10 Best Smartphones in the World in 2011 (Part 2)

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Number 5: iPhone 4

The iPhone 4 was the most impressive iPhone ever when launched, and a big step up from the iPhone 3GS.
The iPhone 4's 960x640 Retina Display was a revelation when it was launched in 2010. It's got 326 pixels per inch, and we're talking tiny pixels, only 78 micrometers wide.

The big win for the iPhone 4 is the fact it runs so much better in the new iOS 5 - it's faster and the battery lasts longer, with a whole heap of functionality making it feel like a brand new phone.

Although iPhone 4 remains on the top in the past year, but it is now giving its way to the new version – iPhone 4S, anyway, it is still a fantastic phone.

Number 4: LG Optimus 3D

LG was the first to market with a 3D screen on a phone - innovative it may be, but it's also pretty cool too. HTC followed quickly with the Evo 3D, but the LG Optimus 3D is the optimal way to view the third dimension on a mobile device in our opinion.

The main reason is the sheer power of the device - it's capable of using its resources much more efficiently, so more power can be gained from the dual-core CPU. It's not the most powerful on the market, but it's pretty close.

Number 3: HTC Sensation

We know it's terribly geeky, but the battle between the HTC Sensation and the Samsung Galaxy S2 was one we were salivating over the thought of.

Both are dual core powerhouses, both have cutting-edge software and both the brands behind them have been enjoying success with Android in recent times.

The HTC Sensation is a cracking piece of kit despite being behind the S2 (and now the iPhone 4S), with Sense 3.0 being a real joy to use.

Number 2: Samsung Galaxy S2

The dual-core 1.2GHz processor, the Super AMOLED plus screen and the excellent sonic performance of the media player all combine to make a real doozy of a mobile phone.

Recording in 1080p is a nice touch (given that it actually works most of the time) and the camera is more than enough to take great shots in a short space of time - although we suggest you check out the iPhone 4S, as we rate the camera on Apple's device that little bit higher if you're not bothered about messing about with settings.

In short, be it internet browsing, navigation, media, social networking or gaming - the Samsung Galaxy S2 is our pick of the bunch for all those functions in one phone.

Number 1: iPhone 4S

A phone that has been hot rumored since last year by the name iPhone 5, the last phone designed by Steve Jobs. Unsurprisingly, it becomes the most popular Smartphone in the world right after it released.

Siri voice recognition has shown itself to be more than a novelty, the dual-core processor has made phone operation even slicker and we're salivating over what the seven times more powerful graphics chip will be able to do.

New Smartphones:

Nokia Lumia 800:

Nokia's gone all Windows Phone 800 on us, and the Lumia 800 is basically a rebadged N9 sporting WIndows Phone 7.5 Mango under the hood.
It's 3.7-inch ClearBlack OLED screen and 1.4GHz processor are decent enough on the spec front, and Nokia's plugged its top end camera tech in too for the 8MP snapper. But can it take on the might of the iPhone 4S and Galaxy S2?

Due: November, 2011

Samsung Galaxy Nexus:

The latest Google-specified phone has been announced, and it's a real powerhouse when it comes to the spec list.
We're talking a 1280x720 resolution stuffed into the 4.65-inch screen, a dual core 1.2Ghz processor, NFC and crucially will be the first phone to run Ice Cream Sandwich.

Due: 17 November, 2011

Samsung Galaxy Note:

This is a massive phone in terms of size and impact - Samsung is trying to bridge the gap between the tablet and the phone.
With the industry's fastest 1.4GHz dual core processor, a dedicated pen and a Super AMOLED HD display, we could be seeing the dawn of a new type of phone - but will consumers get on board?

Due: 3 November, 2011

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