The Bottom Line: The HTC Titan's big and beautiful design and impressive features make it one of the better Windows Phone offerings on AT&T.;

Specs: AT&T;, 5.64 oz, 4.7 in

The Bottom Line: If you can get past its small size, the HTC Wildfire S is a bargain for first-time smartphone customers with little-to-no expectations.

Specs: U. S. Cellular, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 348 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 3.7 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.2 in

The Bottom Line: If you can get past its small size, the HTC Wildfire S is a bargain for first-time smartphone customers with little-to-no expectations.

Specs: U. S. Cellular, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 348 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 3.7 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.2 in

The Bottom Line: The Kyocera DuraMax is a basic but durable handset that offers Direct Connect services over Sprint's faster CDMA network, but a couple of issues will prevent some iDEN customers from making the switch for now.

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA, Up to 485 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.1 oz, 2.8 in

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a big step forward for Android, but it's not the giant leap you may have been expecting. As impressive as it is, Ice Cream Sandwich can be messy, and without it, the Galaxy Nexus is just another Android device.

Specs: Not specified, LTE, With digital camera / digital player, 4.7 oz, 5 megapixels, 4.65 in

The Bottom Line: The RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 should satisfy BlackBerry fans with its responsive touch screen and overall specs, but for $50 more, T-Mobile customers could get the much better Bold 9900 instead.

Specs: T-Mobile, 5.68 oz, 3.2 in

The Bottom Line: Responsive, functional, and tough, the Motorola Admiral makes a great workhorse phone, especially for anyone working in a tough environment. BlackBerry users will also find it a smooth transition if they want to move to the Android platform.

Specs: Sprint Nextel, 4.58 oz

The Bottom Line: For those who seek an affordable and entry-level BlackBerry, the BlackBerry Curve 9350 is the way to go.

Specs: Sprint PCS, CDMA, Up to 330 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.49 oz, 2.4 in

The Bottom Line: While it may have a hefty build, the HTC Rezound's beautiful display, commendable performance, and multimedia-rich features make it a top phone for Verizon customers.

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA / LTE, With digital camera / digital player

The Bottom Line: If you can overlook the cheap plastic design, the HTC Vivid delivers an all-around excellent user experience at a palatable price.

Specs: AT&T;, GSM / 3G, Up to 456 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 5.64 oz, 4.5 in