Symbian - still in the game, still producing ace phones

Despite some setbacks, Symbian is still want of the top mobile interfaces out there. Let's take a look at the best three Symbian phones out there.

Sony Ericsson Satio

On the face of it, the big reason for the excitement over the Sony Ericsson Satio is its 12 megapixel camera, but while that IS a force to be reckoned with, there's a lot more to the Sony Ericsson Satio than just that. It's the first 'Entertainment Unlimited' phone, and that means more than just combining Cyber-Shot and Walkman technology. On top of that, the Sony Ericsson Satio is also going to give you social networking, top quality games and incredible video services to become a one-stop mobile entertainment hub. It promises far more than that, though, as the Sony Ericsson Satio is also powered by Symbian, giving it true smartphone capabilities, which will no doubt include its very own app store.

Samsung i8910 HD

Next, there's the Samsung i8910 HD, and it has one big advantage over the other two. Whilst it has an 8 megapixel camera, the Samsung i8910 HD is also the first phone to record true 720p HD video. Never before has a phone been able to capture video at that massive high resolution, and coincidentally (or is it coincidence? Maybe not...), the Samsung i8910 HD captures high-def video at the exact quality that Youtube display high-def videos at. It's very possible that the Samsung i8910 HD was designed with its main feature being the ability to get yourself on Youtube, in high-definition. Combine that with the sumptuous 3.7 inch screen, and a huge 8Gb of internal memory, and it's very clear that the Samsung i8910 HD deserves to be one of the phones of the year!

Nokia N97 Mini

So, there's the Sony Ericsson Satio, with that enormous camera. And there's the Samsung i8910 HD, with true HD video. And now, they have a new rival, the Nokia N97 Mini. One of the big reasons why the Nokia N97 Mini is so anticipated, and why it'll no doubt sell like hotcakes, is that it really IS the N97, but in a more pocket-friendly size. The exact same operating system, Symbian S60 Touch, gives the Nokia N97 Mini a finger friendly interface, and on top of that, the phone has a built in QWERTY keyboard, so it has more ways to access the phone than ever before. It's not just about the interface, though, as the Nokia N97 Mini is packed with high-end features. A 5 megapixel camera makes for superb photos, the multimedia playback is stunning, and with HSDPA and GPS, it's not short of connectivity options. But is it the best phone money can buy? Well, no. It's nice, but it's just that the other two phones on this list are so much nicer.