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Maths is a simple game, and one we enjoy.

Try this equation on for size:

Stupidly overweight, oversized phone + lots of really good features = two million sales in three months

Not the most common of outcomes, you’d have to say, but that’s exactly what happened with the original N97. Now, Nokia’s resident mathematicians must have done some very technical alogorthims to realise that if they substituted out that first bit of the equation, they might be able to get themselves some even better results. And this is exactly what’s happened with the Nokia N97 Mini. For this little beauty is based on the following equation:

Slimmed down, streamlined and downright fits-in-your-hand beauty phone + lots of really good features = even more million of sales in even less time

Now, while that outcome of the equation is, as yet, unproven, we have no doubt that maths will prevail and the outcome will be confirmed.

It’s a complicated thing, this mobile phone manufacturing, but we’re glad we have the likes of Nokia at least stretching their huge brains to bring us the likes of the mini Nokia N97. (Have a look at these Nokia N97 Mini deals, or at this Nokia N97 mini review if you want less maths, more stats.)

Really, you have to marvel at it… the leap it took… to think that if only you take something that makes you feel a little ill and sore to hold and make it into something you want to hold, you’re profits will increase… really marvellous thinking

As the middle of summer approaches we thought that we would compile a list of the hottest handsets on the planet right now and then tell you the cheapest contract that you can get them on. We opted for the middle ground of an 18 month contract on all handsets, although you can save even more by going for 24 or even 36 month deals, although we have no idea why anyone would want to commit for that long! So here is what we found
1) Nokia N97 deals – The hottest Nokia handset on the planet right now, we’re not sure that there is anything that it can’t do. It is a little pricey at £40.00 per month, but for that you are getting 800 minutes and unlimited texts on T-Mobile and let’s face it, a phone like this deserves a big monthly allowance.
2) Nokia 5530 deals – If you don’t want the QWERTY keyboard and want to pay about half the price of the N97, then the Nokia 5530 is the one for you. Just over £20.00 gets you a wopping 600 minutes and unlimited text messages on Vodafone. You also get the added bonus of an Xpressmusic subscription for unlimited download of tracks.
3) Sony W995 deals – Sony Ericsson have produced a superb phone here, although the camera does not quite live up to the one on the C905 (no more LED flashes please). However the music functionality is excellent. You can get the W995 for £21.00 per month with 400 minutes and 500 texts on Orange.
4) HTC Hero deals – The best Android phone out there and a true iPhone rival in our opinion. The ting is with HTC is that you always know there is something better just around the corner. However until that is made known you can get the Hero for £31.00 per month on Vodafone with the ever popular 600 minutes and unlimited texts.
5) Samsung Jet deals – Another Android phone and one that hasn’t received the marketing push it truly deserves. We love this handset and with the ever increasing amount of Android Apps available we reckon it is well worth spot number 5. 400 minutes and 3000 texts on Orange for £21.20 per month is a bargain as well.
6) Blackberry 8520 deals – The latest Blackberry to hit the shelves sticks to its well known looks and design. You know what they say, if it aint broke, don’t try and fix it and this is exactly what Blackberry have done. Our pick is the O2 deal with 600 minutes and 500 texts with £170 automatic cashback for £35.00 per month.
7) HTC touch diamond 2 deals – A very much improved version of the original touch diamond, the interface is much more user friendly and it looks great too. O2 win the day here, offering 400 minutes and 500 texts for under £30.00
Samsung Pixon 12 deals – For the serious mobile phone user, the Pixon 12 sports a much better camera than the original handset, but you are looking at a £40.00 per month deal with 900 minutes and unlimited texts.
I’m sure we have missed some great phones out and if you find a deal that you think should be on here, let us know in the comments section and we will let everyone know.