20 BEST MOBILE PHONES IN THE WORLD TODAY V.

From number 10 Number 9: Sony Xperia Z1 9. Sony Xperia Z1 The Sony Xperia Z1 is another powerhouse of a phone. With a 20.7MP camera with G Lens technology, the ability to withstand rain, snow and sand and a superfast Snapdragon 800 processor running the show, it's clearly a great handset to have around. It also comes in a variety of funky colours, has a pleasing build quality that helps justify the higher price to a degree and basically offers the best of the Sony brand in a smartphone. We do have a few reservations insofar as the Z1 doesn't really carry the mantle the Xperia Z created; it's got a massively uprated camera and screen technology, but neither particularly wow. Quick verdict Don't think that this is anything less than a leading phone from Sony. It's just that the added thickness to accommodate the camera doesn't impress enough to plop it into the top five, and after the really great showing from the Xperia Z, we were a little disappointed. However, the slick interface that make Android feel more simple, the fun Walkman and Movies app and the overall power and battery life make this a really nice phone that once again shows Sony knows how to make a smartphone. *. Sony Xperia Z1 review *. Compare the best Sony Xperia Z1 deals Number 8: Google Nexus 4 8. Google Nexus 4 Google and LG have worked together to bring to market a fantastic offering, one that even Apple fans can't help but coo over when they hear the price. The fact of the matter is that this is a handset with world class specs – yet it's at a cost you'd expect to get a budget phone for. Sure, there are a few things that could have been done better, but the positives definitely outweigh the negatives. The Nexus 4 is beautifully designed with a stunning display and rocking the latest version of Android. It has more connectivity than a telephone exchange and even excels in the simple matter of making calls. We're not fans of the lower memory allowance, and it's not got the best screen on the market, and there will be a few that see stock Android 4.3as too stripped-down to consider it a valid phone OS choice; more a platform for the big hitters to build on. But that doesn't mean it's not a fantastic handset - it would have competed even without the insanely low price tag. Quick verdict Make no mistake – this is the best Nexus handset so far by a long shot. We love it and can't recommend it highly enough. It was a contender for the top spot at launch, although it's fallen just short ahead of intense competition as it's not the fastest model out there. If you're due a new phone and aren't willing to spend the big bucks, you should check the Google Nexus 4 out without delay - although be aware the Nexus 5is due any day now. *. Nexus 4 review *. Compare the best Google Nexus 4 deals Number 7: Nokia Lumia 520 9. Nokia Lumia 520 The Nokia Lumia 520, much like its big brother the Nokia Lumia 620, is a jack of all trades and a master of none - although it really manages to make a good fist of everything it tries, for the price. It looks good, it's got a decent screen both in terms of size and resolution, it rarely stutters or slows down, it's great for calls and messaging, reasonable for media and okay for photos. To achieve a lower price point the 520 has had to strip away a few things - there's no NFC, compass, camera flash or front facing camera here. But on the other hand it's also got a bigger screen, a larger battery, a sleeker, slimmer, lighter build and the same processor and RAM as the Nokia Lumia 620, so in many ways it's actually better. Combine that with a lower price tag and we reckon that this just might be the best entry level Windows Phone 8 handset that you can buy and certainly the best value. Quick verdict The Nokia Lumia 520 certainly isn't an iPhoneor Samsung Galaxybeater - but it's a superb Windows Phone device that you can pick up for under £100. If you're a fan of a simple interface with some quality add-ons, then you should definitely look at Nokia's latest attempt to win over the smartphone naysayers. *. Nokia Lumia 520 review *. Compare the best Nokia Lumia 520 deals. Be ready for Number 6: Samsung Galaxy Note 3