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| Product | Apple iPhone 5 | Apple iPhone 4S (64GB - black, AT&T) | Samsung Galaxy S4 | HTC One |
| Price | $149.99 to $719.00 | $583.99 | $99.99 to $689.99 | $99.99 to $599.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | September 21, 2012 | October 14, 2011 | Info unavailable | April 19, 2013 |
| Bottom line | The
iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features and design, addressing its major previous shortcomings. It's absolutely the best iPhone to date, and it easily secures its place in the top tier of the smartphone universe. | 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. | Its laundry list of features require time and effort to truly master, but the
Galaxy S4 is the top choice for anyone looking for a big-screen, do-everything smartphone. | A few quibbles notwithstanding, the powerhouse HTC One is a beautifully crafted, near-ideal smartphone. |
| Service Provider | AT&T | AT&T | Info unavailable | AT&T |
| Weight | 3.95 oz | 4.9 oz | 4.6 oz | 5.04 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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