Of course, before even considering a phone running Windows you may want to read this article where I analyse the strengths and weaknesses of this platform against iOS.
Finished? On with the article!
HTC Mozart
The HTC Mozart is probably the closest phone to an iPhone that runs Windows Phone 7. It is a similar size to the iPhone (a feature that is not always common in Android/WP7 handsets) and has a similar feature set. Sim-Free, the handset can be purchased for under £400 making it around £100 less than the base model iPhone.
One feature the HTC Mozart lacks is the large internal storage offered by the iPhone. With only 8gb of internal storage, the Mozart has only half the capacity of the cheapest iPhone 4. In a similar manner to the iPhone, memory cannot be increased with the use of a memory card.
In terms of music, the Mozart, in my opinion falls second to the iPhone, relying on Microsofts "Zune" software as opposed to the iPhone's fantastic iPhone software. In terms of ease of use as a music player, the iPhone really is second to none and this is never more apparent than when you use a competing product. That said, the Zune software is far better than what is offered by some manufacturers (read: RIM/Blackberry). As a bonus the phone comes with "SRS WOW HD" which should help with sound quality.
As per usual, the build quality cannot match that of the iPhone and it is obvious that this is an area where money has been saved. However, the build quality and materials are on a par with, or better than most other competing products.
The camera offered by the Mozart contains an 8 megapixel sensor, so you should be able to print off good quality images at a large size. The camera also has a Xenon flash and this is an absolutely FANTASTIC addition to a phone if you intend to use it in any environment without ideal light conditions. The Mozart should be capable of taking FAR better photos than an iPhone 4 in low-light conditions and this feature alone sets this handset apart from the crowd if you are a keen mobile photographer. Fitting with it's imaging credentials, the Mozart can record HD Video too.
My main gripe with this handset is it's "non-mature" operating system. Over time I would expect WP7 to flourish and become a strong competitor in the mobile operating system market but it may be a gamble to back this system when far more mature systems exist. This article should give you some insight into mobile OS distribution. If you are looking for an imaging phone however, or want to experience the development of one of the finest operating systems first-hand, I would recommend this phone above any other.
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