Fun Phones


Deep down, you still have the little kid inside you. You're a bit playful and you aren't afraid to act a bit goofy. You can take a joke, but you also know to take things seriously.

You can't sit still and waste the day, so you want a phone to entertain you and add a bit of excitement to your life. To you, the phone is more than a communication device -- it's your escape from the mundane.

To keep you occupied, your perfect phone needs to be a multimedia powerhouse -- offering a top-notch display, thumping audio and blazing Web access. In addition, make sure to throw some games and apps into the mix for good measure.

We don't have to tell you how to have a good time, but you're a little too old to play video games at work -- unless that's actually your job. Be that as it may, a multimedia phone is the next best thing to bringing the TV, radio, video games and PC. It'll add a bit of spice to your life without the awkward stares.


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 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

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

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 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+

International

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: 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

Apple IPhone 5: Bigger, Thinner, Faster, Better

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

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

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

Nokia Lumia 820: A Windows Phone for the Masses

Rating: 3 Out of 5
It's a step down from the Lumia 920, but you get a lot of the same great features, at a more affordable price.
Nokia Lumia 820

Nokia Lumia 920: The Start of a New Era

Rating: 4 Out of 5
The design is elegant and the camera is innovative, but Windows is the question.
Nokia Lumia 920

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

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

International

Samsung Ativ S: Windows 8 Is Here

Rating: 3 Out of 5
If you love the Galaxy S3, but are bored of Android -- give this a look.
Samsung Ativ S

Motorola Photon Q: Great Keyboard, But Lackluster Performance

Rating: 2 Out of 5
The slide-out keyboard is exceptional, but it's a bit underwhelming compared to the Galaxy S3.
Motorola Photon Q