If you've made the decision to get a BlackBerry smartphone on contract or Pay As You Go, you might be wondering where to start when looking at the range on offer.
Have no fear, though – TechRadar is here to round up all of your current options, so you can choose the right phone for you, whether you're getting your first BlackBerry or upgrading from from an old device.
1. BlackBerry Curve 9360
RIM has known how to make great messaging devices for a long time, but the Curve line has often sat behind its big Bold brothers when it comes to other features, but not any more. The Curve 9360 has top-end features bursting out of its chassis, and yet manages to be superbly thin and light with a sharp screen. On top of all that, it's available for a real bargain price with few compromises.
Read our BlackBerry Curve 9360 review
2.BlackBerry Bold 9900
The Bold 9900 is another step forward for RIM's higher-end handsets, particularly when it comes to the screen. The resolution has gone up to 640 x 480 and there's a touchscreen for the finger-friendly features of BlackBerry OS 7. Powering all this is a 1.2GHz processor, beefier than any previous Bold model. For those after new touchscreen features without sacrificing their keyboard, this is a great choice.
Read our BlackBerry Bold 9900 review
3.BlackBerry Torch 9810
The BlackBerry Torch 9810 is distinctly an evolution, rather than reinvention, of the Torch 9810, keeping the form factor mostly the same, including the slide-out keyboard. The outer design has had a bit of a tweak, though, and there's a good range of internal improvements, too. The 480 x 640 screen is a nice upgrade from the original, as is the 1.2GHz processor and 8GB of storage. BlackBerry OS 7 adds some nice features, so for fans of the Torch 9800, this should be a very tempting upgrade.
Read our BlackBerry Torch 9810 review
4. BlackBerry Torch 9860
The BlackBerry Torch 9860 finally represents RIM's move into pure touchscreen phones. No extra keyboard, no SurePress screen – just a multi-touch display. It's got the touch-friendly features of BlackBerry OS 7 to help it along there, as well as a 1.2GHz processor and an impressive 480 x 800 pixel display – the highest resolution BlackBerry phone so far. In fact, with the big, beautiful screen, fast processor and HD recording, this is easily the best BlackBerry so far for media lovers.
Read our BlackBerry Torch 9860 review
5. BlackBerry Bold 9780
BlackBerry's high-end line-up gets had small internal tweaks from the 9700 incarnation, including an improved camera and more RAM. The upgraded BlackBerry OS takes big strides towards making the system more consumer and internet-friendly. It's a shame that the keyboard is smaller than on the original Bold 9000, but this is still a superb BlackBerry messenger.
Read our BlackBerry Bold 9780 review
6. BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
As a lower mid-range entry, the Curve 3G is great for those after the messaging power of a BlackBerry on a lower budget. The screen resolution and camera quality are both lower than what we've come to expect from comparable smartphones, but the quality of the keyboard could win a lot of people over.
Read our BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 review
7. BlackBerry Torch 9800
The Torch is RIM's attempt to combine the keyboard loved by its hardcore users with the big touchscreen that's impressing the mainstream. While there are several compromises, including a slightly cramped keyboard and a slow processor by today's standards, there's also a lot to like in the improved interface and the crisp touchscreen, which combine to make this good for media-loving BlackBerry users who still want a keyboard.
Read our BlackBerry Torch 9800 review
8. BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105
The impressive thing about the BlackBerry Pearl range is that RIM managed to fit almost the whole BlackBerry experience into a standard candybar phone package to appeal to those who don't want the bulk of a bigger device. The Pearl has fallen behind in terms of technology despite the addition of 3G, but it's still a good quality smartphone, especially for its size.
Read our BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 review
9. BlackBerry Bold 9700
The Bold 9700 is a worthy addition to the bold line, offering the best BlackBerry features and a superb battery life. It's a shame the keyboard is smaller than the Bold 9000's, but the chassis is handsome and the screen pops brilliantly. With BlackBerry App World offering expanded functionality, this a great choice, though it's been surpassed by the 9780 and the 9900.
Read our BlackBerry Bold 9700 review
10. BlackBerry Storm 2 9520
The BlackBerry Storm 2 is a well-built and nicely featured smartphone out of the box, but the SurePress touchscreen doesn't hold up well compared to the accuracy on offer from the iPhone 4 or HTC Desire HD.
Read our BlackBerry Storm 2 9520 review
11. BlackBerry Curve 8520
The lowest member of the mid-range Curve line fails to offer much to recommend it over the Curve 9360, which features all the benefits of this with newer technology to boot. This is still a capable business phone, but is too slow by modern standards.
Read our BlackBerry Curve 8520 review
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