http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk Phone reviews and news from Mobile-Phones-UK.org.uk en-gb Landmark Internet Ltd Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:30:00 GMT Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/news.rss Custom landmark@landmarkinternet.com landmark@landmarkinternet.com 5 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-lumia-710.htm The Nokia Lumia 710 is a competitively-priced Windows smartphone. Unlike most budget Android phones, this one doesn't cut too many corners when it comes to hardware, so you get a top-performing smartphone for a fraction of the price. It's a solid performer that can beat most mid-range phones hands down. Available in Black, Black/Blue or White. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-lumia-710.htm#item151 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-curve-9380.htm A mid-range touchscreen smartphone, and it's a BlackBerry! It's ideal for messaging and social media, and equipped with a good web browser and media player plus a solid range of core apps. The 9380 is a very compact and lightweight phone that does a lot and looks the business too. But a slow processor and underpowered battery spoil the package, and it's not so cheap either. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-curve-9380.htm#item150 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-bold-9790.htm The BlackBerry Bold 9790 takes the rock-solid Bold 9780 business phone and adds the BlackBerry 7 operating system with its touchscreen user interface. The high-resolution touchscreen plus the superb keyboard make this an ideal phone for all kinds of communication and messaging. A fast 1GHz processor, up to 40GB of memory and outstanding connectivity complete the package. Only the battery life lets it down. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-bold-9790.htm#item149 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/motorola-razr.htm The new Motorola RAZR is an ultraslim Android smartphone built from Kevlar fibre. It looks and feels premium, and has the hardware to match. With a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED screen, dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and a 1780mAh battery, it's ready to take on any of its competitors. You'll be taking a bit of a risk choosing Motorola, but if you enjoy standing out from the crowd you'll find the Droid RAZR to be a very impressive phone. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/motorola-razr.htm#item148 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-explorer.htm The HTC Explorer is a mid-budget Android phone designed for smartphone newbies. It runs a specially modified version of the HTC Sense user interface, designed to run smoothly on the Explorer's scaled-down processor, and made easier to use for Android novices and non-techies. Yet it retains the power of a smartphone, including mobile email, web browsing, facebook & twitter, GPS with Google Maps, a music player, media player and downloadable games and apps from the Android Market. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-explorer.htm#item147 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-lumia-800.htm The Nokia Lumia 800 is Nokia's first Windows smartphone. It's a very capable device, beautifully constructed and making the most of Windows Phone 7.5. With an excellent screen, a fast processor, a good camera and some good apps, the Lumia 800 is a good all-round smartphone, although it doesn't excel in any particular area. Available in Black, Cyan and Magenta. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-lumia-800.htm#item146 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-note.htm The Samsung Galaxy Note is a hybrid smartphone / tablet. With a 5.3 inch HD screen and a stylus, the Note has great potential as a PDA-style device. But it also excels in media, games, communications and other apps. In addition to the enormous screen it offers a dual-core 1.4GHz processor, an excellent 8 megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording and up to 64GB of memory. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-note.htm#item145 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-nexus.htm The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a showcase for the next generation of Android phones. Running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), this is the most powerful Android phone to date. It also has the best screen ever, with real HD resolution and a mammoth 4.65 inch size. The list of amazing features continues with a 1.2GHz dual core processor, instantaneous photo capture, full HD video recording, 16GB RAM and a whopping 1750mAh battery to power it all. Go. Buy. One. Now! Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-nexus.htm#item144 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-sensation-xl.htm The HTC Sensation XL gives you a ginormous 4.7 inch screen, Beats Audio customisation and Beats headphones, a very fast 1.5GHz processor and a superb 8 megapixel camera. For music and media it's a very impressive device, but it's too large to be a mainstream mobile, despite its superthin design. Poor battery life is another reason why the XL sadly doesn't quite get 5 stars from us. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-sensation-xl.htm#item143 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-y.htm The Samsung Galaxy Y is a bargain basement Android phone. With the latest Android 2.3 and a decent 800MHz processor on board, the Y has plenty of potential, but the too-small LCD display, terrible camera and built-not-to-last feel make it a poor choice. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-y.htm#item142 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-w.htm The Samsung Galaxy W is a solid mid-to-high-end smartphone. Running Android Gingerbread, it's key features are a high resolution 3.7 inch display, a very fast 1.4GHz processor, plenty of memory, a good battery and all the usual smartphone gadgets and widgets. A safe buy and good value for money. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-w.htm#item141 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-radar.htm The HTC Radar is a mid-range smartphone running Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango). Crafted from a single piece of aluminium, the Radar has more of a premium feel about it than most phones, but in most respects it's competent rather than outstanding. A good camera and music player are worth talking about, as is Bing Maps and the integration with facebook and twitter. But with a middle-of-the-road processor, no memory card slot, no Flash support and questionable Bluetooth reliability there are too many issues for us to wholeheartedly recommend it. Mon, 01 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-radar.htm#item140 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-titan.htm The HTC Titan runs Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) and has the largest screen of any mobile so far, at 4.7 inches. That's enough to grab our attention, but the Titan also has a lightning fast 1.5GHz processor to support Windows multi-tasking, a superb 8 megapixel camera with HD video, great music support with Zune HD, and a whopping 1600mAh battery to power it all. At the same time, Mango still isn't perfect, there's no memory card slot, and the web browser doesn't support Flash. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-titan.htm#item139 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-s.htm The Sony Ericsson Arc S is an update of the Arc. A stunningly beautiful slimline phone with curves to die for, the Arc S is physically the same as the original Arc, but brings a faster 1.4GHz processor and a software update. The Arc S runs the very latest Android 2.3.4, plus some minor updated to Sony Ericsson's user interface customisations. Apart from the looks and the fast processor, highlights of the Arc S include the large touchscreen with BRAVIA engine and Reality Display, the 8 megapixel camera, HD video recording, GPS with Google Maps, Sony Ericsson music player and outstanding connectivity including a HDMI socket for connecting to a high definition TV. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-s.htm#item138 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-sensation-xe.htm With the Sensation XE, HTC have taken their flagship phone and turned the dials to max. Its dual-core processor runs faster than a CERN neutrino, its monstrously big 1730mAh battery is the biggest we've ever seen in a mobile, and Dr Dre has been called in to add his Beats Audio (TM) software and headset for outstanding music quality. But it still won't knock Samsung's Galaxy S2 off the top slot. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-sensation-xe.htm#item137 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/apple-iphone-4s.htm The Apple iPhone 4S looks the same as the iPhone 4 on the outside, but there's a lot going on inside. First, that antenna has been replaced, so the grip of death should be a thing of the past. There's a shiny new operating system, a new 8 megapixel camera with full HD video recording, a dual core processor and iCloud. Siri, the voice-activate intelligent assistant makes its debut too, after several years in development. Despite the lack of physical changes, in particular to the 3.5 inch Retina display, which is dwarfed by Android and Windows competitors, the 4S could prove to be much more of a leap forward than some commentators have imagined. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/apple-iphone-4s.htm#item136 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-curve-9360.htm A gorgeously thin BlackBerry, with a very high quality feel, and the benefit of a full QWERTY keyboard and optical trackpad. The 9360 comes with BlackBerry 7, which integrates facebook and twitter into the communications hub of the phone. Features like GPS, a camera, web browser and media player are present, although they're no match for Android or an iPhone. Battery life is a disappointment. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-curve-9360.htm#item135 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-ray.htm The SE Xperia ray is a stunner! If you prefer your smartphones to be slim and lightweight, you'll love the ray. It's one of the smallest smartphones available, yet it's also very powerful. While the LCD display is only 3.3 inches across, it has a very high resolution and beautiful colour reproduction thanks to Sony's Reality Display and BRAVIA technology. Inside is a 1GHz processor plus 512MB RAM, making it speed along nicely. It's powered by Android 2.3 and Sony Ericsson's Timescape, which integrates social media such as facebook and twitter into the core operating system. With an 8 megapixel camera, HD video recording, Google Maps and excellent battery life, there's nothing to dislike about the ray. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-ray.htm#item134 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-torch-9810.htm The Blackberry Torch 9810 combines the benefits of a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard with a touchscreen user interface. The new BlackBerry 7 OS delivers the core business and communications strengths of all Blackberries, updated for the facebook age. The hardware is first rate, with a very fast 1.2GHz processor and 8GB of built-in memory, plus a microSD memory card slot. Connectivity is first-rate. Battery life is excellent. There's HD video recording, GPS and a good media player. Perhaps the only feature to dislike is its weight. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-torch-9810.htm#item133 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c2-02.htm The C2-02 is a touch-and-type phone with a slide out keypad and a touchscreen. Combining the best of both worlds is a good concept, but the implementation is poor, with a small resistive screen making the user interface hard work. There are some good features, such as facebook & twitter apps, Nokia Maps, a music player and FM radio. But the phone is dual band only, so accessing the internet is very slow. The camera is poor, there's no GPS and the onboard memory is pitiful. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c2-02.htm#item132 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-salsa.htm The HTC Salsa is a phone designed for facebook. It's a nicely-made, solidly built phone running Android 2.3 and HTC Sense. Battery life is very impressive, and there's a front-mounted VGA camera for video chat. On the other hand, the screen isn't the best by a long way, and the processor and memory are decidedly mid-range. We feel it's a nice phone that's been overpriced for what it does. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-salsa.htm#item131 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-torch-9860.htm The BlackBerry Torch 9860 may be a hybrid between a business phone and a consumer device, but it's 100 percent touchscreen! Using a capacitive TFT display, the user interface responds nicely to the finger, thanks to a rocking 1.2MHz processor and the Liquid Graphics engine. The BlackBerry 7 operating system works well on the big screen, and there's the safety of an optical trackpad for added familiarity and ease of use when working with menus. Messaging is first class, with familiar BlackBerry functionality, plus integrated facebook and twitter. The 5 MP camera and HD video camera work well, the web browser isn't half bad, despite lacking flash, and GPS is present too. Memory and connectivity are excellent, but the battery seems to be underpowered for a device of this type. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-torch-9860.htm#item130 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-neo.htm We like many features of the Xperia Neo. It's a good smartphone, running Android 2.3. Things to like include its outstanding 8 megapixel camera with HD video recording, a high resolution 3.7 inch display, a fast 1GHz processor, the WebKit browser and excellent connectivity. Yet it's over-priced for what you get. The build quality isn't the greatest, the 3.7 inch screen size isn't really top-end, and the battery life is pants. We're left wanting more, so 4 stars is all we can muster for the Neo unless the price comes down significantly. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-neo.htm#item129 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-mini-pro.htm The Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro is a compact yet powerful smartphone with the convenience of a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Ideal for messaging and facebook on the go, yet with one of the smallest footprints of any smartphone. The Mini Pro has so many features to like, but we worry that its thickness, weight and poor battery life will detract from its appeal. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-mini-pro.htm#item128 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-mini.htm The SE Xperia Mini is a replacement for the X10 Mini. It's an ultra-compact smartphone running a carefully modified version of Android 2.3 to enable smartphone functionality to be accessed on a petite 3 inch display. Despite its tiny dimensions, it packs in full smartphone functionality and runs well with a fast 1GHz processor, up to 32GB of memory, fast HSPA 3G data access and assisted GPS. It even comes with HD video recording. If we could ask for one thing to be improved, it would be the battery life. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-mini.htm#item127 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-bold-9900.htm The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is the best BlackBerry ever! Bigger than previous Bolds, it benefits from a larger keyboard and a better screen. The screen is touch-sensitive too, and the new BlackBerry 7 operating system works very well. Backed up by a fast 1.2GHz processor, 768GB of RAM and 8GB of built-in memory, the Bold 9900 has everything a business workhorse needs, including BlackBerry's peerless messaging and security. We wish it had a larger battery though. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-bold-9900.htm#item126 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-x7.htm The Nokia X7 is an expensive smartphone, but it offers poor value for money. Running the Symbian Anna operating system, which isn't our favourite and is destined to be dumped by Nokia, the X7 suffers from a low screen resolution, slow processor, inadequate memory, a mediocre camera and an average battery. It looks and feels premium, but it just doesn't deliver. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-x7.htm#item125 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-e6.htm The Nokia E6 is a high-end smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard and a touchscreen user interface, running Symbian Anna. With rock-solid build quality and many strong features, the E6 is more than a match for the likes of BlackBerry. But the impending demise of Symbian is a black mark against the phone. Nevertheless, the E6 has a lot to recommend it, including its high resolution capacitive touchscreen, 8MP camera with HD video recording and a secondary camera for video calling. The inclusion of 8GB of onboard memory is a big bonus and the battery life is exceptional. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-e6.htm#item124 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-optimus-3d.htm The LG Optimus 3D is the world's first smartphone with a glasses-free 3D display. Capable of playing 3D games, displaying 3D youtube clips, taking 5 megapixel 3D still images and recording 3D video in 720p HD, the Optimus 3D is at the beginning of a 3D trend that will sweep across the mobile space in the next few years. As well as its 3D capabilities, the phone has a fast dual-core, dual-memory architecture, an excellent camera, GPS navigation, and outstanding memory and connectivity. Despite having a large battery, its battery life is challenged, and it's also a large and heavy handset. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-optimus-3d.htm#item123 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-optimus-white.htm The LG Optimus White is a limited edition of the LG Optimus Black. Looking even more like an iPhone in the white finish, the Optimus White is a very nicely styled superslim smartphone equipped with Android 2.2, a fast 1 GHz CPU and a NOVA display giving extra bright readability even in full sunlight. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-optimus-white.htm#item122 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-optimus-black.htm The LG Optimus Black is a higher-end Android phone featuring a NOVA display for improved readability in bright sunlight. Running Android 2.2 with access to 150,000 apps, this is a powerful smartphone with a 1GHz processor, fast data access and plenty of battery power and memory. More powerful than mid-range Android phones, yet lacking the speed and features of the latest high-end models, the Optimus Black is worth considering if you're on a budget but don't want to compromise too much. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-optimus-black.htm#item121 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-playbook.htm The BlackBerry PlayBook is BlackBerry's first tablet, based on the QNX operating system. With a 7 inch screen supporting multi-touch gesture-based input, the PlayBook is very easy to use, and its powerful dual-core processor makes it very fast at running apps and multitasking. We like the web browser and the fact that the cameras support Full HD 1080p video recording and video calling over Wi-Fi. However, the PlayBook is limited by its lack of 3G and the poor choice of apps. It's best when paired with a BlackBerry smartphone and operating in the business arena. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-playbook.htm#item120 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/apple-ipad-2.htm The Apple iPad 2 is a truly amazing tablet. Equipped with a large 9.7 inch screen, it's big enough to work and play seriously, and the hardware needed to support it is all here: a dual-core processor, 512MB of RAM and up to 64GB of built-in memory. Add to this the polished performance of Apple's iOS 4 and the wealth of built-in and downloadable apps, and we think you'll get more for your money with the iPad 2 than with any other current tablet. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/apple-ipad-2.htm#item119 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-flyer.htm The HTC Flyer is a compact tablet with a 7 inch screen. Running Android 2.3 plus HTC Sense and equipped with a fast 1.5GHz processor and lots of memory, the Flyer is a very capable device. It has a premium look and feel, and comes with a unique Magic Pen stylus. But it's a very expensive tablet and offers poor value for money. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-flyer.htm#item118 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-tab.htm The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a compact tablet with a 7 inch screen. Running Android 2.2, the Galaxy Tab seems a little dated when compared with the latest tablets, but the price more than makes up for this. With a 1GHz processor, 16GB of built-in memory and a large battery, the Tab is quite capable of doing everything a smartphone can do and doing it better. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-tab.htm#item117 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-chacha.htm The HTC ChaCha combines a BlackBerry-style QWERTY keyboard with a large 2.6 inch touchscreen. It also has an extra button - a facebook button - that lets you instantly upload photos, videos and other stuff to facebook with one press. You'll always be in touch with your friends if you have a ChaCha, thanks to always-on internet access via Wi-Fi and 3G HSPA. Add to the mix the power of the Android operating system, a high quality camera, video calling, a fast 800MHz processor and plenty of memory, and you've got a winning formula. The ChaCha is a mid-range phone priced at 250 GBP on pay as you go, or available free with free line rental on monthly contract. Similar phones to consider include the BlackBerry Curve 3G and the Samsung Galaxy Pro. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-chacha.htm#item116 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/motorola-atrix.htm The Atrix is the first Motorola phone we've reviewed since 2009, when the company seemed to have come to the end of the road. But Motorola have bounced back with a range of high-end Android phones and tablets, and the Atrix is certainly an impressive phone. Star features include the 1GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM giving it stellar performance, and also the incredibly high capacity 1030 mAh battery. It also comes with a fingerprint scanner for added security and an optional docking station, turning your cell phone into a laptop computer. But it's a very expensive product and with a 4 inch display and an old version of Android it misses out on being the very best. