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Picking a new phone can be confusing and overwhelming and, if you're on a standard wireless plan, you're going to be doing it every two years or so. The answer to the question "What phone should I buy" depends on your carrier, the operating system you prefer, and the app and content ecosystem you're most tied into. Rather than ask you a bunch of crazy questions, we organize our reviews to address the big ones and break down the details that will matter. Don't understand why dual-core phones might be better quad-cores, what LTE is, or why Android phones all have such different interfaces? Don't worry about it; we get paid for this stuff. We'll explain it.

For more tips make sure to check out our cell phone buying guide and our selections for the best cell phones.

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Samsung Galaxy Express Review
Samsung Galaxy Express Review
  • As powerful as a Galaxy S3
  • Compact, lightweight design
  • Too many AT&T apps
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro Review
Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro Review
  • Compact, grip-able design
  • Withstands water and scratches
  • Low-res display
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Kyocera Torque Review
Kyocera Torque Review
  • Highly rugged (waterproof)
  • Bright screen
  • Too many buttons that get in the way
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Sony Xperia ZL Review
Sony Xperia ZL Review
  • Simple and attractive design
  • Light and narrow enough for…
  • Too many buttons on right side
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 3
Nokia Lumia 928 Review
Nokia Lumia 928 Review
  • Vivid AMOLED screen
  • Great exclusive apps
  • Windows Phone lacks certain apps
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 4
Pantech Discover Review
Pantech Discover Review
  • Comfortable, compact, attractive…
  • Long battery life
  • Skin feels overstuffed and…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
LG Optimus G Pro Review
LG Optimus G Pro Review
  • Attractive, comfortable design
  • Big, beautiful full 1080p screen
  • Viewing angles aren't as wide as we'd…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Samsung Galaxy S4 Review
Samsung Galaxy S4 Review
  • Comfortable, lightweight, attractive…
  • Access to battery
  • TouchWiz has cartoony design
Our Score: 4
User Score: 5
HTC First Review
HTC First Review
  • Comfortable, compact, and attractive…
  • Beautiful screen
  • Lockscreen won’t….lock (bug)
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
LG Lucid 2 Review
LG Lucid 2 Review
  • Powerful processor
  • Good rear camera
  • Ugly plastic design
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
HTC One Review
HTC One Review
  • Good-looking design
  • Beautiful, crisp 1080p display
  • Sealed-in battery
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 5
BlackBerry Z10 Review
BlackBerry Z10 Review
  • Comfortable, balanced, and…
  • Efficient operating system
  • Screen is prone to smudges
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4
Nokia Lumia 920 Review
Nokia Lumia 920 Review
  • Lots of internal storage
  • Gorgeous, sensitive touchscreen
  • App Store is embarrassing
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4
Samsung ATIV Odyssey Review
Samsung ATIV Odyssey Review
  • Light, comfortable design
  • Bright and crisp display
  • Low resolution display
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
HTC One X+ Review
HTC One X+ Review
  • Beautiful, vivid screen
  • 64GB of storage
  • Disappointing battery life
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4
Nokia Lumia 820 Review
Nokia Lumia 820 Review
  • Beautiful display
  • Comfortable design
  • Low-resolution display
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
LG Mach Review
LG Mach Review
  • Relatively thin and comfortable…
  • Speedy performance
  • Keys are somewhat stiff
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Google Nexus 4 Review
Google Nexus 4 Review
  • Excellent screen
  • Android 4.2
  • No LTE
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 3
HTC Droid DNA Review
HTC Droid DNA Review
  • 1080p screen is best in class
  • Fantastic unibody design
  • Only 16GB of storage (no microSD)
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4.5
Nokia Lumia 810 Review
Nokia Lumia 810 Review
  • Beautiful display
  • Speedy performance
  • Bulky, inelegant design
Our Score: 4
User Score: 3

- Cell Phone Reviews

Picking a new phone can be confusing and overwhelming and, if you're on a standard wireless plan, you're going to be doing it every two years or so. The answer to the question "What phone should I buy" depends on your carrier, the operating system you prefer, and the app and content ecosystem you're most tied into. Rather than ask you a bunch of crazy questions, we organize our reviews to address the big ones and break down the details that will matter. Don't understand why dual-core phones might be better quad-cores, what LTE is, or why Android phones all have such different interfaces? Don't worry about it; we get paid for this stuff. We'll explain it.

For more tips make sure to check out our cell phone buying guide and our selections for the best cell phones.

How we test cell phones

How we test cell phones

At Digital Trends, we write product reviews to provide you with insight into both a product’s technical performance and its usability. To that end, we go beyond specs and measurements by placing emphasis on the user experience. For cell phone reviews, that means taking a close look at all the small things that, taken together, make the difference between a phone you can live with and a phone you’ll love. Read More

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