Android phone comparison

After a slow start, Android phones are now available from all the major carriers. T-Mobile launched its first "Google phone," the G1 in 2008, followed by the Google Nexus One. Sprint and Verizon have followed suit with the Droid Incredible and the HTC Evo 4G. AT&T has also joined the fray. The best Android phones have the most up-to-date software (version 2.0 or higher). Compare Android phones below.

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Check Prices and Plans	Motorola Droid Razr Maxx Reviewed March 2012 Droid Razr Maxx offers a worthwhile boost in battery life Pros: Long battery life, bright, vibrant display, sturdy construction, fast 4G speeds Cons: Text can appear jagged on screen, may be too large for some users See more photos, specs and reviews	Price too low to display
Check Prices and Plans	Samsung Galaxy Nexus Reviewed March 2012 Samsung Galaxy Nexus is light-years ahead of other Android stars Pros: Beautiful and speedy Android operating system, large, bright screen, fast and responsive Cons: Mediocre camera performance, spotty 4G signal strength, short battery life See more photos, specs and reviews	Price too low to display
Check Prices and Plans	Motorola Droid Razr Reviewed March 2012 Droid Razr is extra thin, but so is its battery life Pros: Extremely thin, durable, scratch-resistant design, lots of screen space, fast 4G speeds, good call quality Cons: Poor battery life, lower screen quality than competitors See more photos, specs and reviews	Price too low to display
Check Prices and Plans	HTC Droid Incredible 2 Reviewed February 2012 Droid Incredible 2 is an improvement, but late to the game Pros: Long battery life, vibrant, large screen, fast and responsive, world phone Cons: Single-core processor, no 4G support, bloatware See more photos, specs and reviews	Free with new contract
Check Prices and Plans	T-Mobile G2x Reviewed February 2012 Speedy T-Mobile G2x catches the flagship title Pros: Speedy dual-core processor, android operating system, vibrant, responsive screen, excellent multimedia features, high-resolution video recording Cons: Not the highest-quality screen available, doesn't have fastest version of 4G See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $150 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Samsung Infuse 4G Reviewed February 2012 Massive yet thin, the Infuse 4G looks good, but lacks real 4G speed Pros: Large, colorful screen, thin and light despite large size, good camera, good call quality, long battery life Cons: Slow 4G data speeds, outdated processor See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $50 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Samsung Replenish Reviewed February 2012 Affordable and eco-friendly Android candybar phone keeps it simple Pros: Tactile physical keyboard, recyclable, made of recycled components, good call quality Cons: No Flash support, slow processor, plastic feel, low-resolution screen See more photos, specs and reviews	from $99.99 with new contract
Check Prices and Plans	Pantech Crossover Reviewed February 2012 Affordable Android slider sports physical QWERTY keyboard Pros: Roomy QWERTY keyboard, great battery life, decent camera Cons: Mixed call quality, slow data speeds, small display See more photos, specs and reviews	Free with contract
Check Prices and Plans	LG Phoenix Reviewed February 2012 The LG Phoenix is an excellent entry-level Android smartphone, but it's got stiff competition Pros: Lightweight and easy to hold, excellent battery life, world phone Cons: Browser unable to play Flash videos, weak camera that lacks a dedicated button, bloated with non-removable AT&T apps See more photos, specs and reviews	Free with contract
Check Prices and Plans	LG Thrive Reviewed December 2011 AT&T's first prepaid Android smartphone is simple to use and reliable Pros: Easy user interface, world phone, long battery life, small and lightweight Cons: Lack of a dedicated camera button, weak camera, unable to play Flash videos in browser, built-in AT&T apps are not removable See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $150, no contract
Check Prices and Plans	Motorola i886 Reviewed November 2011 Nextel's first Android-powered feature phone Pros: Built to military standards, above-average speaker, android operating system, excellent sound quality Cons: Weak camera, lacks Wi-Fi capability, slow data-transfer speed, google apps and Android Market unavailable See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $150 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Samsung Droid Charge Reviewed November 2011 Verizon's large and in-charge 4G smartphone Pros: Fast 4G web browsing and media streaming, call quality, vibrant, high-contrast display, high-quality photo and video output Cons: Short battery life, older hardware compared to recent smartphones See more photos, specs and reviews	Free with new contract
Check Prices and Plans	Samsung Transform Reviewed November 2011 Samsung Transform raises the bar for mid-range features Pros: Excellent physical keyboard, front-facing camera Cons: Slow to respond at times, adequate (but not great) screen See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $50 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Kyocera Echo Reviewed November 2011 Dual-screen Android smartphone is more novel than useful Pros: Dual screens, extra battery included, swype keyboard, multiple operation modes Cons: Awkward to open, no 4G support, only 500MB built-in memory, runs older Android 2.2 OS See more photos, specs and reviews	Discontinued
Check Prices and Plans	Samsung Craft Reviewed October 2011 First 4G MetroPCS phone is a mixed bag Pros: Bright and crisp AMOLED screen, hD video playback capability, good photo quality, standard size headphone jack, roomy keyboard, wi-Fi connectivity Cons: Sluggish processor, slow 4G connection, limited 4G and 3G coverage, glossy body attracts fingerprints, poor battery life See more photos, specs and reviews	$300, no contract
