Top 10 phones of December

This month sees a titanic tussle between Sony Ericsson and Nokia with three mobile phones each in the Top 10 while the O2 Xphone II also finds its way into the charts at No. 7. Check out the full list below.

Note: Results are based on readership and telephone polls conducted with various retailers in Singapore.

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	1.	Sony Ericsson K700i       CNETAsia rating: 8.3 out of 10 The good:  Classy executive design; top-notch finish; VGA camera with photo light; MP3 player; FM radio; speakerphone. The bad:  No expansion slot; sporadic pauses. The bottom line: More than just an incremental upgrade, the K700i addresses numerous imperfections in past models to deliver a winning blend of style, design and unparalleled multimedia. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	2.	Nokia 6260   CNETAsia rating: 6.8 out of 10 The good:  Speedy Series 60 interface; RS-MMC expansion slot; excellent connectivity options. The bad:  Lacks external display; poorly positioned keys; mono MP3 playback; unsatisfactory workmanship. The bottom line: This Nokia’s competitive features are overshadowed by hardware shortcomings. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	3.	Sony Ericsson S700i       CNETAsia rating: 8.1 out of 10 The good:  High-resolution 262K-color TFT; well-implemented megapixel camera; MP3 player and radio; Bluetooth and infrared connectivity; expansion slot; outstanding battery life. The bad:  Bulky; pricey. The bottom line: For those looking for a feature-laden camera-phone that snaps quality pictures and entertains with music, there's no better choice than the S700i currently. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	4.	Nokia 6230   CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10 The good:  Classy executive design; video-capable VGA camera; MP3 playback; FM radio; Bluetooth and infrared; MMC expansion slot. The bad:  Small display; buggy. The bottom line: While we're astounded by this Nokia's multimedia abilities and connectivity options, the screen and dodgy software leave an unpleasant aftertaste. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	5.	Motorola V3   CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10 The good:  Quadband; ultrathin clamshell; luxurious aluminum furnish; impressive 262K-color TFT; Bluetooth connectivity; VGA camera. The bad:  Pricey; laggy messaging interface. The bottom line: Motorola's V3 clamshell comes with a touch of class. Unfortunately, its extravagant price may put it out of reach for many. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this