This is my first smartphone and i am so glad that i picked the HTC sensation to be my new phone. With calling, texting, internet, video, camera, apps and everything you could want with a phone, it's like carrying a mini computer in your pocket. It is a brilliant size, and for the girls, fits in all clutch bags for a night out and also sits nicely in the larger Ted Baker purse which doubles as a bag. The screen is a perfect size as it works with all hand and finger sizes and has exceptional touch recognition. In relation to all my other phones i feel like i am charging it a lot more, however this is reasinable due to the amount of applications i am using each day so it really isnt that big of a deal as all phones are now like this. It can be charged by plugging it into the wall or the computer and you can disconnect the usb cable from the plug and therefore one does not need to be purchased to transfer files to your computer or charging it through your computer. It is most definitely on par with the iphone, would certainly recommend this phone and HTC!