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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 52 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Cliq XT is a nice alternative to the original Cliq, offering a sleeker design and enhanced multimedia capabilities. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Though the senior-aimed Jitterbug Plus is easy to use and has good call quality, it's overpriced for its low-end features. Read review

Specs: Jitterbug, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 186 min, With digital camera, 2.86 mg, 1.3 megapixels, 2.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 36 reviews

The Bottom Line: On its own, the Samsung Reality is a great midrange multimedia phone, but it doesn't hold a candle to the Rogue, which has a better design and better features. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, With digital camera / digital player, 4.59 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Brute i686 can take a longer dunk in water, but is otherwise identical to the Brute i680. It's not the prettiest phone on the block, but it's incredibly durable with great call quality to boot. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, iDEN, Up to 350 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.6 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

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:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: T-Mobile, 3.63 oz, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're trying to avoid a data plan, the Samsung Trender is one affordable messaging option, though one of Sprint's budget Android phones could prove a better value. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Optimus S is an affordable yet full-featured Android smartphone for Sprint, but we did wish the call quality were better. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.6 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 36 reviews

The Bottom Line: While the LG Prada is a gorgeous phone with a stunning touch screen display, its simple feature set may not justify its hefty price tag. That said, if you want one of the most fashionable phones available, the LG Prada is definitely the phone to get. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, GSM, With digital camera / digital player, 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: Verizon Wireless, CDMA, Up to 390 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.9 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 2.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 32 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though its plastic design and photo quality are unchanged, the HTC Ozone offers a more affordable price tag, improved features, and better voice quality than its Sprint HTC Snap counterpart. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X / GSM, 3.7 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 57 reviews

The Bottom Line: Verizon Wireless XV6900 is a stunning smartphone with a cool touch interface and generally good performance, but the Sprint version offers a slightly better value for your money. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, Up to 210 min, 0.3 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sanyo Vero doesn't get the highest call quality marks, but its user-friendly design and functional features make it a decent handset for basic communication. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 312 min, With digital camera, 3.8 oz, 1.3 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 100 reviews

The Bottom Line: For AT&T business customers who demand the most out of their smartphones, the HTC Fuze is up to the task, delivering plenty of features, good performance, and a functional design. Read review

Specs: Not specified, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 444 min (GSM), Up to 396 min (WCDMA), With digital camera, 5.8 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: Offering ample memory, a larger screen, and 3G support, the 8GB Nokia N95 is sure to please those looking for the ultimate in multimedia/cell phone convergence, but you'll pay for the features, and there are some performance issues. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 210 min (3G), Up to 300 min (GSM), With digital camera / digital player, 4.5 oz, 5 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

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. Unfortunately, it only runs on Sprint's 3G network for now. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, GSM / HSDPA, 4.7 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 4.8 oz, 4.52 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 78 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Ericsson P990i may be the perfect smart phone for tech-minded consumers, but its exorbitantly high price may put a lot of people off. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, With digital camera / digital player, 5.3 oz, 2 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 40 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Flight offers a unique, likable design and a fair number of features, but some performance gaps keep it from playing in the big leagues. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM, Up to 180 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.8 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: Not specified, GSM, 2 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.3 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 23 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nokia 1661 doesn't promise much, but it doesn't offer much either. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM, Up to 260 min, With FM radio, 2.9 oz, 1.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 20 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: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 266 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though nothing revolutionary, the addition of multimedia features and the already solid e-mail capabilities make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike. Read review

Specs: Not specified, GSM, Up to 210 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.2 oz, 1.3 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you have no interest in smartphones but want an audio player with unlimited song downloads, the budget-friendly Chorus delivers great song and call quality, but its display is extremely unresponsive. Read review

Specs: Cricket Wireless, CDMA, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.7 oz, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 134 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though we weren't pleased with LG Incite's design quirks, we think that overall, it's a very good first entry in the U.S. smartphone market. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 522 min, 4.2 oz, 3 megapixels, 3 in