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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Demanding Android fans won't like the HTC One V's slow performance but its premium design and low, no-contract price makes it a steal on Virgin Mobile. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 720 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.5 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.7 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: If it wasn't for the HTC One V, the long-lasting Samsung Galaxy Reverb would be Virgin Mobile’s best Android smartphone. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, 4.54 oz, 4 in

• 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:
  3.5 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:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: At a hefty cost, the Virgin Mobile iPhone 4 delivers an unlimited plan without a contract -- just don't expect blazing-fast data speeds. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 420 min (3G), Up to 840 min (2G), With digital camera, 4.9 oz, 5 megapixels, 4.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 6 oz, 5 megapixels, 4.3 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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you like a real keyboard on a no-contract, reasonably priced handset, the LG Optimus Slider is a good contender. Just remember its low specs and boxy build. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 228 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.5 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 52 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Triumph finally brings a high-end Android smartphone to the prepaid market. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, With digital camera / digital player, 5.04 oz, 5 megapixels, 4.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.3 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Though it's inexpensive and contract-free, the PCD Chaser's irritatingly poor battery life, laggy performance, and mediocre call quality make it safe to skip. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, Up to 348 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.2 oz, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: At a hefty cost, the Virgin Mobile iPhone 4 delivers an unlimited plan without a contract -- just don't expect blazing-fast data speeds. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 420 min (3G), Up to 840 min (2G), With digital camera, 4.9 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Virgin Mobile Venture is an entry-level smartphone that carries out basic tasks reliably, but with low-spec hardware and a pokey processor. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, 4.3 oz, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 37 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you don't mind the keyboard and the occasional static during calls the Kyocera Loft is an accessible and functional messaging phone for Virgin Mobile. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, 3.5 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 113 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Intercept is one of the most advanced and priciest phones for Virgin Mobile, but it's an excellent addition to the carrier's lineup. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 384 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.9 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA, 3.6 oz, 3.2 nm

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you want an attractive yet affordable basic camera phone, the Virgin Mobile Arc is one of the better options in Virgin Mobile's lineup. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, Up to 210 min, With digital camera, 0.2 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 77 reviews

The Bottom Line: It may not be super stylish, but the Kyocera Wild Card M1000 is a solid messaging cell phone for Virgin Mobile customers. Just don't depend on the speakerphone. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 195 min, With digital camera, 3.5 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 1.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 61 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Kyocera Marbl is a decent phone for making calls, though we wish it had an external display. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, 3.3 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: Virgin Mobile's LG 200 payLo is a reasonably priced basic messaging phone. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA, With digital camera, 3.6 oz, 0.3 megapixels, 2.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you can't stand be away from your e-mail for too long, check out the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 for Virgin Mobile. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 270 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.49 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Kyocera X-tc brings a fresh update to Virgin Mobile's line of basic messaging cell phones, but there are some minor design and navigation issues. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, 4.2 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 30 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Virgin Mobile Shuttle is fast, sleek, and affordable, making it one of the most attractive handsets for Virgin Mobile customers. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 237 min, 3.4 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 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Restore is a great eco-friendly option if you want a full-featured multimedia messaging phone on Sprint. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.3 oz, 3 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 330 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.23 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 30 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Virgin Mobile Flare is a simple, easy-to-use, affordable phone from Virgin Mobile. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 210 min, 2.7 oz