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CNET PRIZEFIGHT:

Samsung Omnia vs. HTC Touch Diamond (Sprint)

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Round 1: Sexiness

Hot or not?

Design and looks count for a lot when you're shopping for a cell phone, so here's where we examine the look, size, feel, and sex appeal of the devices.

Player Kent Bonnie Brian Total
HTC Touch Diamond (Sprint)
HTC Touch Diamond
3

Both the Diamond and the Omnia have eye-catching designs. I like their expansive touch screens and trim profiles. Both phones feel solidly constructed and comfortable to use. But at the end of the day, this round is subjective, and I just like the Omnia better.
4

The HTC Touch Diamond's display may be smaller than the Omnia's, but it's sharper, which leaves more of a lasting impression on me. That, plus the flashy 3D TouchFlo interface, compact size, and burgundy color gives it the winning edge.
4

Both look great. The HTC Touch Diamond is compact, has a great looking screen, and has a nice texture on the back.
4
Samsung Omnia (8GB, Unlocked)
Samsung Omnia (8GB, Unlocked)
4

See comment above.
3

This is a tough round for me, since both smartphones are sexy in their own way. I really like the Samsung Omnia's slim profile and spacious touch screen, but in the end, I think the Touch Diamond provides a better total package.
4

The Omnia is very iPhone-ish. It's larger in size, and has a larger screen than the Touch Diamond, but it's slimmer.
4

Winner: Tie

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  • Round 5
  • HTC Touch Diamond
  • X
  • Samsung Omnia
  • X