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/motorola-atrix.htm#item115 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c6-01.htm The Nokia C6-01 is a mid-range Symbian 3 smartphone with a 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen. The device is compact but heavy, and feels solid in the hand. The camera can capture still shots at 8 megapixels and video in HD. Wi-Fi and HSDPA give fast internet access. Available in Black or Silver. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c6-01.htm#item114 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-fit.htm At last! A budget phone that brings the true power of Android to the under-100 pound market sector. Unlike previous entry-level smartphones, the Galaxy Fit doesn't sacrifice too much to meet the budget constraints. The screen is a nicely-sized 3.3 inch capacitive display, which is quite big enough for the job, although the resolution of 240 x 320 pixels does mean that some apps will run awkwardly. The 600MHz processor is quite fast enough to power a device of this size and the 1350 mAh battery is more than sufficient. A built-in memory of 160MB is generous for a phone so cheap, and you can extend this with a microSD card to 32GB if desired. Add a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, GPS, Social Hub, fast 3G data access and excellent connectivity and you have a phone that delivers the true Android experience but without breaking the bank. Wed, 25 May 2011 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-fit.htm#item113 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-optimus-me.htm The LG Optimus Me is a budget Android smartphone running Froyo (Android 2.2). It's very similar to the Optimus One, which we reviewed previously, and it isn't obvious what unique proposition the Optimus Me brings to the table that the Optimus One didn't. They're priced pretty much the same, yet the Optimus Me suffers from the same compromises as the Optimus One: a small touchscreen, slow processor and lack of onboard memory. In fact, the screen size of the Me is even smaller than the One - just 2.8 inches, which really isn't enough for a touchscreen smartphone. It's hardly any bigger than the Sony Ericsson X10 Mini, but without the compact form factor. Heavens, even the good old LG Cookie had a 3 inch screen! Back to the drawing board with this one, LG! Tue, 24 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-optimus-me.htm#item112 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-e7.htm The Nokia E7 is a solidly built phone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a large AMOLED screen. This makes it large and very heavy indeed, so it will have limited market appeal from the start. But for those looking for a good keyboard, this is an excellent one. The real problem with the E7 is its outdated Symbian 3 operating system, shortly destined for the scrap heap. Compared with the iPhone or with Android it just isn't good enough. The camera too lacks autofocus, and the battery is underpowered for a device of this type. Mon, 23 May 2011 10:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-e7.htm#item111 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/orange-rio-ii.htm The Orange Rio 2 is a budget BlackBerry, with a full QWERTY keyboard and a 2.4 inch touchscreen as well. Offering text messaging, MMS, push email and easy access to social media sites via onscreen widgets, the Rio 2 seems to give you everything you need for messaging. There's no Wi-Fi, but there is 3G with HSDPA for fast data downloads. A 3 megapixel camera, video recording, media player, FM radio, Bluetooth and a microSD card slot complete the package. Available in Black and White on the Orange network. Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/orange-rio-ii.htm#item110 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-sensation.htm The HTC Sensation is HTC's flagship phone for 2011. With a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, it's a match for the Samsung Galaxy S2. It's not a small phone, and weighs in at 148g with its premium metal unibody, but it has a premium feel and the large footprint makes space for a huge 4.3 inch touchscreen display with qHD resolution and Super LCD technology for a brighter screen with better contrast. The camera is rated at 8 megapixels and has autofocus and flash. It's capable of recording video at Full HD 1080p resolution and has a secondary front-facing camera for video calling. Other features include fast web browsing, GPS with Google Maps, a fully featured media player with smooth video playback and hi-fi audio quality. It comes with 1GB of built-in memory, 768MB of RAM and a high-capacity battery. Mon, 16 May 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-sensation.htm#item109 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c3-01.htm Similar to the Nokia X3-02, the Nokia C3-01 is a slim phone with an alphanumeric keypad and a 2.4 inch resistive touchscreen. A good choice if you want a simple phone with the ability to access facebook and twitter. The fast 3G HSPA connection helps, as does the Wi-Fi. The C3-01 is pretty basic in other respects, but has a decent music player with FM radio and headphone socket, plus a 5 megapixel camera. Memory is limited to 30MB, but you can add a microSD memory card for more storage. Available in Silver and Grey. Thu, 12 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c3-01.htm#item108 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-wildfire-s.htm The HTC Wildfire S is a straightforward upgrade of the best-selling budget Android phone, the HTC Wildfire. The Wildfire has been given a style makeover with a new metallic body that actually weighs less and is more compact than the original. The screen size is unchanged at 3.2 inches, but the number of pixels has been increased, fixing the main flaw with the first Wildfire. The 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and autofocus is unchanged, as is the media player and assisted GPS capabilities. The processor speed has been increased slightly to 600MHz and the available memory is greater, but mystifyingly the battery is smaller, meaning that most users will have to charge their phone every night. Fri, 06 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-wildfire-s.htm#item107 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-s2.htm The Samsung Galaxy S2 is the first Samsung phone to be powered by a dual-core processor. The 1.2GHz Samsung processor enables superb graphics for games and Full HD video recording, but it isn't the only highlight. The 4.3 inch second-generation Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen is equally impressive. An 8 megapixel still camera with autofocus and LED flash isn't too shabby either. 21Mbps internet access via HSPA is also ground-breaking, as is the 1650 mAh battery that powers the device. You want more? At 8.49mm, it's the thinnest smartphone in existence and it also runs the latest Gingerbread release of Android and version 4 of the TouchWiz user interface. Amazing! Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-s2.htm#item106 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-pro.htm The Samsung Galaxy Pro offers the twin benefits of a physical QWERTY keyboard and a touchscreen-controlled Android smartphone. With Samsung's Social Hub at its heart, the Galaxy Pro is a superb messaging and social media device, with easy access to email, facebook and twitter. A 3 megapixel camera, media player with FM radio, Google Maps, fast internet access, Wi-Fi, plenty of memory and good battery life complete the package. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-pro.htm#item105 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c1-01.htm The C1-01 is Nokia's entry-level offering, and is very much an old-style phone. If you want an old-fashioned mobile that makes calls, sends texts, plays music via MP3 or FM radio and has great battery life, you'll find it here. You won't find anything more than that though, and for the price you might have expected more. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c1-01.htm#item104 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-play.htm The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is the first Playstation-certified phone. The Play takes mobile phone gaming to a new level, with authentic Playstation-like controls, plus motion control and gesture control using the phone's front-facing video camera! It's also a high-powered smartphone running Android Gingerbread. The hardware is top notch too, with a giant 4 inch display, 5.1 megapixel camera, assisted GPS with Google Maps and Street View and a DLNA connection so you can plug the phone into a HD-ready TV. Available in Black or White. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-play.htm#item103 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-tocco-icon.htm The Samsung Tocco Icon is an upgraded version of the Samsung Tocco Lite. It's an entry-level phone with a 3 inch capacitive touchscreen using Samsung's TouchWiz user interface. It comes with a 3 megapixel camera, music player, FM radio and built-in games. It isn't a smartphone and it lacks 3G, but it does have Wi-Fi and excellent integration of facebook and twitter. It also has Bluetooth, USB, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a memory card slot. It's a compact and lightweight phone with good battery life. Available in Black or White. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-tocco-icon.htm#item102 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-optimus-2x.htm The LG Optimus 2X is most notable for being the first of the new wave of phones to have a dual-core processor. The Nvidia Tegra 2 processor at its heart makes it lightning fast at every activity, especially graphics-hungry video display. It's the first mobile to be able to record and playback video at full HD 1080p resolution. The still camera can shoot at 8 megapixels and has autofocus and an LED flash. The Optimus 2X is great for web browsing, making full use of graphics acceleration to play flash videos and youtube clips. The large 4.0 inch display with 480 x 800 pixel resolution features pinch-to-zoom functionality for zooming into web pages. Powered by Android 2.2 in its initial release and with customisation to the user interface from LG, the phone is as easy to use as it is powerful, and is highly recommended. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-optimus-2x.htm#item101 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-desire-s.htm The Desire S is HTC's second Android phone of 2011, and is an update of the top-selling HTC Desire smartphone. Evolutionary in nature, the Desire S takes everything that was good about the Desire and adds some incremental improvements. Physically, the plasticky body of the Desire has been replaced by a strong but light aluminium unibody, giving an aura of quality and enabling the phone to become lighter and slimmer. The software has been updated to Gingerbread and a new version of HTC Sense. More memory has been added. The camera is now able to record video at HD 720p resolution, and a secondary front-facing camera makes video calling possible. All things considered, this is a significant enhancement of a very popular model and is a worthy upgrade for existing Desire users. But it's no longer top dog in the crowded space of high-end smartphones. