A music cell phone consolidates two great devices, an attractive cell phone and a definitive portable audio player, into one device.
All music cell phones can play MP3s and most work with major music providers like iTunes, Yahoo Music, Sprint Music and more. Just because these phones are fun doesn’t mean they are not functional. Most music phones include advanced cell phone features like 3-way calling, a speakerphone and multimedia text messaging (MMS).
For exceptional connectivity, all music phones offer Bluetooth and include other multimedia elements like a camera and video playback, email support and instant messaging.
These phones don’t skimp on anything but the price. You will find that most music phones are about $100 less than high-end multimedia phones or smartphones.
In this site, you’ll find articles related to cell phones, as well as comprehensive reviews and a side-by-side comparison to help you make an informed decision on which cell phone is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS — We do the research so you don’t have to.
What to Look for in a Music Cell PhoneLike most cell phones, which music cell phone you choose may be limited by your provider. We looked for phones offered by major cell phone carriers in the U.S. or unlocked phones that can accept SIM cards utilized by popular cell phone services.
If you are not locked into a service plan or want to change plans, look for a music phone that suits your needs and confirm that the corresponding service is also agreeable.
Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate music cell phones:
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Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | Motorola DROID | Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | BlackBerry Storm2 | HTC Droid Eris | BlackBerry Bold 9700 | Motorola CLIQ | Samsung Omnia II | Palm Pre | Samsung Moment |
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| Phone Style | Candy Bar | Slider | Candy Bar | Candy Bar | Candy Bar | Candy Bar | Slider | Candy Bar | Slider | Slider |
| Screen Size | 3.5 in. | 3.7 in. | 3.5 in. | 3.25 in. | 3.2 in. | 2.4 in. | 3.1 in. | 3.7 in. | 3.2 in. | 3.2 in. |
| Memory | 32 GB | 256 MB | 16 GB | 2.3 GB | 8 GB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 8.2 GB | 8 GB | 256 MB |
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| Digital Camera | 3 MB | 5 MB | 3 MB | 3.2 MB | 5 MB | 3.2 MB | 5 MB | 5 MB | 3 MB | 3.2 MB |
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| Talk Time | 300 min. | 385 min. | 300 min. | 330 min. | 214 min. | 360 min. | 360 min. | 360 min. | 300 min. | 330 min. |
| Standby Time | Up to 280 h. | 270 h. | 280 h. | 270 h. | 373 h. | 408 h. | 325 h. | 375 h. | 480 h. | 300 h. |
| Operating System | OS X | Android 2.0 | OS X | BlackBerry Handheld Software | Google Android 1.5 | BlackBerry Handheld Software | Android 2.0 | Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional | Palm WebOS | Android 2.0 |
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| Service Provider | AT&T | Verizon Wireless | AT&T | Verizon Wireless | Verizon Wireless | AT&T | T-Mobile | Verizon Wireless | Sprint | Sprint |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Width | 2.4 in. | 4.6 in. | 2.4 in. | 2.4 in. | 2.4 in. | 2.4 in. | 2.4 in. | 2.4 in. | 2.4 in. | 2.4 in. |
| Height | 4.5 in. | 2.4 in. | 4.5 in. | 4.4 in. | 4.4 oz | 4.3 in. | 4.5 in. | 4.8 in. | 3.9 in. | 4.6 in. |
| Depth | 0.4 in | 0.5 in | 0.4 in. | 0.4 in | 0.4 in | 0.6 in | 0.4 in | 0.4 in | 0.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Weight | 4.8 oz. | 6.0 oz. | 4.8 oz. | 5.6 oz. | 4.2 oz. | 3.2 oz. | 5.7 oz. | 5.1 oz. | 4.7 oz | 6.4 oz |
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