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2011 saw a deluge of smartphones released but which handsets stood out as something special?
2011 saw a deluge of smartphones released but which handsets stood out as something special?
Smartphone adoption has continued its onward march this year, with more than a quarter of adults and close to half of teens now owning a smartphone. New devices have poured into the market, with the vast majority powered by Google's Android platform.
But which of 2011's shiny handsets caught our eye? Does Apple's iPhone still make the grade or has it been bested by rivals? In no particular order, we round up five of the best smartphones on offer this year.
Samsung Galaxy S 2
Samsung has had a very good year indeed, snatching the number one smartphone seller crown from Apple this autumn.
The Samsung Galaxy S 2, pictured above, is one of the devices that has helped the mobile maker dine out on Apple's lunch. With its 1.2GHz dual-core chip, 4.3-inch Super Amoled Plus screen (with a resolution of 800x480), eight-megapixel camera and svelte 8.49mm thin form factor, the Galaxy S 2 has much to recommend it.
Caption by: Natasha Lomas
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