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-desire-s.htm#item100 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-mini.htm The Samsung Mini GT-S5570 is a compact smartphone. It runs the Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS overlayed with the Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 user interface making it both powerful and user-friendly. Top features include access to apps from the Android Market, GPS with Google Maps, a music player and an FM radio with RDS. The hardware is impressive too: a powerful 600MHz processor, large 1200 mAh battery, fast 3G HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a 3.5mm headphone jack. We like the Galaxy Mini, but we still prefer the HTC Wildfire. Available in Black or White. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-mini.htm#item99 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc.htm The Sony Ericsson Arc must surely be the best Sony Ericsson phone ever, and one of the best Android phones too. It's the thinnest smart phone currently available, and looks great in Midnight Blue or Misty Silver. The name Arc describes the shape of the phone, with its curved rear side tapering to just 8.7mm in the centre. But its beauty is more than skin deep. Unlike previous Xperia phones, the Arc has an up-to-date version of Android. It runs the very latest version 2.3, nicknamed Gingerbread. It has one of the best screens of any current mobile and uses Sony's BRAVIA technology for near-perfect rendering of videos. A 1 GHz CPU and fast HSPA and Wi-Fi mean that it's superfast at evrything it does and the large 1500 mAh battery supplies plenty of power. Other top features are the 8.1 megapixel camera with HD video recording and the assisted GPS with Google Maps. Only the limited onboard memory fails to impress. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc.htm#item98 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c2-01.htm The Nokia C2-01 s a minimum-spec phone that does little more than the basics and is overpriced for a low-range phone. Available in Black or Silver. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c2-01.htm#item97 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-ace.htm The Samsung Ace GT-S5830 is a smart-looking Android phone with a larger-than-average 3.5 inch display, a decent 800 MHz processor, and a good camera. Other highlights include GPS with Google Maps, high-speed internet, Wi-Fi and good battery life. But it's missing out on high-end features like HD video, and it can't compete against the best Android phones. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-ace.htm#item96 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c5-03.htm The C5-03 is another uninspired Nokia smartphone running the old Symbian operating system. With its unresponsive resistive touchscreen, poor camera with fixed focus, no flash, lack of adequate memory and no Wi-Fi, it serves as a sad example of everything that's gone wrong with Nokia. Available in Graphite and Green. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c5-03.htm#item95 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-incredible-s.htm The Incredible S is the first HTC phone of 2011, and the first in the new line up of S phones announced in Barcelona on 15 Feb. Despite its name, the Incredible S is quite conservative, bringing nothing revolutionary, but filling the gap between the HTC Desire and the HTC Desire HD. The Incredible S has a spec that is mid-way between these two phones and would be an excellent upgrade for current Desire owners. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-incredible-s.htm#item94 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-europa.htm The Samsung Europa GT-I5500 is a budget Android phone that manages to avoid cutting too many corners. Its best features are the Social Hub, integrating contacts, calendars, facebook, twitter and email, plus access to many thousands of Android apps, many free. The Europa also comes with AGPS with Google Maps, a digital music player, FM radio with RDS, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a powerful battery. The screen may be smaller than other Android phones, and the camera pretty basic, but when you compare the Galaxy Europa with other phones at this price, we think you'll be very impressed. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-europa.htm#item93 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-x3-02.htm The Nokia X3-02 Touch and Type is a new style of phone with both a touchscreen and an alphanumeric keypad. Although it's a resistive touchscreen and quite small (for a touchscreen), it's certainly a lot better than not having one, and we think that it's a real asset. The X3-02 is incredibly lightweight and thin too, and will slide into the smallest pocket with ease. Yet it manages to pack in a fully featured music player and radio, lightning fast internet access and Wi-Fi. The camera's average and we'd have liked more memory, but overall the X3-02 gives you a lot for your money. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-x3-02.htm#item92 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-wave-s5250.htm The Samsung S5250 Wave 525 is the cheapest phone so far to use the Samsung Bada OS. Samsung's Bada platform allows mobile users to simply and easily download applications from Samsung Apps. The phone uses the latest version of Samsung's user interface, TouchWiz 3.0. The new Social Hub has been designed from the ground up to seamlessly integrate all major email providers, IM and social networking services such as Yahoo, MSN, Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. Features include a large 3.2 inch LCD touchscreen, 100MB of memory plus the ability to accept microSD cards, a 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS, Wi-Fi and support for 5.1 surround sound. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-wave-s5250.htm#item91 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-chat-335.htm Normally we don't like phones with silly characters in their names, because they cause us all kinds of technical problems. But it's easy to forgive the Samsung Ch@t because it's such a cutie. Although it retails for just 50 pounds or so, it looks like a high-end handset, with its ultraslim form factor, full QWERTY keyboard and metal detailing. The QWERTY keyboard plus the optical trackpad make it brilliant for typing, whether you use it for texting, emailing, facebook or twitter. There are plenty of other features too, including an FM radio, with the ability to record from the radio, a music player, a memory card slot, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and a decent battery life. The camera is very basic, but for the price it's just what you'd expect. This is definitely one of the best entry-level phones that we've ever reviewed. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-chat-335.htm#item90 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-optimus-one.htm Being a budget smartphone, the LG Optimus One inevitably compromises on certain features, but overall delivers a nice package for the money. It's one of the cheapest Android phones available, and this shows up in features like the primitive camera, small display and slighly underpowered processor. But on the positive side you get fantastic GPS functionality with Google Maps and turn-by-turn navigation. You get a brilliant web browser with fast internet access. You get Facebook and Twitter apps, plus thousands more apps available for download. You get outstanding battery life, Wi-Fi, a headphone jack, and a memory card slot. And you get all this on some of the cheapest contracts available. Can't be bad. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-optimus-one.htm#item89 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c7.htm The Nokia C7 is a good mid-range smartphone running the Symbian^3 operating system. Whilst not as polished as Android, Symbian^3 is a definite improvement on Nokias of old, and the C7 delivers a lot for your money. Highlights include A-GPS with a lifetime car and pedestrian navigation licence, an 8 megapixel camera with HD video, 8GB of buil-in memory and an FM transmitter. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c7.htm#item88 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-wave-s8530.htm The Samsung S8530 Wave 2 is the second phone to use the Samsung Bada OS and has an enlarged 3.7 inch Super Clear LCD display. Samsung's Bada platform allows mobile users to simply and easily download applications from Samsung Apps. The phone uses the latest version of Samsung's user interface, TouchWiz 3.0. The new Social Hub has been designed from the ground up to seamlessly integrate all major email providers, IM and social networking services such as Yahoo, MSN, Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. The Samsung Wave 2 boasts a superb 1GHz processor and has 2GB of built-in memory plus the ability to accept microSD cards up to 32GB. The Wave 2 has a 5 megapixel camera and can also record and playback HD video at 720p resolution with support for DivX and Xvid, and support for 5.1 surround sound. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-wave-s8530.htm#item87 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c6.htm The Nokia C6-00 offers many useful features, including a slide-out keyboard, assisted GPS, Wi-Fi and fast 3G internet access. But we feel that it's an uninspired design let down by a poor operating system. Available in Black and White. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c6.htm#item86 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/google-nexus-s.htm We're mega-impressed by the new Google Nexus. While it may appear to be little more than a revamped Samsung Galaxy S, that's not necessarily a bad thing. The Galaxy S was an amazing phone, and the addition of Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) plus a camera flash make it an even better phone. It's certainly a much more mainstream offering than the original Google Nexus One and it's a good choice for anyone looking for the best that smartphones can offer in 2010/2011. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/google-nexus-s.htm#item85 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-7-mozart.htm The HTC Mozart is a Windows 7 smart phone. Smaller than the other Windows 7 phones that we've reviewed previously, the Mozart defines itself by offering enhanced audio quality and an improved camera with 8 megapixels and a bright xenon flash. Whilst smaller than the HD7, it still offers a good sized 3.7 inch high resolution display and has 8GB of built-in memory, a fast 1GHz processor and all the usual array of smartphone features. The range of apps for Windows 7 is nothing like the abundance of iPhone apps, but core business and productivity tools are all present. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-7-mozart.htm#item84 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-desire-z.htm The HTC Desire Z is like the original Desire, but with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard attached. End of review! But seriously, that's what it is. The keyboard is a huge bonus in our opinion, but it does add considerably to the weight and bulk of the device. Elesewhere, the Desire Z is very similar to the original Desire, with only slight variations in spec. Apart from the size of the phone, the only problem that we found is the battery life, which will be about a day for many users. