Best camera phones
With a camera phone, it's, well, a snap to share vacations, fun moments with friends, and family outings. Of course, the quality of these on-the-fly shots is not always good enough to print, but with today's 3-megapixel shooters, that's beginning to change. Here are our favorites. This list will be updated regularly, so sign up for our On Call newsletter. To find ringtones and accessories for these phones, plus advice and tips on how to use them, check out our cell phone ringtones, accessories, and help page.
Motorola Zine ZN5
8.3 Excellent (reviewed 11/2/08)
The Motorola ZN5 is the best camera phone we've seen so far. But it doesn't stop there, as it's a good phone, too.
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Sony Ericsson K850i
8.3 Excellent (reviewed 4/28/08)
Though its navigation controls and keypad aren't up to par, the Sony Ericsson K850i is one of the finest camera phones we've seen.
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Samsung Innov8
8.0 Excellent (reviewed 10/16/08)
If you want a camera phone that will blow almost every other handset out of the water, look no further than the Samsung Innov8. Design complaints aside, it's a powerful and eye-catching device that performs well as a phone, too.
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HTC Touch Diamond
7.0 Very good (reviewed 9/12/08)
The HTC Touch Diamond for Sprint brings some nice additions and improvements over the unlocked GSM version--most notably to performance. It's best suited for first-time smartphone buyers or light users, while business customers should wait for the Touch Pro.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
7.0 Very good (reviewed 11/11/08)
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is a well-designed and fully stocked smartphone that offers great customization through the interactive panel interface. However, with its high price tag, the X1 will be a hard sell for most customers and will be a purely luxury item.
Read review of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1