#expensive phone

As smartphone prices soar high continuously, we scoured the most expensive mobile devices sold and released in the Philippines for the past decade and see how they evolved. From PHP 69,990 to a whopping PHP 297,000, continue watching the video and brace your wallets as it’s about to get more and more expensive. While every iPhone fans are waiting for the supposed August/September release of the iPhone 3G in the Philippines, I've rounded up some of the top choices for iPhone 3G alternatives and compared them side by side. I had 4 most likely candidates as a great iPhone alternative -- the HTC Touch Diamond, Nokia N96, Samsung i900 Omnia and the Sony-Ericsson Xperia. My choices were mostly based on large-screen, touchscreen smartphones -- one major area where the iPhone claims supremacy. Some specs, like that of the iPhone's processor and RAM/ROM are not totally confirmed and were based on pieces of hardware clues taken from disassembled parts. The model with the highest number of highlights is likely the best candidate for an iPhone alternative. After over two weeks of using the iPhone 3G, I can fairly say I have become familiar with this mobile device to share some insights on how it fares as a primary mobile phone. Read more in our articles including "WATCH: 10 Most Expensive Phones Ever Sold in the Philippines" and "Top iPhone 3G Alternatives".