If you’re not bothered about having the hottest phone of the week in your pocket, the Samsung Galaxy Portal is a solid choice for Android newcomers. Better still, T-Mobile UK is knocking it out on a £15 per month contract, which gives you 300 minutes and 300 texts, along with “unlimited” (*) mobile internet.
That’s not bad at all. Here it is, in our test shopping basket as proof:
The Portal’s the very definition of “workmanlike” – chunky and solid, with a 3.2″ screen and all the standard Android features you need. The T-Mobile variant is limited to Android 1.6 at the moment, but an update really ought to be imminent, as the Three Portal is fully Android 2.1 ready.
And of course, T-Mobile’s idea of “unlimited” internet is a generous 3GB of data, making it the one network where you don’t have to be afraid to actually USE your telephone.
Motorola’s latest flagship dual-core Android monster is a massive, original powerhouse, that’s a big improvement on previous MOTOBLUR mobiles – but still isn’t a total winner.
A slim and glamorous phone from Sony Ericsson, with the sharpest display around. It’s no powerhouse and the screen’s not the biggest out there, but we don’t mind. Because it’s cute.
LG’s first glasses-free 3D phone is a heavy, fat monster, with a clever 3D effect that works rather well. As a smartphone, though, it’s heavy and underwhelming.
A very shiny thing from Sony Ericsson, with a 3.7″ screen and Android 2.3.3 inside. But is it exciting enough to win fans in today’s spec-obsessed market? Can man live on one core alone?
INQ’s Android phone is an interesting “boutique” piece of hardware, packed with unique interface customisations that go far beyond the headline Facebook integration. We like it a lot.
Timbo
/ June 5, 2010Dont forget the flexible booster is included too, ie you can boost to unlimited texts at that price!