Smartphone Reviews
Not sure which smartphone best suits your needs? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve reviewed the latest and greatest phones on the market today to help you find the perfect smartphone.
Nokia E75: A So-So Smartphone
At first glance, the Nokia E75 looks like your average Nokia cell phone: On the front of the phone, you see the small numeric keypad underneath a medium-sized screen. Upon closer inspection, however, you realize that the E75 is in fact a full-featured smartphone in a compact case.
At first glance, the Nokia E75 looks like your average Nokia cell phone: On the front of the phone, you see the small numeric keypad underneath a medium-sized screen. Upon closer inspection, however, you realize that the E75 is in fact a full-featured smartphone in a compact case.
T-Mobile Dash 3G: A So-So Smartphone
T-Mobile's aging Dash smartphone finally gets an upgrade in the form of the attractive, speedy Dash 3G. This Windows Mobile smartphone boasts 3G support, built-in GPS, and some very good messaging features
T-Mobile's aging Dash smartphone finally gets an upgrade in the form of the attractive, speedy Dash 3G. This Windows Mobile smartphone boasts 3G support, built-in GPS, and some very good messaging features
What Is an Unlocked Cell Phone or Smartphone?
An unlocked cell phone is one that is not tied into a certain carrier’s network: It will work with more than one service provider.
An unlocked cell phone is one that is not tied into a certain carrier’s network: It will work with more than one service provider.
Samsung Propel Goes Pro
Samsung's Propel is a popular messaging phone, but its features are a bit limited. If you like the Propel's look and feel, but wish it could do more, you'll love the Propel Pro.
Samsung's Propel is a popular messaging phone, but its features are a bit limited. If you like the Propel's look and feel, but wish it could do more, you'll love the Propel Pro.
HTC Magic: The New Google Android Phone
The HTC Magic is HTC's second Google Android-based smartphone. It offers the Google Android software that worked so well on the T-Mobile G1, but combines that with a slimmer, sleeker design.
The HTC Magic is HTC's second Google Android-based smartphone. It offers the Google Android software that worked so well on the T-Mobile G1, but combines that with a slimmer, sleeker design.
The Samsung Jack: Capable and Affordable
Samsung has updated its popular line of BlackJack smartphones with a new model, named Jack. The Samsung Jack retains many of the features found on earlier BlackJack smartphones, and adds a few new features, too.
Samsung has updated its popular line of BlackJack smartphones with a new model, named Jack. The Samsung Jack retains many of the features found on earlier BlackJack smartphones, and adds a few new features, too.
BlackBerry 8800: Older, But Not Wiser
When the BlackBerry 8800 debuted in 2007, it was quite sleek for a BlackBerry phone. Today, though, the BlackBerry 8800 has largely been surpassed by newer BlackBerry smartphones.
When the BlackBerry 8800 debuted in 2007, it was quite sleek for a BlackBerry phone. Today, though, the BlackBerry 8800 has largely been surpassed by newer BlackBerry smartphones.
Meet the New iPhone 3G S
Critics who (rightfully) derided teh iPhone's low-quality camera, lack of multimedia messaging, and inability to capture video clips are likely to be pleased with the new iPhone 3G S, which addresses many of these flaws.
Critics who (rightfully) derided teh iPhone's low-quality camera, lack of multimedia messaging, and inability to capture video clips are likely to be pleased with the new iPhone 3G S, which addresses many of these flaws.
Find the Best Camera Phone for You
Who says a smartphone can't snap great photos? Check out these models to find the best camera phone for you.
Who says a smartphone can't snap great photos? Check out these models to find the best camera phone for you.
Sidekick LX 2009: A Phone for the Yong at Heart
The new Sidekick LX 2009 sports some new features, like 3G support and built-in GPS, that are designed to help this messaging phone appeal to a more mature crowd. But, as this review of the Sidekick LX 2009 shows, this remains a phone for the young at heart.
The new Sidekick LX 2009 sports some new features, like 3G support and built-in GPS, that are designed to help this messaging phone appeal to a more mature crowd. But, as this review of the Sidekick LX 2009 shows, this remains a phone for the young at heart.
Samsung's Sleeker, Sexier Instinct s30
The new Instinct s30 is a sleeker version of Samsung's original Instinct. Unfortunately, most of the update is only skin deep; other than the new look, the s30 feels a whole lot like the original Instinct.
The new Instinct s30 is a sleeker version of Samsung's original Instinct. Unfortunately, most of the update is only skin deep; other than the new look, the s30 feels a whole lot like the original Instinct.