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-desire-z.htm#item83 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-omnia-7.htm Samsung's first Windows Phone 7 effort is impressively good. The Omnia 7 has much in common with the Samsung Galaxy S, including the outstanding 4 inch Super AMOLED display. It ticks all the usual smartphone boxes, including a 5MP camera with autofocus and LED flash, 720p HD video recording, music player, FM radio RDS, GPS and web browsing with Internet Explorer 7. Connectivity is good with fast 3G data access a strong point. behind the scenes, the fast 1GHz processor is up to the job and the 1500mAh battery is as big as it gets in the phones world at the present time. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-omnia-7.htm#item82 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-bold-9780.htm The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is an upgraded version of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 and is our new favourite BlackBerry! With a QWERTY keyboard, TrackPad and full email support, this is the best business mobile around in our opinion. Changes from the 9700 include more memory and an upgraded 5 megapixel camera. The 9780 also uses the latest BlackBerry 6 operating system. Other highlights include security tools, Wi-Fi, 3G HSPA, Bluetooth, and a huge 1500 mAHr battery. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-bold-9780.htm#item81 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-hd7.htm The HTC HD7 is like a Windows Phone 7 version of the HTC Desire HD. With features like a 4.3 inch screen, ultra fast HSPA, a 1GHz processor, plenty of RAM, a 5 megapixel camera, HD video recording, Dolby Mobile and GPS, it has nearly all the features that make the Desire HD so desirable. But poor battery life and the lack of certain features make it second best in our opinion. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-hd7.htm#item80 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-n8.htm The Nokia N8 is Nokia's latest flagship phone, running the new Symbian 3 operating system. We feel that Symbian 3 succeeds in taking a solid operating system forward decisively into the touchscreen era, although it's following the likes of Android, rather than leading. Still, with hardware this good to back it up, we're not complaining. Highlights must be the 12 megapixel camera with xenon flash and autofocus, plus the HD video recording with high quality stereo sound. Other good features are the battery life, GPS with free turn-by-turn navigation and the connectivity options, including HDMI and Bluetooth 3. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-n8.htm#item79 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-torch.htm The BlackBerry Torch is RIM's latest flagship phone. It's the first phone to use the new BlackBerry 6 OS, and also has a completely new form factor: a touchscreen plus a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. We like the new OS, and we like the slide-out keyboard. The touchscreen is a big improvement on the touchscreen of the Storm and Storm2. The Torch packs in a 5 megapixel camera, aGPS, Wi-Fi, HSDPA, expandable memory and excellent battery life. There's a lot to like about the Torch, but it's an expensive phone and can't compete with other top-of-the-range mobiles when it comes to screen size and processor power. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-torch.htm#item78 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-x8.htm The X8 expands the Sony Ericsson Xperia range of Android smartphones with a mid-range offering positioned between the X10 and the X10 Mini. Think of it as an X10 Mini with a larger screen and you won't go too wrong. The X8 has a decent-sized screen and a larger battery, so it avoids the worst pitfalls of the X10 Mini, but it lacks the super-compact form factor of the Mini. Unfortunately the camera has been downgraded and it still runs Android 1.6, which is now looking increasingly out of date compared with rival Android phones from HTC and Samsung. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-x8.htm#item77 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c3.htm The Nokia C3 is a cut-price version of the Nokia E5. WIth a full QWERTY keyboard, mobile email, Wi-Fi and excellent battery life, it's a brilliant business mobile built to a budget. It's also good for social networking with Facebook and Twitters apps and that fast Wi-Fi connection. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-c3.htm#item76 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-cookie-lite.htm The Cookie Lite T300 is a smaller version of the original Cookie. It weighs only 77g and offers entry-level features including a 1.3 megapixel camera, MP3 player, FM radio, Facebook and Twitter. But we feel that the price needs to fall before it makes sense as a budget alternative to the Cookie. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-cookie-lite.htm#item75 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-vivaz-pro.htm The Vivaz Pro is a Symbian smartphone with a touchscreen user interface and a full QWERTY keyboard. Top features include high definition video recording, a 5.1 megapixel still camera, a fabulous music player, FM radio, assisted GPS with Google Maps, a 3.5mm headphone socket, WiFi and apps for Facebook and Twitter. But we're disappointed by the clunkiness of the user interface and the lack of build quality for such an expensive phone. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-vivaz-pro.htm#item74 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-desire-hd.htm Phones as good as the Desire HD don't appear very often. It might have been designed as a showcase for everything that Android is capable of offering, and it's quite probably the best mobile internet experience on any current smartphone. With features like a 4.3 inch screen, ultra fast HSPA, a 1GHz processor and plenty of RAM, it can certainly handle web browsing with ease. Add an 8 megapixel camera, HD video recording, DLNA, Dolby Mobile and GPS and it's hard to find anything that's missing. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-desire-hd.htm#item73 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-e5.htm The Nokia E5 has nearly everything that the Nokia E72 or BlackBerry Bold 9700 offer, but at a reduced price. Can't be bad! Highlights include the excellent QWERTY keyboard, full email support, fast HSPA internet access, assisted GPS with free navigation software, Wi-Fi and a 5 megapixel camera. Outstanding value! Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-e5.htm#item72 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-spiro.htm The Spiro is a budget Walkman phone with a good music player, an FM radio and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also features Facebook and Twitter applications. However, it's compromised by small memory, a poor screen and a very basic camera. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-spiro.htm#item71 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-curve-3g.htm The BlackBerry 9300 is a classic mid-range BlackBerry with a full QWERTY keyboard, optical trackpad, mobile email and useful features such as 3G, Wi-Fi and GPS. The 9300 sits midway between the popular 8520 and the outstandingly good Bold 9700 and broadens the choice to consumers without bringing anything revolutionary to the table. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-curve-3g.htm#item70 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-apollo.htm The Samsung Galaxy Apollo (or Galaxy 580) is an Android smartphone that sits between the Galaxy Portal and Galaxy S. Features include a 3.2 inch TFT touchscreen display, a 3 megapixel camera with touch autofocus and aGPS. Samsung have customised the Android OS with their own user-friendly user interface. The new Social Hub has been designed from the ground up to seamlessly integrate all major email providers, IM and social networking services such as Yahoo, MSN, Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-apollo.htm#item69 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-pearl-3g.htm The BlackBerry Pearl 3G is a compact smartphone that has some useful features, like Wi-Fi, BlackBerry's fabulous e-mail client, GPS and a few useful apps. But it lacks a decent keyboard, instead opting for a plain alphanumeric keypad instead. What's the point? Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-pearl-3g.htm#item68 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-mini-pro.htm The Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro is almost identical to the X10 Mini, but it also has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. We'd have given it 5 stars if it had a larger screen and Android 2.1. Is it a better phone than the original X10 Mini? In a word, yes. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-mini-pro.htm#item67 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/apple-iphone-4.htm Trouble at mill! The new iPhone 4 has a severe problem holding signals if you hold it so that your hand covers the bottom left of the phone. Duh! That's how everyone holds their phone! There are ways around the problem, but is it worth the hassle? Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/apple-iphone-4.htm#item66 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/apple-iphone-4.htm The latest iPhone 4 adds video calling, a HD video camera, an improved 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and an LED flash. It's also slimmer, has longer battery life and improved multitasking management of apps. The Retina display is the highest resolution of any smartphone on the market. It's a superb piece of technology, but not for anyone on a modest budget. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/apple-iphone-4.htm#item65 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-s.htm The Samsung Galaxy S supplies some serious competition to the HTC Desire. The Galaxy S is an Android smartphone with a massive 4 inch Super AMOLED display, for sharper, brighter images and a super fast response.The Samsung Galaxy S boasts a superb 1GHz processor which offers the best graphic performance available today. The Galaxy S has a 5 megapixel camera with touch autofocus and can also record and playback HD video at 720p resolution. Samsung have customised the Android OS with their own user-friendly user interface. The new Social Hub has been designed from the ground up to seamlessly integrate all major email providers, IM and social networking services such as Yahoo, MSN, Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. The Galaxy S is available in either 8GB or 16GB versions, the 16GB version being exclusive to Vodafone. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-s.htm#item64 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-wave.htm The Samsung Wave is the first phone to use the new Samsung Bada OS and features the world's first Super AMOLED display, for sharper, brighter images and a super fast response. Samsung's Bada platform allows mobile users to simply and easily download applications from Samsung Apps. The phone uses the latest version of Samsung's user interface, TouchWiz 3.0. The new Social Hub has been designed from the ground up to seamlessly integrate all major email providers, IM and social networking services such as Yahoo, MSN, Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. The Samsung Wave boasts a superb 1GHz processor which offers the best graphic performance available today. The Wave has a 5 megapixel camera and can also record and playback HD video at 720p resolution with support for DivX and Xvid, and support for 5.1 surround sound. