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| Product | Pantech Marauder (Verizon Wireless) | Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II (Verizon Wireless) | LG Lucid 2 (Verizon Wireless) | HTC Rhyme (Verizon Wireless) | LG Spectrum 2 (Verizon Wireless) |
| Price | $349.99 | $49.99 to $399.99 | Pricing is currently unavailable. | $299.99 | $499.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 3.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | August 2, 2012 | November 24, 2012 | April 2, 2013 | Info unavailable | October 30, 2012 |
| Bottom line | Verizon's Pantech Marauder is a reasonably priced
Android 4.0 handset that's perfect for beginners who want a keyboard and 4G LTE data speeds. | Although it isn't banging on all cylinders when it comes to top-tier specs, the Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II's reliable performance makes it the QWERTY keyboard phone to buy on Verizon. | Though it has a few minor flaws, the reliable performance and rock-bottom price of Verizon's Lucid 2 will satisfy first-time smartphone users on a budget. | Though certain aspects of the phone limit its appeal to a larger audience, the HTC Rhyme is a solid and stylish midrange
Android device that comes with some nice accessories. | With its winning combination of a reasonable price tag, wireless features, and solid performance, the Spectrum 2 is an excellent Verizon handset in its price range. |
| Service Provider | Verizon Wireless | Verizon Wireless | Verizon Wireless | Verizon Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| Cellular technology | LTE | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | CDMA2000 1X | CDMA | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) |
| Specific absorption rate (SAR) | 0.63 W/Kg | 0.37 W/Kg | Info unavailable | 0.55 W/Kg @ 1G | 0.85 W/Kg |
| Weight | 6.1 oz | 5.43 oz | Info unavailable | 4.77 oz | 5.22 oz |
| Wireless Interface | Info unavailable | NFC Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11 | Bluetooth 3.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n | NFC Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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