Top 10 phones for September
The Nokia 6300 proved once again its popularity with mobile users to retain the much-coveted number one spot on our hit list. But will all that change when the equally sexy and slim 6500 classic launches this month or will the incumbent handset maintain the lead? Just as popular was Nokia's GPS-enabled N95 and Sony Ericsson's K810i Cyber-shot camera-phone. While the Sony Ericsson K800i fell out of favor with snapshooters, Nokia's HSDPA-enabled 6120 classic managed to charm its way to the number four spot. Scroll down for a full listing of the top 10 phones.
Note: Results are based on readership as well as data collected from retail outlets (Mobile Square and WhyMobile) and the major mobile operators in Singapore including:
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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.
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Nokia N95
CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10
The good: HSDPA; Wi-Fi; onboard GPS; 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens; 3.5mm audio jack; mini-USB connector.
The bad: Build quality doesn't justify the premium price; poor battery life; sluggish performance when multiple applications are running; premium price.
The bottom line: There's no doubt that the Nokia N95 is one of the most full-featured smart phones available right now, but its poor battery life could very well be its Achilles' heel.
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Sony Ericsson K810i
CNET Asia rating: 7.9 out of 10
The good: Auto-focus and xenon flash on camera; new and improved camera cover.
The bad: Keys are a little too small on the keypad; Web browser could be better; no killer extra features over predecessor.
The bottom line: It's a good camera phone, but it lacks the wow factor of its predecessors. If you already own a K800i then it's not worth upgrading, although others will want to check it out.
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Nokia 6120 classic
CNET Asia rating: 7.7 out of 10
The good: Series 60 platform; HSDPA; Bluetooth stereo; mini-USB port; 2.5mm audio jack.
The bad: Fingerprint database; no autofocus for camera; 2-megapixel image quality not impressive.
The bottom line: If you're hunting for an inexpensive 3G/HSDPA handset equipped with an overall decent set of features, this is it.
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Samsung Ultra Edition 12.1 (U700)
CNET Asia rating: 7.3 out of 10
The good: Slim and trendy design; solid build quality; HSDPA; Bluetooth stereo; hot-swappable microSD expansion card slot.
The bad: Not everyone will like the touch-sensitive keys; LCD washes out in sunlight; onboard speaker volume a tad soft; 176 x 144-pixel video recording.
The bottom line: The Ultra Edition 12.1 is not only stylish and fashionable, it comes with a decent feature set, too. But the handset is not without its flaws.
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