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Best Android phones

(Updated May 25, 2012 7:00 AM PDT)
Jessica Dolcourt
Jessica Dolcourt
Senior Associate Editor
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.

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon Wireless) Editors' Choice - 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: $149.99 - $299.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Outstanding

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Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon Wireless)

Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon Wireless) Editors' Choice - 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: $49.99 - $199.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Outstanding

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon Wireless)

HTC One X - white (AT&T) Editors' Choice - HTC One X - white (AT&T)

Quad-core processing isn't everything, and AT&T's new $199.99 HTC One X proves it. This advanced Android has style, speed, blazing 4G, and power galore.

Price: $149.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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HTC One X - white (AT&T)

HTC One S (T-Mobile) Editors' Choice - HTC One S (T-Mobile)

The HTC One S is the best phone you can get on T-Mobile (for now), wrapping Android 4.0, 4G data speeds, and a beautiful 4.3-inch AMOLED screen into one svelte package.

Price: $199.99 - $549.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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HTC One S (T-Mobile)

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: $49.99 - $399.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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LG Nitro HD (AT&T)
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