We're living in a smartphone
world. According to research firm ComScore, more than 145 million
Americans now surf the Web, communicate from afar, and run apps on their
little handheld computers. With such a huge market, it's no wonder that
there are hundreds of different models to choose from. We're here to
help. Here at PCMag.com, we review every smartphone released on
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and many of their
sub-brands such as MetroPCS, Boost and Virgin. These ten are our top
picks across all of the smartphones available in the U.S. today.You'll find something for everyone here including screen sizes from 4 to 5.7 inches, support for every carrier in America, and each of three major mobile operating systems. Apple's iOS, Google's Android, and Microsoft's Windows Phone each have something to offer the smartphone buyer. iOS has the best selection of apps and a very easy-to-use user interface. Android is highly configurable and is no slouch when it comes to apps, and Windows Phone has an elegant layout and integrates well with Facebook, Xbox, and Microsoft Office.
If there's one constant in the smartphone world, though, it's change. At this writing, we're looking forward to Google's upcoming Nexus 5 and Windows Phone phablets from Nokia coming later this month. To see our most recent reviews, check out our Cell Phones Product Guide. To find the ten best smartphones you can get today, read on.
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Apple iOS
Apple iPhone 5s (Multiple Carriers)
$124.99 at Best Buy The iPhone 5s is all about potential: we haven't yet seen the apps that fully use the phone's 64-bit A7 processor, M7 motion coprocessor and TouchID fingerprint sensor, and that's a good thing. While the 5s keeps the iPhone's small form factor and still-unparalleled app library, this phone has room to grow, making it the iPhone to buy if you're buying an iPhone. Read the full review ››
$124.99 at Best Buy The iPhone 5s is all about potential: we haven't yet seen the apps that fully use the phone's 64-bit A7 processor, M7 motion coprocessor and TouchID fingerprint sensor, and that's a good thing. While the 5s keeps the iPhone's small form factor and still-unparalleled app library, this phone has room to grow, making it the iPhone to buy if you're buying an iPhone. Read the full review ››
Google Android
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Multiple Carriers)
$285.00 at Dell Small Business The King of the Phablets extends its reign with a 5.7-inch, 1080p display, a super-fast processor, and a ton of new software to take advantage of the S Pen active stylus. There's a virtual scrapbook, Post-It note app, and even better multitasking support than before, plus a huge battery to let you take advantage of it all for as long as possible. Read the full review ››
$285.00 at Dell Small Business The King of the Phablets extends its reign with a 5.7-inch, 1080p display, a super-fast processor, and a ton of new software to take advantage of the S Pen active stylus. There's a virtual scrapbook, Post-It note app, and even better multitasking support than before, plus a huge battery to let you take advantage of it all for as long as possible. Read the full review ››
Samsung Galaxy S4 (Multiple Carriers)
$0.01 at Amazon The world's best-selling Android phone is the Microsoft Office of smartphones: so packed with features, there's something for everyone. Samsung hasn't forgotten the basics, either, with the best call quality in the industry, a removable battery and expandable memory so you can store as many 13-megapixel photos and songs as you like. Read the full review ››
$0.01 at Amazon The world's best-selling Android phone is the Microsoft Office of smartphones: so packed with features, there's something for everyone. Samsung hasn't forgotten the basics, either, with the best call quality in the industry, a removable battery and expandable memory so you can store as many 13-megapixel photos and songs as you like. Read the full review ››
Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition (Unlocked)
What could make our Editors' Choice phone better? Why, unlocking it, of course. The Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition strips out all of Samsung's software customizations and gives you a stock Android phone of the highest quality, with all of the S4's hardware options but none of the TouchWiz. Read the full review ››
What could make our Editors' Choice phone better? Why, unlocking it, of course. The Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition strips out all of Samsung's software customizations and gives you a stock Android phone of the highest quality, with all of the S4's hardware options but none of the TouchWiz. Read the full review ››