Check Prices and Plans	Motorola Flipside Reviewed October 2011 AT&T's Flipside is a cheaply priced smartphone with a spacious keyboard Pros: Large slide-out keyboard, seamless social integration, cheap price tag, bright, colorful screen Cons: Poor battery life, hissing sound during calls, poor camera quality See more photos, specs and reviews	Discontinued
Check Prices and Plans	LG Apex Reviewed September 2011 The LG Apex is a decent budget Android phone for U.S. Cellular Pros: Compact handset, crisp screen resolution, user-friendly keyboard Cons: Lags in performance, even with simple tasks, poor-quality camera, runs outdated Android version 2.1 See more photos, specs and reviews	Discontinued
Check Prices and Plans	LG Optimus V Reviewed August 2011 Virgin Mobile's Android smartphone delivers great performance for its price Pros: Price, clear call quality, fast processor, responsive interface Cons: Cramped screen, browser has no Flash support, can't use as mobile hotspot See more photos, specs and reviews	from $129.99 with new contract
Check Prices and Plans	LG Optimus M Reviewed July 2011 LG Optimus M offers optimum features for its price point Pros: No-contract Android phone, price, good call quality, fine photo quality, sharp and bright display Cons: Slow data speeds, not Flash-capable, lacks tethering capability, cheap plastic build See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est $70, no contract
Check Prices and Plans	HTC Inspire 4G Reviewed July 2011 Sleek, affordable HTC Inspire 4G lags on 4G data speeds Pros: Price, large screen, easy-to-use menus, excellent call quality, impressive camera Cons: Large and slightly heavy, data speeds slow for 4G, battery cover difficult to remove See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $100 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Samsung Galaxy Indulge Reviewed July 2011 Speedy 4G phone quickly runs out of juice Pros: 4G LTE connection, fast processor, roomy QWERTY keyboard Cons: Short battery life, dim display, camera shutter lag See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $200, no contract
Check Prices and Plans	Motorola Defy Reviewed July 2011 Motorola Defy's sleek packaging can withstand the elements Pros: Water- and scratch-resistant, bright touch screen, sleek, yet durable design, wi-Fi calling Cons: Motoblur interface causes phone to lag, doesn't work on 4G network, wi-Fi calling can cause dropped calls, older version of Android See more photos, specs and reviews	Discontinued
Check Prices and Plans	HTC Evo Shift 4G Reviewed May 2011 The Evo Shift is a compact alternative to massive powerhouse smartphones Pros: Spacious, well-lit keyboard, compact and sturdy build, less expensive than other 4G smartphones, speedy web browsing Cons: Slow processor, no HDMI output, lacks front-facing camera See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $100 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	HTC ThunderBolt Reviewed May 2011 HTC ThunderBolt's lightning-fast speed zaps battery life Pros: Fast web browsing, large touch screen with wide viewing angle, high-quality camera, kickstand for video viewing Cons: Poor battery life when using 4G, occasional bugs See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $100 with new contract
Check Prices and Plans	Motorola Atrix 4G Reviewed May 2011 The versatile Motorola Atrix 4G is fast, but not 4G fast Pros: Responsive interface, large, colorful display, can double as a netbook Cons: Slow 4G speeds, lags when used with accessory dock See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $30 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Reviewed May 2011 T-Mobile's top Android phone brings the speed Pros: Speedy web browser, wi-Fi calling, hotspot capabilities Cons: No HDMI output, problems with video calling See more photos, specs and reviews	Discontinued
Check Prices and Plans	Samsung Galaxy S 4G Reviewed April 2011 Samsung Galaxy S 4G takes speed to the next level Pros: Speedy, 4G web browsing speeds, front-facing camera for video chat, bright, colorful touch screen Cons: No camera flash See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $100 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	HTC Aria Reviewed April 2011 HTC Aria shows that good smartphones can come in small packages Pros: Compact, bright, vibrant screen, fast response time Cons: Unable to download third-party apps, cramped on-screen keyboard See more photos, specs and reviews	Discontinued
Check Prices and Plans	Huawei Ascend Reviewed April 2011 Cheap prepaid Android smartphone sports large touch screen Pros: Affordable, prepaid Android phone, large touch screen Cons: Mixed call quality, nonstandard 2.5 mm jack, poor camera, cheap plastic build See more photos, specs and reviews	Discontinued
Check Prices and Plans	T-Mobile G2 Reviewed March 2011 T-Mobile's G2 is a worthy Android heir Pros: Roomy QWERTY keyboard, fast, easy-to-navigate menus, clear call quality Cons: Slider hinge doesn't lock in place, poor speakerphone quality See more photos, specs and reviews	Discontinued
Check Prices and Plans	Samsung Epic 4G Reviewed February 2011 Speedy Sprint Android phone boasts excellent physical keyboard Pros: Gorgeous touch screen, fast 4G network speeds, spacious physical keyboard Cons: Mediocre camera quality, expensive monthly data plan See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $100 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Samsung Fascinate Reviewed December 2010 Feature-packed Android smartphone enhances Verizon line Pros: Bright, colorful touch screen, mobile hot spot, camera includes LED flash Cons: Default Bing search engine can't be changed, phone feels slightly flimsy, no front-facing camera See more photos, specs and reviews	Discontinued
Check Prices and Plans	HTC EVO 4G Reviewed August 2010 4G Android smartphone hits a few speed bumps Pros: Huge 4.3-inch display, first 4G network device, fast downloads and media streaming, doubles as a personal Wi-Fi hotspot Cons: Bulky, limited 4G coverage, extra monthly fees, convoluted video chat app, paltry battery life See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $100 with contract