Pick the Perfect Smartphone for Your Mom
Why settle for flowers? Make Mother's Day really special for your mom with one of these slick smartphones.
Why settle for flowers? Make Mother's Day really special for your mom with one of these slick smartphones.
Palm Treo Pro: Polished, but Imperfect
Sprint is selling a new Palm smartphone this week, but it's not the Palm Pre. Sprint has begun selling the Palm Treo Pro, a slick-looking Windows Mobile phone that is packed with business features. But is it the phone for you?
Sprint is selling a new Palm smartphone this week, but it's not the Palm Pre. Sprint has begun selling the Palm Treo Pro, a slick-looking Windows Mobile phone that is packed with business features. But is it the phone for you?
T-Mobile Shadow: An Entry-Level Smartphone
Smartphones--especially the ones that run Windows Mobile--are often thought of as complex, hard-to-use devices. The T-Mobile Shadow attempts to shed that image, by offering a full-featured Windows Mobile phone that's easy to use and looks good, too.
Smartphones--especially the ones that run Windows Mobile--are often thought of as complex, hard-to-use devices. The T-Mobile Shadow attempts to shed that image, by offering a full-featured Windows Mobile phone that's easy to use and looks good, too.
Samsung Memoir: Camera or Phone?
Is it a mobile phone that takes pictures, or a digital camera that makes calls? That's what the 8-megapixel Samsung Memoir may have you asking. And, after spending some time testing out this phone, I'd say the answer is both. This is a device that is, truly, equal parts camera and phone.
Is it a mobile phone that takes pictures, or a digital camera that makes calls? That's what the 8-megapixel Samsung Memoir may have you asking. And, after spending some time testing out this phone, I'd say the answer is both. This is a device that is, truly, equal parts camera and phone.
The Latest, Greatest Smartphones from the Mobile World Congress
Photos of the new smartphones announced at the GSMA Mobile World Congress.
Photos of the new smartphones announced at the GSMA Mobile World Congress.
HTC Fuze Mixes Business, Pleasure
When is a business phone not just a business device? When it's the HTC Fuze. This Windows Mobile-based smartphone offers plenty of tools that will help boost your productivity, but it also manages to have some fun, too.
When is a business phone not just a business device? When it's the HTC Fuze. This Windows Mobile-based smartphone offers plenty of tools that will help boost your productivity, but it also manages to have some fun, too.
Samsung Behold: A Feature Phone for T-Mobile
Samsung has had success with its iPhone-like touch-screen phones. Sprint users have the Instinct; Verizon users can opt for the Omnia. Now, T-Mobile users have a touch-screen option of their own: The Samsung Behold.
Samsung has had success with its iPhone-like touch-screen phones. Sprint users have the Instinct; Verizon users can opt for the Omnia. Now, T-Mobile users have a touch-screen option of their own: The Samsung Behold.
The Sleek Samsung Omnia
Interested in an iPhone, but not so interested in AT&T? Meet the Samsung Omnia, an iPhone look-alike that runs on the Verzion Wireless network.
Interested in an iPhone, but not so interested in AT&T? Meet the Samsung Omnia, an iPhone look-alike that runs on the Verzion Wireless network.
Samsung Saga: Strictly Business
With its blue case, the Samsung Saga may look like a smartphone for consumers, but this Windows Mobile phone primarily is designed for business use.
With its blue case, the Samsung Saga may look like a smartphone for consumers, but this Windows Mobile phone primarily is designed for business use.
Profile: Samsung Epix for AT&T
The Samsung Epix isn't technically an upgraded version of the popular Samsung BlackJack II smartphone--but it could be. The Epix features a sleek design that looks a whole lot like the BlackJack II, while adding some nifty upgrades to the phone's functionality, such as a touch screen, support for Wi-Fi, and Windows Mobile 6.1.
The Samsung Epix isn't technically an upgraded version of the popular Samsung BlackJack II smartphone--but it could be. The Epix features a sleek design that looks a whole lot like the BlackJack II, while adding some nifty upgrades to the phone's functionality, such as a touch screen, support for Wi-Fi, and Windows Mobile 6.1.
The Sleek Nokia E71
Nokia's smartphones are known more for their business capabilities than their good looks. But with the E71, Nokia's image may be changing: This is a serious smartphone that still manages to look good, too.
Nokia's smartphones are known more for their business capabilities than their good looks. But with the E71, Nokia's image may be changing: This is a serious smartphone that still manages to look good, too.
