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Despite its clumsier design, it certainly has more to offer than its predecessor. But is there any reason to fork out $200 for roughly the same feature set as the less expensive Nokia Lumia 900? Unless you're a camera enthusiast, we think your money could be put to better use elsewhere.

The HTC Titan II pushes the limit of just how big and capable a Windows smartphone can be. If it weren't for the lower-priced Nokia Lumia 900, the Titan II would be the greatest Windows Phone 7 handset to walk the earth.

The $199 HTC Titan II is a very good Windows Phone, offering the polished Mango interface on a brilliant 4.7-inch screen. The 16-MP camera is a standout feature, and it mostly lives up to the hype...but you'll have to really want the camera to pay the $100 premium.

The HTC Titan II is a good but not great Windows Phone, as its high-end camera doesn't perform up to expectations.

When you lop on a fat body and poor battery life (likely the most crucial feature in any phone), it’s nearly impossible for me to recommend this device.

This device isn’t quite as premium as the HTC One series, as it turns out, but it’s certainly one of the nicest all-round Windows Phones on the market.

If you like your phones thicker and with a bit of heft then the Titan 4G could be the phone for you. If you weigh up the pros and cons, you'll notice that HTC has delivered on its side of the equation, with good design, a great screen and a first for smartphone imaging.

The HTC Titan does have a bountiful display that may appeal to avid e-book readers. But it's bulkier and much more expensive than the Nokia Lumia 900. It's also not clear that it can take better pictures, despite having twice as many megapixels as the Lumia and other phones.

The 4.7" screen looks good, the fit and feel is comfortable and the 16MP camera can easily replace a stand alone point/shoot camera. HTC has stepped up to the plate and has delivered a quality Windows Phone. Dare I say the best on the market?

In the end the HTC Titan II is a decent upgrade to the original Titan, but it is less an upgrade and more a refresh ... Everything we liked about the original carries over to the new device to go along with these improvements ... HTC does a good job of delivering impressive hardware on the Titan II.

In the end, the HTC Titan II is a tiny bit of a let down. Aside from perhaps being a bit on the heavy side, the Titan II's hardware is fine. The display looks good and calls sound great. The ... LTE 4G signal performance and poor 4G battery life leave me with some reservations.

The Titan II is a fine smartphone, although it might be too big for the majority of users. Its boring and uninspired design really don't set it apart from the competition, especially Nokia's Lumia 900. It does perform most tasks well, and those that are fans of Windows Phone will feel right at home.