Friday 30 December 2011

Gadget of the Year 2011 – High-end phones

This year, we saw some great handsets that really pushed the boundaries of what we thought was possible from a mobile phone. 2011 has been a great year for Samsung and the brand has certainly cemented itself as a front runner in the mobile space, setting new trends and creating new segments in the already crowded mobile space. While the smartphone may be now available at an affordable rate, the flagship handsets is where all the attention lies. For those with no budget constraints, here are the nominees for the best high-end mobile phone, 2011.

Please keep in mind though, that the criteria for our selection is based strictly on handsets that were sent to our labs for review, their overall tech2 scores and value for money quotient. These are also handsets that we would recommend to our readers, should they be looking for mobiles in this budget. There are plenty of other devices out there that may very well be just as good as some of these, however, if we haven’t had the opportunity to test them ourselves; they won’t be there on our list.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
This handset oozes sex appeal with its stylish looks and form factor. Out of the box, it comes with Android Gingerbread. Sony Ericsson has put plans in place to upgrade the handset to Ice Cream Sandwich. The 8MP AF camera featuring an ExmoR sensor comes with an LED flash and it will surely take care of your photographic needs. Though this handset came out in the first half of the year, it definitely deserves a nomination.

Stylish and sexy
Stylish and sexy