Samsung Galaxy S2
This Samsung handset has a gorgeous Super AMOLED Plus screen and super-fast processor with full HD video recording.
Screen: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen, 480 x 800 resolution
Processor speed: dual-core 1.2GHz
RAM: 1GB
Camera: eight megapixel, LED flash
Operating system: Android 2.3
Storage: 16GB/32GB internal, plus up to 32GB via microSD
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has a 4.2-inch display and wonderfully thin profile. It runs the latest version of the Android operating system and has an excellent camera. It's a souped-up version of Sony Ericsson's Xperia Arc, the main difference being the addition of a faster processor.
Screen: 4.2-inch LCD touchscreen, 480 x 854 resolution
Processor speed: 1.4GHz
RAM: 512MB
Camera: eight megapixel, LED flash
Operating system: Android 2.3
Storage: up to 32GB via microSD
HTC Sensation XE
With faster performance and the addition of Beats music technology, the Sensation XE is a slick update of the already-impressive HTC Sensation.
Screen: 4.3-inch S-LCD touchscreen, 540 x 960 resolution
Processor speed: dual-core 1.5GHz
RAM: 768MB
Camera: eight megapixel, dual-LED flash
Operating system: Android 2.3
Storage: 4GB, plus up to 32GB via microSD
BlackBerry Bold 9900
The BlackBerry Bold 9900 heads up the latest range of BlackBerry mobiles. It sports a 2.8-inch touchscreen and runs the new BlackBerry 7 operating system on a 1.GHz processor. There's 768MB of RAM and has a NFC chip for making contactless payments.
Screen: 2.8-inch TFT touchscreen
Processor speed: 1.GHz
RAM: 768MB
Camera: five megapixel, LED flash
Operating system: BlackBerry OS 7.0
Storage: 8GB internal, plus up to 32GB via microSD
Nokia N8
Nokia N8 packs a camera of genuine class. The N8's 12-megapixel snapper has a xenon flash, so it will cope with most lighting conditions, and can also shoot high-def video.
Screen: 3.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 360 x 640 resolution
Processor speed: 680 MHz
RAM: 256MB
Camera: 12 megapixels, xenon flash
Operating system: Symbian^3 (can upgrade to Symbian Anna)
Storage: 16GB internal, plus up to 32GB via microSD
HTC Titan
The HTC Titan is aptly named. With its luscious 4.7-inch screen, this Windows Phone 7.5 handset is an absolute beast. Not ideal if you've got small pockets, but if browsing the web and watching movies is your requirement, this one merits closer inspection.
Screen: 4.7-inch S-LCD touchscreen
Processor speed: 1.5 GHz
RAM: 512MB
Camera: eight megapixel, LED flash
Operating system: Windows Phone 7.5
Storage: 16GB
LG Optimus 2X
The LG Optimus 2X was the first of the new breed of super-powered smartphones that run on dual-core processors. This slim handset also offers Full HD video recording and playback.
Screen: 4.0-inch IPS LCD screen
Processor speed: dual-core 1GHz
RAM: 512MB
Camera: eight megapixel, LED flash
Operating system: Android 2.2 (can upgrade to 2.3)
Storage: 8GB, plus up to 32GB via microSD
The Motorola Atrix is a powerhouse of a phone with huge potential. The laptop docking option with the Atrix is a fantastic addition, but the experience could be improved. It is overall a fantastic handset and another leader among the growing Android clique.
Screen: 4.0-inch TFT touchscreen
Processor speed: dual-core 1GHz
RAM: 1GB
Camera: five megapixel, LED flash
Operating system: Android 2.2
Storage: 16GB internal, plus up to 32GB via microSD
HTC Desire S
HTC has quickly made a name for itself as a market-leading mobile manufacturer and the HTC Desire S remains one of its best. A strong upgrade on the original Desire and packs the latest full version of Android.
Screen: 3.7-inch S-LCD touchscreen
Processor speed: 1 GHz
RAM: 768MB
Camera: five megapixel, LED flash
Operating system: Android 2.3
Storage: up to 32GB via microSD card
BlackBerry Torch 9860
If you're after the BlackBerry experience on a full-size touchscreen, then Torch 9860 is the good option. It is the latest range of BlackBerry handsets and ideal for those who mainly uses their phone for email and web browsing.
Screen: 3.7-inch TFT touchscreen, 480 x 800 resolution
Processor speed: 1.2GHz
RAM: 768MB
Camera: five megapixel, LED flash
Operating system: BlackBerry OS 7
Storage: 2.5GB, plus up to 32GB via microSD
