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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 165 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features and design, addressing its major previous shortcomings. It's absolutely the best iPhone to date, and it easily secures its place in the top tier of the smartphone universe. Read review

Specs: AT&T, 3.95 oz, 8 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Dart is a decent entry-level phone for T-Mobile, but there are better options out there. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.8 oz, 3 megapixels, 3.14 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 3.34 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Rugby Smart can take plenty of punches, without skimping on the smartphone features. Unlike other rugged phones, it's easy on the eyes and it can run on 4G. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 180 min, With digital camera/digital player, 3.7 oz, 5 megapixels, 4.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: Its small size won't please everyone, but the HTC Wildfire S is a decent, entry-level Android smartphone for a very affordable price. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, With digital camera / digital player, 3.7 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: The RIM BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 is a decent entry-level BlackBerry with a couple of modern features like 3G and GPS, but we wish it was more affordable. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 270 min (GSM), Up to 330 min (UMTS), With digital camera / digital player, 3.77 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 430 min (GSM), With digital camera / digital player, 3.7 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 101 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers an attractive design and feature set, but the touch-screen phone has some shortcomings compared with the competition. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 540 min (GSM), Up to 300 min (WCDMA), With digital camera / digital player, 3.8 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 276 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung BlackJack heralds another 3G-enabled smart phone to Cingular's lineup. While it supports the carrier's video and music service, some design and performance issues trip up this otherwise sexy device. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 180 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 3.6 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 405 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.9 oz, 3 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: With the design improvements and enhancements of Windows Mobile 6.5, the HTC Touch2 makes for a nice smartphone for first-time users. Unfortunately, it's not bound for the U.S. and may not be worth its unlocked price. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 440 min (GSM), Up to 370 min (WCDMA), With digital camera / digital player, 3.9 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Not specified, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 3.5 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Not specified, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 3.5 oz, 2 megapixels, 3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 106 reviews

The Bottom Line: Even though the Pantech Duo has an impressive feature set that include 3G/HSDPA support, we were ultimately disappointed with its subpar design. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 3.9 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 460 min (GSM), Up to 453 min (WCDMA), With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 3.81 oz, 3 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: As one of the more affordably priced handsets from the company, the Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition is a good value, offering road warriors a midlevel device with decent navigation skills and the freedom of an unlocked phone. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 3.8 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Not specified, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 3.5 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.3 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HP Veer 4G looks cute and packs in a good amount of features for the price and size, but ultimately the smartphone's compact design hinders usability and limits its appeal. Read review

Specs: AT&T, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.63 oz, 5 megapixels, 2.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nokia N79 might not be the star of the N series devices, but it still shines as a great multimedia smartphone with plenty of features and fast performance. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 3.4 oz, 5 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Not specified, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 3.8 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Not specified, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 3.3 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: As with all Nokia N series smartphones, the Nokia N78 impresses with its high-end features, especially the new geotagging tool, but we were slightly disappointed by the spotty call quality. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 260 min (GSM), Up to 190 min (WCDMA), 3.6 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Not specified, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 3.8 oz, 5 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Nokia 6500 Classic is a simple phone for making calls, and it adds a couple of extra features, to boot. And for an unlocked handset, it's quite affordable. Read review

Specs: Not specified, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 3.3 oz, 2 megapixels