PCS Messaging Cell Phones

The Bottom Line: The LG LX290 is a slider handset with a great design, simple features, and excellent call quality.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz

The Bottom Line: The LG LX370 is a great, well-rounded, midtier phone for Sprint customers.

Specs: 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.7 oz

The Bottom Line: Sprint's pretty Motorola Krzr K1m is similar to its Verizon counterpart. Though its EV-DO offerings are slightly better, its performance was a tad diminished.

Specs: Sprint PCS, CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 210 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz

The Bottom Line: The Sanyo SCP-8400 passes the mark in design and features, but its multimedia performance doesn't quite measure up.

Specs: Sprint PCS, CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz

The Bottom Line: The Sanyo SCP-8400 passes the mark in design and features, but its multimedia performance doesn't quite measure up.

Specs: Sprint PCS, CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz

The Bottom Line: The Sanyo SCP-8400 passes the mark in design and features, but its multimedia performance doesn't quite measure up.

Specs: Sprint PCS, CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz

The Bottom Line: The Samsung MM-A900M has the same features as the MM-A900, but with extra personalization options.

Specs: Sprint PCS, Up to 180 min, With digital camera, 3.6 oz

The Bottom Line: Though its design is uninspired, the Samsung SPH-A640 is a functional and well-performing cell phone for midrange users.

Specs: Sprint PCS, CDMA 800/1900 / AMPS 800, Up to 228 min, With digital camera, 3.2 oz

The Bottom Line: The Nokia 3155i is an affordable starter cell phone but has only mediocre call quality.

Specs: Sprint, CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 / AMPS 800, Up to 270 min, 3.9 oz

The Bottom Line: Although its display and talk time weren't up to par, the Samsung PM-A840 is a phone that combines a midrange array of multimedia features with excellent sound quality and volume.

Specs: Sprint PCS, CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 / AMPS 800, Up to 228 min, 3.2 oz