While I can't exactly agree with how you are saying everything, I did not have to read any further than this comment.
iPhone is NOT a smart phone. If a reviewer considers it a smart phone, they are clueless, based in the US, or were paid off.
Just because the term "smart phone" has been expanded by US-based companies, bloggers, and reviewers, does not make it true.
I get so sick and tired of hearing how the iPhone is an awesome smart phone.
A great UI is the ONLY thing the iPhone has, period. Aside from that, the *device* itself offers no other advantages over any phone on the market at its level and even a few below it.
Just like with jail breaking it. If you have to jail break it, then it is no longer an iPhone and you are unable to compare it to anything.
Outta the box functionality should be used for comparisons, nothing else if trying to compare phones at base levels. You want to start talking about available applications, customer service, etc. people need to really start digging deep and being thorough, or don't bother at all.