Despite 2010 being still 5 months away we can predict what can be considered the top 5 cell phones entering the market in 2009. Brands such as Nokia, Apple, LG, Samsung or HTC are constantly battling for the ultimate communication, entertainment and user friendliness experience. Nowadays a top cell phone must have everything from the basic Text messaging and voice communication abilities to Photo, Video, Blue tooth, email, intertet connection and MP3 playing abilities. This list is not exhaustive and could easily be stretched to include a top 10 with equipment from these and other manufacturers not included above. Lets get it started.

With a rock proof build-quality that Nokia takes highly seriously , the N97 is a sober phone with everything a business-like user needs. However some Keyboard issues and the way the Browser looks push the finish representative to the last place at the starting grid. Price does not travel far from the USD 550 tag.

_{Weight: 150 grams (battery included)}

_{Cellular Networks: GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS900, UMTS1900, UMTS2100}

_{Embedded Operating System: Symbian OS 9.4 Series 60 5th Edition}

_{CPU Clock: 434 MHz}

_{RAM capacity: 128 MiB}

_{Expansion+Slots: microSD, microSDHC, TransFlash USB: USB 2.0 client, 480Mbit/smicro-USB}

_{Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR}

_{Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g}

_{MainCamera: 5 MP (AF supported)}

_{Optical Zoom: 1 x}

_{Video:MPEG-4 Video resolution Up to nHD 640x360 pixels or VGA at 30 fp,mp4 (default), .3gp (for MMS)}

HTC delivers in 2009 this top-notch build quality PDA with an innovative speakerphone feature , a one of a kind keyboard, and, not least important at this level, a unique look and high-end feeling. Grab yourself one for under USD 750 and consider it a bargain.

_{Mass: 178.5 grams (battery included)}

_{Cellular Networks: GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS900, UMTS2100}

_{Embedded Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional}

_{CPU Clock: 528 MHz}

_{RAM capacity: 288 MiB}

_{Expansion Slots: microSD, microSDHC, TransFlash, SDIO}

_{USB: USB 2.0 client, 480Mbit/smini-USB}

_{Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR}

_{Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g}

_{Main Camera: 3.1 MP (AF supported)}

_{Optical-Zoom: 1 x}

_{Video:WMV, ASF, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, AVI}

_{Audio: SuppAAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, QCP, MP3, WMA, WAV, MIDI, M4A}

Samsung launched the Omnia II in order to add some features to it`s successful predecessor which was already a quite complete and valuable equipment. Weighting just 129 grams ( battery included), the competitive price of this top Smartphone puts the competition in red code alert, starting with the fairly reasonable price of USD 650.

_{Cellular Networks: GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS900, UMTS1900, UMTS2100}

_{Embedded Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional AKU 1.5.71}

_{CPU Clock: 800 MHz}

_{RAM capacity: 256 MiB}

_{Expansion Slots: microSD, microSDHC, TransFlash, SDIO}

_{USB: USB 2.0 client, 480Mbit/smicro-USB}

_{Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR}

_{Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g}

_{Main Camera: 4.9 MP ( Autofocus supported)}

_{Optical Zoom: 1 x ( Macro Mode supported)}

^{Built-in Flash: mobile light (LED)}

_Video:

_{-Video Calling (Secondary Camera)}

_{-MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV}

_{-MPEG4, 3GPP}

_Music:

_{- MP3, MIDI, WMA, XMF, SMAF, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+}

_{- 72 Polyphonic Ringtones, MP3 Ringtones}

_{- WM DRM, OMA, DRM}

_{Business & Office}

_{- Office, Power Point}

^{- BPP, Pictbridge}

LG presented us with the enV Touch, which has a great QWERTY keyboard ( as opposite  to Nokia N97, this one is a pleasure to use),some named it the multimedia messaging powerhouse, it is currently the best buy from Verizon Wireless. The recommended price is somewhere between USD 350 to USD 400.

_{Weight: 139 g}

_{Cellular Networks}: CDMA 2000 , 1900, 800

_{Expansion Slots: uo to 16GB}

_{USB: 2.0}

_{Bluetooth: 2.1}

_{Main Camera: 3.2 MP ( AF supported)}

_{Optical Zoom: yes}

_{Video: MPEG4, 3GP, 3G2 and WMV}

_{Music: MP3, AAC, AAC+ and WMA audio files.}

I tried. I searched. I sat down willing to make a list of the weak points for the apple Iphone. All I get was a blank page. ( OK the 3g connection could be improved) .Get one for USD 850 and check for yourself.

_{Weight: 135}

_{Cellular Networks:}UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) ;GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

_{Embedded Operating System:}iPhone OS (based on Mac OS)

_{CPU Clock: 600 MHz}

_{RAM capacity: 256 MiB}

_{USB: USB 2.0 client, 480Mbit/smini-USB}

_{Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR}

_{Wireless LAN:}(802.11b/g)

_{Main Camera: 3.0 MP (AF supported)}

_{Optical Zoom: 1 x}

_{Video: MP4,WAV,H.264,.mov,mpeg,m4v}

_{Audio:AAC,MP3,WAV,AIFF}