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Best Verizon Wireless phones

(Nov 20, 2009)

Kent German Kent German
Senior Editor
In the market for a Verizon Wireless phone? Here are the models we think should be at the top of your list. We'll be updating our selections as we review new models, so sign up for our Mobile Weekly newsletter, and we'll let you know when the updated list appears. check out our cell phone ringtones, accessories, and help page.

LG enV Touch

The LG enV Touch's combination of great design and top-notch features makes it one of the top Verizon Wireless Wireless phones we've ever seen.

Price: $99.99 - $499.99 (check prices)

Review date: Jun 5, 2009

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)

Excellent

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Motorola Droid

Some minor design issues and multimedia quibbles aside, the Motorola Droid is the most powerful and fastest Google Android device to date. It fully embraces the openness of the Android platform and offers Verizon customers a smartphone that certainly rivals the other touch-screen devices on the market.

Price: $199.99 - $599.99 (check prices)

Review date: Oct 28, 2009

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)

Excellent

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HTC Droid Eris

Though its performance wasn't completely top-notch and we would prefer a more recent Android OS version, the HTC Droid Eris is a satisfying Android device that offers a nice contrast to the Motorola Droid. And you can't beat the price.

Price: $99.99 (check prices)

Review date: Nov 6, 2009

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)

Excellent

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RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630

With a winning design and fast performance, the RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 is one of Verizon Wireless' top smartphones for both business users and messaging fanatics.

Price: $149.99 - $699.99 (check prices)

Review date: Jul 2, 2009

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)

Excellent

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Samsung Knack SCH-U310

The Samsung Knack SCH-U310 is one of the best basic phones on the market. If you need a handset for making calls, you can't go wrong.

Price: $39.99 - $299.99 (check prices)

Review date: Sep 9, 2008

  • 3h stars

      Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)

Very good

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