TOP TEN BEST MOBILE PHONES ON PLANET EARTH.....
BlackBerry Z30: The key feature on the BlackBerry Z30 is its 5-inch display, putting is squarely up against the big players in the market including the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One, LG G2 and Nokia Lumia 925.
We found the Z30 to be a capable, if unappealing smartphone during our hands on review, and it's probably never going to try and win the hearts of the masses.
That said if you've still got a soft spot for BlackBerry and want to get your mitts on their best smartphone hold on for the Z30 to hit stores.
We're currently putting through the BlackBerry Z30 through our in depth review process, so keep an eye out for our final thoughts soon.
ZTE Blade V: A quad-core processor in a smartphone which will set you back no more than £90 - that's the dream, right? Well the ZTE Blade V delivers just that.
It's not really got much going for it beyond 'it's really rather cheap for a quad-core device' though, and that may not be enough to warrant a purchase.
We fear for a lack of substance underneath the spec sheet, but that could all change come our in depth review, so you should keep an eye on the Blade V.
Nokia Lumia 625: Why are all the big screened phones so expensive? It means those on a tighter budget are left to make do with smaller screens and that just doesn't seem fair.
Luckily the Nokia Lumia 625 is on hand, or it will be soon, with its 4.7-inch display and rather affordable £200 price tag to ease that big screen pain.
After our hands on time with the handset we walked away from the Nokia Lumia 625 feeling distinctly under whelmed. In a vacuum, this would be an interesting device, but we fear it will struggle to stand out in a crowded middle market. Is Windows Phone and a 4.7-inch screen a big enough pull?
HTC One Max: We love the HTC One - it's so good in fact we gave it a 5 star rating and number one spot in our 20 Best Mobiles Phones in the World. So what will HTC do next? Make the same phone, just bigger, apparently.
A possible HTC One Max release date has been pegged for October 17, while rumoured specs include a huge 5.9-inch full HD display, 2.3GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM.
The One Max price could be an issue though with a figure around the £600 mark being knocked about - better start saving them.
Motorola Razr HD: A former top 20 resident the Motorola Razr HD is still a decent contender and has only dropped out of our best phones list due to newer handsets elbowing their way to the top.
While this phone lacks in some areas (let's be honest: a dual-core processor doesn't get anyone's heart racing any more, despite being able to handle most tasks) it still has a clear screen, simple OS and a really strong battery at its heart.
Many will be taken by the almost stock Android platform it uses, and the fact it's got an additional HDMI port means it's easy to sync your phone up to a big screen - plus it doesn't cost the earth.
Huawei Ascend Y300: Fancy stepping into the smartphone market but don't want a phone that'll cost you the earth? Then why not check out the capable Huawei Ascend Y300, yours for just £100.
At that price you're not going to get any breakthrough technology, but with Android Jelly Bean, a dual-core processor and a 5MP rear camera it offers plenty for the first time user.
You don't get 4G, NFC or a shiny metal chassis, but the Y300 offers a solid build a reliable - if not slightly sluggish - interface.
Nokia Lumia 720: The Nokia Lumia 720 is a great smartphone and though some may be put off that it's rocking Windows Phone 8 over Android, if you're in the market for a mid-range mobile this is certainly worth considering.
If offers a bigger screen then the excellent, but small Lumia 520 and it won't make a massive dent in your wallet if the Lumia 925 is out of your price range.
It is up against some tricky, and more established Android competition, but if you fancy taking the plunge for something new you can't go wrong with the Lumia 720.
BlackBerry Q10: Everyone is going touchscreen these days, BlackBerry's even got the Z10 and Z30 now, but for those of you still reliant on a physical keyboard to type the Q10 is one of the few options available to you.
While the Q10 may struggle to match the top end Android and iOS handsets in terms of features, apps and value, it does offer the best physical typing experience on the market - and for some that's all they need to hear.
Huawei Ascend P2: The Huawei Ascend P2 is a highly capable smartphone and offers a strong line up of features and a decent level of specs - it just doesn't excel at anything, or wow us with amazing features.
If you fancy a powerful handset on a budget then the Ascend P2 is a decent shout with a quad-core processor, 4.7-inch HD display, 4G connectivity and a 13MP camera.
It's not going to win any races against the likes of the HTC One or Galaxy S4, but you'll be safe in the knowledge you got decent value for money.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom: If you're one of those people who plays by their own rules then you won't be taken by any of the generic slabs of plastic and metal which are today's smartphones - you'll want something different, something out there, something a little bit off the wall. Meet the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.
Is it a phone? Is it a camera? Well it's kind of both. From the front it looks like another Samsung clone, but flip it over and there's a whacking great optical zoom camera lens plastered on the back.
It's big, brash and heavy and that will put a lot of people off, but it you want a device which can take some impressive pictures and make the odd phone call you may fall for the S4 Zoom's... umm... charm?
You can always prove me wrong if you know of any other phones not listed here above.
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