(Jan 02, 2009)
Kent German
Senior Editor
Cell phones that play video are becoming increasingly popular. Almost all the major carriers now have 3G networks, which let you to stream video to your phone through a wireless broadband connection. Quality can vary, so we'll save you the trouble of testing the phones by listing our favorite models here. But 3G isn't the only way to enjoy video on your handsets. Some handsets can play real television programming, while others can play videos stored directly on the phone. This list will be updated regularly, so sign up for our On Call newsletter. To find ringtones and accessories for these phones, plus advice and tips on how to use them check out our cell phone ringtones, accessories, and help page.
Apple iPhone 3G
The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper call quality. The iTunes App Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. Critical features still are missing, and the battery depletes quickly under heavy use, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the original model.
Price: $299.00 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 11, 2008
Excellent
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LG Vu
Despite a few quibbles with the touch screen, its full features and excellent performance make the LG Vu one of the hottest phones this year.
Price: $299.99 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 30, 2008
Excellent
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RIM BlackBerry Bold
For those who waited, the RIM BlackBerry Bold won't disappoint. The Bold impresses with its brilliant display, enhanced productivity tools, and excellent multimedia performance to deliver a more powerful and well-rounded smartphone to mobile professionals.
Price: $299.99 - $659.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 30, 2008
Excellent
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Samsung Instinct
The Samsung Instinct stands out as one of Sprint's finest devices to date. It's just too bad its call quality could use some improvement.
Price: $129.99 - $599.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 6, 2008
Excellent
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Motorola W755
The Motorola W755's design looks way too familiar, but its solid feature set, ergonomic controls, and enjoyable call and video quality make it a reliable Verizon Wireless handset.
Price: $89.99 - $399.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 2, 2008
Very good
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