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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Though you won't get blazing data or processing speeds on the Kyocera Event, as an affordable smartphone it's an excellent choice. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, 4.1 oz, 3.5 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: The BlackBerry Curve 9310 is still the same ho-hum handset you can expect from RIM, but for a no-contract BlackBerry, it's reliable and makes texting a breeze. Read review

Specs: Boost Mobile, CDMA, Up to 480 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.66 oz, 2.44 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 268 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though its performance wasn't completely top-notch and we would prefer a more recent Android OS version, the HTC Droid Eris is a satisfying Android device that offers a nice contrast to the Motorola Droid. And you can't beat the price. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, With digital camera, 4.2 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 69 reviews

The Bottom Line: For the right user, the HTC Freestyle offers a beginner smartphone experience without the high price. Read review

Specs: AT&T, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 384 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.51 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: 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:
  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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: While not a major overhaul, the Palm Pixi Plus adds built-in Wi-Fi and gives customers making the jump from a feature phone to a smartphone even more functionality without breaking the bank. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 312 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.3 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.63 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 323 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it could use a boost in the performance department, the HTC Hero is the most feature-packed Google Android device to date, bringing some notable improvements and a highly customizable interface. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X, With digital camera / digital player, 5 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 123 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though we wish the smartphone supported Verizon's VCast multimedia services, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 is still an excellent smartphone that delivers on call quality and of course, e-mail. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 260 min, 4 oz, 2 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.6 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it certainly isn't our top pick, the Huawei M835 is one of MetroPCS' least expensive Android phones. Read review

Specs: Metro PCS, AWS, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.88 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 296 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite a few quibbles with the touch screen, its full features and excellent performance make the LG Vu one of the hottest phones this year. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 3.2 oz, 2 megapixels, 3 in

• 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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite some drawbacks in design, more-advanced features like video recording and an FM radio make the midgrade Nokia 2720 Fold better than average for those looking to augment basic services. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, GSM, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 3.2 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 1.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its uninspired look and feel, the Motorola Flipside has a well-rounded feature set that balances a socializing agenda with corporate e-mail. That is, if you can look past the troublesome call quality. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 360 min, With digital player / digital camera / FM radio, 5.11 oz, 3 megapixels, 3.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 65 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola W755's design looks way too familiar, but its solid feature set, ergonomic controls, and enjoyable call and video quality make it a reliable Verizon Wireless handset. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 220 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 1.9 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

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

The Bottom Line: The Pantech Caper is a solid messaging phone for the prepaid crowd, as long as you don't expect multimedia features. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, GSM, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: For the globe-trotting executive, the RIM BlackBerry 8830 is a powerful voice and messaging tool that offers world roaming and solid performance. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X / GSM, 4.6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Kyocera DuraMax is a basic but durable handset that offers Direct Connect services over Sprint's faster CDMA network, but a couple of issues will prevent some iDEN customers from making the switch for now. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA, Up to 485 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.1 oz, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 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. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The enhancements in WebOS 2.0 make the Palm Pre 2 a very capable smartphone, but we think it's worth waiting for the HP Pre 3, which will offer hardware improvements to complement the software upgrades. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.1 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.1 in

• 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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: If looks aren't important, and you want a basic rugged phone that can make good calls and withstand being kicked around and dropped underwater, consider the DuraPlus. But be aware: its clunkiness will give your hand a workout. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, 6.7 oz

• 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: If style is what you're after, the Huawei M735 could fit your aesthetic, but the throwback stylus and resistive touch screen aren't as user-friendly as a capacitive touch screen. Read review

Specs: MetroPCS, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 390 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.7 oz, 3 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: While not the flashiest or the most feature-rich device, the RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip for Verizon Wireless is a decent and affordable choice for first-time smartphone buyers. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 220 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz, 2 megapixels