Best Cell Phone

February 17, 2012
Let's get this out of the way — any list about "Best Cell Phones" is inevitably about the best smartphones. The days when a phone that would only make calls and texts and be considered lust-worthy or state of the art are over. If the phone you're packing can't do additional duty as a digital media player, stream audio from Pandora or give instant access to your Netflix queue, you might has well be living in the 1990s. The problem with the current state of smartphones is that it's a dynamic, fluid marketplace. While iPhone users may have dibs on some innovations, Apple's yearly release schedule is as constant as the north star and also means that Android's roster of manufacturers often one-up the phone after its release. The only thing you can count on, when it comes a list of "Best Cell ... Read MorePhones," is that next year there will be a list of entirely new phones. Minimize
Apple iPhone 4S 16 GB Black Smartphone - AT&T

Why it's best: Though it's almost identical in appearance to the iPhone 4, the 4S adds a new antenna that kills the "death grip" issue and Siri adds a new dimension to its user interface. With a list of top notch features, the iPhone 4S is an easy phone to like.... Read Full Review

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Glyde.com$425.75Amazon.com$525.00
Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G Android Phone - Verizon Wireless

Why it's a best pick: Showcasing the latest and greatest, the Galaxy Nexus is an amazing device. Packed with tech, it's a showcase as to what we'll all have in our pockets — and by that I do include iPhone fans — in the next few years.... Read Full Review

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Motorola DROID RAZR - Verizon Wireless

Why it's a best pick: Motorola zigs when others zag and offers up one of the thinnest smartphones ever seen. But just because the DROID RAZR's on a diet, it doesn't mean it skimps on features.... Read Full Review

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Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket Black Smartphone - AT&T

Why it's a best pick: With a solid set of features, Samsung's Galaxy S II Rocketship is a device any Android fan would be proud to own. Samsung's latest addition to its Galaxy series is ready for the next generation of mobile networks with 4G LTE compatibility out of the box.... Read Full Review

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BlackBerry Bold 9900 - AT&T

Why it's a best pick: If your needs require a BlackBerry, the Bold is your best choice for a device. While its features are at home in the office, it can also entertain as well.... Read Full Review

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I think the Nokia E7 should be in the chart.

LG enV Touch is very similar to the enV 3 but with two large screens – one connected to the touch screen and the other connected to a full QWERTY keyboard.
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Comparing $600 cellphones with $100 cellphones? Hmmm... I wonder why the chart is dominated by smartphones? How about splitting it up into smartphones and non smartphones since many people won't buy a smart phone due to extra monthly costs.

The 3G iPhone has horrible call dropping issues. I've gone through two different 3G iPhones and calls drop all the time in areas with perfect reception. Apple has acknowledged this as a problem and has tried to fix it with a software update but without much success.
Moreover, core applications like safari and email crash all the time. If my PC applications crashed as much I'd have thrown away my PC and gone back to pen and paper. Incredibly frustrating.

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