Best Verizon Phones
Check out the best Verizon phones, as rated by Digital Trends' expert reviewers.
Verizon screwed up by not obtaining the iPhone early, but its early investment in 4G LTE high-speed Internet has helped it regain much ground from rival AT&T. Verizon's prices are high, but it's network is the most reliable and robust out there. We're not a huge fan of Verizon's Droid branding, but it often gets some of the best exclusive devices of any US carrier. Below are our favorite smartphones on Verizon Wireless.
Our best Verizon phones list is continually updated as we review new products that enter the market.
BlackBerry Z10
Is the BlackBerry Z10 a groundbreaking smartphone? No, but it is a compelling BlackBerry device and runs on a solid new operating system.
- Pros: Comfortable, balanced, and good-looking design…
- Cons: Screen is prone to smudges, BlackBerry World needs…
- Buy online:
- Amazon.com $599.99
HTC Droid DNA
If the Droid DNA is a glimpse at the phones coming in 2013, sign us up. HTC has managed to cram an amazingly dense 1080p screen into a 5-inch frame and do it without severely harming battery life or processing power. If you’re a Verizon subscriber, you’d be silly not to check this one out.
- Pros: 1080p screen is best in class, Fantastic unibody…
- Cons: Only 16GB of storage (no microSD), HTC Sense UI…
- Buy online:
- Buy Now: Amazon...
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD
At $300 on contract, the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD is on the expensive end of the smartphone spectrum. Is the extra battery life worth the extra $100? If you value battery life, the answer is yes.
- Pros: Very long battery life, Solid, sleek and…
- Cons: Camera isn’t impressive, Doesn’t ship with…
- Buy online:
- Buy Now: Amazon...
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HTC Windows Phone 8X
It’s rare that we have nothing bad to say about a phone. The HTC Windows Phone 8X sets a new bar for Windows Phone. It is the first WP8 device we can recommend to those hunting for a top-notch super phone over the holidays.
- Pros: Comfortable stylish design, Great hardware specs…
- Cons: No micro SD, Camera not as good as iPhone 5, Xbox…
- Buy online:
- Buy Now: Amazon...
Samsung Galaxy Note 2
For the people who crave larger screens and don't want a tablet, the Note 2 is the best choice available right now.
- Pros: Design minimizes bulk, keeping this big phone…
- Cons: TouchWiz gets in the way of Jelly Bean too much…
- Buy online:
- Amazon.com
Samsung Galaxy S4
Despite lackluster battery performance, the newest Galaxy is everything a flagship smartphone should be.
- Pros: Comfortable, lightweight, attractive design…
- Cons: TouchWiz has cartoony design, Some features only…
- Buy online:
- Amazon.com $649.99
Samsung ATIV Odyssey
The Samsung ATIV Odyssey is a well-designed, snappy phone that belies its budget nature and is well worth the asking price.
- Pros: Light, comfortable design, Bright and crisp…
- Cons: Low resolution display, Uninspiring camera, App…
- Buy online:
- Amazon.com $449.99
Motorola Droid Razr HD
The Droid Razr HD is a worthy addition to the Razr family and builds on all of the good aspects of last year’s Droid Razr while bringing a few extra goodies to the table.
- Pros: Solid, sleek and comfortable design, Beautiful…
- Cons: Camera isn’t impressive, Doesn’t ship with…
- Buy online:
- Buy Now: Amazon...
Motorola Droid Razr M
The Razr M is one of the nicest handsets to hit Verizon in some time. It doesn’t have the flash of the iPhone 5 or Galaxy S3, but at half the price it’s more than worth the savings.
- Pros: Feels great to hold, Feisty Snapdragon S4…
- Cons: Camera isn’t great, UI can get jittery at times…
- Buy online:
- Amazon.com
Apple iPhone 5
While it's definitely the best iPhone to date in most respects, a number of small issues hold it back from being the undisputed dominant phone this year.
- Pros: Beautiful design, Polished user interface, Audio…
- Cons: Lightning connector adapter MIA, iOS lagging…
- Buy online:
- Amazon.com
