Mobile Phone Reviews

Samsung S7230E Wave 723 Samsung Wave 723 Review   In a word or two   The Samsung Wave 723 is the fourth phone announced to feature Samsung’s Bada OS. This is a mid-range handset with a price expected to be higher than the Wave 2 and Wave 2 Pro, but lower than the original Wave smartphone.   The Design   The chassis of the Wave 723 is quite distinct from its big brother, the Samsung Wave. The original Wave’s rhombus-shaped central button is gone and in its place the Wave 723 has a bar along the bottom of the chassis neatly divided into three rectangular keys. Most distinctive ......

Huawei Ideos U8150 In a word or two   Huawei’s first Android 2.2 Froyo device brings the latest version of Google’s Android OS in an affordable handset. The Ideos U8150 carries decent specifications and features and is a good choice for anyone looking to get their hands on Android Froyo without breaking the bank.   The Design   From the images currently available, this handset bears a noticeable resemblance to some of Samsung’s handsets. The large central button, flanked by two smaller buttons beneath the 2.8 inch capacitive touchscreen will look familiar to anyone who&rs......

Nokia Touch and Type (X3-02) Nokia Touch and Type Review In a Word or Two On the surface the Nokia X3 Touch and Type may not be anything special, but it crams in a great deal of messaging, connectivity and entertainment features into a very affordable handset. Design One of the main highlights of the X3 Touch and Type is its combination of touch sensitive screen and traditional numeric keypad beneath. This design has been employed before on a number of phones but the X3 T&T is the first such phone to be released by Nokia. The last few years have seen an unprecedented number of touchscreen phones make their......

Virgin VM202   Virgin VM202 Review   In a word or two The Virgin VM202 is a fashionable slider phone designed to suit even the smallest budget.     The Design Virgin Media has joined forces with Alcatel to create the Virgin VM202, a bright pink slider that packs a lot into its frame and costs less than £30 on pay as you go. Available exclusively with Virgin Media for the first month, the VM202 is offered in “Dazzle Pink” exclusively through the network too.   Despite the price, the Virgin VM202 looks good. It is neat and has both a numeric keypad (on the......

Samsung B7722 Samsung B7722   In a Word or Two   The Samsung B7722 is a 3G touchscreen phone which comes with dual SIM card capacity. This a great feature to have for people who have more than one phone (like a work and personal phone), or even for people who spend a lot of time in another country.   Display   The B7722 features a 3.2" resistive TFT screen with 256k colours and a sharp resolution of 240 x 400 pixels. The B7722 is slim and attractive and weighs just a mere 112g. Running on Samsung TouchWiz the phone is really easy to navigate and use. There is even an optio......

Nokia 5250   Nokia 5250 Review   In a Word or Two   The Nokia 5250 is a touchscreen phone offering a great range of music and social media features at an affordable price. The 5250 follows in the footsteps of the highly popular Nokia 5230 and has a lot of that phones appeal while offering much more into the mix.   Design   In terms of looks the 5250 does not really stand out from Nokia´s range of touchscreen phones, opting for a tried and tested design. The 2.8" screen in use on the 5250 is small by comparison of the many higher end touchscreen displays on the......

Blackberry Torch 9800 BlackBerry Torch 9800 Review   In a word or two RIM brings the BlackBerry Torch 9800 more inline with other smartphones as the model debuts a touchscreen, slide-out keyboard and the new BlackBerry OS 6.     The Design The BlackBerry Torch 9800 has the same professional design that you’d expect from RIM – with a modern edge thanks to its touch-sensitive screen and slide-out QWERTY combination. You can use this smartphone as a touchscreen device or as a full QWERTY phone; the choice is yours. And thanks to the smooth corners and chrome edges, the handset feels......

LG T320 Cookie 3G LG T320 Cookie 3G Early Review   In a word or two A budget handset that boasts a full touchscreen and 3G support, the LG T320 Cookie 3G is an ideal choice for a first phone or for staying in touch for less.     The Design The LG T320 Cookie 3G is one of three new Cookies from LG to join the likes of the KP500, Cookie Gig and Cookie Fresh phones. The T320 is the most advanced of the trio as it comes with support for 3G connectivity, unlike the T300 and T310. This is reflected in its design as it is the most sophisticated of the new devices, with rounded corners and a bod......

LG T300 Cookie LG T300 Cookie Early Review   In a word or two The LG T300 Cookie is a compact phone designed for a younger audience or those looking to buy their first touchscreen device.     The Design Compact and cute, the LG T300 Cookie has an unusually square design with a central 2.4 inch screen. The LG T300 was originally called the LG Wink handset, and was launched alongside the Style and 3G phones. Also known as the Cookie Lite, the T300 focuses on social networking, messaging and an affordable price tag – just like the other two, only this is the smallest of the three m......

LG T310 Cookie Style LG T310 Cookie Style Early Review   In a word or two A bold touchscreen phone that lets you communicate your way, the LG T310 Cookie Style is vibrant, capable and fun.     The Design The LG T310 Cookie Style has the “boldest design” according to LG, with its rounded edges and trio of keys beneath the screen. You can select from a variety of colour choices, and these keys are a different colour to the main frame to ensure they stand out and help make the whole phone stand out from the crowd.   The shape and size is similar to the Samsung S3650, which a......