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The Galaxy S Advance arcs back to the original Galaxy S, combining high-end specs with a revision of the iconic styling.
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The Galaxy S Advance arcs back to the original Galaxy S, combining high-end specs with a revision of the iconic styling.

Can LG's top L-style handset produce substance and style, or is it destined for a shallow existence?

As indicated by the title, the Titan II is a sizable handset, with a 4.7-inch display that luckily features little bezel along the sides, keeping it easily grasped.

Vodafone has taken aim again at the budget smartphone market with the low-cost Android 2.3.5-toting Vodafone Smart 2.

Updated We've taken a better look at the NFC capabilities of the Xperia S and played with the SmartWatch in a bit more depth - check out our findings in our in-depth review.

The Samsung Brightside doesn't actually have much of a bright side, unless your sole use for a cell phone is making calls and maybe sending text messages – but even that's a stretch considering the price.

It may not be the fastest or highest end 4G LTE-powered smartphone in Verizon's lineup, but the Samsung Stratosphere has enough going for it to make it a worthy recommendation.

Not long ago, T-Mobile's Sidekick was the ultimate solution for keeping friends abreast of your daily minutia. But that was before such functionality became standard in all phones.

The mid-range Sony Xperia P is a boundary-pushing smartphone that is knocking on the door of a number of its more expensive rivals.

This cheap, ICS-equipped QWERTY phone is definitely going to appeal to keyboard fanatics.
We got a hands on look at the Kyocera Hydro on the show floor at CTIA 2012.

Android innards in a slimline and waterproof body mark Panasonic's return to European smartphone action.

CTIA 2012 At a bargain price and with dual-SIM capabilities, this niche budget phone might be better than it at first appears.

Updated A top of the range cameraphone with an emphasis on pictures, music and connectivity. Is the One S the One to have?

The HTC Evo 4G LTE has it all - amazing specs, beautiful design, (tons of acronyms)… but can it succeed on Sprint's network?

Updated Less shaken and stirred than its bigger brother, the Xperia J is looking to tackle the lower end of the market.

A new version of Windows Phone is in the offing, and ZTE's budget handset just might help bring the operating system to the masses.

Motorola's Defy line of Android smartphones continues with a new, small, low cost addition. Is the baby of the family up to scratch?

iPad-owning Spotify users have been crying out for a proper iPad app for months, sick of 2x-ing the relatively basic iPhone version - so was Spotify for iPad worth the wait?

A bit bloated with Sense – but the HTC Vivid comes pretty close to complete with Android 4.0 and AT&T's fast 4G LTE data speeds.

With the constant stream of high-profile smartphones getting cheaper every day, it's hard to imagine why manufacturers continue to aim for lower hanging fruit – but that's exactly what you'll find by plucking the LG Enlighten from Verizon's tree.

The HTC One V might not boast a groundbreaking array of specs, but it will push the boundaries of the mid-level smartphone sector.

A compact phone at a compact price with specs to compete with the big boys, but did it cut too many corners?

Motorola is targeting the fashion-conscious with this smartphone. But is style an excuse for poor hardware and slow performance?

A lower-end phone, with lower-end features, and a lower-end price. Any questions?