Trend Setter Phones


Talk about in the know. In the ever-fickle world of public opinion, you welcome change and adapt to chaotic trends and fads. Well-connected, you have the next best thing before others even hear about it.

So whether at work or play, you don't mind indulging yourself every now and then. And your perfect phone matches your personality -- a device that strives to achieve perfection.

You don't blink at the thought of a high price tag. To you, quality is more important, and you'd rather have the peace of mind knowing that the phone is meticulously crafted and designed.

You pay attention to the best, so look at the top devices on the market, as well as the most anticipated on the horizon. Nothing is out of your reach.


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

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

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+

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

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

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

Motorola Atrix HD: A Sweet Phone at a Sweet Price

Rating: 4 Out of 5
A large, vibrant screen, speedy chip and affordable price make it a fantastic mid-range phone -- except for the bad camera.
Motorola Atrix HD

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.
HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE

Samsung Galaxy S3: Watch Out, IPhone

Rating: 4 Out of 5
It's a superb all-around device and the Android phone to beat.
Samsung Galaxy S3

HTC Evo 4G LTE: Lightning-Fast Speed With a Kickstand

Rating: 3 Out of 5
Sprint gets an LTE device, but it falls short of expectations.
HTC Evo 4G LTE

Samsung Galaxy Note: Size Does Matter

Rating: 4 Out of 5
It takes a while to get used to the 5.8-inch display, but the bigger features more than make up for it.
Samsung Galaxy Note

HTC Titan 2: Bigger, But Not Better

Rating: 2 Out of 5
Despite the massive display, wait on Windows -- there are better devices.
HTC Titan 2

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 Razr Maxx

Motorola Droid 4: Better Than Ever

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

International

Nokia Lumia 800: A Tale of Two Phones

Rating: 3 Out of 5
The display is good, yet bad. The camera is good, yet bad. Windows is good... well, you get the point.
Nokia Lumia 800

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.
HTC Rezound

Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket: Supersonic 4G Speeds

Rating: 3 Out of 5
The bigger screen -- coupled with AT&T's LTE service -- does a number on the battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket

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.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Motorola Droid Razr

Rating: 4 Out of 5
Motorola's Droid Razr is the reemergence of one of the most successful mobile brands, and it lives up to its popular predecessors.
Motorola Droid Razr

Apple IPhone 4S: Talk to Me, Siri

Rating: 4 Out of 5
Apple adds a voice-activated personal assistant, upgraded camera and faster dual-core chip.
Apple IPhone 4S

BlackBerry Torch (9850)

Rating: 2 Out of 5
In another world, one where Google stuck to search and Apple kept its eye on the iPod, BlackBerry's Torch 9850 would be an amazing phone. But this isn't an alternative dimension, and the Torch is stuck in the middle of the road, even though if it's a radical departure for RIM.
BlackBerry Torch (9850)

Samsung Galaxy S2: Great All-Around Phone

Rating: 4 Out of 5
Fast hardware, smooth software makes it the Android phone to beat.
Samsung Galaxy S2

Motorola Droid 2: Good, But Not Exceptional

Rating: 3 Out of 5
It's a step down from the iPhone 4, but a powerful Android option with speedy Internet.
Motorola Droid 2

Samsung Epic 4G

Rating: 3 Out of 5
The latest in the Samsung Galaxy family of phones, Sprint's Epic 4G runs on the Google Android 2.1 platform and features a 4-inch "Super AMOLED" touch screen display. The lightweight handset is powered by a 1-gigahertz processor and supports blazing-fast WiMax 4G connectivity for data downloads.
Samsung Epic 4G

Motorola Droid X

Rating: 4 Out of 5
Motorola's original Droid debuted on Verizon last fall, aiming to knock the iPhone off its pedestal in the smartphone world. But while it didn't quite accomplish that feat, it did become an instant hit, selling over 250,000 units in the first week of its launch.
Motorola Droid X

Apple IPhone 4: The Best Gets Better... Kind of

Rating: 4 Out of 5
Antenna problems mar a nearly-perfect device.
Apple IPhone 4