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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 42 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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 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:
  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

• 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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Boost's LG Venice has respectable midrange specs including a snappy processor and a vivid screen, but if you want 4G data speeds, look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: BoostMobile, CDMA, 4.23 oz, 5 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Xpression has a slider design in red, a full keyboard, a touch screen, and basic features for $49 with service. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM / UMTS, Up to 180 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.59 oz, 3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: Aside from a few design flaws and a poor touchscreen, the LG Extravert is a solid feature phone that can execute basic tasks reliably and has good call quality. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA, Up to 350 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.3 oz, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 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: Sprint Nextel, 4.7 oz, 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: 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: 7.7 (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: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Intuition from Verizon is a reasonably priced, Android 4.0 'phablet,' but its specs can't compete with Samsung's Galaxy Note family. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, 5.93 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

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

The Bottom Line: With its speedy innards, LTE data speeds, and stunning screen, the LG Optimus G is one of LG's best handsets so far, but it can't escape its weak battery and camera. Read review

Specs: AT&T, LTE, 5.19 oz, 4.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: As long as you don't have high expectations, the LG Cosmos 2 makes for a well-built entry-level messaging phone for the budget-conscious Verizon customer. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA, Up to 370 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.58 oz, 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:
  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: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The LG Escape's design and features make it more than a basic Android phone, but it doesn't have the complete performance chops to match. Read review

Specs: AT&T, LTE, 4.5 oz, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 105 reviews

The Bottom Line: The T-Mobile G2x's simple Android interface, blazingly fast speeds, and polished look make it the phone to beat in T-Mobile's lineup. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM / UMTS, With digital camera / digital player, 4.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 95 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Rumor Touch is a touch-screen messaging phone from Sprint with a user interface that makes text messaging a breeze. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 420 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.7 oz, 2 megapixels, 3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it's stuck on Gingerbread, the Lucid's great camera, snappy performance, and cheap price tag make it a solid choice for a budget 4G Android phone. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, LTE, Up to 480 min, With digital camera/digital player, 5 oz, 5 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Optimus L7 is a good midlevel Android device that features some of the latest technology in the market, but only if you're patient enough to live with its pokey processor. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 349.8 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 4.3 oz, 5 megapixels, 4.3 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:
  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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 51 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Cosmos Touch is an average messaging phone without a lot of multimedia features, which we don't think is worth its retail price tag. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 480 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though we had some minor complaints here and there, the Voyager's sleek design, generous feature set and excellent performance make it the best LG messaging and multimedia phone by far. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.69 oz, 2 megapixels