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Top 10 mobile phones of July

A 3G version of Motorola's RAZR makes an appearance in this month's most popular list, but which phone knocks the O2 Xda II mini from number one? Read our Australian mobile phone chart.

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 Most Popular Phones

Most popular mobile phones of July
Motorola's 3G RAZR bumps Sony Ericsson's K700i out of the chart this month, while the 2-megapixel Sony Ericsson K750i breaks the stranglehold for the most popular phone from the O2 Xda II mini.

Sony Ericsson, the fifth largest mobile phone vendor worldwide, has no less than five handsets in the top ten. From the 3G-capable Z800i to the Walkman-branded W800i, there is an increasing focus on multimedia features, especially music. Vodafone recently announced that it would be offering a customised version of the Z800i supporting full MP4 track downloads, called the V800i, when the carrier launches its 3G service in October.

Motorola's ultra-compact V3 RAZR hangs on to fourth position while its 3G counterpart, which we caught a glimpse of at CommunicAsia 2005, bursts into the chart at number three. Is this the phone that's going to drive 3G uptake in Australia? We'll have to wait a couple of months for its release to find out.

Results are based on readership statistics from Nielson//Netratings SiteCensus.

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 1.

Sony Ericsson K750i



With a 2-megapixel camera, MP3 playback, FM radio, video recording, Bluetooth, 32MB of internal memory and a 64MB Memory Stick thrown in, Sony Ericsson's K750i might be the hottest phone of 2005.

Reader Opinion
This phone is awesome. Nothing on the market can match it. Who needs an extra FLASH? the phone has a bright in built light plus night mode camera. Tip: If u already have a Sony Digital camera simply stick the memory stick in it and transfer ur files over from computer/laptop.
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 2.

O2 Xda II Mini

If you want a smart phone but want to avoid unsightly pocket bulges, you could do well to consider O2's slimmed down XDA II mini.

Reader Opinion
Excellent phone but stylus has to be used always.Lot of functions and that makes the price worth it..I guess its better than any other PDA phone.
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3.

Motorola RAZR V3x



Based on the design of the Motorola RAZR V3, the slightly thicker V3x is a 3G-enabled handset with a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth and an MP3 player. It is scheduled for release locally in the third quarter of 2005.

Reader Opinion
It looks very cool. i cant wait for this phone to come out, it has an mp3 player, 2mp camera, video talk and many more features. i just need to know how much it is...
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 4.

Motorola V3 Razr



The graceful Motorola V3 is the thinnest clamshell to date and a stunningly crafted mobile for style-conscious individuals and professionals alike.

Reader Opinion
Slim, sleek and surprisingly reliable. A great, ultra-slimline phone with all the features, but without the tacky plastic feel of the other slimlines, and without the reliability issues.
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 5.

Samsung D500

Samsung's latest slider phone, the D500, looks a lot like its sliding predecessor, but comes in a black case with a megapixel camera and an MP3 player.

Reader Opinion
Wish it had radio but most phones dont have radio anyway. the ringing tone is loud enough but ive never really had a phone that was much louder than this one anyway. memory is great. im satisfied with it.
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 6.

Sony Ericsson Z800i

Sony Ericsson's Z800i takes 3G clamshells to the next level with a 1.3 megapixel rotating camera, Bluetooth, MP3 playback and a Memory Stick Duo slot for up to 1GB of storage.

Reader Opinion
Good Camera, very good Sound quality and cool looks.
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 7.

Sony Ericsson W800i



Sony Ericsson is releasing the first Walkman-branded mobile phone in Q3, claiming up to 30 hours of MP3 playback and throwing in a whopping 512MB Memory Stick. It also sports a 2-megapixel camera.

Reader Opinion
This phone is really just K750i with 'Sony Walkman' styling and memory. I would only recommend paying the extra if you are dead keen on the mp3 player option as both phones appear identical in spec.
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 8.

Sony Ericsson K300i

Sony Ericsson's K300i is a cute little triband handset with a VGA camera, 12MB of internal memory, a media player and Java games.

Reader Opinion
Has to be the best phone for the budget market at the moment.
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 9.

Samsung E720

Samsung has updated its popular E700 clamshell mobile phone, adding Bluetooth, a megapixel camera and support for MP3 playback.

Reader Opinion
Wicked man it's too good i love it and its no.1 in the top 10 phones which beats the D500 by miles.
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 10.

Sony Ericsson T290i

First time buyers or users seeking to upgrade from an old mobile phone should give the T290i a look. It's a good basic phone with a very basic price.

Reader Opinion
Stylish,cheap and simple best buy
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