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| Product | Apple iPhone 4S (32GB - white, Verizon Wireless) | Samsung Galaxy S4 | HTC One | Samsung Galaxy S III (16GB - marble white, Verizon Wireless) |
| Price | Available for Pre-Order on 10/7/2011 | $199.99 to $689.99 | $99.99 to $649.99 | $49.99 to $599.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 5 stars |
| Release date | October 14, 2011 | Info unavailable | April 19, 2013 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | 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. | Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that's neck and neck with the HTC One X. |
| Service Provider | Verizon Wireless | Info unavailable | AT&T | Verizon Wireless |
| Weight | 4.9 oz | 4.6 oz | 5.04 oz | 4.7 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | Available for Pre-Order on 10/7/2011 |
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