Best Android phones

Arm-wrestling iOS for market share, Android phones come in all different shapes, sizes, and feature sets. With such a steady stream of excellent handsets, this list updates often, so sign up for our Mobile Weekly newsletter to catch the latest Android winners.

 

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Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon Wireless)

The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx proves that a powerful Android superphone can remain thin yet still promise marathon-worthy battery life. If you can live without Ice Cream Sandwich and have big hands, the Maxx is extremely compelling.
Price: $299.99 (check prices)
4 stars

Outstanding

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon Wireless)

As the first U.S. phone with Ice Cream Sandwich, Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus takes a coveted, solitary step forward. However, once other premium handsets receive the updated Android OS, the Galaxy Nexus will lose some of its competitive edge.
Price: $99.99 - $299.99 (check prices)
4 stars

Outstanding

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Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket (AT&T)

If you live in an area that gets AT&T's LTE network, we highly recommend the powerful and beautiful Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket.
Price: $199.99 (check prices)
4 stars

Excellent

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LG Nitro HD (AT&T)

With its gorgeous display, high-def everything, and 4G speeds, the LG Nitro HD has what it takes to compete; however, a few flaws keep it from trampling the competition.
Price: $199.99 (check prices)
4 stars

Excellent

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Motorola Droid 4 (Verizon Wireless)

Melding an excellent keyboard, swift LTE data, and a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor into one Android device, the Motorola Droid 4 is long overdue. Fans of the first Motorola Droid will find plenty to smile about here, but those who aren't married to a QWERTY may not enjoy carrying around such a massive phone.
Price: $199.99 (check prices)
4 stars

Excellent

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