Up close with the HTC Magic Android phone

Vodafone on Tuesday unveiled the HTC Magic, the successor to the T-Mobile G1 (formerly known as the HTC Dream). ZDNet UK's sister site CNET UK got their hands on a prototype at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The handset shown here features slightly different buttons to what will be the final version, but the rest will be the same.

Unlike the G1, the Magic doesn't feature a keyboard, instead relying on a very responsive touchscreen. It's a lot smaller than the G1 and feels comfortable in the hand. The curved edges and shiny finish give it an elegant appearance and feel.

It will be made available on a Vodafone contract in the UK soon, but no exact date has yet been announced. The Magic will cost around £100 but, depending on what contract you get, the price may vary. Vodafone is going to be the exclusive retailer of the Magic in the UK, so if you want to upgrade from a G1, you'll have to change networks.