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| Product | Apple iPhone 4S (64GB - black, Sprint) | Apple iPhone 5 | HTC One | Samsung Galaxy S III (16GB - pebble blue, T-Mobile) | Apple iPhone 4S (16GB - black, Verizon Wireless) |
| Price | Please visit for additional phone models. | $99.99 to $739.00 | $99.99 to $649.99 | $29.99 to $49.99 | $99.00 to $572.95 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | October 14, 2011 | September 21, 2012 | April 19, 2013 | June 21, 2012 | October 14, 2011 |
| 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| Weight | 4.9 oz | 3.95 oz | 5.04 oz | 4.7 oz | 4.9 oz |
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