Face it! Unless you have lived under a rock for the past year or so, you have probably heard about the iPhone already. The whole world’s been going gaga over this gadget especially since the new 3g version is now available in several countries including the Philippines. However, if getting an iPhone is not an option for you, don’t fret! There are plenty of alternatives with similar styles and features as well as qualities that make them unique in their own right.
- Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
This new entry from Sony Ericsson hopes to revive its dying smartphone line. It is the first Sony Ericsson smartphone to use a Windows Mobile 6 operating system and it has a full QWERTY keyboard underneath an “arc” sliding mechanism. Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 boasts features such as a touchscreen display, 3.2-megapixel camera with photo light, A2DP Bluetooth, a GPS, WiFi, and microSD. However, it just has 400MB on-board memory.
- HTC Touch Diamond
HTC is a company known for their Windows Mobile Phones. Their newest entry in their line of smartphones is definitely a sight to behold with its brushed metal and black, faceted casing. It is a Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone with a touchscreen display, a built-in A-GPS, 3.5G data, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, an FM radio and 3.2MP camera. Throw in all these features and you’ve got a worthy opponent for the iPhone. Something to note though, some people have commented that the performance of this smartphone is somewhat sluggish.
- Samsung Touchwiz
The Samsung Touchwiz, otherwise known as SGH-F480, is another new touchscreen entry in the market. However, do not think that this is just a halfhearted effort from Samsung to get into the touchscreen craze that the iPhone started. Its features include an impressive 5-megapixel autofocus camera, HSDPA and USB 2.0 connectivity, and FM radio. On the other hand, it only has a disappointing 240MB internal memory. The microSD memory card slot aims to make up for this shortcoming though.
- LG Viewty
If you're looking for a good camera phone, then LG Viewty is the right phone for you. Aside from the 5-megapixel camera, the LG Viewty has an autofocus feature and a bright xenon flash. It also shoots video and has the ability to upload files directly to YouTube. It is 3G and HDSPA capable. It is worth checking out for the camera alone. What might turn off the buyers though is that it has no WiFi.
- LG KF700
If you love the clean look of a touchscreen phone but also love the convenience of a traditional alpha numeric keypad, check out the LG KF700 since it offers the best of both worlds. Inside there's a 3-megapixel camera, HSDPA (3.5G) connectivity, full Web-browsing functionality, video playback and full access to Google's blogs, email, maps and YouTube services. The phone is also 3G capable but sadly, there's no WiFi.
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