(ZT) CNet: Best Android phones

Best Android phones

(Updated February 10, 2012 1:15 AM PST)

Jessica Dolcourt
Senior Associate Editor

Arm-wrestling iOS for market share, Android phones come in all different shapes, sizes, and feature sets. With such a steady stream of excellent handsets, this list updates often, so sign up for our Mobile Weekly newsletter to catch the latest Android winners.

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon Wireless)

The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx proves that a powerful Android superphone can remain thin yet still promise marathon-worthy battery life. If you can live without Ice Cream Sandwich and have big hands, the Maxx is extremely compelling.

Price: $299.99

4 stars

Outstanding

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (unlocked)

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a big step forward for Android, but it's not the giant leap you may have been expecting. As impressive as it is, Ice Cream Sandwich can be messy, and without it, the Galaxy Nexus is just another Nexus device.

Price: $642.48 

4 stars

Excellent

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Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket (AT&T)

If you live in an area that gets AT&T's LTE network, we highly recommend the powerful and beautiful Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket.

Price: $199.99

4 stars

Excellent

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LG Nitro HD (AT&T)

With its gorgeous display, high-def everything, and 4G speeds, the LG Nitro HD has what it takes to compete; however, a few flaws keep it from trampling the competition.

Price: $199.99 

4 stars

Excellent

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Motorola Droid 4 (Verizon Wireless)

Melding an excellent keyboard, swift LTE data, and a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor into one Android device, the Motorola Droid 4 is long overdue. Fans of the first Motorola Droid will find plenty to smile about here, but those who aren't married to a QWERTY may not enjoy carrying around such a massive phone.

Price: $199.99

4 stars

Excellent