Android Phones


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

HTC First: Facebook Takes Center Stage

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

Samsung Galaxy S4: More of the Same

Rating: 4 Out of 5
It's a great phone, but I expected more innovation.
Samsung Galaxy S4

HTC One: One of the Best

Rating: 5 Out of 5
Simply gorgeous with a great camera and display.
HTC One

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

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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: Genes of a Winner

Rating: 4 Out of 5
The big and vibrant screen, coupled with 4G and Jelly Bean, make it a leading Android contender.
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It won't make you James Bond, but it's definitely stylish, albeit a bit outdated.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

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.
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

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
Chock full of feature, but limited memory and the lack of a microSD slot is a problem.
HTC One X+

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD: Juiced for Days

Rating: 4 Out of 5
If you hate running out of power 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

LG Escape: Packed With Power, Limited by Memory

Rating: 2 Out of 5
It's a very average phone, but the price is cheap. Still, pick up a microSD card -- or just buy a better phone upfront.
LG Escape

Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE: Speed at a Price

Rating: 1 Out of 5
The 4G LTE and Android is nice, but the cheap price means sacrifices are made in the camera and display.
Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE

Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G: Bring Out the Keyboard

Rating: 3 Out of 5
One of the better QWERTYs and misleading 4G speeds make it a decent mid-range device.
Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G

Pantech Flex: Training Wheels Included

Rating: 4 Out of 5
If you're scared of smartphones, Easy Mode gives you a simple Android interface -- but it's a little too simple.
Pantech Flex

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.
Motorola Droid Razr M

LG Intuition: A Jumbo Failure

Rating: 1 Out of 5
The big display is a good idea, but the aspect ratio, among other glitches, makes it a flawed device.
LG Intuition

T-Mobile Concord: Low Price, Low Quality

Rating: 1 Out of 5
Despite no contracts, avoid its mediocre display and awful camera.
T-Mobile Concord

Kyocera Rise: Android on a Budget

Rating: 2 Out of 5
It's very average, and you can do better -- even for a cheap phone.
Kyocera Rise

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 Note 2