The Android operating system has provided global cell phone manufacturers with a much-needed power to retaliate against consumer electronics giant Apple. The success of Android smartphones lies in their quick performances and the vast amount of applications in the Android Market. Since its initial launch, Android has been enjoying huge popularity as a result of its constant improvements. Some of the best Android smartphones have been listed below.

HTC Desire HD - The HTC Desire HD comes in a unique aluminum unibody case that is tightly packed, sleek and seamless. Within the case lies a 1Ghz Snapdragon processor that provides the Desire HD with high performance standards. Aside from the high-end hardware, the display features a striking 4.3-inch S-LCD capacitive touchscreen. SRS virtual surround sound and Dolby Mobile has also been included to provide you with a full mobile theatre experience. As for the interactive capabilities, the HTC Desire HD provides you with Wi-Fi, 3G and GPS connectivity together with support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1. The Desire HD also comes with the HTC Sense UI to further enhance the Android experience. Lastly, this smartphone has a built in 8-megapixel camera that snaps stunning photos (3264 x 2448 pixels) and records Hi-def videos (720p).

Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam - The Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam was made to penetrate the high end smartphone market. The truly amazing aspect of the Android smartphone is the built in WVGA projector. Professional speakers and businessmen will love the ability of the cell phone to project any content from their handset onto a nearby surface (2-3 meters). Aside from its already mind-blowing innovation, the Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam comes with 2 cameras - a primary 8 MP high-resolution camera with HD video recording (720p) capabilities and a secondary VGA camera for video calls and conferences. Should you face a need for extra storage, the i8520 supports up to 32GB of external memory (microSD). Otherwise, the 16GB internal storage should be pretty sufficient.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro - The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro runs on the Android 1.6 OS but is upgradeable to the newer 2.1 OS. The smartphone comes with a 600 Mhz processor and basic smartphone functions such as GPS, Wi-Fi and 3G. The Xperia X10 Mini Pro has a built in 5-megapixel camera that captures beautiful 2560 x 1920 photographs. Its other features include LED flash and autofocus. Although the internal memory is on the low end (128mb), external memory can be installed with microSD cards (up to 16GB, 2GB included). The greatest aspect of the smartphone is the handy slide out QWERTY keyboard and its small size. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro also comes with Timescape that allows you to view your social network updates on a beautiful timeline.

Which phone is best for you is ultimately down to personal to preference. There are so many great Android phones to choose from, that you can be sure of finding the perfect one for your needs.

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