Samsung Galaxy Icon (2010)

While we like the design, Samsung needs to do more with the software. Without customisation, Android's absent features are glaringly obvious.

Sleek design. 8GB storage and 3.5mm headphone socket. HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS. Android Cupcake OS installed.

Bad battery life. Poor multimedia support. Touchscreen isn't as responsive as we'd like.

Samsung puts Android into a nicely designed handset, but doesn't take it to the next level by customising the Android build. The hardware is nice, but we'd love to see Samsung deliver an Android smartphone with all the trimmings of its Windows and...