Android phone comparison

Droid Razr Maxx offers a worthwhile boost in battery life

Samsung Galaxy Nexus is light-years ahead of other Android stars

Droid Razr is extra thin, but so is its battery life

Droid Incredible 2 is an improvement, but late to the game

Speedy T-Mobile G2x catches the flagship title

Massive yet thin, the Infuse 4G looks good, but lacks real 4G speed

Affordable and eco-friendly Android candybar phone keeps it simple

Affordable Android slider sports physical QWERTY keyboard

The LG Phoenix is an excellent entry-level Android smartphone, but it's got stiff competition

AT&T's first prepaid Android smartphone is simple to use and reliable

Nextel's first Android-powered feature phone

Verizon's large and in-charge 4G smartphone

Samsung Transform raises the bar for mid-range features

Dual-screen Android smartphone is more novel than useful

First 4G MetroPCS phone is a mixed bag

AT&T's Flipside is a cheaply priced smartphone with a spacious keyboard

The LG Apex is a decent budget Android phone for U.S. Cellular

Virgin Mobile's Android smartphone delivers great performance for its price

LG Optimus M offers optimum features for its price point

Sleek, affordable HTC Inspire 4G lags on 4G data speeds

Speedy 4G phone quickly runs out of juice

Motorola Defy's sleek packaging can withstand the elements

The Evo Shift is a compact alternative to massive powerhouse smartphones

HTC ThunderBolt's lightning-fast speed zaps battery life

The versatile Motorola Atrix 4G is fast, but not 4G fast

T-Mobile's top Android phone brings the speed

Samsung Galaxy S 4G takes speed to the next level

HTC Aria shows that good smartphones can come in small packages

Cheap prepaid Android smartphone sports large touch screen

T-Mobile's G2 is a worthy Android heir

Speedy Sprint Android phone boasts excellent physical keyboard

Feature-packed Android smartphone enhances Verizon line

4G Android smartphone hits a few speed bumps