The LG Viewty GT Silver on 3

The Viewty GT from LG on 3 is an outstanding camera phone which fits neatly into the palm of your hand whilst packing an incredible 5 megapixel camera with astonishing quality for a handset of this price.

Fairly small and light as touchscreens go, the Viewty GT won't have you stretching your hands to use it. The screen has a relatively impressive display resolution too, so you won't be straining your eyes either. It sports a split homescreen which can be customised with your contacts for speed dialling and widgets for services including Facebook, Twitter, weather, news, and more.

A task-switching function gives you control over your apps, allowing you to switch between them at the touch of a button. And there's plenty you'll want to switch between: instant messaging over popular formats including Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo Instant Messenger lets you stay in contact with your friends even when you're away from your desk; MMS and built-in email will let you share all the pictures you'll take; if you're in the UK, a Skype application will let you make low-cost calls; and the inbuilt music player lets you listen to your tunes through the micro-USB socket.

The strongest point of the phone is of course the camera. The incredible resolution is just a start. The Viewty GT also gives you a breadth of control over features; white balancing, colour effects, and even a timer function can help you take perfect pics every time, whilst the built in Muvee Studio application lets you build slideshows complete with music and fun effects.

Whether you're hoping to become the next Ansel Adams or Joe Rosenthal, or you just like to take lots of photos at parties, this is the phone for you. For a phone that is this affordable, you won't find much better than the LG Viewty GT on Three.