 Worth: $200 - $250 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless will soon offer the BlackBerry that Apple should fear. Find out why in our full BlackBerry Storm review.
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RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530
Samsung Omnia i900    Similar models »
When: August 2008 Worth: $880 Carrier: Unlocked
We get an exclusive sneak peak at Samsung's most advanced all-touch phone, the Windows Mobile Samsung i900 Omnia.
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Samsung Omnia i900
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 Touch Diamond (Sprint)    Similar models »
Score: 76% When: September 2008 Worth: $350 Carrier: Sprint
Check out Sprint's latest all-touch smartphone with a VGA screen and blazing fast networking in our HTC Touch Diamond review.
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HTC Touch Diamond (Sprint)
HTC Touch Pro (Sprint)    Similar models »
Score: 77% When: October 2008 Worth: $400 Carrier: Sprint
In our HTC Touch Pro review, we slide open Sprint's newest in the Touch family. It's like an HTC Touch Diamond with a full-QWERTY keyboard, but is a keyboard all the touchscreen phone needed to pull ahead?
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HTC Touch Pro (Sprint)
RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220    Similar models »
Score: 71% When: October 2008 Worth: $150 Carrier: T-Mobile
RIM's new BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 opens up with a new interface design and an enhanced media player. Is this the sign of good things to come?
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220
Nokia N95 8GB NAM    Similar models »
Score: 85% When: March 2008 Worth: $650 Carrier: Unlocked
The Nokia N95 gets an 8GB memory boost and support for North American HSDPA bands. Is this the King simply adding jewels to the crown?
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Nokia N95 8GB NAM
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
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic    Similar models »
When: December 2008 Worth: $300 Carrier: Unlocked
Powered by Symbian S60 5th edition, the new Nokia 5800 will offer a range of features attractive to youth and gadget fans alike.
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Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
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
Palm Treo Pro    Similar models »
Score: 64% When: September 2008 Worth: $500 - $550 Carrier: Unlocked
In our Palm Treo Pro review, we gush over the improved Treo design and new features, but will this appeal to a new crowd of smartphone fans?
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Palm Treo Pro
Nokia E71    Similar models »
Score: 73% When: July 2008 Worth: $500 Carrier: Unlocked
We check out Nokia's slimmest smartphone to date in our in-depth Nokia E71 review. Is this business-focused phone's performance as good as its looks?
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Nokia E71
Best Multimedia smartphones
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
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint) 74% $200Sprint
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless) 69% $200Verizon Wireless
RIM Blackberry Curve 64% $200AT&T
Nokia N76 60% $500Unlocked
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