They sync seamlessly with the cloud to deliver your e-mail, contacts, and calendar. They do a great job of surfing the Web and search. And they make it easy to put widgets on your home screen so you’ll have instant access to news headlines, social networking updates, and more. These are just some of the reasons why Android phones have become so popular. But software is only part of the story.
When it comes to hardware, Android is definitely not one-size-fits all. You’ll find touchscreen-only devices alongside those with slide-down keyboards. Android is also gaining momentum when it comes to apps, with over 16,000 choices and counting. (You can see our top picks here.) So which Google phone is right for you? We’ll break down the pros and cons of all the available devices below.
Best Android Phones
Price: $99.99
More affordable than the Motorola Droid, the Eris sports a rock-solid design.
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Price: $199
Thanks to a highly customizable user interface and the ambitious Motoblur service, which puts all your social networks—such as Facebook and Twitter—front and center, the Motorola Cliq is an excellent smart phone.
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Price: $179
As the first smart phone sold directly through Google, and the first Android device to run the eye-candy-filled version 2.1 of the OS, the HTC-made Google Nexus One is surrounded by high expectations.
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Price: $199
The Motorola Droid is a cut above most other Android phones in terms of design and speed.
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Price: $179
The Samsung Moment performs well, and has one of the brightest touchscreens you’ll find on any phone.
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Price: $229
The Samsung Behold II may not have a physical keyboard, but it does feature a great screen and a sharp 5-MP camera.
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