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Samsung Galaxy S II 4G

CNET Rating8.2

May 18th, 2012 - The Galaxy S II 4G represents the best of last year's technology. It's fast, in more ways than one, and battery life is good. But when you're paying full price, don't you want the latest and greatest? 4
- Available plans $64 to $129 from 4 plans
Huawei Ideos X3

CNET Rating7.0

User Rating7.0

May 14th, 2012 - Huawei puts forward a very respectable low-end device in the Ideos X3, but its nearest competitors have a couple of extra features worth considering. 2
- Where to buy? $102 to $119 at 5 stores
HTC Explorer

CNET Rating7.0

May 10th, 2012 - It's comfy in the hand and handles the basics well. The HTC Explorer certainly has a unique appeal.
- Available plans $19 to $99 from 10 plans
- Where to buy? $2 to $165 at 17 stores
Samsung Galaxy S III

User Rating9.0

May 4th, 2012 - Samsung's latest Galaxy looks good on paper, with the right mix of specs and tech, but we wonder whether Samsung has missed an opportunity to really set itself ahead of the pack. 12
Asus PadFone

April 30th, 2012 - The PadFone is a great idea, and it features a fantastic battery life when combined with its accessories. However, while the concept is cool, we think users may find the entire combination bulky.
HTC Wildfire S

CNET Rating7.6

User Rating7.0

April 30th, 2012 - The HTC Wildfire S is a small, classy smartphone that's great for basic social networking, texting and calls. 4
- Where to buy? $169 to $183 at 30 stores
Nokia Lumia 710

CNET Rating8.8

April 24th, 2012 - Nokia doesn't cut too many corners in delivering the Lumia 710 on a budget, and the result is a full-featured phone for a fraction of what its competitors are charging. 7
- Available plans $24 to $89 from 13 plans
- Where to buy? $329 at 3 stores
HTC One X

CNET Rating8.5

User Rating8.8

April 18th, 2012 - In many respects, the HTC One X is among the best smartphones that we've ever seen. Sleekly designed, and with zippy performance, the One X is a first-class phone, though it may still disappoint heavy users. 20
- Available plans $44 to $99 from 20 plans
- Where to buy? $529 to $999 at 6 stores
Sony Xperia S

CNET Rating8.4

User Rating2.0

April 5th, 2012 - The Xperia S is packed to the gills with great ideas, unique features and solid hardware. An especially good smartphone for lovers of multimedia. 8
- Where to buy? $519 to $559 at 4 stores
LG Prada 3.0

CNET Rating6.5

March 29th, 2012 - The Prada 3.0 is unlikely to appeal to the fashion-conscious with its cheap, plastic build and is equally unlikely to speak to the tech savvy with its middling specs and performance. 2
- Where to buy? $499 to $519 at 3 stores