Cell Phone Reviews

- 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.

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Samsung Galaxy Note Review
Samsung Galaxy Note Review
  • Built-in stylus is a nice option
  • Awkward to make calls on
  • Difficult to use with one hand
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 3.5
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx Review
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx Review
  • Improved design
  • Fantastic battery life
  • Design is logo heavy
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4
Motorola Droid 4 Review
Motorola Droid 4 Review
  • Amazing slide-out keyboard with…
  • 4G LTE connectivity
  • Poor screen quality
Our Score: 4
User Score: 3
Nokia Lumia 710 Review
Nokia Lumia 710 Review
  • Extremely affordable with contract
  • Screen attracts fingerprints
  • Screen size small at 3.7 inches
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 5
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
  • New Android Ice Cream Sandwich rocks
  • Fast camera shutter speed
  • Battery life isn’t great
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
Motorola Atrix 2 Review
Motorola Atrix 2 Review
  • Dual-core processor
  • High quality screen
  • Poor volume toggle
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
HTC Rezound Review
HTC Rezound Review
  • Fast 4G LTE speeds
  • Great camera
  • You can't use Beats unless you use…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 4
HTC Radar 4G Review
HTC Radar 4G Review
  • Comfortable to hold
  • Great design
  • So-so battery life
Our Score: 4
User Score: 4.5
Motorola Droid Razr Review
Motorola Droid Razr Review
  • Thin design
  • Good battery life
  • Design is logo heavy
Our Score: 4
User Score: 3.5
HTC Amaze 4G Review
HTC Amaze 4G Review
  • Potent processor and hardware
  • Great camera
  • Strange design
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Samsung Focus Flash Review
Samsung Focus Flash Review
  • Bright, colorful Super AMOLED Plus…
  • Low $50 price
  • No microSD
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
BlackBerry Torch 9810 Review
BlackBerry Torch 9810 Review
  • Bright, responsive display
  • Small touchscreen
  • Far outdated OS
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
LG Thrill 4G Review
LG Thrill 4G Review
  • 3D display is novel
  • Has some fun games installed
  • Poor battery life on idle
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Apple iPhone 4S Review
Apple iPhone 4S Review
  • Ultra-capable camera
  • Siri voice assistant is handy, novel
  • Still nowhere near 4G LTE speeds
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4.5
Samsung Galaxy S II Review
Samsung Galaxy S II Review
  • Super AMOLED Plus screen is colorful…
  • Great battery life
  • Plastic construction
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4
Motorola Droid Bionic Review
Motorola Droid Bionic Review
  • First dual-core 4G LTE phone
  • Motorola's widgets rock
  • Short battery life due to 4G
Our Score: 4
User Score: 4.5
T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Review
T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Review
  • Great keyboard
  • Outdated Android 2.2 install
  • Custom user interface doesn't enhance…
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide Review
T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide Review
  • Low price
  • Impressive dual-core specs
  • Keyboard is flat
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Motorola Photon 4G Review
Motorola Photon 4G Review
  • Great design and feel
  • Motorola's widgets rock
  • Poor screen quality
Our Score: 4
User Score: 3.5
Motorola Droid 3 Review
Motorola Droid 3 Review
  • Fantastic slide-out keyboard with…
  • Larger 4-inch screen
  • No 4G LTE
Our Score: 4
User Score: 1.5

- 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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