Best 5 cell phones

Apple iPhone 4 (Verizon Wireless)

The Verizon iPhone 4 has much in common with its AT&T counterpart, but varying features and different performance give it enough room to stand apart. It won't vastly change your iPhone experience, but we welcome the consumer choice that it brings.

Price: $199.99 - $545.00 (check prices)

• 4.0 stars

  Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)

HTC Desire (U.S. Cellular)

Sleek and fast, the HTC Desire is not only U.S. Cellular's best Android device but the carrier's best smartphone to date.

• 4.0 stars

  Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)

HTC Evo Shift 4G (Sprint)

For those who crave a physical keyboard, the HTC Evo Shift 4G is a solid choice with a more wallet-friendly price than its 4G competitors, and it doesn't sacrifice too many features.

Price: $149.99 - $439.99 (check prices)

• 4.0 stars

  Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)

Motorola Atrix 4G (AT&T)

The laptop dock is a decidedly cool (and pricey) feature, but the dual-core Motorola Atrix 4G has plenty to offer on its own. The smartphone packs speed and high-end features into a sleek package and earns its place at the top of AT&T's Android lineup.

Price: $99.99 - $409.00 (check prices)

• 4.0 stars

  Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)

T-Mobile MyTouch 4G

Though video chat isn't ready for prime time, there's plenty to love about the T-Mobile MyTouch 4G, including its speed, sleek and sturdy design, and great call quality.

Price: $79.99 (check prices)

• 4.0 stars

  Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)