Find The Right Cell Phones

Nokia 7705 Twist (Verizon Wireless)

The Nokia Twist 7705's bizarre design won't be for everyone, but it pulls through with decent features and good call quality. On the other hand, it's not a practical Internet or multimedia device.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 270 min, With digital camera/digital player, 3.5 oz

Samsung M240 (Sprint)

The Samsung SPH-M240 is simple to use, though we heard some static during calls.

Samsung SGH-T659 (T-Mobile)

The Samsung SGH-T659 is a good performer, but it offers nothing new in features and design.

HTC Snap (Alltel)

For Alltel customers looking for a messaging-centric smartphone, the HTC Snap offers a nice, budget-friendly alternative to the carrier's BlackBerry offerings.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Up to 510 min, 4.2 oz

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - titanium (Sprint)

Despite some spotty call quality, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for Sprint is a great messaging device with the bonus of EV-DO and integrated GPS. Plus, it offers more services than the Verizon BlackBerry Curve.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 260 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4 oz

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - inferno (Sprint)

Despite some spotty call quality, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for Sprint is a great messaging device with the bonus of EV-DO and integrated GPS. Plus, it offers more services than the Verizon BlackBerry Curve.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 260 min, 4 oz

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - red (Sprint)

Despite some spotty call quality, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for Sprint is a great messaging device with the bonus of EV-DO and integrated GPS. Plus, it offers more services than the Verizon BlackBerry Curve.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 260 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4 oz

Samsung Rogue SCH-U960 (Verizon Wireless)

The Samsung Rogue is a great multimedia touch-screen messaging phone for Verizon Wireless customers.

Samsung Messager II SCH-R560 (MetroPCS)

With definite advantages over its predecessor, the Samsung Messager II is a solid addition to MetroPCS and Cricket lineups.

Samsung Messager II SCH-R560 (Cricket)

With definite advantages over its predecessor, the Samsung Messager II is a solid addition to MetroPCS and Cricket lineups.

HTC Touch Pro2 (Sprint)

Despite the jaw-dropping price tag, the HTC Touch Pro2 is a powerful smartphone that delivers in performance and features to make it one of the best devices for Sprint's business customers.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 240 min, 6.3 oz

Nokia 2680 - GoPhone black (AT&T) - Prepaid

The Nokia 2680 doesn't offer the best menu interface or speakerphone, but the prepaid phone is a decent basic phone for occasional use.

Nokia 7610 Supernova

The Nokia 7610 Supernova is an attractive cell phone with a fun feature set. We have a few complaints, but its performance makes up for any flaws.

Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 540 min, 3.5 oz

Verizon Wireless Escapade

The Verizon Wireless Escapade is ideal for globe-trotting Verizon customers who just want a simple camera phone.

Specs: CDMA 800/850/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 226 min, With digital camera, 0.2 lbs

Samsung Glint SCH-u350 (Alltel)

While the Samsung Glint doesn't sport a flashy design or the latest and greatest features, it offers Alltel customers a solid, basic cell phone with good call quality; best of all, it's free.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.4 oz

LG Tritan (Alltel)

The LG Tritan is a great multimedia touch-screen phone with a nice full keyboard for messaging.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 210 min, With digital camera, 5 oz

LG Tritan (U.S. Cellular)

The LG Tritan is a great multimedia touch-screen phone with a nice full keyboard for messaging.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 210 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5 oz

Sonim XP3 Quest (unlocked)

We're astounded by the lack of multimedia messaging, but the Sonim XP3 Quest should withstand most torture tests.

Specs: GSM 900/1800/1900 (Tri-Band), Up to 1080 min, With digital camera / FM radio, 6 oz

Pharos Traveler GPS 137 (unlocked)

While better designed than the Traveler 127, the Pharos Traveler 137 still suffers from performance and navigation issues.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, 240 min, 4.9 oz

Samsung SGH-T239 - maroon (T-Mobile)

With decent performance and a few extra features, the Samsung SGH-T239 offers great value for a prepaid phone.

Specs: GSM 850/1900 (Dual Band), 420 min, With digital camera, 3.4 oz