A shiny new phone can make a fantastic gift, but the choice is often overwhelming. Choosing the right one for your loved one can be a stressful and confusing experience, especially when you’re confronted with technical specifications that make your mind boggle.
We’ve put together this quick guide to help you make the right choice. Put all the techie stuff to one side and find a phone that’s perfect for their personality: then you’re much more likely to pick the phone that’s right for them.
This person is…
Mad about music.
The phone…
HTC Sensation XL with Audio Beats.
In a nutshell…
This Android 'super-phone' is made for music and comes with urBeats headphones worth £79.99.
Also featuring…
An impressive 4.7" Super LCD display, sleek design, an 8 megapixel camera and super-fast 1.5GHz processor.
This person is…
A follower of fashion.
The phone…
In a nutshell…
Combining the distinctive tiled look of the Windows operating system with high-end features.
Also featuring…
A 3.7” WVGA Curved AMOLED touchscreen, an 8 megapixel camera, 1.4GHz processor and 16GB memory.
This person is…
A gadget freak.
The phone…
In a nutshell…
The first phone to feature Android’s newest Ice Cream Sandwich operating system and a true HD screen.
Also featuring…
A huge 4.65” Super AMOLED HD screen, a super-slim design and a 5 megapixel camera plus panoramic image capture and photo editing.
This person is…
Fanatical about Facebook.
The phone…
In a nutshell…
Featuring a dedicated Facebook button for one-touch access to your favourite social network and instant sharing.
Also featuring….
Qwerty keyboard and touchscreen, a compact 2.6" display and a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash.
This person is…
Hooked on chat and email.
The phone…
In a nutshell…
The next generation Torch with a touch-and-slide design, plus BlackBerry Messenger to keep in touch with your mates.
Also featuring…
A 3.2" display plus slide-out Qwerty keypad, 1.2GHz processor and a 5 megapixel camera with HD video.
This person is…
Terrified of technology.
The phone…
In a nutshell…
Compact and easy to use, this Android smartphone offers a friendly step up to the latest technology.
Also featuring…
A 3.2" touchscreen, 3 megapixel camera and scratch-resistant changeable covers.
This person is…
A speed freak.
The phone…
In a nutshell…
Get things done quickly on this Android smartphone with super-fast 1.4GHz processor.
Also featuring…
A 4.2" Reality display with Sony Mobile BRAVIA™ Engine, an 8.1 megapixel camera with HD video capture and a Sony Exmor R™ sensor for shooting video in low light.