Motorola Moto X (Multiple Carriers)
AT&T's Moto X is better than the other carriers' models because of Moto Maker, the custom-design app which lets you combine custom back, front, and side key colors to make your phone truly your own. All the Moto Xs are easy to recommend, though, with a hand-friendly shape, excellent voice controls, and an unusually easy-to-launch camera. Read the full review ››
AT&T's Moto X is better than the other carriers' models because of Moto Maker, the custom-design app which lets you combine custom back, front, and side key colors to make your phone truly your own. All the Moto Xs are easy to recommend, though, with a hand-friendly shape, excellent voice controls, and an unusually easy-to-launch camera. Read the full review ››
HTC One (Multiple Carriers)
The HTC One is the best built Android phone in the world, milled from a solid block of aluminum with a bright 1080p screen on the front. The "ultrapixel" camera works well in low light, and HTC's Sense skin is a good bet for folks who don't want to configure their own Android widgets; it defaults to a Flipboard-like news and information feed. Read the full review ››
The HTC One is the best built Android phone in the world, milled from a solid block of aluminum with a bright 1080p screen on the front. The "ultrapixel" camera works well in low light, and HTC's Sense skin is a good bet for folks who don't want to configure their own Android widgets; it defaults to a Flipboard-like news and information feed. Read the full review ››
Kyocera Torque (Sprint)
$0.01 at Amazon Kyocera's nearly indestructible Torque is the smartphone choice for anyone who works in rugged environments, deals with extreme noise or just happens to break a lot of phones. It's effectively waterproof, it has push-to-talk, and its Smart Sonic technology can even transmit call audio through a helmet or headphones. Read the full review ››
$0.01 at Amazon Kyocera's nearly indestructible Torque is the smartphone choice for anyone who works in rugged environments, deals with extreme noise or just happens to break a lot of phones. It's effectively waterproof, it has push-to-talk, and its Smart Sonic technology can even transmit call audio through a helmet or headphones. Read the full review ››
LG G2 (Multiple Carriers)
LG's G2 squeezes a 5.2-inch screen onto a one-handed smartphone by moving the power and volume keys to the back; you can also wake it up by tapping on the screen, so the rear power key isn't as annoying as it sounds. This superphone has a superfast processor as well, but some software bugs held it back from living up to its full performance potential. Read the full review ››
LG's G2 squeezes a 5.2-inch screen onto a one-handed smartphone by moving the power and volume keys to the back; you can also wake it up by tapping on the screen, so the rear power key isn't as annoying as it sounds. This superphone has a superfast processor as well, but some software bugs held it back from living up to its full performance potential. Read the full review ››
LG Optimus L9 (MetroPCS)
MetroPCS customers are looking for value for money, and the $149 prepaid Optimus L9 delivers. It runs on T-Mobile's nationwide network, and it has a sharp screen and dual-core processor. No, it's no Galaxy S4 - or even S III - but the point here is that you get a decent Android-powered phone for $149, no questions asked. That's a solid deal. Read the full review ››
MetroPCS customers are looking for value for money, and the $149 prepaid Optimus L9 delivers. It runs on T-Mobile's nationwide network, and it has a sharp screen and dual-core processor. No, it's no Galaxy S4 - or even S III - but the point here is that you get a decent Android-powered phone for $149, no questions asked. That's a solid deal. Read the full review ››
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Nokia Lumia 1020 (AT&T)
$149.99 at Amazon The Lumia 1020 is the best camera phone in the world, with a 41-megapixel sensor that captures gorgeous images and allows for lossless digital zoom. If you're choosing the elegant simplicity of Windows Phone (and you can put up with missing apps like Vine and Instagram), the amazing camera makes this Windows Phone's flagship. Read the full review ››
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$149.99 at Amazon The Lumia 1020 is the best camera phone in the world, with a 41-megapixel sensor that captures gorgeous images and allows for lossless digital zoom. If you're choosing the elegant simplicity of Windows Phone (and you can put up with missing apps like Vine and Instagram), the amazing camera makes this Windows Phone's flagship. Read the full review ››
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