| Product name | ![]() Samsung Omnia (8GB, Unlocked) |
![]() Apple iPhone 3G (16GB, black) |
![]() RIM BlackBerry Storm (Verizon Wireless) |
![]() LG Incite CT810 (AT&T) |
![]() Apple iPhone 3G (8GB, Black, Refurbished) |
| Price range | $599 from 1 store |
$299 from 1 store |
$199-599 from 2 stores |
$449 from 1 store |
$149 from 1 store |
| Review summary | While there are some design quirks, and we're still waiting for a U.S. release, the Samsung Omnia promises to be a solid alternative to the Apple iPhone. | The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper call quality. The iTunes App Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. Critical features still are missing, and the battery depletes quickly under heavy use, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the original model. | The RIM BlackBerry Storm may blow in a frenzy for Verizon Wireless subscribers wanting a touch screen similar to the Apple iPhone. However, there are bugs and performance issues that prevent the Storm from delivering its full potential. | Though we weren't pleased with LG Incite's design quirks, we think that overall, it's a very good first entry in the U.S. smartphone market. | Info unavailable |
| Release date | September 30, 2008 | June 9, 2008 | November 18, 2008 | November 18, 2008 | December 16, 2008 |
| Basic Specs | |||||
| Service Provider | Info unavailable | ATT | Info unavailable | ATT | Info unavailable |
| Talk time | Info unavailable | Up to 600 min | 330 min | Up to 520 min | Up to 600 min |
| Built-in devices | Info unavailable | Camera | Music player , Camera | Digital player , Camera | Digital player , Camera |
| OS provided | Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional | Apple MacOS X | BlackBerry Handheld Software | Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 | Apple Mac OS X |
| RAM installed size | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 128 MB | 128 MB | Info unavailable |
| Input device type | Touch-screen | Touch-screen | Keyboard , Touch-screen | Touch-screen | Info unavailable |
| Wireless connectivity | Bluetooth 2.0 , WiFi | Bluetooth 2.0 | Bluetooth 2.0 | IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , Bluetooth 2.0 EDR | Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Product name | Samsung Omnia (8GB, Unlocked) | Apple iPhone 3G (16GB, black) | RIM BlackBerry Storm (Verizon Wireless) | LG Incite CT810 (AT&T) | Apple iPhone 3G (8GB, Black, Refurbished) |
| Price range | $599 from 1 store | $299 from 1 store | $199-599 from 2 stores | $449 from 1 store | $149 from 1 store |