5 smartphones with WVGA displays

Screen resolution for mobile phones has been increasing steadily over the years. Currently, WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) is one of the highest you can get (leaving Japan's keitais out of the equation) on a smartphone. Why would you need such a panel, you ask? Well, aside from sharper images and videos, more text will fit in a single page so you can use a spreadsheet or word-processing application more effectively. Furthermore, reading e-books or browsing a Web page will be more enjoyable. The five smartphones featured here all use Windows Mobile, though we won't be surprised if other operating systems start embracing the WVGA resolution in the near future, too.

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	1.	Samsung Omnia II (I8000)   CNET Asia rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good: 7.2Mbps HSDPA; large 3.7-inch AMOLED display; good 5-megapixel camera; 3.5mm audio port; useful Task Switcher for memory management; good battery life; inexpensive. The bad: Plastic surface very prone to smudges; external stylus can be annoying; threaded SMS unavailable; certain parts of custom UI can be slow at times. The bottom line: Though some may shun Windows Mobile because of other newer operating systems out there, there's no denying that the Omnia II presents great value for money compared with most other touchscreen smartphones. Diagonal screen size: 3.7 inches Review | See full specs | Rate this
	2.	HTC Touch Pro2   CNET Asia rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good: 3.6-inch WVGA display; great speakerphone with multi-party calling; excellent video call quality; good keyboard; many useful TouchFlo 3D features. The bad: Very bulky and heavy; no dedicated 3.5mm audio connector; slow camera autofocus and no LED; expensive. The bottom line: This smartphone is ideal for business professionals, thanks to the great conference call feature and good keyboard for typing. Unfortunately, there's the bulky form factor to put up with. Diagonal screen size: 3.6 inches Review | See full specs | Rate this
	3.	Asus P835   CNET Asia rating: 6.2 out of 10 The good: HSDPA up to 7.2Mbps, 4GB internal storage, convenient hold switch; clear 3.5-inch WVGA display. The bad: Sluggish custom interface; poor battery life; uninspiring design; no dedicated audio connector. The bottom line: Though it comes with many features and an attractive price, this smartphone isn't easy to use compared with all the other options out there. Diagonal screen size: 3.5 inches Review | See full specs | Rate this
	4.	Sony Ericsson Xperia X1       CNET Asia rating: 8.4 out of 10 The good: 3.5mm audio jack; full set of connectivity features; GPS; good 3.2-megapixel camera; excellent WVGA display; nice design. The bad: Panel interface can be slow; camera interface and focusing slow; average battery life; optical joystick not particularly useful. The bottom line: Sony Ericsson's first attempt at a Windows Mobile phone is a good one which will satisfy productivity and entertainment needs. Diagonal screen size: 3.0 inches Review | See full specs | Rate this
	5.	HTC Touch Diamond2       CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10 The good: Sharp 3.2-inch WVGA display; enhanced TouchFlo 3D interface, fast Internet browser; text input comes with haptic feedback; stylish design. The bad: No 3.5mm audio jack; relatively expensive; no bundled turn-by-turn GPS software. The bottom line: HTC has dug deep into Microsoft's underlying OS interface and made tweaks that allow for a great user experience on the Diamond2. Diagonal screen size: 3.2 inches Review | See full specs | Rate this