LG and Prada have history. Back in 2007 the pair got together and spawned a mobile phone called, well, the LG Prada . Two years later, there was a second outing, in the shape of the LG KF900 Prada .

The LG Prada 3.0 is the third touch screen ‘designer phone' collaboration between LG and Prada. This smart - in fact make that ‘sexy' - looking handset is more than just a pretty fascia, boasting fast internet access and the acclaimed Android Gingerbread OS .

I bought it for my wife and she likes it, at least she did not see the same phone around, like exclusive thing. I thought she may like "mirror" button , but she doesn't use it at all, because front camera distort real picture, some kind of "fish eye" lens.

It's a good package and we like some of LG's user interface tweaks, particularly its stylish widgets, but it feels very, very strange moving from B&W Home screens to colour apps. Get Android 4.0 on here and lose the novelty theme and we'd like it more, although it would lose some of its quirky charm...

The Prada Phone by LG 3.0 is nicely designed, well built, looks good and has a host of useful features

Best touchscreen from LG; elegant design and style; responsive virtual keyboard; top HD video camera

Very average stills camera; poor battery life

I was looking for a smart phone for under ￡200;saw one for ￡150 inc shipping (open box but as new) Now a 1 year old design, it first retailed around ￡400 or more. As of Dec '12 new prices are approx ￡180-220.

Blame the improvement of mobile tech, but it's not easy to make an Android phone feel special these days. So good on LG for bringing Prada in as style consultant to create what's possibly the best looking Android phone out there.

Excellent style and design; LG?s best ever touch-screen; great HD video camera; responsive touch-screen keyboard

Mediocre stills camera; abysmal battery life

LG and Prada's collaboration started in 2006, with the second handset arriving in 2009. 2012 sees the launch of the third in the trio: the LG Prada 3.0. At first glance it looks like 'another' black handset, but discreet Prada-inspired touches make it stand out from crowd.

Excellent screen; Attractive design and menu; Fast processor

LG and Prada have teamed up for the third time and their progeny is the best yet. That's an easy statement to make when predecessors have been feature phones and the latest is a fully-fledged Android darling.

Nice slim design; stable and capable; both sides have come together will

Battery life is a little short; screen could be better

It may be aimed more at fashionistas than hardcore tech fans, but LG's latest Prada phone ticks many of the boxes that even the most demanding of gadget fans chase. It's built well, looks great and is comfortably slim in the pocket. Its UI, though inconsistent, is unique and stylish.