However, remove your Sim card and the Samsung Soul becomes an expensive paperweight. This is an odd thing to do in our books, especially when phones can do so much more than just make calls and the number of phones people own means the Sim may be swapped into another handset at some point. If you can make emergency calls, why not a few games of Minigolf until the service of your choice turns up?

Unfortunately, that’s where our test comes to an end. We’d have loved to tell you what the sync functions are like or the music player. Sadly, our review bundle contained only the phone and charger – no headphones or cables. If the Soul used a standard miniUSB connection that wouldn’t be a problem, but Samsung has opted for its own proprietary plug, so no joy.

Overall, the Samsung Soul has what it takes in the looks department to cut it against other fashion-friendly phones. It’s also very well built. But while the Useability is fine when it comes to the software, the tiny touchscreen may have you swearing up a storm.

VERDICT: 6/10