10 Hottest Upcoming Smartphones
NO.1 Samsung Omnia 2
When: September 2009
Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless’ next big Windows Mobile touchscreen might sport the coolest screen around. Want more? Check out our hands-on look at the Samsung Omnia 2.
When the Samsung Omnia 2 finally reaches the market, its massive, 3.7-inch, active matrix OLED (AMOLED) display will be the largest OLED screen available on a mobile device. In person, we enjoyed the large display, especially with Samsung’s TouchWIZ interface, which needs a lot of room for its widgets and toolbars. We tried out the Samsung Omnia 2 side-by-side next to a new Samsung Jet, and it was easy to tell the difference between the much-larger American phone and the smaller international model. That AMOLED technology doesn’t disappoint, either. The high-resolution, 800 by 480 pixel display was bright and crisp, with sharp colors and deep blacks providing a nice contrast.
NO.2 Samsung Omnia Pro
When: September 2009 Carrier: Unlocked
Samsung slaps a keyboard onto the Windows Mobile Omnia and sends it to work. Check out our hands on look at the Samsung Omnia Pro.
The Samsung Omnia Pro uses an interface that is dramatically different from the fun and widget-happy TouchWIZ 2.0 interface on the Samsung Jet. The Pro’s interface is all business. Underneath, the Samsung Omnia Pro is running Windows Mobile 6.1, and the company says buyers will be able to upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.5 when it becomes available, probably this September, if Microsoft hits their release target.
NO.3 Sony Ericsson Satio
When: November 2009 Carrier: Unlocked
We check out the new flagship Symbian phone, the 12.1-megapixel Sony Ericsson Satio.
NO.4 Sony Ericsson Rachael
When: January 2010
Leaked renders and video of a Sony Ericsson Rachael seem to suggest the next Sony Ericsson Xperia might run Google’s Android OS.
NO.5 HTC Firestone
When: November 2009
Rumored specs and renderings surface for HTC’s next flagship device, the HTC Firestone. We figure out what’s believable, and what’s missing.
NO.6 Nokia E72
When: September 2009 Worth: $400 Carrier: Unlocked
Nokia’s slim business QWERTY gets a lot of minor upgrades. Enough to hold our interest? Find out in our hands-on look at the Nokia E72.
NO.7 Samsung i7500
When: September 2009 Worth: $600 Carrier: Unlocked
The Samsung i7500 is the Korean manufacturer’s first official Google Android smartphone, featuring a 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera and T-Mobile 3G support.
NO.8 LG GM730
When: September 2009 Worth: $550 Carrier: Unlocked
LG releases a new high-end WinMo handset with an improved look, and did somebody say App Store? Check out the LG GM730 here.
NO.9 Nokia 5530
When: October 2009 Worth: $250 Carrier: Unlocked
The just announced Nokia Nokia 5530 and Nokia 3710 fold handsets will be shipping with improved features later this year.
NO.10 Garmin-Asus Nuvifone M20
When: October 2009 Carrier: Unlocked
The newly-formed phone maker finally let us get our hands on the Garmin-Asus Nuvifone G60 and the new, Windows Mobile, Nuvifone M20. Was it worth the wait?
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