Top 10 Cell Phones

These are the best standard cell phones today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Edited by Narasu Rebbapragada

P527

Bottom Line: The P527 is loaded with features, including extensive GPS options, but it's far too slow for even casual users.

PC World Rating: 74.1 (Good)

1. Price When Reviewed: $599
2. Design: Candy bar
3. Carrier: Carrier:Unlocked
4. OS Supported: OS:Windows Mobile
5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 10:00

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6133 Cell Phone

Bottom Line: Though this phone has a plain design, it offers a good set of features at a very fair price.

PC World Rating: 71.8 (Poor)

1. Price When Reviewed: $0
2. Design: Clamshell
3. Carrier: Carrier:T-Mobile
4. OS Supported: OS:Proprietary
5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 6:34

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Chocolate

Bottom Line: This mild revision to the popular LG Chocolate phone has plenty of multimedia options.

PC World Rating: 75.0 (Good)

1. Design: Slide
2. Price When Reviewed: $130
3. Carrier: Carrier:Verizon
4. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 5:12

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UpStage M620

Bottom Line: This phone features an excellent music player and a unique--if ultimately impractical--two-sided design.

PC World Rating: 75.6 (Fair)

1. Design: Candy bar
2. Price When Reviewed: $150
3. Carrier: Carrier:Sprint
4. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 7:43

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Mysto

Bottom Line: Has lots of features and an attractive design, but terrible controls.

PC World Rating: 78.4 (Good)

1. Design: Slide
2. Price When Reviewed: $49
3. Carrier: Carrier:Helio
4. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 4:25

Ocean

Bottom Line: With an innovative design and great features, the Ocean would be a favorite if it had better call quality.

PC World Rating: 79.6 (Good)

1. Price When Reviewed: $79
2. Design: Slide
3. Carrier: Carrier:Helio
4. OS Supported: OS:Proprietary
5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 5:05

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5300 Xpressmusic Cell Phone

Bottom Line: This handset offers excellent music playback features and works well as a phone, too.

PC World Rating: 78.1 (Good)

1. Price When Reviewed: $100
2. Design: Slide
3. Carrier: Carrier:T-Mobile
4. OS Supported: OS:Nokia Series 40
5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 5:06

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SCH-u740

Bottom Line: This phone features an innovative dual-hinge clamshell design with a QWERTY keyboard that makes for easy typing.

PC World Rating: 80.0 (Good)

1. Price When Reviewed: $100
2. Design: Clamshell
3. Carrier: Carrier:Verizon
4. OS Supported: OS:Proprietary
5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 4:46

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ENV VX9900 Cell Phone

Bottom Line: The enV isn't the slimmest cell phone around, but it offers excellent messaging features and great multimedia options.

PC World Rating: 80.9 (Very Good)

1. Price When Reviewed: $130
2. Design: Clamshell
3. Carrier: Carrier:Verizon
4. OS Supported: OS:Brew
5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 5:05

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Rizr Z3

Bottom Line: This well-designed multimedia phone focuses on user satisfaction, though its keys are a bit sticky.

PC World Rating: 80.1 (Fair)

1. Price When Reviewed: $0
2. Design: Slide
3. Carrier: Carrier:T-Mobile
4. OS Supported: OS:Proprietary
5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 10:00

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