Rank 1: Nokia N90



Outstanding features: The second in the Nokia N-series, the N90 has a Carl Zeiss optics 2-megapixel lens with auto focus (in simple language, this means you can take good print quality pictures with your phone), video capturing and flash.
It is a dual display phone with a 262K colour main screen and 65K colour external screen. It has a 5-way navigation joystick, comes with a 64MB Multimedia Card and supports RS-MMC (this means your battery will last a bit longer). There's also a 31MB of internal memory to get you started.
A 3G phone, it has Bluetooth, EDGE (which ensures those streaming videos run smoothly) and supports playback of media files in MP3/ AAC/ MPEG4 formats.
Drawbacks: The phone is too large to hold once opened. There is a slight lag in performance as it has a Symbian-based operating system. It still lacks an FM tuner and is heavy on the pocket.
Final word: The Nokia N90 is a good multimedia phone but is priced higher than competitors with similar features. However, with M-Blogging (mobile blogging) catching up, the N90 has a good way to go.
Cost: Rs 32,500 (Maximum Retail Price)







Rank 2: Sony Ericsson W810i


Outstanding features : The 'Walkman' tag already suggests what the phone is meant for.
The phone offers 262K TFT display (which means your brightness and colour display are much better), is a quad-band product (can be used anywhere across the world) with EDGE and stereo speakers.
Audiophiles will enjoy its excellent sound.
The phone's 2-megapixel camera boasts auto focus and digital zoom; it even lets you capture videos. The VideoDJ allows you to enhance videos, jazz them up and share them with friends.
Drawbacks: No shutter for the camera. Also, it does not offer too much value as an upgrade from the W800i, which cost a few thousand rupees less.
Final word: The quad-band, the excellent sound quality and camera make it a good buy.
Cost: Rs 23,500 (Maximum Retail Price)






Rank 3: O2 Atom


Outstanding features : A Windows Mobile phone powered by an Intel PXA272 416 Mhz chip.
This is a tri-band phone with EDGE, WLAN (translated from jargon, this means it is wi-fi enabled phone and you can use it at coffee shops like Barista and airports that offer access to the Net), FM radio, Infrared, Bluetooth and a high-resolution 2-megapixel camera. The display is huge, with 2.7-inch TFT touch screen and 262K colours. A stylus is provided.
It supports MP3, WMA, WAV and AMR audio formats. The camera quality is great and videos look good. Sound quality from the stereo speakers and bundled earphones is excellent.
Drawbacks: Slightly sluggish in performance, coupled with a body and screen prone to finger smudges. The lack of a keypad makes it a little uncomfortable to use.
Final word: Based on Windows Mobile OS 5.0, this is a complete PDA phone that can replace your laptop. The 2-megapixel camera and huge screen make it more appropriate for capturing moments, but it is priced way too high.
Cost: Rs 38,000 (Maximum Retail Price) [/b]