Motorola Q: Still the Supermodel of Smartphones?
When the Motorola Q was launched in 2006, it was the supermodel of the smartphone world. It was the thinnest full QWERTY phone available, it had a sleek design, and its screen was crisper and clearer than almost any other available. Today, while the Motorola Q remains an attractive smartphone, it has plenty of competition.
When the Motorola Q was launched in 2006, it was the supermodel of the smartphone world. It was the thinnest full QWERTY phone available, it had a sleek design, and its screen was crisper and clearer than almost any other available. Today, while the Motorola Q remains an attractive smartphone, it has plenty of competition.
Profile: Nokia E63 for Work and Play
]Your life isn't all work or all play, so why should your smartphone be designed for one or the other? That's the idea behind the Nokia E63, a smartphone that lets you switch between two home screens: one for work, and one for your personal life.
]Your life isn't all work or all play, so why should your smartphone be designed for one or the other? That's the idea behind the Nokia E63, a smartphone that lets you switch between two home screens: one for work, and one for your personal life.
Palm Pre: Everything You Need to Know
Palm's smartphones--and the operating system they run--have legions of fans, but both have been in need of an overhaul for some time now. That overhaul is about to come in the form of the Palm Pre, a slick new touch-screen smartphone, and the webOS, the new smartphone operating system it will run.
Palm's smartphones--and the operating system they run--have legions of fans, but both have been in need of an overhaul for some time now. That overhaul is about to come in the form of the Palm Pre, a slick new touch-screen smartphone, and the webOS, the new smartphone operating system it will run.
Samsung Rant: An Affordable Messaging Phone
Teenagers will love the Samsung Rant. Its roomy keyboard makes texting a breeze and it comes with access to Sprint's mobile TV and music services. But anyone looking for a business-friendly smartphone with lots of productivity applications will be sorely disappointed.
Teenagers will love the Samsung Rant. Its roomy keyboard makes texting a breeze and it comes with access to Sprint's mobile TV and music services. But anyone looking for a business-friendly smartphone with lots of productivity applications will be sorely disappointed.
Profile: The Petite BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Take the popular BlackBerry Pearl 8100, add support for Wi-Fi wireless networks, boost the camera's resolution up to 2 megapixels, and you have the BlackBerry Pearl 8120.
Take the popular BlackBerry Pearl 8100, add support for Wi-Fi wireless networks, boost the camera's resolution up to 2 megapixels, and you have the BlackBerry Pearl 8120.
LG enV2: A High-End Messaging Phone
With its large numeric keypad and small display, the face of the LG enV2 smartphone looks a whole lot like a calculator. But when you flip the phone open, you see its full QWERTY keyboard and roomy internal screen, which allow you to take advantage of its messaging features.
With its large numeric keypad and small display, the face of the LG enV2 smartphone looks a whole lot like a calculator. But when you flip the phone open, you see its full QWERTY keyboard and roomy internal screen, which allow you to take advantage of its messaging features.
BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Review: An Aging Beauty
The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 was the first BlackBerry phone to feature a camera, a music player, and a video player. But how does this multimedia-friendly BlackBerry hold up when compared to today's smartphones?
The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 was the first BlackBerry phone to feature a camera, a music player, and a video player. But how does this multimedia-friendly BlackBerry hold up when compared to today's smartphones?
Motorola Krave ZN4: Are Two Touch Screens Better Than One?
The Motorola Krave is not your typical touch-screen phone. That's because the Motorola Krave ZN4, which is available from Verizon Wireless, features not one, but two touch screens.
The Motorola Krave is not your typical touch-screen phone. That's because the Motorola Krave ZN4, which is available from Verizon Wireless, features not one, but two touch screens.
Profile: Samsung BlackJack II Smartphone from AT&T
The Samsung BlackJack II is an update of Samsung's extremely popular BlackJack smartphone. The BlackJack II retains many of the same features as the original BlackJack--including a slim design, excellent messaging options, and support for high-speed, 3G networks--while adding a few new features, such as built-in GPS and an upgraded Windows Mobile 6 operating system.
The Samsung BlackJack II is an update of Samsung's extremely popular BlackJack smartphone. The BlackJack II retains many of the same features as the original BlackJack--including a slim design, excellent messaging options, and support for high-speed, 3G networks--while adding a few new features, such as built-in GPS and an upgraded Windows Mobile 6 operating system.
Nokia N97: Smartphone or Mobile Computer?
