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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HP Veer 4G Review
HP Veer 4G Review
  • Small size is welcomed in a market of…
  • Screen is too small for many users
  • Proprietary charge port
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Motorola Droid X2 Review
Motorola Droid X2 Review
  • Dual-core Tegra 2 processor
  • Rugged and sturdy design
  • Poor screen quality
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 4
HTC Sensation 4G Review
HTC Sensation 4G Review
  • 4.3-inch qHD (540x960px) display
  • 1.2GHz dual-core processor packs…
  • Only 1GB of free internal storage
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Review
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Review
  • Slide-out game controller
  • Clean Android install
  • Bulky design
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Samsung Droid Charge Review
Samsung Droid Charge Review
  • 4G LTE speeds are blazing
  • 32GB MicroSD card included
  • Plastic shell
Our Score: 4
User Score: 4.5
Samsung Infuse 4G Review
Samsung Infuse 4G Review
  • Big 4.5-inch screen
  • Low screen resolution for its size
  • Plastic shell
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
HTC Inspire 4G Review
HTC Inspire 4G Review
  • HTC Sense is great for new and…
  • No front-facing camera
  • Speakers are a bit weak
Our Score: 4
User Score: 4
Motorola Atrix 4G Review
Motorola Atrix 4G Review
  • Fast dual-core processor
  • Bright, high-resolution display
  • Overpriced accessories
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
BlackBerry Style 9670 Review
BlackBerry Style 9670 Review
  • Excellent voice quality
  • Practical, compact clamshell design
  • Poor camera placement
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 4
Google Nexus S Review
Google Nexus S Review
  • Large 4-inch WVGA (480 x 800) Super…
  • Faster Android v2.3 Gingerbread OS
  • Screen has greenish tint
Our Score: 4
User Score: 5
Nokia N8 Review
Nokia N8 Review
  • Vivid 3.5 inch AMOLED touchscreen
  • $500 price tag
  • No battery access
Our Score: 3
User Score: 0
HTC Surround Review
HTC Surround Review
  • Windows Phone 7 OS
  • 16GB built-in memory
  • Poor photo and video quality
Our Score: 4
User Score: 4
Samsung Fascinate Review
Samsung Fascinate Review
  • Bright, colorful, glossy 4-inch…
  • Excellent battery life
  • Touch controls backlighting…
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
Motorola Droid 2 Review
Motorola Droid 2 Review
  • Bright, colorful, glossy 3.7 LCD…
  • Slide-out horizontal QWERTY
  • Sluggish physical keyboard
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Samsung Epic 4G Review
Samsung Epic 4G Review
  • Bright, colorful, glossy 4-inch…
  • 4G connectivity with mobile hotspot
  • Touch controls backlighting…
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
BlackBerry Torch Review
BlackBerry Torch Review
  • Bright, colorful, 3.2-inch LCD…
  • BlackBerry 6 OS
  • Functionality not completely…
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 5
HTC Aria Review
HTC Aria Review
  • Slim, compact design
  • Excellent 5-megapixel stills
  • Low ringer, voice and multimedia…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Samsung Vibrant Review
Samsung Vibrant Review
  • Bright, colorful, glossy 4-inch…
  • Google Android OS v2.1
  • Touch controls backlighting…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Samsung Captivate Review
Samsung Captivate Review
  • Bright, colorful, glossy 4-inch…
  • Google Android OS v2.1
  • Touch controls backlighting…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 3.5
Nokia E73 Mode Review
Nokia E73 Mode Review
  • Extremely attractive design
  • BMW build quality
  • Antiquated S60 interface
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0

- 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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