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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 148 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Optimus V is a great entry-level Android smartphone if you want to go the prepaid route. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 450 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.7 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Revere is a no-frills entry-level handset for Verizon Wireless customers who just want to make calls and not much else. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA, Up to 420 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.42 oz, 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: AT&T, GSM, Up to 180 min, With digital camera/digital player, 3.56 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Vortex is a wonderful entry-level Android smartphone for Verizon Wireless, as long as you know its limitations. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 450 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.44 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although many of its features still won't be available by the time it hits stores, the LG Viper is a reliable, environmentally conscious device with an excellent camera. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, 5 oz, 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 69 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Cosmos makes a great choice for an affordable entry-level messaging phone for Verizon customers. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, CDMA, Up to 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.4 oz, 2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 557 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Dare is an innovative and feature-rich handset, with several surprises that set it apart from other touch-screen phones. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 280 min, With digital camera, 3.76 oz, 3.2 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 248 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG V8300 is a well-designed and high-performing EV-DO phone for Verizon Wireless. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 230 min, 3.9 oz, 1.3 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: As a feature phone, the Rumor Reflex can do the basics well and its QWERTY keyboard and touch-screen display make it easy to use. Read review

Specs: Boost Mobile, 3G, Yp to 310 min, With Digital camera/digital player, 4.7 oz, 2 megapixels, 3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 72 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite a few problems, the LG Xenon is one of the better messaging phones we've seen, plus it has a cool touch-screen interface and plenty of features. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.8 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it remains a midtier offering, the LG VX8360 is still a great multimedia clamshell phone with excellent audio performance. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: NET10, CDMA / HSDPA, Up to 250 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 5.53 oz, 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: TracFone, GSM, 2.9 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 46 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its uneven battery life, the LG C2000 offers good value for basic phone functions. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM, 150 min, 3.4 oz

• 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 450 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 3.2 oz, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 180 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.2 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.2 in