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-wave.htm#item63 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-mini.htm The Sony Ericsson X10 Mini is one of the smallest smartphones ever released. Like its big brother, the X10 Mini is an Android phone with access to thousands of apps from the Android Market. Although it has a small screen, it still packs in a good camera, media player, GPS and plenty of memory. Battery life is good and connectivity options include Wi-Fi and 3G HSPA for fast internet access. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-mini.htm#item62 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-s.htm The Samsung Galaxy S supplies some serious competition to the HTC Desire. The Galaxy S is an Android smartphone with a massive 4 inch Super AMOLED display, for sharper, brighter images and a super fast response.The Samsung Galaxy S boasts a superb 1GHz processor which offers the best graphic performance available today. The Galaxy S has a 5 megapixel camera with touch autofocus and can also record and playback HD video at 720p resolution. Samsung have customised the Android OS with their own user-friendly user interface. The new Social Hub has been designed from the ground up to seamlessly integrate all major email providers, IM and social networking services such as Yahoo, MSN, Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. The Galaxy S is available in either 8GB or 16GB versions, the 16GB version being exclusive to Vodafone. Wed, 26 May 2010 10:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-s.htm#item61 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-wave.htm The Samsung Wave is the first phone to use the new Samsung Bada OS and features the world's first Super AMOLED display, for sharper, brighter images and a super fast response. Samsung's Bada platform allows mobile users to simply and easily download applications from Samsung Apps. The phone uses the latest version of Samsung's user interface, TouchWiz 3.0. The new Social Hub has been designed from the ground up to seamlessly integrate all major email providers, IM and social networking services such as Yahoo, MSN, Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. The Samsung Wave boasts a superb 1GHz processor which offers the best graphic performance available today. The Wave has a 5 megapixel camera and can also record and playback HD video at 720p resolution with support for DivX and Xvid, and support for 5.1 surround sound. Tue, 25 May 2010 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-wave.htm#item60 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-wildfire.htm The HTC Wildfire is a budget Android smartphone. It retains most of the features of the HTC Desire, but for a fraction of the price. Highlights include the capacitive touchscreen, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, music player and FM radio, GPS with digital compass and Google Maps, fast internet access via HSPA and Wi-Fi, a fast processor, plenty of RAM, and of course the thousands of apps available from the Android Market. Fri, 21 May 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-wildfire.htm#item59 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-monte-s5620.htm The Monte is the latest touchscreen phone running Samsung's TouchWiz user interface. It's a budget phone, but offers a great deal. The Monte is a tactile phone with a responsive capacitative screen and plenty of widgets for easy access to facebook, twitter, youtube and the BBC iPlayer. It also offers AGPS with Google Maps and Latitude, 3G, Wi-Fi, 200MB of memory plus a microSD card slot, and exceptional battery performance. Weak points would be the camera, which lacks autofocus and a flash, and the lack of a virtual QWERTY keypad. But when you consider the price, we think that the Monte is an outstanding buy. Wed, 19 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-monte-s5620.htm#item58 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-6700-slide.htm The 6700 Slide has an outstanding camera and video camera, HSDPA for always-on fast internet and the benefit of the Symbian operating system. But the small screen size and poor memory limit its usefulness as a smartphone. Lacking a touchscreen user interface and with below average battery life, it isn't a phone that we can highly recommend, and we also have doubts about its reliability. Thu, 13 May 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-6700-slide.htm#item57 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-6303i-classic.htm The 6303i Classic is an easy-to-use budget handset with an attractive stainless steel finish and good features - a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, MP3 player, FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack, Nokia Maps, Bluetooth, 2GB memory card and good battery life. Available in Silver. Mon, 10 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-6303i-classic.htm#item56 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-portal.htm The Samsung Galaxy Portal is an Android phone with access to all of the apps from the Android Market, so in principle it's an excellent phone. However, if you take into account that it runs Android 1.5 instead of the latest version 2.1, plus the fact that its camera and display are at best average, it really doesn't compare to the best Android phones that are available now in 2010. Mon, 03 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-galaxy-portal.htm#item55 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-hd-mini.htm The HTC HD Mini is HTC's most successful impementation yet of a compact smartphone. Although it's small, it's a high-powered smartphone running Windows Mobile, with a 3.2 inch touchscreen display, a 5 megapixel camera, GPS, Wi-Fi as well as plenty of memory and excellent battery life. If you're looking for a wide range of apps in a small format, then the HD Mini is highly recommended. Mon, 03 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-hd-mini.htm#item54 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-s5560.htm The Samsung Marvel S5560 is an entry-level touchscreen phone with some great features, including its music player and camera. It comes with an FM radio and enjoys the benefit of a 3.5mm audio connection too. It's not a 3G phone, but it does have Wi-Fi. For the money, we feel that it's an outstanding phone. Mon, 03 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-s5560.htm#item53 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk This month we have three cracking new phones to bring to your attention. First and foremost is the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, a phone that really can be described as a superphone! Running Google's Android operating system and with an enormous 4 inch screen, this is a phone for someone who wants the best and is prepared to spend accordingly. The HTC HD Mini is a compact mid-range smartphone, available free on contract for around 25 pounds per month. The Samsung S5560 is an entry-level touchscreen phone, available for 15 pounds per month on contract, but still delivering a lot. In fact, we've awarded each one of them 5 stars in our reviews - click on the links below to read more. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/#item52 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/google-nexus-one.htm The Google Nexus One may be a great phone, but when you can buy the almost identical yet superior HTC Desire for less money, you'd be silly to buy the Nexus One! Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/google-nexus-one.htm#item51 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10.htm The Sony Ericsson X10 is a superphone! It's a touchscreen smartphone running Google's Android operating system and layered with Sony Ericsson's unique user interface specially designed for the phone. It's supremely powerful, but very easy to use too. Tech specs include an absolutely enormous 4 inch screen, an 8.1 megapixel camera, GPS, HSPA, 1GB memory plus an 8GB memory card, and a monster battery. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10.htm#item50 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-legend.htm The HTC Legend is a gorgeous compact touchscreen phone with a brushed alloy finish. It runs the latest Android 2.1 operating system, so there are loads of apps available from the Android market. It has all the usual smartphone features, including GPS, a music player, FM radio, 5 megapixel camera and fast internet access. It's also equipped with a fast processor, plenty of memory and good battery life. Definitely a hot phone! Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-desire.htm#item49 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-vivaz.htm The Vivaz is a superb mid-priced Symbian smartphone with a touchscreen user interface and incredible high definition video capabilities. It also comes with an 8.1 megapixel still camera, a fabulous music player, FM radio, assisted GPS with Google Maps, a 3.5mm headphone socket, WiFi and a Facebook app. An excellent all-round stylish phone. Available in Black, Silver, Blue and Ruby Red. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-vivaz.htm#item48 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-desire.htm The HTC Desire is one of the most impressive phones of all time. Despite being significantly cheaper than the iPhone, it can match or beat everything that the iPhone does. An Android smartphone with a fabulously responsive touchscreen, the Desire packs in a huge choice of apps, brilliant web browsing, one of the biggest and best screens ever, a good camera, a music player and GPS too. You want more? Add in a superfast processor, monster battery, WiFi and a 3.5mm headphone jack and you've got the perfect phone. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-desire.htm#item47 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-omnia-pro.htm The Samsung Omnia Pro is a Windows Mobile device with a full QWERTY keyboard that can match a BlackBerry Bold. We love it for its slimline design, office applications, large screen, memory capacity and incredible battery life. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-omnia-pro.htm#item46 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-e72.htm The Nokia E72 is a true competitor to the BlackBerry Bold 9700. With full support for push email, attachment editing and web browsing, Nokia offers a real alternative. The E72 also features a 5 megapixel camera, video calling, a media player, FM radio and GPS with Ovi Maps. Ultra-fast data access, WiFi, and stunning battery life complete the package. It's available in a choice of Black, Grey or Brown. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-e72.htm#item45 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-x3.htm The Nokia X3 is an inexpensive slide-design music phone. It has a good music player, FM radio, memory card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo speakers. It also comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera and has good battery life, but is let down by a poor quality keypad. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-x3.htm#item44 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-genio-qwerty.htm The Samsung Genio Qwerty appears to be a low cost alternative to a BlackBerry, but the keyboard turns out to be a flop. Still, it does offer a choice of snap-on colour cases, text conversations with cool graphics, a good music player and FM radio, and decent battery life. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-genio-qwerty.htm#item43 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-genio-slide.htm If you want a touchscreen phone with the benefit of a QWERTY keyboard and you don't want to spend big bucks, the Genio Touch is pretty well as good as it gets. With a native facebook application, WiFi, aGPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and memory expandable to a monster 16GB, there isn't much not to like about this phone. If we could improve one thing, it would be the camera. Everything else rocks! Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-genio-slide.htm#item42 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-5230.htm The 5230 is an entry-level touchscreen smartphone. Its key features are its large touchscreen, A-GPS with Ovi Maps, 3G, downloadable apps from the Ovi store and outstanding battery life. In other ways it's a disappointment, with a poor camera, a mono speaker, no WiFi and no video calling. We think that the 5530 offers a more rounded package, but otherwise it's a good addition to Nokia's range. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-5230.htm#item41 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-n900.htm The Nokia N900 features the new Linux-based Maemo operating system and is more of an internet tablet than a phone. Its outstanding features are its QWERTY keyboard, hi-res touchscreen, web browser and multitasking ability. Downsides are poor user-friendliness, size, weight and the very high price. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-n900.htm#item40 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-x6.htm Nokia's first Xseries phone is an upmarket touchscreen smartphone with a compact design. Its star features include a superbly responsive capacitative touchscreen, 32GB of memory, an impressive 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, video calling, A-GPS, HSDPA, WiFi, a 3.5mm audio jack and outstanding battery performance. It's not cheap, but quality never is! Available in Black/Red and White/Blue. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-x6.htm#item39 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-hd2.htm The HTC HD2 has the biggest screen on any phone. With an absolutely brilliant touchscreen user interface and the latest Windows Mobile operating system, this is very powerful but easy to use device. Features include a superb web browser, GPS with Google Maps, a media player and an FM radio. It also has a 5 megapixel camera with video calling, although photo quality is only average. But it's large, heavy, expensive and has poor battery life, making it rather a niche product and definitely not suitable for everyone. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-hd2.htm#item38 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/palm-pre.htm Palm's first phone to run the webOS operating system is a funky touchscreen multi-tasking gizmo designed for the facebook generation. With a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 8GB of memory, built-in GPS and a great web browser, the Pre has many attractive features. But we feel that it's too early for mainstream users to rush out and embrace the webOS platform. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/palm-pre.htm#item37 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-omnia-lite.htm The Samsung Omnia Lite is a cut-down version of the Omnia 2. Running Windows Mobile 6.5, the Omnia Lite has plenty to offer, including a good web browser, fast internet access, aGPS and WiFi. On the other hand, the screen is relatively small for a Windows smartphone, the camera is poor and there isn't really enough memory either. The Omnia Lite seems to be more expensive than it ought to be, and it isn't our first choice of smartphone. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-omnia-lite.htm#item36 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-touch-2.htm The HTC Touch 2 is a compact, touchscreen, Windows Mobile smartphone equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera, MP3 player, GPS, HSPA, WiFi and Bluetooth. It's a compact and relatively inexpensive smartphone, but we feel that the display is just too small. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-touch-2.htm#item35 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-bold-9700.htm The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is an upgraded version of the original Bold. It retains the full QWERTY keyboard of the original, but replaces the trackball with a new improved Trackpad, and is smaller and lighter too. It's the perfect device for mobile e-mail, with a high-res screen with user-selectable fonts and the legendary BlackBerry email interface. Other highlights include 3G HSDPA, up to 16GB of memory, WiFi, GPS and outstanding battery life. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-bold-9700.htm#item34 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-n97-mini.htm The N97 Mini is a "lite" version of the N97 smartphone. The phone is very easy to use, with the twin benefits of a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a large ultra-hi-res touchscreen. The use of the word "Mini" is relative, as the N97 is still an extremely powerful multimedia device, with a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, music, video, email, facebook and other apps, and GPS. Connectivity includes WiFi, HSDPA, Bluetooth & USB, plus the bonus of a 3.5mm audio jack. Slimmer and lighter than its big brother, the N97 Mini also seems to have more stable firmware, and feels like a more polished product. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-n97-mini.htm#item33 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-pop.htm The LG Pop is a super-compact budget touchscreen phone. Despite its small size, it features a large touchscreen display with a fantastic fun user interface. The Pop delivers all the goods that you'd expect in this price range: a 3 megapixel camera, a media player, a stereo FM radio, a web browser, Bluetooth wireless connectivity and a memory card slot. Similar in many ways to the massive-selling Cookie, the Pop offers an updated user interface, a more compact design and an upmarket look. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-pop.htm#item32 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-i8000-omnia-2.htm The Samsung Omnia 2 is one of the greatest mobile devices ever! Running Windows Mobile, this is really a mobile office with full email and MS Office functionality, as well as a superb web browser, 5 megapixel camera, DVD-like video recording, video calling, GPS and motion games. It's got a huge 3.7 inch display with the highest screen resolution currently available, and it can connect to just about anything via WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, 3.5mm audio jack and DLNA. It may be big and it may be expensive, but this is perhaps the most powerful smartphone so far released. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-i8000-omnia-2.htm#item31 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-storm2.htm The Storm2 offers a touchscreen user interface with a full virtual QWERTY keyboard together with powerful email, messaging and internet access, plus a good range of office applications and an organiser. In addition it includes a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, video recording, a media player, GPS navigation, WiFi, HSDPA and expandable memory. A range of improvements make the Storm2 easier to use than the original Storm, but the battery life is weak and some users may not like the SurePress touchscreen technology. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-storm2.htm#item30 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-idou.htm The Sony Ericsson Satio could be the best camera phone released, with its 12 megapixel camera and xenon flash. It's a touchscreen Symbian smartphone, with a great music player, aGPS with Google Maps, HSDPA, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. But poor battery life, no 3.5mm audio jack and a sluggish response from the user interface mean that it loses a star. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-idou.htm#item29 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-genio-touch.htm The Samsung Genio is an entry-level touchscreen phone very similar to the Tocco Lite, but with a more basic camera and a smaller screen. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-genio-touch.htm#item28 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-aino.htm The Sony Ericsson Aino is a touchscreen phone with a slide-out alphanumeric keypad. It has an excellent 8 megapixel camera, WiFi and GPS, and is the first phone to feature Remote Play support. This lets you control and access media content on your PS3 from your Aino using an HSDPA or Wi-Fi connection. It's a powerful multimedia phone with a compact design and good looks. But it's expensive and we're not big fans of the keypad. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-aino.htm#item27 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-chocolate-bl40.htm The new LG Chocolate is simply stunning. Looking more than ever like a bar of chocolate, the touchscreen Chocolate BL40 stands out from the iPhone clones with a massive widescreen cinematic display and a uniquely stylish look and feel. It also packs in all the features that you could want, including a 5 megapixel camera, media player, FM radio, GPS and WiFi. Add in 1.1 GB of built-in memory with support for up to 32GB memory cards and the bonus of an FM transmitter, and you appreciate that the phone's beauty is more than just skin deep. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk//lg-chocolate-bl40.htm#item26 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-k330.htm Sony Ericsson's K330 is the lowest spec mobile urrently on sale. But it's one of the cheapest too. It makes phone calls and sends texts! Nothing more to say. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-k330.htm#item25 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-6600i-slide.htm The Nokia 6600i Slide is a sleek slide phone with a high quality brushed metal finish, an excellent 5 megapixel camera and a large hi-res OLED display. It features video calling, an MP3 player, an FM radio, expandable memory and Bluetooth. This is an easy-to-use phone without some of the more advanced features. Battery life could be better, however, and the reliability of the phone is questionable. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-6600i-slide.htm#item24 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-pixon-12.htm The Samsung Pixon 12 is the world's first 12 megapixel camera phone. Not only does it have an outstanding photographic capability, but it comes with virtually every other high-end feature that you might expect. Whilst not a smartphone, it's a 3G touchscreen phone with a media player, FM radio, full screen web browser, GPS with Google Maps, WiFi and support for memory cards up 16 GB. On the negative side, it's expensive and has below average battery life, but it still gets our thumbs up. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-pixon-12.htm#item23 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-gw520.htm The GW520 is an enhanced version of the popular KS360. It's a touchscreen phone with a slide out QWERTY keyboard. Ideal for texters, the GW520 also benefits from 3G, making it an excellent device for all kinds of mobile communication, including web browsing. The camera is basic and it lacks video calling, but for the price this phone offers a lot. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk//lg-gw520.htm#item22 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-8520.htm An entry-level BlackBerry Curve, with a new-fangled Trackpad to replace the annoying trackball on previous Curve models. The 8520 offers a full QWERTY keyboard, mobile e-mail, a basic camera and a media player, plus good memory and connectivity. But it cuts corners with the display, camera and lack of high-end features that are common in many smartphones. