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Review summary: Collaborating with a high-end fashion label may be a smart way to add some brand cachet, but Samsung's teamwork with Giorgio Armani on its first joint labelled handset is more than just a style icon-endorsed trophy mobile

Pros: Stylish design, Thin, compact aluminium and stainless steel shell, 2.6-inch touchscreen control with haptic feedback, Fashionable extras supplied

Cons: No 3G or Wi-Fi, No regular headphone socket for upgrading, Camera performance could be better, Text composition implementation poor

Verdict: A slick and elegant design will be more than enough for those drawn in by the Giorgio Armani name, but the dodgy interface will deter others

Review summary: Luxury branding is reflected in the sophisticated styling of the Giorgio Armani phone

Pros: Stylish design ; Thin and compact shell ; 2.6-inch touchscreen control with haptic feedback ; Fashionable extras supplied

Cons: Text composition implementation poor ; No 3G or Wi-Fi ; No regular headphone socket for upgrading ; Camera performance could be better

Verdict: The main draw of this phone will however be its highly attractive design and fashion house branding, which for many will be the deciding factor beyond any usability concerns

Review summary: In terms of fashion phones, the Samsung Armani is up there with the best. Feature wise, overlooking the lack of 3G, it manages to cram in a decent array into its tiny frame. The touchscreen, while competent, is still not in the same league as the

Review summary: In terms of fashion phones, the Samsung Armani is up there with the best. Overlooking the lack of 3G, it manages to cram in a decent array of features into its tiny frame. The touch-screen, is still not in the same league as the iPhone though.…

Pros: The Samsung Armani achieves what it set out to do, a simply glorious looking handset

Cons: Relying on GPRS and EDGE connections to surf the net requires a degree of patience

Verdict: In terms of fashion phones, the Samsung Armani is up there with the best. Overlooking the lack of 3G, it manages to cram in a decent array of features into its tiny frame. The touch-screen, is still not in the same league as the iPhone though.

Review summary: Can this designer miniature stand up to its bigger touchscreen rivals?