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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Huawei's T-Mobile MyTouch is ideal for first-time smartphone users who want 4G speeds and decent specs, but be aware that you'll be buying into an antiquated OS. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, 4.94 oz, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: If you can live with its dated software and heft, the T-Mobile MyTouch Q is an alluring keyboard slider deal. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM / UMTS, Up to 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 6.52 oz, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 189 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though poor call quality sours the Huawei Ascend, this smartphone delivers Android-based computing features to prepaid users at a great price. Read review

Specs: Cricket Communications, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 210 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.7 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.6 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it certainly isn't our top pick, the Huawei M835 is one of MetroPCS' least expensive Android phones. Read review

Specs: Metro PCS, AWS, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.88 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: The T-Mobile Comet is an affordable Android phone with a compact design and good call quality, but there are better options out there. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM / UMTS, Up to 540 min, With digital player / digital camera / FM radio, 3.6 oz, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its dual cameras, strong processor, and attention to camera detail, the Huawei Mercury tops Cricket's charts for a non-Muve Music smartphone, but insatiable Web surfers may still want to shop around. Read review

Specs: Cricket Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 400 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 4.94 oz, 8 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: There are plenty of trade-offs for those considering the Huawei Activa 4G, but if LTE is your priority, it'll get you there without busting the bank. Read review

Specs: MetroPCS, 4.59 oz, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Huawei Honor may be a step up from most of the company's devices that we get our hands on, but U.S. customers should seek local versions of the Android smartphone, like the Huawei Mercury with Cricket. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, GSM / HSDPA, Up to 600 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 4.94 oz, 8 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM / UMTS, 3.6 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 2.8 in