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In our most comprehensive comparison of business-focused smartphones, we've broken down our rating criteria so you can find the best phone based on the criteria you consider most valuable. Selecting the tabs above will re-order the list of best smartphones to fit our assessment of these criteria, with the best overall rating being a combination of these scores.

Best Overall

  1. 1.  Nokia E71

    Aesthetic 4.5 out of 5
    Usability 4 out of 5
    Performance 4 out of 5
    Connectivity 4 out of 5
    Features 4 out of 5
    Value for Money 5 out of 5
    ASUS Eee PC 900
    Overall: 82%
    Editor's Rating: 8/10
  2. 2.  Apple iPhone 3G

    Aesthetic 5 out of 5
    Usability 5 out of 5
    Performance 3.5 out of 5
    Connectivity 3.5 out of 5
    Features 4 out of 5
    Value for Money 4 out of 5
    Overall: 81%
    Editor's Rating: 7/10
  3. 3.  i-mate Ultimate 8502

    Aesthetic 3.5 out of 5
    Usability 2 out of 5
    Performance 4 out of 5
    Connectivity 5 out of 5
    Features 3.5 out of 5
    Value for Money 3 out of 5
    Overall: 77%
    Editor's Rating: 9.1/10
  4. 4.  i-mate Ultimate 9502

    Aesthetic 3 out of 5 Usability 2 out of 5
    Performance 4 out of 5 Connectivity 5 out of 5
    Features 4 out of 5 Value for Money 3 out of 5
    Overall 76% Editors' Rating 8.3/10
  5. 5.  HTC Touch Cruise

    Aesthetic 4 out of 5 Usability 3 out of 5
    Performance 3.5 out of 5 Connectivity 5 out of 5
    Features 3.5 out of 5 Value for Money 2 out of 5
    Overall 76% Editors' Rating 8/10
  6. 6.  HTC Touch Diamond

    Aesthetic 4.5 out of 5 Usability 4 out of 5
    Performance 4 out of 5 Connectivity 4 out of 5
    Features 3.5 out of 5 Value for Money 3 out of 5
    Overall 76% Editors' Rating 6.7/10
  7. 7.  i-mate Ultimate 6150

    Aesthetic 3 out of 5 Usability 2 out of 5
    Performance 4.5 out of 5 Connectivity 5 out of 5
    Features 3.5 out of 5 Value for Money 4 out of 5
    Overall 72% Editors' Rating 8.3/10
    i-mate Ultimate 6150
  8. 8.  BlackBerry Pearl 8120

    Aesthetic 5 out of 5 Usability 4 out of 5
    Performance 5 out of 5 Connectivity 2.5 out of 5
    Features 2 out of 5 Value for Money 2 out of 5
    Overall 72% Editors' Rating 8.2/10
    ASUS Eee PC 900
  9. 9.  Samsung i780

    Aesthetic 3 out of 5 Usability 3 out of 5
    Performance 3 out of 5 Connectivity 4 out of 5
    Features 4 out of 5 Value for Money 4 out of 5
    Overall 70% Editors' Rating 7.5/10
    Samsung i780
  10. 10.  Nokia E90 Communicator

    Aesthetic 2.5 out of 5 Usability 3 out of 5
    Performance 3.5 out of 5 Connectivity 4 out of 5
    Features 3 out of 5 Value for Money 1 out of 5
    Overall 68% Editors' Rating 8.5/10
    Nokia E90 Communicator
  11. 11.  HTC TyTN II

    Aesthetic 3 out of 5 Usability 3.5 out of 5
    Performance 2 out of 5 Connectivity 4 out of 5
    Features 4 out of 5 Value for Money 1 out of 5
    Overall 68% Editors' Rating 7.2/10
    HTC TyTN II
  12. 12.  Nokia N95 8GB

    Aesthetic 2 out of 5 Usability 3 out of 5
    Performance 4 out of 5 Connectivity 4 out of 5
    Features 3 out of 5 Value for Money 1 out of 5
    Overall 68% Editors' Rating 8.3/10
    Nokia N95 8GB
  13. 13.  HTC Touch Dual

    Aesthetic 4 out of 5 Usability 3.5 out of 5
    Performance 3 out of 5 Connectivity 3 out of 5
    Features 2.5 out of 5 Value for Money 3 out of 5
    Overall 65% Editors' Rating 7.6/10
    HTC Touch Dual
  14. 14.  Sony Ericsson W960i

    Aesthetic 3 out of 5 Usability 4 out of 5
    Performance 1 out of 5 Connectivity 4 out of 5
    Features 2.5 out of 5 Value for Money 2 out of 5
    Overall 62% Editors' Rating 7.6/10
    Sony Ericsson W960i
  15. 15.  Palm Treo 500v

    Aesthetic 3 out of 5 Usability 4 out of 5
    Performance 4 out of 5 Connectivity 5 out of 5
    Features 3.5 out of 5 Value for Money 3 out of 5
    Overall 60% Editors' Rating 7.1/10
    Palm Treo 500v

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