Best smartphones

Google Nexus 7

July 26th, 2012 - If you're looking for a tablet for games, media and books, the Nexus 7 is an outstanding device, sold at a great price. What it doesn't have, you probably won't miss. 11

Nokia Lumia 610

July 5th, 2012 - With its fast, responsive user experience and superb camera, the Lumia 610 could be the perfect handset for new smartphone users, or those just looking for a bargain. 8

Samsung Galaxy S4

April 24th, 2013 - Its long list of features requires time and effort to truly master, but the Galaxy S4 is the top choice for anyone looking for a big-screen, do-everything smartphone. 11

HTC One

April 30th, 2013 - A few quibbles notwithstanding, the powerhouse HTC One is a beautifully crafted, near-ideal smartphone. 16

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

December 5th, 2012 - The Note 2 could appeal to students, to artists, to business professionals and, yes, even to those who aren't invested in tablets, but would like a larger screen. However, many people won't feel drawn to use the S Pen, and the Note 2's extra-large size and expense will turn others off. 13

Motorola Razr M

November 2nd, 2012 - If you want a screen that is larger than the iPhone 5's, but you don't want a handset that requires a briefcase to transport it about, the Razr M could be the "just right" sized Android phone that you've been looking for — with 4G to boot. 4

Google Nexus 4

November 19th, 2012 - Whether you want the latest Android updates first, or you just want a really powerful phone for a comparatively low price, the Nexus 4 is for you. 9

Sony Xperia Z

April 12th, 2013 - Sony has pulled out all the stops in terms of specs, resulting in a smartphone that's top of its class. 4

Asus Transformer Infinity (TF700)

August 20th, 2012 - The Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 is one of the fastest Android tablets out there, combining an already proven design with a better camera, faster processor and beautiful screen. 2

HTC Desire X

October 29th, 2012 - HTC delivers one of the better prepaid options in the Desire X, with much of the One X DNA trickling down to this cheaper device. 3