The Smartphone market in India is picking up like never before.  With
a growth rate of 35% every year, approximately 9 million Smartphone were
shipped in India last year and number is expected to rise to around 13 million
this year. The major Smartphone platform being Symbian, Research In Motions’
BlackBerry and Google’s Android.

Major Smartphone
manufacturers in the race of capturing market size are Samsung, Apple, HTC.
Though Nokia is there but is losing on its market size gradually. Given the
highly competitive market, customers are spoilt for choices. So, if you are
planning to buy one, let’s make it simpler for you. We have compiled a list of
best smart phones available in the market. So go ahead and take your pick;

Samsung Galaxy S II

Samsung Galaxy S2 is premium Android based
handset which is also Samsung’s most advanced and successful Smartphone to
date. Its Dual Core Application Processor
provides functionality and density for fast browsing, quick multi-tasking, a
smooth UI, snappy streaming and efficient gaming. With encoding/decoding
ability that supports video play and recording, the Samsung GALAXY S II
showcases outstanding power and performance. This super slim phone has ambient light sensors. The 4.3″
SUPER AMOLED Plus display goes a step beyond the already remarkable SUPER
AMOLED to provide enhanced readability, a slimmer design, and better battery
consumption  for the best viewing value
of any Smartphone. Samsung GALAXY S II rides the leading edge with an
ultra-slim 8.49mm form factor, a luxurious design and an easy grip. The
ultra-slim Smartphone also boasts 3D TouchWiz UX adds to the evolutionary
experience with a futuristic user interface. The RAM is of 1 GB and 4 GB ROM.
The camera is of 8 megapixels with 1080p of HD video recording. The WI-FI and
Bluetooth gives a faster access to internet. This device is priced at

Apple iPhone 4

iPhone 4 is the latest
phone available from Apple in India. Apple iPhone5 would be available some time
soon. Sleek and stylish, it is capable of performing various functions faster
and is available with two memory options
16GB and 32GB and lots of features like 5 megapixel camera, HD video, and
improved performance. The Face
Time App will give you a never before experience of videoconferencing and the
Retina Display sets the new standards in cell phone displays.  And after all, it is an Apple Product. Price
for iPhone 4 in India is Rs.  40000/-

HTC  Sensation

The HTC sensation is an android Smartphone. This 3G enabled device
runs on android 2.3 gingerbread OS and is powered by dual core 1.2GHz QUALCOMM
MSM 8260 processor.  The HTC sensation offers an attractive choice to
people looking for an alternative to the first two phones.  The LCD touch screen is 4.3
inch in size, has a screen resolution of 540×960 and has a gorilla glass
protection.  The phone was a
CNET Editors’ Choice Award winner and they said that it is “sensational in many
ways”. It supports Bluetooth, WI-FI with 1520 mAh standard battery for
extra long battery life. HTC Sensation aka HTC Pyramid cost Rs. 32,000 in India.

LG Optimux 2S

Another  choice for people who are looking beyond Apple or Samsung.  The LG Optimus 2X P990 sports dual-core 1GHz
Nvidia Tegra T20 System on Chip processor and comes with Android 2.2 Froyo. Its appearance and feel may be slightly bulky but it
offers some great hardware. LG Optimux 2S sports a 4
inch display, 8 MP camera with 1080p (full HD) video recording, 512 MB RAM, 8GB
internal memory, HDMI. It offers 3G connectivity, wireless LAN, WI-FI with DLNA
(Digital Living Network Alliance) sharing. It is priced at Rs. 25, 000 in India.

BlackBerry Bold 9900

Though I didn’t wanted to include Blackberry in my
top5, but then I won’t have done justice to the list of smart phones. So for the
entire Blackberry loyalist, this final one is for you guys. BlackBerry Bold 9900 runs on latest Blackberry 7
OS. BlackBerry® 7 is the next generation BlackBerry OS, packed with powerful
new features and innovative apps.  With an
elegantly brushed stainless steel frame, sculpted surfaces and advanced
composite backing, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 Smartphone are as lightweight and
durable as they are feature-packed. And also, with a 1.2 GHz processor, and a 24-bit high-res display, Liquid
Graphics gives you fluid animations and instant response times. The other
notable features of a Blackberry Bold 9900 are its powerful performance, 8 GB
memory expandable upto 32 GB, 5MP camera, capacitive touch screen and an Optical
trackpad. Price for Blackberry Bold
9900 in India is Rs.  30,000/-  in India.