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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 41 reviews

The Bottom Line: While the LG Nexus 4 wins on internal performance and user experience, anyone shopping for an unlocked phone should consider a comparable LTE handset first. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, 4.9 oz, 4.7 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 37 reviews

The Bottom Line: With top specs and a striking design, HTC's Windows Phone 8X makes a smart choice for anyone ready to dive into the Windows Phone OS. Read review

Specs: AT&T, 4.59 oz, 4.3 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: Although it isn't banging on all cylinders when it comes to top-tier specs, the Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II's reliable performance makes it the QWERTY keyboard phone to buy on Verizon. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS), 5.43 oz, 5 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 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:
  3.5 stars Very good

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

The Bottom Line: For $99.99, the Motorola Atrix HD is a great deal if you can live with its mediocre camera and short battery life. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 540 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.9 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: It may not be a fire-breathing superphone, but the HTC One VX offers plenty of Android goodness for under $50. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 4.4 oz, 5 megapixels, 4.5 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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Heavy texters will find much to like in the cute, compact Pantech Renue, but its shorter battery life and underdeveloped camera are setbacks. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM, Up to 180 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.5 oz, 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 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Rugby II improves on its predecessor and delivers a functional, rugged phone with satisfying performance. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 180 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.52 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.2 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: The Samsung Ativ Odyssey provides an affordable but not thrilling Windows Phone 8 experience. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS), 4.4 oz, 5 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Very poor call quality is especially unacceptable on a simple cell phone. Unless you require AT&T's push-to-talk service, keep looking. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 4.64 oz, 3 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 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: Verizon Wireless, GSM / HSDPA, Up to 900 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.7 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 73 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Optimus S is an affordable yet full-featured Android smartphone for Sprint, but we did wish the call quality were better. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.6 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Huawei Verge gets points for simplicity, but there are better basic phones in MetroPCS' stable. Read review

Specs: MetroPCS, CDMA2000 1X, 3.17 oz, 0.3 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Citrus is small and devoid of high-end features, but it works as a beginner Android phone. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, 3.88 oz, 3 megapixels, 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: The Samsung Array excels at communication, but anyone wanting more out of a phone should look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: Boost Mobile, 4.1 oz, 2.4 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:
  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:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Alcatel-made T-Mobile Sparq is a QWERTY feature phone for those looking for the utmost in simple keybaord communication. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM, 3.8 oz, 2.2 in

• 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:
  3.5 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: 2.5 stars out of 79 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a feature set to match its large size, the HTC Touch Pro2 will be a great device for power and business users once it finally hits North America and adds U.S. 3G support. Read review

Specs: Not specified, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, With digital camera / digital player, 6.3 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Encore may have a good set of features, but its poor touch screen and lagging performance prevent us from recommending it. Read review

Specs: AT&T, 3.7 oz, 3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite its faults, the LG Prime is a nice phone, especially given its price and the fact that you can get it without a contract. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM, 3.1 oz, 2 megapixels, 3 in