Top 10 phones of April

A sprit of change seems to be on the agenda in the latest top 10 list. New entrant Nokia 3230 takes the coveted top spot for April, while former leader Sony Ericsson K700i drops three notches to fourth position. The O2 Xphone II surges ahead to second rank, up from No. 3 in the previous month. Meanwhile, the Panasonic X800 makes its debut in third place, while the Nokia 7260 remains at the No. 5 spot. But the Motorola V3 is no longer in the top 5, slipping from its previous No.2 placing to No. 6. The Samsung D500 also falls behind by a disappointing three notches to take the final position in April's top 10 list. Please check below for more details.

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

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	1.	Nokia 3230   CNETAsia rating: 7.4 out of 10 The good:  Huge display screen; speedy user interface; powerful speakers. The bad:  Laggy photo-capturing; uneven build; rigid menu softkeys. The bottom line: The 3230 offers a reasonable choice for those looking for a decent smart phone, but its design blemishes its potential. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	2.	O2 Xphone II   CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10 The good:  Triband; compact and sleek design; large 2.2-inch TFT; good connectivity; improved battery runtime and speed. The bad:  Removable media not hot-swappable; lacks MP3 ringtone support. The bottom line: This souped-up Xphone offers a plethora of features for both busy professionals and multimedia enthusiasts in a dense package. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	3.	Panasonic X800   CNETAsia rating: 7 out of 10 The good:  Triband; slim clamshell; hot-swappable miniSD slot; excellent connectivity options. The bad:  Clumsy design; standard VGA camera; occasional menu slowdowns. The bottom line: Although it’s tagged as a smart phone, it’s really just your normal phone with the addition of Quickoffice, coupled with unsavory controls that can be daunting to use. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	4.	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
	5.	Nokia 7260   CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10 The good:  Triband; sophisticated design; onboard FM tuner; video-capable VGA camera; speakerphone function; supports EDGE. The bad:  Lacks Bluetooth; primitive camera controls. The bottom line: One of the more distinct and striking designs from Nokia in a long time, this phone not only functions well, it's sure to turn heads, too. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this