It wasn't so long ago that mobile phones were all pretty much the same, and all people needed them for was to make calls while they were out and about. Times have changed, and with a wide variety of features, and technology that is constantly developing, it can be hard to figure out which is the best mobile phone you can buy.

Phones like Apple's new iPhone 4, HTC's Desire, and the Google Nexus One, not to mention Blackberry's Bold, could easily claim to be the best mobile around, if you need a phone that is capable of a lot more than just calling home. For mobile users who don't need hundreds of different features and Apps, and are more concerned about having the best-looking phone, Sony Ericsson and Samsung have plenty to offer, and LG even has a Prada phone for those looking for the ultimate fashion accessory.

Just because some people might think a phone is the best one on the market, doesn't mean you have to agree. Different phones will be best for different people, and you really need to know what you want out of your new mobile before you can decide which one is best for you. Apart from the obvious calls and texts, what else are you going to use your mobile phone for? If you want to play music, you might find a Sony Ericsson is the best choice for you; or the big screen Apple and HTC phones if you want a touchscreen phone you can watch films on. If you need it for business, you might be better off with a Blackberry, and if it just needs to look good, you could choose an LG.

To make choosing the best phone even more complicated, you also have to take into account how much it costs – and that's not just to buy the phone, but to use it as well. Some phones are exclusive to particular networks, and charges for call, texts and using the internet on your new mobile might be different from Orange to O2. If you're signing a contract, you might have to agree to stay on your chosen tariff for up to 2 years to get the phone you want, by which time it's bound to be out of date. These are just some of the other things you need to think about if you want to get the best mobile phone.

Deciding which is the best mobile phone on the market depends a lot on what you want it to do. If you know what you need from you mobile, it should make your selection process a lot easier; and once you know which phone is best for you, make sure you're not spending a fortune to use it, by getting the best call plan as well.

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