Best Verizon Wireless Phones

Verizon Wireless, which works on the CDMA network, has the best call quality and service, particularly in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Western states. The best Verizon phones include the Android-based Motorola Droid and workhorses like the BlackBerry Tour and BlackBerry Curve.
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx

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

Best Verizon Wireless Phones
Price too low to display
 
Samsung Galaxy Nexus

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

Best Verizon Wireless Phones
Price too low to display
 
Motorola Droid Razr

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

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Price too low to display
 
HTC Droid Incredible 2

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

Best Verizon Wireless Phones
Free with new contract
 
LG Cosmos 2

LG Cosmos 2

Reviewed February 2012

Like its predecessor, the LG Cosmos 2 is a basic yet excellent text-messaging phone

Pros: Roomy QWERTY keyboard, great call quality, decent music player, sharp screen

Cons: No video camera, poor photo quality

Best Verizon Wireless Phones
Free with new contract
 
LG Revere

LG Revere

Reviewed February 2012

LG's Revere is a great choice for those who need a simple voice phone

Pros: Excellent call quality, easy-to-use keypad, can upload photos to Facebook, light and compact design, sturdy hinge

Cons: Weak camera, no external storage, non-standard 2.5 mm headphone jack, no music player

Best Verizon Wireless Phones
Free with contract
 
LG Octane

LG Octane

Reviewed November 2011

LG's Octane is an unofficial installment to the LG enV series

Pros: Stylish design, dual screens, large-capacity microSD slot, socialBeat app unifies messaging platforms, hTML browser

Cons: Sub-par voice quality, below-average photo, video quality, nonstandard microphone jack, monthly mobile email fee

Best Verizon Wireless Phones
*Est. $100 with contract
 
Samsung Droid Charge

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

Best Verizon Wireless Phones
Free with new contract
 
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300

Reviewed November 2011

Affordable smartphone for the BlackBerry loyalist

Pros: Small and slim, wi-Fi calling capability, long battery life

Cons: Identical to older model, poor image quality, small selection of third-party apps, slow browser

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From $0.01 with contract
 
Apple iPhone 4S

Apple iPhone 4S

Reviewed October 2011

iPhone 4S proves that it's what's on the inside that counts

Pros: Improved camera, dual-band world phone, faster, more powerful processor, voice-activated personal assistant feature, new antenna configuration to improve reception

Cons: No change in design from iPhone 4, not 4G-compatible

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*Est. $200 and up with contract
 
HTC ThunderBolt

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

Best Verizon Wireless Phones
*Est. $100 with new contract
 
Samsung Intensity II

Samsung Intensity II

Reviewed April 2011

Messaging phone for teens with an eco-friendly angle

Pros: Built with recycled components, does not require Verizon's monthly data plan, affordable

Cons: No 3.5 mm jack, slow downloads, poor call quality

Best Verizon Wireless Phones
Free with contract
 
Apple iPhone 4 (Verizon)

Apple iPhone 4 (Verizon)

Reviewed February 2011

Apple's powerful smartphone meets Verizon's speedy network

Pros: Colorful screen, fast speeds, easy-to-use touch-screen keyboard

Cons: No world roaming

Best Verizon Wireless Phones
*Est. $100 with new contract
 
BlackBerry Bold 9650

BlackBerry Bold 9650

Reviewed February 2011

BlackBerry Bold with world-roaming functionality

Pros: Wi-Fi capability, responsive trackpad, global roaming, generous memory for apps

Cons: Clunky browser, awkwardly placed charging port

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Discontinued
 
Samsung Fascinate

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

Best Verizon Wireless Phones
Discontinued
 

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