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Best 5 cell phones

(Updated May 18, 2012 7:00 AM PDT)
Jessica Dolcourt
Jessica Dolcourt
Senior Associate Editor
You carry your phone almost everywhere, which means that finding the right one is key. As a starting point, here are the top five phones right now in any category. Follow the links at the left to drill deeper into our favorite smartphones and cell phones by type. These lists change frequently, so check back!

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon Wireless) Editors' Choice - Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon Wireless)

Longest-lasting smartphone
In the world of smartphones, the Droid Razr Maxx is Methuselah--only much, much hipper. Its 3,300mAh battery keeps the top-notch specs at hand when you need them, like that 4.5-inch screen and 8-megapixel camera. The Kevlar backing and angled design make it a beaut.

Price: $149.99 - $299.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Outstanding

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Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (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)

Apple iPhone 4S (Sprint, AT&T, Verizon) Editors' Choice - Apple iPhone 4S (Sprint, AT&T, Verizon)

Best smartphone for media
The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade.

Price: $399.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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Apple iPhone 4S (Sprint, AT&T, Verizon)

Nokia Lumia 900 (AT&T)

Best Windows Phone
A vivid 4.3-inch display, 4G LTE, eye-catching design, and very fair price make this our favorite Windows Phone.

Price: $39.99 - $99.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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Nokia Lumia 900 (AT&T)

Samsung Gusto 2 (Verizon Wireless)

Best simple phone
You'd be shocked how many people ask us for non-smartphone recommendations, especially when looking for something cheap, sturdy, and straightforward. The Gusto 2 is all those, has strong call quality, and adds additional senior-focused features.

Price: $0.00 - $79.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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Samsung Gusto 2 (Verizon Wireless)
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