Samsung's F480 Armani (without the Armani), Dual Touch Chic G400 flip and F400 B&O slider

If mobile-review is right, then Samsung is about to unleash more than a dozen new phones at Mobile World Congress. Rather than overwhelm you with the lot, we've whittled down the selection to a few of our faves. First up, the F480 (pictured left) which casts aside its Armani rags for full-on Samsung branding. The 11.5-mm slim handset with 2.8-inch, 240 x 320 touchscreen features Samsung's latest Croix OS with tactile feedback. It's now sporting 3G connectivity, FM-radio, and the ever so popular 5 megapixel camera (with LED flash). Release is expected in April or May for between €350 and €400. Next up is Sammy's "Dual Touch Chic" G400 flip. Both the internal (2.2-inches, QVGA) and external displays are touch-sensitive surrounded by an all-metal shell. Expect a 5 megapixel camera, FM-radio, and 100MB with microSD expansion when it launches in by May for about €300. Last up is the latest B&O hookup, albeit in a more consumer acceptable slider format. Like the i450 before it, the F400 is a dual-slider: slide the front face up to reveal a keypad, down to slip the phone into music mode with exposed B&O speakers. Otherwise, it's a 3G phone with 2.2-inch QVGA display, RDS-enabled FM radio, and microSD card when it pops in late March with a €370-€390 price tag.

[Nitin Kumar @ Feb 11th 2008 5:51AM]

Wondering if that double-touchscreen just a gimmick or it actually brings some unforeseen feature set... looks an interesting new design.

the other 2 are regurgitated designs. Better features maybe but am not really impressed..Would be interesting to see what do they bring to table this time around especially given LG has been giving the Ultra II series a serious competition.

[Nitin Kumar @ Feb 11th 2008 5:55AM]

Hey Ricker.. how come you left the U900 Soul out.. Looks quite nice though similar to LG Shine.

[Thomas Ricker @ Feb 11th 2008 7:03AM]

because we've already covered it. nothing new.

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/tag/soul

Thomas

[Nitin Kumar @ Feb 14th 2008 12:53AM]

Hey thanks Thomas... I missed that post on Soul.

[Billy Kincaid @ Feb 11th 2008 6:11AM]

Damn, 5MP is quickly becoming the new 2MP. Hopefully, the 3G iPhone will follow suit.

[Nitin Kumar @ Feb 11th 2008 6:56AM]

5MP on iPhone may have to wait another generation unless the users are willing to have a slightly thicker device or an unsightly hump like some of the samsung ultra generation phones... The main reason the the whole camera module assembly needs to reduce further especially if you want a decent lens on it.

[theohner @ Feb 11th 2008 6:29AM]

That F400 could result in being the most annoying phone in existence if you happen to encounter a teenager with one whilst on the bus...

[CB17 @ Feb 11th 2008 8:17AM]

That G400 is kinda hot. Any more info on that Engadget?

[strider_mt2k @ Feb 11th 2008 8:36AM]

Also liking the G400

[Richard @ Feb 11th 2008 10:30AM]

I really like that B&O phone. Not usually a fan of sliders but it looks like it would be a awesome to see in person. I don't suppose it's quad band?

[Allen @ Feb 11th 2008 1:33PM]

so basically this is the Armani phone with better specs? Sign me up.