Whether you’re looking for your first smartphone or simply want to upgrade to the great Windows Phone 7.5 OS, the Nokia Lumia 800 is by far one of the best handsets you can buy. And with the gorgeous Symbian Anna-powered Nokia C7 still turning heads wherever it goes, we thought we’d put the 800 and C7 side-by-side, for you to decide exactly which is best for your taste and style.

With its beautiful curved design, stunning screen and a choice of bright colours, the Nokia Lumia 800 is easily the world’s best looking Windows Phone. Offering a level of style missing from all other Windows Phones, the handset is as great to use as it is gorgeous to look at, making it a clear winner in any book.

Nokia Lumia 800 vs. Nokia N8: Side-by-side photo comparison

Despite being release more than a year ago, though, the Nokia C7 is still no slouch when it comes to looks. Packing an elegantly curved chassis, a glossy and vibrant screen and great ergonomics, this Symbian Anna smartphone looks just as good today as it does when we first got our hands on it late last year.

To help you decide which is your favourite, we’ve put them side-by-side in our gallery below, for you to see what they have to offer. Whether you prefer the rounded edges of the C7 or the Lumia 800’s cutting-edge design, both are among the best in their class and rank as two of the best smartphones you can buy.

So, are you a fan of the Nokia C7’s Symbian style or do you prefer the chic Windows Phone elegance of the Nokia Lumia 800? Why not check out our gallery and let us know your thoughts in the Comments below?

Check out the Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia C7 below and let us know which you like best: