Sprint's 4G LTE network is almost upon us. Now that the Galaxy Nexus has arrived, we've updated our picks for best Sprint phones.
Sprint is still behind, but thanks to the iPhone, it’s not bleeding customers anymore. With AT&T and Verizon continually raising rates on data, Sprint remains as the only wireless carrier in the U.S. that offers unlimited data. And the good news is that Sprint is finally jumping aboard the 4G LTE train. It’s LTE network will launch in half a dozen cities in the middle of the year, but LTE-capable handsets like the Galaxy Nexus are already on store shelves, with awesome phones like the HTC EVO 4G LTE on the horizon. Below are our favorite Sprint handsets on the market right now.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
 | Screen: 4.65-inch Super AMOLED, 720×1280 pixels Description: The Galaxy Nexus is a Google Experience phone and the first device that runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and it’s compatible with Sprint’s 4G LTE network, which is very good. This means it has a completely revamped user interface and is one of the only phones on the market to get updates as they come out. While owners of other Android phones have to wait for months (or never get updates), Nexus owners get updates on time. We’re big fans of the Galaxy Nexus, though its battery life is its one weakness. Read our full review. |
LG Viper 4G LTE
 | Screen: 4-inch LCD, 480×800 pixels Description: There is nothing remarkable about the LG Viper except that it’s a capable handset that can run on Sprint’s upcoming 4G LTE network, it can connect to Google Wallet (NFC enabled), and it only costs $100. It’s not super stylish, but it will get the job done. This runs Android 2.3, but it is a vanilla version of 2.3 without any tampering by LG, making it a lot faster than some other handsets. Take a look at our hands-on video. |
Motorola Photon 4G
 | Screen: 4.3 inches, 540×960 pixels Description: As time has wore on, we’ve missed having the Photon in our office. It suffers from a somewhat bland screen and interface, but everything else about it is great. The phone has a kickstand so you can prop it up like a clock, it docks with a ton of Motorola accessories (though they’re expensive), and is one of the most comfortable 4.3-inch phones we’ve held due to its button placement and rounded edges. At $200, it’s a great 4G phone. Read our full review. |
Apple iPhone 4S
 | Screen: 3.5 inches, 640×960 pixels Description: The iPhone 4S looks identical to the 4 on the outside, but it does have a dual-core processor, better camera, and a new iOS 5 operating system that has some cool new features. Siri voice control supposedly lets you use natural language to talk to your iPhone, and iCloud will let you automatically store your documents and media on the net. For more info, read our iPhone 4S review. |
Samsung Galaxy S II
 | Screen: 4.5-inch Super AMOLED, 560×940 Description: The Galaxy S II took its sweet time coming to North America, but it was worth the wait. This 4.5-inch phone is probably the nicest overall Android phone on Sprint. It doesn’t disappoint in any one area, though its plastic construction may turn off some (we like how light it is). This is a flagship device that will future proof you better than any other Sprint phone on the market. Read our full review. |
Update: Corrected the operating system of iPhone 4S. It does not run on NinjaBlur. Stupid oversight. Sorry about that.
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