Is it a smartphone or a truly tiny mobile computer? That's the question that you may ask after seeing the Nokia N97. Nokia calls this smartphone "a handheld computer," and their description seems pretty accurate, as the N97 is one of the most powerful smartphones yet.
Is it a smartphone or a truly tiny mobile computer? That's the question that you may ask after seeing the Nokia N97. Nokia calls this smartphone "a handheld computer," and their description seems pretty accurate, as the N97 is one of the most powerful smartphones yet.
BlackBerry 8820: All Business
When the BlackBerry 8820 was launched in late 2007, it was the first BlackBerry phone that included support for Wi-Fi networks. Today, however, many BlackBerrys include support for wireless networks. So why choose the BlackBerry 8820 instead of the newer, fancier smartphones now on the market?
When the BlackBerry 8820 was launched in late 2007, it was the first BlackBerry phone that included support for Wi-Fi networks. Today, however, many BlackBerrys include support for wireless networks. So why choose the BlackBerry 8820 instead of the newer, fancier smartphones now on the market?
Sprint's Solid BlackBerry Curve 8330
You don't need to shell out big bucks for the latest, greatest smartphone to get a great feature set. Case in point: The BlackBerry Curve 8330, which is available from Sprint for $100.
You don't need to shell out big bucks for the latest, greatest smartphone to get a great feature set. Case in point: The BlackBerry Curve 8330, which is available from Sprint for $100.
BlackBerry Curve 8900: A Bolder BlackBerry Curve
Research In Motion's BlackBerry Curve is about to get its most dramatic overhaul yet with the new BlackBerry Curve 8900. This smartphone combines some of the features found on the higher-end BlackBerry Bold with the consumer-friendly features that have made past Curve models so popular.
Research In Motion's BlackBerry Curve is about to get its most dramatic overhaul yet with the new BlackBerry Curve 8900. This smartphone combines some of the features found on the higher-end BlackBerry Bold with the consumer-friendly features that have made past Curve models so popular.
LG Lotus: Hip to Be Square
Is it a phone or a compact makeup case? That's the question you might ask the first time you see the LG Lotus, which features a unique square shape and a clamshell-style folding design.
Is it a phone or a compact makeup case? That's the question you might ask the first time you see the LG Lotus, which features a unique square shape and a clamshell-style folding design.
BlackBerry Storm: A Mixed Bag
The BlackBerry Storm--the first touch-screen BlackBerry smartphone--is here. It's a sleek-looking phone with lots of impressive features, like its sharp display and clickable touch screen. RIM designed this phone as a direct competitor to Apple's iPhone, but the BlackBerry Storm falls a little short.
The BlackBerry Storm--the first touch-screen BlackBerry smartphone--is here. It's a sleek-looking phone with lots of impressive features, like its sharp display and clickable touch screen. RIM designed this phone as a direct competitor to Apple's iPhone, but the BlackBerry Storm falls a little short.
Pick the Perfect Smartphone
Picking the perfect smartphone can be confusing. You have to decide whether you want a touch screen or a full keyboard--or both. You have to know whether you're looking for a phone that will keep you in touch, or a more complex model that can serve as a mobile office. Here's a list of the best smartphones on the market today, sorted by price.
Prices typically are set by the service provi…
The Best Budget Smartphones
A smartphone doesn't have to bust your budget. Here's a list of smartphones that are available for $150 or less. You'll find some of the most popular handsets available today--including the BlackBerry Curve, the Palm Centro, and the Samsung BlackJack--on our list of the best budget smartphones.
Prices typically are set by the service providers, who offer discounts in order to get you t…
The Bright, Beautiful BlackBerry Bold
The BlackBerry Bold is supposed to be RIM's iPhone rival. After lots of hype--and plenty of delays--the BlackBerry Bold is here. So how does it compare to Apple's iPhone?
The BlackBerry Bold is supposed to be RIM's iPhone rival. After lots of hype--and plenty of delays--the BlackBerry Bold is here. So how does it compare to Apple's iPhone?
LG Voyager Gets in Touch
The LG Voyager doesn't force you to give up the comfort of a QWERTY keyboard to get slick touch-screen technology. While other touch-screen smartphones, like Apple's iPhone, force you to use the screen for all data entry, the Voyager includes a keyboard, too.
The LG Voyager doesn't force you to give up the comfort of a QWERTY keyboard to get slick touch-screen technology. While other touch-screen smartphones, like Apple's iPhone, force you to use the screen for all data entry, the Voyager includes a keyboard, too.
