The G1's internet is as sluggish as the Tube's, and even less intuitive to move around and navigate through. A bit more development or perhaps some new applications will help this no end, but the G1 just isn't the device you'd buy for internet alone.

The verdict The iPhone doesn't just win this category - it owns it, leases it back to the competitors, and then wins it again.

Gaming

Though the DS and PSP are holding their own as standalone portable gaming units, phones are making huge strides in this area too. So what options do you have, and the main thing: do they look rubbish?

The G1 we used seemed to have very few games, and the main draw seems to be Pacman... we agree it's a great game, but it doesn't really do justice or show off the handset in any way.

The iPhone's motion-based games, combined with some brilliant rendering and graphics, as well as a huge selection of titles to choose from, make it a very nice gaming device on its own.

Anyone that's played Kroll will see what the phone can do, and while the DS and PSP are still a lot better, for a quick 15 minute gaming session here and there it's great.

The Tube's games were, frankly, poor in comparison. Sketchy graphics and an over-exuberant accelerometer were a bit pointless... though you'd think that would improve over time as new titles were released.

The verdict The iPhone is a great mobile gaming device, so takes it. But only just, given the other two haven't really had the chance to see what could be developed for them... but the handset power doesn't give users a lot of hope.

Camera

Like it or loathe it, every phone has a camera these days. It needs to be easy enough to use so you can whip it out wherever and whenever, and thanks to the kids of today, YouTube uploading is a bonus too, for when you want to show everyone that hilarious moment when you ate a snail.

The Tube's 3.2MP Carl Zeiss-ed lens is a great little snapper... the phone takes great pictures, and is a cinch to use as well.

Video recording with one-touch upload of both photos and vids is a great feature as well, so Nokia should be pleased with what they've packed on what is essentially a mid-range phone.