Best Cell Phones - 2.3 to * inch Screen Size(Diagonal), Under $200, SMS (threaded view) Messaging Formats, TFT Screen Type

'decent overall spec'

'The HTC Desire is one of the best looking smartphones available right now.'

'It looks and feels like a great little phone, but it’s impossible to view it in isolation and on the current market there are choices which present better value for money at (and in fact below) this price point. '

'The Desire 500 tackles the essentials well, doesn't cost the Earth and has a more interesting design than most budget smart phones. '

'The display of our test model is quite bright: up to 355 cd/m².'

'decent viewing angles'

'slim and sturdy design'

'soft finish'

'Quad-band support.'

'built-in WebKit 2.3-based browser'