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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:
  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: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Thrive is a decent entry-level Android smartphone for the prepaid crowd, but its limited data plan encourages us to look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM / 3G, With digital camera, 3.2 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: 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:
  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:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: Bolstered by a brilliant display and strong hardware specs, the Samsung Focus S is arguably the best Windows Phone ever released. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM / 3G, Up to 390 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 3.9 oz, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The addition of Wi-Fi and other enhancements make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 a nice upgrade, but we couldn't help wanting a little more from the smartphone. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.2 oz, 2 megapixels

• 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:
  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:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: AT&T, GSM / UMTS, Up to 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 0.2 lbs, 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: AT&T, GSM, 3.9 oz, 2 megapixels

• 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, GSM, Up to 210 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.1 oz, 1.3 megapixels

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

Specs: AT&T, GSM, 3.9 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.5 in

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

Specs: AT&T, GSM, 3.9 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.5 in