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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 117 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. 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 1 review

The Bottom Line: The reasonable $80 price tag, dual-core processor, and Android 4.0, make the LG Optimus L9 a reliable midlevel handset for T-Mobile users. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, 4.41 oz, 4.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: With quad-core power, 4G LTE, a lovely 5-inch screen, and a stunning design, the $199.99 HTC Droid DNA is currently Verizon's best Android deal. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS), 5 oz, 8 megapixels, 5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: Motorola's fast, stylish Droid Razr Maxx HD offers outstanding battery life, but its camera captures unimpressive images. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, LTE, 5.54 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're not a shutterbug, the Motorola Droid Razr M's sleek style, fast CPU, and great battery life make it an excellent choice. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, LTE, 4.44 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 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:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 181 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though dual-core phones are on the way, the HTC Inspire 4G stands as one of AT&T's best, high-end Android devices and is an incredible value. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM / UMTS, Up to 360 min, With digital player / digital camera / FM radio, 5.78 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 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: Despite its age, the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G offers solid performance, a vibrant screen, and a great multimedia experience, which makes it the top dog on Boost Mobile. Read review

Specs: Boost Mobile, 4.52 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're not a shutterbug, the Motorola Droid Razr M's sleek style, fast CPU, and great battery life make it an excellent choice. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, LTE, 4.44 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With its reasonable $100 price tag, AT&T's Galaxy Express' solid performance and respectable specs are a good deal -- but pass it up if you want a more powerful camera. Read review

Specs: AT&T, LTE, 4.8 oz, 4.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its winning combination of a reasonable price tag, wireless features, and solid performance, the Spectrum 2 is an excellent Verizon handset in its price range. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS), 5.22 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: MetroPCS' LG Motion 4G is worth it for price-conscious customers who want a contract-free 4G LTE-enabled device, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and a swift processor. Read review

Specs: Metro PCS, CDMA, 4.7 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 523 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HTC Evo 4G is easily Sprint's best smartphone and one of today's top Android devices. It also shows the promise of 4G, which will grow as Sprint's WiMax network expands, but until there's broader 4G coverage, it's hard to agree with the mandatory premium data add-on fee. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, WiMAX, CDMA2000 1X, With digital camera, 6.2 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 368 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its polished design and user interface, and blazing fast speeds, the HTC Droid Incredible takes pole position as Verizon's top smartphone and is now the Android device to beat. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA, With digital camera, 4.59 oz, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 38 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Casio G'zOne Commando is absolutely the choice if you want a rugged Android smartphone, but you have to keep its various negatives in mind. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, 5.4 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 253 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Droid X makes another fine addition to Verizon's Android family, bringing with it a rich multimedia experience and more connectivity features. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 480 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.47 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 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:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 35 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HTC One S is the best phone you can get on T-Mobile (for now), wrapping Android 4.0, 4G data speeds, and a beautiful 4.3-inch AMOLED screen into one svelte package. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, With digital camera / digital player, 4.2 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: A surprisingly full feature set makes the Samsung Exhibit II 4G ideal for Android bargain-hunters; just don't expect the best of the best. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM / WCDMA, Up to 390 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.05 oz, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its short battery life, Sprint's LG Optimus G is the best LG phone on the market due to its zippy processor, lovely display, and 13-megapixel camera. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, 5.11 oz, 4.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE is a good Android choice, but for the same price, the LG Viper gives you greater camera power. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X, 4.2 oz, 5 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although it does have some flaws, the $199.99 HTC One X+ is currently the best Android buy on AT&T. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 4.76 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Motorola’s lovely new Droid Razr HD is fast and thin, but its weak camera should make mobile shutterbugs wary. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, LTE, 5.15 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for an inexpensive Android phone to fall in love with, AT&T's $50 Pantech Discover is it. Read review

Specs: AT&T, 4.7 oz, 4.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Optimus Elite packs a couple of interesting extras, but at its core it's no more than an average Android phone with a less than elite design. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X, 4.25 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.5 in