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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: Motorola's fast, stylish Droid Razr Maxx HD offers outstanding battery life, but its camera captures unimpressive images. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, LTE, 5.54 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 26 reviews

The Bottom Line: With quad-core power, 4G LTE, a lovely 5-inch screen, and a stunning design, the $199.99 HTC Droid DNA is currently Verizon's best Android deal. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS), 5 oz, 8 megapixels, 5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're not a shutterbug, the Motorola Droid Razr M's sleek style, fast CPU, and great battery life make it an excellent choice. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, LTE, 4.44 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Motorola’s lovely new Droid Razr HD is fast and thin, but its weak camera should make mobile shutterbugs wary. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, LTE, 5.15 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're not a shutterbug, the Motorola Droid Razr M's sleek style, fast CPU, and great battery life make it an excellent choice. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, LTE, 4.44 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although it isn't banging on all cylinders when it comes to top-tier specs, the Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II's reliable performance makes it the QWERTY keyboard phone to buy on Verizon. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS), 5.43 oz, 5 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Consider the Pantech Perception if you're deciding among $100 smartphones, but you'll get more for your money with a discounted Samsung Galaxy S3 or other last-season phones. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, LTE, 4.83 oz, 4.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 368 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its polished design and user interface, and blazing fast speeds, the HTC Droid Incredible takes pole position as Verizon's top smartphone and is now the Android device to beat. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA, With digital camera, 4.59 oz, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 253 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Droid X makes another fine addition to Verizon's Android family, bringing with it a rich multimedia experience and more connectivity features. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 480 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.47 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 37 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Casio G'zOne Commando is absolutely the choice if you want a rugged Android smartphone, but you have to keep its various negatives in mind. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, 5.4 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: HTC's Droid Incredible 4G LTE is compact and costs less than Verizon's other smartphones, but it still adds up to a raw deal. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, LTE / CDMA, Up to 574.72 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.66 oz, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that's neck and neck with the HTC One X. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, GSM / HSDPA, Up to 900 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.7 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its winning combination of a reasonable price tag, wireless features, and solid performance, the Spectrum 2 is an excellent Verizon handset in its price range. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS), 5.22 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nokia Lumia 822 offers a very good value for Verizon, but if you're into stylish design and spotless call quality, this isn't the phone for you. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS), 4.99 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS), Up to 840 min (2G), Up to 480 min (3G), With digital camera / digital player, 4.9 oz, 8 megapixels, 3.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 69 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though the lack of some features is disappointing, the HTC Droid Incredible 2 is an improved device and a good choice for Verizon customers looking for a global smartphone. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, GSM / CDMA / UMTS, Up to 390 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.77 oz, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Intuition from Verizon is a reasonably priced, Android 4.0 'phablet,' but its specs can't compete with Samsung's Galaxy Note family. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, 5.93 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: Melding an excellent keyboard, swift LTE data, and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor into one Android device, the Motorola Droid 4 is long overdue. Fans of the first Motorola Droid will find plenty to smile about here, but those who aren't married to a QWERTY keyboard may not enjoy carrying around such a massive phone. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 750 min, With digital camera / digital player, 6.31 oz, 8 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though certain aspects of the phone limit its appeal to a larger audience, the HTC Rhyme is a solid and stylish midrange Android device that comes with some nice accessories. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA, With digital camera / digital player, 4.77 oz, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 236 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HTC ThunderBolt lights up with blazingly fast data speeds, but those who want 4G now should be aware that it takes a big toll on the smartphone's battery life. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, LTE, CDMA2000 1X, With digital player / digital camera / FM radio, 6.31 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 40 reviews

The Bottom Line: The BlackBerry Bold 9930 is the best QWERTY BlackBerry to date, but should be priced lower. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, GSM / CDMA / UMTS, Up to 396 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.59 oz, 2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: With top specs and a striking design, HTC's Windows Phone 8X makes a smart choice for anyone ready to dive into the Windows Phone OS. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 4.66 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: A pretty solid entry-level Android 4.0 handset on its own, the Samsung Galaxy Stellar gets a huge bump in value from the $0 price tag. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, 4.73 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Illusion is a wholly decent midrange smartphone that won't wow you, but mostly delivers. However, there are a few flaws. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA, Up to 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.02 oz, 3.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 124 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Verizon iPhone 4 has much in common with its AT&T counterpart, but varying features and different performance give it enough room to stand apart. It won't vastly change your iPhone experience, but we welcome the consumer choice that it brings. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, 4.8 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.5 in