Top 10 phones for May 2007

As fast as the Nokia N95 made it to pole position on our Top 10 chart for April, the multi-talented handset disappeared without a trace in our latest hit list. Our guess is the high cost of owning the N95 may have deterred potential buyers. New entrants to the chart included the Samsung Z370 and Sony Ericsson Z610i which replaced the Nokia N95 and Sony Ericsson W810i. The rest of the handsets merely shuffled positions with the candy-bar Nokia 6300 claiming top spot for May.

Note: Results are based on readership as well as data collected from the major mobile operators in Singapore including :

MobileOne

SingTel

StarHub

	1.	Nokia 6300   CNET Asia rating: 8.3 out of 10 The good: Slim design; sharp color screen; easy-to-use keypad; slick-looking user interface that keeps it simple. The bad: No auto-focus or flash on the camera; lack of 3G connectivity. The bottom line: While this isn't the most advanced handset out there, it has a strong casing, a decent all-round feature set and an elegant, straightforward design. This is Nokia at its best. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	2.	Nokia E65   CNET Asia rating: 7.4 out of 10 The good: Stylish business-oriented phone; wealth of connectivity features including 3G and Wi-Fi. The bad: Bundled mono headset; no front camera for video calls; barebones 2-megapixel camera with disappointing image quality; keys on top lid could be bigger; soft onboard speaker. The bottom line: The E65's broad range of connectivity features would attract mobile users who want a little more from their phone sans the bulk. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	3.	Nokia 6288   CNET Asia rating: 7.3 out of 10 The good: Bundled with 512MB miniSD card; firmware upgraded since the 6280; support for A2DP stereo Bluetooth profile. The bad: Slider mechanism a little loose; design is slick but lacks the funk factor. The bottom line: The 6288 improves on the 6280, but while it performs well, it lacks a standout feature to pull in the punters. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	4.	Sony Ericsson K800i       CNET Asia rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good: Sleek design; clear and sharp QVGA screen; 3.2-megapixel camera; numerous onboard camera settings; BestPic and Picture Blogging function; built-in Xenon flash; good image quality; image stabilizer. The bad: Lens cover may be prone to scratches; poor camera settings selection interface; sluggish phone menu load time; no optical zoom for camera; no bundled M2 card. The bottom line: The Sony Ericsson K800i is a competent camera and phone rolled into a sleek form factor. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	5.	Nokia N73       CNET Asia rating: 7 out of 10 The good: The Nokia N73 boasts a 3.2-megapixel camera with video-recording capabilities, an integrated music player, a vibrant screen, Bluetooth, and a speakerphone. The phone also had extra-long talktime, battery life, and decent call quality. The bad: The Nokia N73's keypad is a bit cramped. Also, it lacks Wi-Fi and runs slowly when switching between apps or performing multimedia functions. The bottom line: The Nokia N73 offers a high-quality camera phone plus some nice extras in a stylish package, but its sluggish performance keeps us from giving it higher praises. Review | See full specs | Rate this