Sprint Nextel Smartphones

The Bottom Line: While not as powerful as the Pre, the Palm Pixi offers first-time smartphone buyers a decent set of features in a sleek little package. However, to be really competitive, we think it needs to come down in price just a touch.

Specs: 3.5 oz

The Bottom Line: While not the flashiest smartphone on the block, the Samsung Intrepid offers Sprint customers an affordable and solid messaging world phone.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4 oz

The Bottom Line: With its full keyboard and bright display, the Samsung Moment successfully rounds out Sprint's Android offerings.

Specs: Up to 330 min, With digital camera / digital player, 0.4 lbs

The Bottom Line: While it could use a boost in the performance department, the HTC Hero is the most feature-packed Google Android device to date, bringing some notable improvements and a highly customizable interface.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 250 min, With digital camera / digital player

The Bottom Line: Despite some spotty call quality, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for Sprint is a great messaging device with the bonus of EV-DO and integrated GPS. Plus, it offers more services than the Verizon BlackBerry Curve.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 260 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4 oz

The Bottom Line: Despite some spotty call quality, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for Sprint is a great messaging device with the bonus of EV-DO and integrated GPS. Plus, it offers more services than the Verizon BlackBerry Curve.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 260 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4 oz

The Bottom Line: Despite some spotty call quality, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for Sprint is a great messaging device with the bonus of EV-DO and integrated GPS. Plus, it offers more services than the Verizon BlackBerry Curve.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 260 min, 4 oz

The Bottom Line: Despite the jaw-dropping price tag, the HTC Touch Pro2 is a powerful smartphone that delivers in performance and features to make it one of the best devices for Sprint's business customers.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 240 min, 6.3 oz

The Bottom Line: The HTC Snap for Sprint offers snappy performance and good messaging features, but the smartphone's plastic build and lack of Wi-Fi don't justify the price.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Up to 510 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.2 oz

The Bottom Line: Despite some missing features and performance issues that make it less than ideal for on-the-go professionals, the Palm Pre offers gadget lovers and consumers well-integrated features and unparalleled multitasking capabilities. The hardware could be better, but more importantly, Palm has developed a solid OS that not only rivals the competition but also sets a new standard in the way smartphones handle tasks and manage information.

Specs: CDMA 800/1900, With digital camera / digital player, 4.8 oz