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/blackberry-8520.htm#item22 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-5530-xpressmusic.htm The 5530 is a cut-price touchscreen music phone that is Nokia's answer to the LG Cookie and the Samsung Tocco Lite. On Pay Monthly, it's hardly any more expensive than these competitors, but it offers a whole lot more. As well as having the highest resolution display in its class, it has a 3.2 megapixel camera with a flash, an excellent video camera, a superb music player plus an FM radio, 4GB of memory, WiFi, a 3.5mm headphone jack and excellent battery life. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-5530-xpressmusic.htm#item21 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-hero.htm The HTC Hero is a very polished touchscreen smartphone, running Google's Android operating system. HTC have raised their game for the Hero, with a new user interface making it a comfortable yet powerful platform for mobile communication. It's a very powerful phone and the only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because it's missing video calling and an FM radio. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/htc-hero.htm#item20 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-n86.htm The Nokia N86 is Nokia's first phone to feature an 8 megapixel camera. But really, what an ugly phone it is! Still, it's a high-spec phone with features such as GPS navigation, 8GB memory, WiFi and HSDPA. But let down by a poor keypad, high weight and questionable reliability. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-n86.htm#item19 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-5130-xpressmusic.htm This is a cheap and cheerful phone from Nokia with a good range of basic features, but we'd recommend that you choose the 5310 instead. Available in Red and Blue. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-5130-xpressmusic.htm#item18 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-crystal.htm The Crystal continues LG's tradition of innovative design, with the world's first transparent keypad! The slide-down keypad is touch-sensitive and completely transparent, and the main display is touch-sensitive too. The display is fantastically high in resolution with 800x480 pixels and 16M colours. The Crystal also features an 8 megapixel camera, MP3 player, FM radio, 1.5GB memory plus a memory card slot, HSDPA and WiFi. It's very expensive though! Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-crystal.htm#item17 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-c903.htm Sony Ericsson's C903 is an entry-level 3G slide phone. It's a Cyber-Shot phone with a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and autofocus, and also comes with an MP3 player and an FM radio with RDS. Connectivity is via Bluetooth or USB cable. Memory is generous at 130MB, plus support for memory card up to 16GB. Bonus features include GPS and a Walk Mate fitness tool. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-c903.htm#item16 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-6700-classic.htm The 6700 Classic is a fabulous phone. With smart looks, a very high build quality and a high specification, we can see this becoming Nokia's top mid-range phone in the second half of 2009. Top features include a-GPS, a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, a music player, an FM radio with RDS, Bluetooth, HSPA and a memory card. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-6700-classic.htm#item15 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-n97.htm Available in Black or White, the N97 is more a mobile computer than a mobile phone. Packed with every imaginable feature, Nokia's designers have succeeded in creating a device that is supremely powerful yet easy to use, with a user-friendly touchscreen and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. With music, video, photos, email, web and downloadable apps all easily accessible from the customisable home page, the N97 delivers everything that we could ask for on the move. Big, heavy and expensive, but just about worth it! Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-n97.htm#item14 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-crystal.htm The LG Crystal is now in stock and available to buy. The Crystal has a stunning transparent keypad and touchscreen user interface. Review coming soon! Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-crystal.htm#item13 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-n97.htm The Nokia N97 is now in stock and available to buy. The N97 has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a touchscreen display. Other features include a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, GPS, WiFi and 32GB memory. Review coming soon! Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-n97.htm#item13 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8114857.stm Vodafone is to start selling hardware that makes it easier to use a mobile in the home. The box, known as a femtocell, is essentially a tiny base station that boosts mobile signals within the home. The hardware, which Vodafone has dubbed the Access Gateway, routes calls across a broadband connection. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8114857.stm#item12 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-jet.htm The Samsung Jet is a slimline mid-range touchscreen phone that gives a lot, for a modest price. It's a superfast phone, with a responsive touchscreen interface, plenty of online widgets, an excellent web browser, multi-tasking and a superfast processor to power it all. With a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, a music player, FM radio with RDS, and the capability of playing DivX & Xvid videos, it has plenty of entertainment on board. We have to mention the incredible AMOLED display, the 2GB of built-in memory, the 3.5mm audio jack, WiFi and HSDPA. There are just too many good features to list! Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-jet.htm#item11 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/apple-iphone-3g-s.htm The iPhone 3G S is easily the best iPhone ever. Apple have filled in the missing pieces of the jigsaw and created possibly the best phone / media player / internet device ever. Highlights include GPS navigation with a digital compass, OS X applications from the App Store, super fast web browsing, Apple's famous music-playing capabilities, up to 32 GB of built-in memory, and Wi-Fi. The only real problem is the price. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/apple-iphone-3g-s.htm#item10 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-6303-classic.htm Our favourite Nokia just got upgraded! The 6303 Classic is a modern reworking of the classic Nokia 6300. It's a no-nonsense easy-to-use handset with an attractive stainless steel finish and great features - a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, MP3 player, FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack, Nokia Maps, plenty of memory, Bluetooth, USB and good battery life. Available in Stainless Steel or Matt Black. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-6303-classic.htm#item9 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-s5600.htm Samsung S5600 Preston is an upgraded version of the Tocco Lite. It does everything that the monster-selling Tocco Lite does, but also offers 3G HSDPA, GPS and an improved camera. It's exclusive to Orange initially and is available in Black or White. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-s5600.htm#item8 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-w995.htm Sony Ericsson's latest flagship Walkman phone is also a brilliant camera phone with an 8 megapixel camera, with face detection autofocus and flash. Packed with features such as GPS, Google Maps, YouTube & BBC iPlayer support, WiFi and motion gaming, this beast has too many good things to mention! Available in Black, Silver or Red. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-w995.htm#item7 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/apple-iphone-3g-s.htm The latest iPhone - the iPhone 3G S - will launch in the UK on June 19. It will be exclusive to O2, but prices have not yet been confirmed. The iPhone 3GS adds features like a video camera, voice control and a digital compass. The camera has been upgraded to 3 megapixels with autofocus, battery life has been improved and applications run faster. And, set your eyebrows to "shocked" because you can now copy and paste text, and forward messages. Review coming soon! Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/apple-iphone-3g-s.htm#item6 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-w395.htm A budget music phone with a Walkman music player, memory card slot, FM radio, Bluetooth and a basic camera. But despite its low price, we feel that the W395 offers poor value for money, and we don't recommend this phone. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-w395.htm#item5 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-viewty-smart.htm The LG Viewty Smart is a massively upgraded version of the original Viewty. Its feature list includes a 480x800 hi-res 3 inch touchscreen running LG's new S-Class 3D user interface, a brilliant 8 megapixel camera with autofocus and a quality lens, music player, FM radio, A-GPS, 1.5GB memory, WiFi and HSDPA. All this is a slimline and lightweight modern-looking phone makes this a winner! Mon, 25 May 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-viewty-smart.htm#item4 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-n97.htm The N97 is much more than an enhanced N96 - it has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a touchscreen display. Other features include a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and Tessar lens, GPS, WiFi and 32GB memory. Nokia claim that it is the "most powerful, multi-sensory mobile computer in existence". Throw away your laptops, guys, the N97 is coming! Due for release in early July 2009. Review coming soon! Best buy: 499 GBP sim free direct from Nokia (pre-order: stock expected early July 2009). Thu, 21 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-n97.htm#item3 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-tocco-lite.htm The Tocco Lite is Samsung's answer to the LG Cookie. Available in black or pink it's a bargain touchscreen phone. Although it lacks 3G, it offers a fabulous fun user interface with easy access to Facebook and YouTube, plus all the features that you'd expect: a 3.2 megapixel camera, video recording, music player, FM radio with RDS, memory card slot and Bluetooth. Available free on contract with a choice of free gifts: from free line rental to a free laptop or XBOX 360. Tue, 19 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-tocco-lite.htm#item2 http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-i8910-hd.htm The Samsung i8910HD is a milestone in mobile technology. It's the first mobile to be able to record high-definition video. It's probably the highest-spec phone currently available, with an 8 megapixel camera, huge OLED touchscreen, MP3 player, FM radio, GPS, WiFi, HSDPA/HSUPA and up to 48GB of memory. If you want to be at the cutting edge, this is the phone for you in 2009. Mon, 18 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/samsung-i8910-hd.htm#item1