#10:T-Mobile myTouch 4G
Pros
The T-Mobile myTouch offers 624 talk-time minutes on a single battery charge.
The T-Mobile myTouch offers 624 talk-time minutes on a single battery charge.
Cons
Video chat capabilities have several glitches.
Video chat capabilities have several glitches.
The Verdict: 8.23/10
This smartphone comes with several bells and whistles such as HD recording and tethering capabilities.
#9:Motorola Atrix HD
Pros
You can connect this phone directly to your HDTV with its HDMI port.
You can connect this phone directly to your HDTV with its HDMI port.
Cons
The permanent battery drains quickly, and the camera sticks out of the back of the phone.
The permanent battery drains quickly, and the camera sticks out of the back of the phone.
The Verdict: 8.6/10
The Motorola Atrix HD is a familiar phone with a strong interface and display.
#8:Sony Xperia TL
Pros
The Xperia TL uses a 13MP rear-facing camera, which is able to take better pictures than any other cell phone we reviewed.
The Xperia TL uses a 13MP rear-facing camera, which is able to take better pictures than any other cell phone we reviewed.
Cons
The display has a very narrow viewing angle.
The display has a very narrow viewing angle.
The Verdict: 8.7/10
As a budget smartphone, the Xperia TL offers great features and powerful processing.
#7:Samsung Galaxy Note II
Pros
The large, bright screen is easy to see, and the S Pen makes writing and drawing a breeze.
The large, bright screen is easy to see, and the S Pen makes writing and drawing a breeze.
Cons
This is the biggest and heaviest smartphone on the market.
This is the biggest and heaviest smartphone on the market.
The Verdict: 8.95/10
If you're tired of trying to keep track of your smartphone and your tablet separately, the Samsung Galaxy Note II offers an all-in-one option with great functionality and explosive power
#6:HTC One X
Pros
The sleek design gives the HTC One X a unique and eye-turning look.
The sleek design gives the HTC One X a unique and eye-turning look.
Cons
The phone comes preloaded with lots of storage-consuming apps and does not allow for expandable storage with a memory card.
The phone comes preloaded with lots of storage-consuming apps and does not allow for expandable storage with a memory card.
The Verdict: 9.1/10
The HTC One X looks futuristic and beautiful while still offering great performance.
#5:Google Nexus 4
Pros
With its quad-core, 1.5MHz processor and 2GB RAM, this smartphone is one of the fastest and smoothest devices available.
With its quad-core, 1.5MHz processor and 2GB RAM, this smartphone is one of the fastest and smoothest devices available.
Cons
The phone focuses on cloud storage, but there are no 4G data speeds to support it.
The phone focuses on cloud storage, but there are no 4G data speeds to support it.
The Verdict: 9.2/10
T-Mobile users will love this LG-manufactured smartphone with its impressive processing power, but the phone does not offer enough to make it strong on any other network.
#4:LG Optimus G
Pros
The quad-core, 1.5GHz processor and HD display make this phone great for watching videos and playing games.
The quad-core, 1.5GHz processor and HD display make this phone great for watching videos and playing games.
Cons
Despite its 4G connectivity, the phone's download speeds and connections are slower and less reliable than other phones.
Despite its 4G connectivity, the phone's download speeds and connections are slower and less reliable than other phones.
The Verdict: 9.38/10
For long commutes or to kill boredom, the LG Optimus G will be a great companion with its standard processing power.
#3:Motorola Droid Razr HD
Pros
Durable features and a long-lasting battery will keep this smartphone by your side for a couple years.
Durable features and a long-lasting battery will keep this smartphone by your side for a couple years.
Cons
The relatively small 12GB of available internal storage will fill up quickly.
The relatively small 12GB of available internal storage will fill up quickly.
The Verdict: 9.65/10
If you need a smartphone that can take a few hard knocks, the sleek and portable Motorola Droid Razr HD will handle the bumps and bruises.
#2:Samsung Galaxy S III
Pros
The Galaxy S III's touchscreen is expansive and ideal for viewing HD video. The phone offers a fast dual-core CPU and 2GB of RAM for no-lag performance.
The Galaxy S III's touchscreen is expansive and ideal for viewing HD video. The phone offers a fast dual-core CPU and 2GB of RAM for no-lag performance.
Cons
Resulting from the big display screen, some users find the device a bit awkward to use as a phone or for one-handed typing.
Resulting from the big display screen, some users find the device a bit awkward to use as a phone or for one-handed typing.
The Verdict: 9.83/10
Solidly positioned as one of the best smartphones yet, the Samsung Galaxy S III offers snappy performance, impressive cameras and great multi-tasking capabilities.
#1:Apple iPhone 5
Pros
A larger screen, thinner and lighter design, and 4G LTE connectivity make this superb smartphone better than ever.
A larger screen, thinner and lighter design, and 4G LTE connectivity make this superb smartphone better than ever.
Cons
Like its predecessors, the iPhone 5 lacks expandable storage and, though its display is brilliant, it's smaller than some competitors.
Like its predecessors, the iPhone 5 lacks expandable storage and, though its display is brilliant, it's smaller than some competitors.
The Verdict: 9.9/10
The Apple iPhone 5 is a superb example of brilliant execution of ground-breaking ideas. It may well be the best smartphone yet.
