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• 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 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.2 nm

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: TracFone, GSM, 3.51 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung SGH-T139 doesn't promise much, but it serves its purpose as a low-end phone for making calls. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Admire offers the accessible design and functional feature set that you'd expect from a starter Android phone, but call quality wasn't up to our standards. Read review

Specs: MetroPCS, PCS / AWS, Up to 180 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.14 oz, 3.5 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: The Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G is a dependable handset in its own right, but it just can't top the cheaper, faster, Android 4.0 LG Motion 4G. Read review

Specs: Metro PCS, 4.34 oz, 3.65 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 199 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sleek and fast, the Samsung Vibrant is one of T-Mobile's top smartphones for entertainment, but its feature set takes a toll on the battery life. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 390 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.2 oz, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Unlocked, LTE / HSPA, 4.7 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 32 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Stratosphere's blazing 4G LTE speeds, QWERTY keyboard, and business tools lend it credence as a handset for corporate minds, but its last-season specs may fail to lure those looking for the ultimate smartphone. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA / LTE, Up to 480 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.8 oz, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 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. 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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 88 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Solstice offers a touch screen and multimedia features, but its performance isn't the best. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.3 oz, 2 megapixels, 3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Unlocked, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 660 min (2G), Up to 390 min (3G), With digital player / digital camera / FM radio, 4 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 37 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Nexus S brings a much-needed stock Android OS, Gingerbread, to AT&T. But eight months after its original debut, the handset feels underpowered and behind the smartphone curve. Read review

Specs: Not specified, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, With digital camera, 4.5 oz, 5 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung's middle-of-the-road Galaxy Attain 4G has a nice price and attractive design for MetroPCS customers; but those seeking true LTE speeds should choose a different carrier. Read review

Specs: MetroPCS, LTE, Up to 1200 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.23 oz, 3 megapixels, 3.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy Nexus retains the cache of being an official showpiece for Ice Cream Sandwich, it's no longer the only kid on the block. The fact that Sprint’s LTE network is not operational yet doesn’t help the phone, either. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 720 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.1 oz, 5 megapixels, 4.65 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 68 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy Prevail marries sophistication with good value to become Boost Mobile's best smartphone. Read review

Specs: Boost Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, With digital camera / digital player, 3.8 oz, 2 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Virgin Mobile's budget-friendly Samsung Montage is a functional messaging phone without a contract, though its poor battery life and entry-level features hardly stand out in the crowd. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, With digital camera / digital player, 14.4 oz, 2 megapixels, 1.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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: T-Mobile, GSM / HSDPA, 4.7 oz, 4.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: A generously low $50 price tag pumps up the value on the Windows Phone Samsung Focus 2, which has a satisfying range of features and support for LTE speeds. Read review

Specs: AT&T, LTE, 4.3 oz, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Admire offers the accessible design and functional feature set that you'd expect from a starter Android phone, but call quality wasn't up to our standards. Read review

Specs: MetroPCS, PCS / AWS, Up to 180 min, With digital camera / digital player, 0.3 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Keep in mind that the Samsung Replenish is an entry-level smartphone, and you may enjoy the Android handset's QWERTY keyboard and camera. If it's quick browsing you're after, keep looking. Read review

Specs: Boost Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 324 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.1 oz, 2 megapixels, 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 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite a couple of design complaints and a missing feature, the Samsung Convoy is an easy-to-use phone with great performance. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, With digital camera, 3.88 oz, 2.2 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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 44 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Flight II may have decent multimedia features, but its overall sluggishness keeps us from recommending it. Read review

Specs: AT&T, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 79 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Gravity T is overall a great messaging phone option for those who want a full touch-screen experience combined with a simple yet functional multimedia feature set. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 4.23 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: A great price makes the Samsung Exhibit 4G a compelling option for Android fans on the lookout for a deal, without sacrificing features. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 390 min, With digital camera, 4.4 oz, 3 megapixels, 3.5 in