(Jul 02, 2009)
Kent German
Senior Editor
With a camera phone, it's, well, a snap to share vacations, fun moments with friends, and family outings. Of course, the quality of these on-the-fly shots is not always good enough to print, but with today's 3-megapixel shooters, that's beginning to change. Here are our favorites. 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.
Casio Exilim C721
If you don't mind its expensive cost, the Casio Exilim C721 is a sleek yet durable phone with a great megapixel camera and plenty of high-end features.
Price: $279.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 10, 2009
Excellent
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Samsung Memoir
If you don't mind the price, the Samsung Memoir lives up to its promise as a top-notch camera phone.
Price: $579.99 (check prices)
Review date: Feb 25, 2009
Excellent
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Sony Ericsson W995a
The Sony Ericsson W995a suffers from some design concerns and performance issues, but it remains an attractive and functional music phone.
Price: $529.99 - $599.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 3, 2009
Very good
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Samsung Omnia
Though slightly more expensive, Verizon customers looking for a touch-screen smartphone will get a better user experience and faster performance from the Samsung Omnia than the RIM BlackBerry Storm.
Price: $199.99 (check prices)
Review date: Nov 25, 2008
Very good
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Nokia N79
The Nokia N79 might not be the star of the N series devices, but it still shines as a great multimedia smartphone with plenty of features and fast performance.
Price: $299.99 - $549.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jan 22, 2009
Very good
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