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Top 10 Android Phones

Android phones come in a variety of forms and flavors. Here are the best smartphones running Google's innovative mobile platform.

Edited by Ginny Mies, PCWorld   

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1
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Prices from $673

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

The best Android phone to date, the Galaxy Nexus dazzles with its curved display, sleek design, fast performance, and, of course, the Ice Cream Sandwich update.

Full Review - Rated: December 16, 2011
2
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Prices from $120

Samsung Epic Touch 4G

The slim and speedy Samsung Epic Touch 4G is excellent for gaming, Web browsing and watching video, but the plasticky design feels a bit on the cheap side.

Full Review - Rated: September 13, 2011
3
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $49.53

HTC Evo 3D

Uneven call quality doesn't stop the Evo 3D from being the best phone currently available on Sprint.

Full Review - Rated: June 21, 2011
4
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HTC Rezound

If you can deal with subpar battery life, the HTC Rezound is an excellent phone that won't feel outdated anytime soon.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: January 03, 2012
5
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $120

T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide

The MyTouch 4G Slide has one of the best cameras we've ever tested--and the rest of the phone is pretty amazing as well.

Full Review - Rated: July 15, 2011
6
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $210

Samsung Galaxy S II (T-Mobile)

Like the rest of the Galaxy S II series, the Galaxy S II on T-Mobile is one of the best phones currently available, hands down.

Full Review | Video Review - Rated: October 11, 2011
7
PCWorld Rating

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX

The Droid Razr Maxx packs in a dual-core processor, large battery and LTE in a very thin frame.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: January 28, 2012
8
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Motorola Droid Razr

The thin and elegant Motorola Droid Razr is smoking when it comes to data speeds and performance, but the short battery life is a disappointment.

Full Review - Rated: November 07, 2011
9
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $79.53

Motorola Droid Bionic

The long-awaited Droid Bionic is blazing fast and has a slew of great entertainment and business features, but the high price might make it a hard sell.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: September 07, 2011
10
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $600

Samsung Galaxy S II (AT&T)

The Samsung Galaxy S II pretty much has it all: a dual-core processor, HSPA+ speeds and a gorgeous display. But a current security flaw with the lock screen causes some concern.

Full Review - Rated: September 30, 2011

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