LG Dares to Compare
Apple's iPhone continues to spawn imitators--and in most cases, these imitations simply can't live up to the original. This is true of the LG Dare; it's no iPhone. But it is a good-looking phone that will appeal to people who like the Verizon Wireless network.
Apple's iPhone continues to spawn imitators--and in most cases, these imitations simply can't live up to the original. This is true of the LG Dare; it's no iPhone. But it is a good-looking phone that will appeal to people who like the Verizon Wireless network.
Review: The Simple, Affordable Palm Centro
If you took the Palm Treo 800w smartphone and put it in the dryer, it might come out looking like the Palm Centro smartphone for the Verizon Wireless network. The Centro is a petite phone with a petite price--but it lacks some key features.
If you took the Palm Treo 800w smartphone and put it in the dryer, it might come out looking like the Palm Centro smartphone for the Verizon Wireless network. The Centro is a petite phone with a petite price--but it lacks some key features.
Review: The Simply Chic BlackBerry Curve
BlackBerry's smartphones weren't always known for their good looks. But looking at the BlackBerry Curve 8320, it's hard to remember that there was a time when RIM was known for making bland, boring phones. The BlackBerry Curve is anything but bland. And if you're one of those smartphone shoppers who think looks aren't everything, you'll be happy to know that the BlackBerry Curve performs well, too. It offers top-notch e-mail handling and the ability to place voice calls over Wi-Fi networks.
BlackBerry's smartphones weren't always known for their good looks. But looking at the BlackBerry Curve 8320, it's hard to remember that there was a time when RIM was known for making bland, boring phones. The BlackBerry Curve is anything but bland. And if you're one of those smartphone shoppers who think looks aren't everything, you'll be happy to know that the BlackBerry Curve performs well, too. It offers top-notch e-mail handling and the ability to place voice calls over Wi-Fi networks.
T-Mobile's Latest Sidekick Is Lots of Fun
Some smartphones are all about business, but not the T-Mobile Sidekick. This is a smartphone that's always been a lot of fun to use, and, the latest version of the Sidekick is no exception. But, as this review of the Sidekick smartphone points out, this phone lacks some of the features that business users will want.
Some smartphones are all about business, but not the T-Mobile Sidekick. This is a smartphone that's always been a lot of fun to use, and, the latest version of the Sidekick is no exception. But, as this review of the Sidekick smartphone points out, this phone lacks some of the features that business users will want.
Treo 800w Puts Wi-Fi and GPS in Your Palm
With all of the buzz surrounding Apple's new iPhone 3G, it easy to overlook a solid contender like the new Palm Treo 800w. But smartphone shoppers--especially those looking for a phone with strong business features--should take note of the Treo 800w, which adds Wi-Fi and GPS.
With all of the buzz surrounding Apple's new iPhone 3G, it easy to overlook a solid contender like the new Palm Treo 800w. But smartphone shoppers--especially those looking for a phone with strong business features--should take note of the Treo 800w, which adds Wi-Fi and GPS.
Samsung Glyde: A Nice Touch
Apple's iPhone has touched off a touch-screen phone frenzy. The Samsung Glyde is just one of the latest models to sport a touch-screen. So how does this smartphone stack up to the iPhone?
Apple's iPhone has touched off a touch-screen phone frenzy. The Samsung Glyde is just one of the latest models to sport a touch-screen. So how does this smartphone stack up to the iPhone?
The Slick Sidekick Slide
T-Mobile's Sidekick Slide is a smartphone with excellent e-mail and messaging features, but if you're interested in productivity software, you won't find very much of it here. Read our review to find out if this is the phone for you.
T-Mobile's Sidekick Slide is a smartphone with excellent e-mail and messaging features, but if you're interested in productivity software, you won't find very much of it here. Read our review to find out if this is the phone for you.
CNET's Smartphone Reviews
CNET puts popular smartphones to the test. See how they rate the latest models.
CNET puts popular smartphones to the test. See how they rate the latest models.
PC World's Cell Phone and Smartphone Reviews
PC World magazine reviews cell phones and smartphones. Read reviews of the latest models and use this chart to see how they compare.
PC World magazine reviews cell phones and smartphones. Read reviews of the latest models and use this chart to see how they compare.
Smartphone Reviews From MobileTechReview.com
This site offers detailed reviews of various smartphones, organized by the platforms they support.
This site offers detailed reviews of various smartphones, organized by the platforms they support.