19HTC
One X

£450 htc.com

A controversial choice, you might think. But while the 4.7in One X is outperformed in the test labs, there's something about it that still made it a must-include in this list. Perhaps it's the exquisite unibody polycarbonate hull. Perhaps it's the community of hackers doing amazing things with its quad-core processor and HD screen. Whatever it is, right now, it's the smartphone to be seen with.