Phone Reviews


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.
LG Lucid 2

Nokia Lumia 521: Far From Luxury, But a Good Deal

Rating: 3 Out of 5
It's a contract-free device with a decent set of features.
Nokia Lumia 521

HTC First: Facebook Takes Center Stage

Rating: 3 Out of 5
For the social media junkie.
HTC First

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.
Samsung Galaxy S4

HTC One: One of the Best

Rating: 5 Out of 5
The beautiful design, sharp display and light-sucking camera are exceptional, with small gripes in the interface and lack of a microSD slot.
HTC One

BlackBerry Q10: Welcome Back, QWERTY

Rating: 3 Out of 5
New software meets the old keyboard you loved.
BlackBerry Q10

BlackBerry Z10: Built for a Comeback

Rating: 4 Out of 5
BlackBerry 10 fixed most of the problems, but poor battery and a lack of apps still linger.
BlackBerry Z10

Pantech Discover: Budget Never Looked So Good

Rating: 4 Out of 5
Great hardware at an affordable price -- you won't find a better bang for the buck.
Pantech Discover

Nokia Lumia 810: A Solid Mid-Range Choice

Rating: 3 Out of 5
It's basically the Lumia 820 for T-Mobile -- all-around a fine option if you're willing to give Windows a try.
Nokia Lumia 810

Samsung Rugby 3: Tough Looks, Cheap Calling

Rating: 2 Out of 5
The rugged shell and walkie-talkie service make it ideal for outdoorsy types and fleet workers.
Samsung Rugby 3

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Sony Xperia Advance: Water-Resistant Ruggedness With Flaws

Rating: 2 Out of 5
Despite its name, it's not very advanced. Sure, it's durable, but unless you need a device to stand the abuse, you can do better.
Sony Xperia Advance

Sprint Flash: The Cheapest 12-Megapixels Ever

Rating: 4 Out of 5
For the price, you won't find a better camera -- but reliability on the other hand...
Sprint Flash

Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere 2: Blasting Into Mediocrity

Rating: 3 Out of 5
If you need a keyboard, it's okay. Otherwise, you can do better.
Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere 2

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.
HTC Droid DNA

Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro: The Sophisticated Tough Phone

Rating: 3 Out of 5
For the outdoorsman or construction worker that needs a touch of Android.
Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro

Samsung Galaxy Express: Not Bad for Free

Rating: 2 Out of 5
Nothing stands out, except for its cheap price.
Samsung Galaxy Express

Sony Xperia TL: Improved, But Still Behind the Times

Rating: 3 Out of 5
It won't make you James Bond, but it's definitely stylish, albeit a bit outdated.
Sony Xperia TL

Nokia Lumia 822: Verizon's Take on the Lumia

Rating: 3 Out of 5
It's a funky mix of mediocre features and a few standout options wrapped in a dull design.
Nokia Lumia 822

Google Nexus 4: Android Done Right

Rating: 4 Out of 5
If you love Android, this is the phone to get -- Jelly Bean is fantastic and best of all, it's affordable. But wait -- where's the 4G?
Google Nexus 4

LG Spectrum 2: A Tale of Two Features

Rating: 3 Out of 5
It looks great, but the software is awful.
LG Spectrum 2

LG Mach: Built for Faster Typing

Rating: 3 Out of 5
A solid mid-tier smartphone with a keyboard.
LG Mach

Samsung SPH-M400: Bare Basics for the Elderly and Kids

Rating: 1 Out of 5
It's good for calling, texting... and not much more.
Samsung SPH-M400

LG Optimus L9: Decent Mid-Tier Value

Rating: 2 Out of 5
Great design, but mediocre components.
LG Optimus L9

LG Optimus G: A Speedy Smartphone With a Spacious Screen

Rating: 4 Out of 5
A blazing quad-core chip and a top-notch display make it one of LG's best smartphones yet.
LG Optimus G

HTC One VX: Cheaper Isn't Always Better

Rating: 2 Out of 5
It has features of its higher-end siblings, but you'll wish you'd spent a little more for the X or X+.
HTC One VX

HTC One X+: Even Better Than Before

Rating: 4 Out of 5
The fantastic camera and screen make it the Android phone to beat.
HTC One X+

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HTC 8S: Short of the Lumia 820

Rating: 2 Out of 5
It's a cheaper alternative to the 8X, but Nokia offers a better mid-tier Windows phone.
HTC 8S

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.
HTC 8X

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 Maxx HD

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 combination of power and performance.
Motorola Droid Razr HD