Verizon Phones


Nokia Lumia 928: The Low-Light Master

Rating: 4 Out of 5
If you take photos at night, this is the phone to get.

LG Lucid 2: For First-Timers on a Budget

Rating: 3 Out of 5
You won't get a top-tier display or camera, but it's a good value.

Samsung Galaxy S4: Outstanding, But Full of Gimmicks

Rating: 4 Out of 5
It's one of the best Android devices -- just don't expect true innovation.

BlackBerry Q10: Welcome Back, QWERTY

Rating: 4 Out of 5
New software meets the old keyboard you missed.

BlackBerry Z10: Built for a Comeback

Rating: 4 Out of 5
If you have to bet the farm, the Z10 is a great device to do it on.

Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere 2: Blasting Into Mediocrity

Rating: 2 Out of 5
If you need a keyboard, it's okay. But otherwise, you can do better.

HTC Droid DNA: A Matter of Trade-Offs

Rating: 4 Out of 5
The big screen, Jelly Bean and 4G, make it a top Android device -- but you'll make sacrifices in battery life and storage.

Nokia Lumia 822: Verizon's Take on the 820

Rating: 3 Out of 5
It's a funky mix of above average features and a few standout options wrapped in a dull design.

LG Spectrum 2: A Tale of Two Phones

Rating: 3 Out of 5
It looks great, but the software is awful.

HTC 8X: Windows for Music Lovers

Rating: 4 Out of 5
Beats Audio and the cheaper price make it a decent Windows device, but otherwise, Nokia is the better choice.

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD: Power for Days

Rating: 4 Out of 5
Hate running out of juice before dinner? Look no further -- your dream phone is here.

Motorola Droid Razr HD: Fast Speeds, Long-Lasting Power

Rating: 4 Out of 5
If the large size doesn't bother you, it's a fantastic battery and performance will knock your socks off.

Apple IPhone 5: Bigger, Thinner, Faster, Better

Rating: 4 Out of 5
Apple does it again -- the fifth time's the charm.

Motorola Droid Razr M: The Smaller Sibling

Rating: 4 Out of 5
It runs on older ICS software, but the decent display, camera and long-lasting battery make it a great package.

LG Intuition: A Jumbo-Sized Letdown

Rating: 2 Out of 5
The big display is a good idea, but the aspect ratio, among its hulking size, makes the Note 2 a better choice.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2: Bigger and Better

Rating: 4 Out of 5
It's not easy to hold, but it's the best phablet out there.

Samsung Galaxy Stellar: For Frugal First-Timers

Rating: 1 Out of 5
It's cheap but a little too cheap. Spend a little more and get a lot more.

Pantech Marauder: Android for Dummies

Rating: 2 Out of 5
If you're afraid of technology, its Starter Mode is for you.

Samsung Intensity 3: For No-Frills Calls and Texts

Rating: 2 Out of 5
A decent basic phone, but consider low-end Android devices too.

Samsung Gusto 2: As Simple as It Gets

Rating: 2 Out of 5
It makes calls and send texts -- that's it.

HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE: Faster Than Ever

Rating: 4 Out of 5
It's worthy of the flagship name, despite a mediocre display -- but 4G LTE makes it hard to beat.

Samsung Galaxy S3: Watch Out, IPhone

Rating: 4 Out of 5
It's a superb all-around device and the Android phone to beat.

LG Lucid: Mediocre for Mid-Tier

Rating: 2 Out of 5
It tries to be a good value, but at best, it's a decent Android phone at an affordable price.

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx: A Bit Thicker and Longer-Lasting

Rating: 3 Out of 5
A smartphone that actually lasts the whole day -- and then some.

Motorola Droid 4: Better Than Ever

Rating: 3 Out of 5
An outstanding keyboard and speedy 4G speeds match its expensive price tag.

Casio G'zOne Ravine 2: Rugged and Dull

Rating: 2 Out of 5
The rough and tumble design protects lackluster internals.

LG Extravert: Not Much Extra

Rating: 1 Out of 5
Everything from the measly screen to the puny camera says it's a hot mess -- move along, nothing to see here.

HTC Rhyme: The Girly-Girl Phone

Rating: 3 Out of 5
The color scheme gives it a feminine touch in a market full of masculine -- and boring -- devices.

HTC Rezound

Rating: 3 Out of 5
The HTC Rezound introduces Beats Audio to stateside phones, and it's the Taiwanese company's best device yet. It comes with an enviable display and great audio, but a few flaws keep it from being a clear-cut winner.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Everyone Loves Ice Cream

Rating: 4 Out of 5
It's one of the first phones to run on Android ICS, but the memory is a bit small.