This holiday season, you may not be able to get Google's
new Nexus 4 on Verizon but fear not: Big Red has plenty of hot phones just
waiting to lure you in.This year,verizon's holiday lineup is looking sharp this
year with several enticing Android options -- each catering to a different need
and desire. After spending time with all the significant smart phones of the
year, these are the Verizon devices that stand out the most to me
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HDMotorola's Droid Razr Maxx HD stands out from the pack with its premium, durable body and rock-solid battery life. Quite simply, the phone is built to last -- even in the hands of the clumsiest among us -- and it looks and feels great, too.
The Droid Razr Maxx HD runs a lightly skinned version of Android that's not too far removed from the stock Jelly Bean UI. That, combined with its Android 4.x-compliant on-screen button setup, helps it deliver one of the best overall user experiences available on Android today. And looking ahead, the newly refocused Motorola appears to be taking the idea of timely upgrades seriously -- no surprise, given its ongoing transition into Google ownership.
As for that battery life? You aren't gonna get any better than this. The Razr Maxx HD packs a 3300mAh battery that's listed for 32 hours of mixed usage. As I said in my initial assessment of the phone, it's like the freakin' Energizer bunny: Even with an LTE connection, you've really gotta work to get the Maxx HD's battery down. The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD is available fromVerizon Wireless for $300 with a new two-year contract.
Maybe you've heard of this one? Samsung's Galaxy line has won over legions of fans, and there's a reason. The Galaxy S III offers an eye-catching display, excellent camera, and top-notch performance, all secured inside a smooth and sexy outer shell that you won't want to put down.
Some of Samsung's design decisions do take away from the overall user experience -- namely the company's awkward button setup and busy UI -- but the Galaxy S III has plenty of positive qualities to balance those things out. Just ask the millions of happy Galaxy owners out there.
The Galaxy S III is available from Verizon wireless for $200 to $250 with a new two-year contract.
Samsung Galaxy Note II
If you can't decide whether to carry a phone or a tablet, Samsung's Galaxy Note II may be just the thing for you. The Note II takes the same basic design and hardware from the Galaxy S III and surprises it, with a gorgeous 5.5-in. display packed inside a hulking 3.2 x 5.9 in. frame.
The Note II also includes a superb stylus, which could be a meaningful perk for
artists or anyone who likes the idea of being able to draw directly on the
screen.
Like with the Galaxy S III, I do feel that some of Samsung's design decisions hold the Note II back from reaching the levels of greatness it could so easily achieve, but the product's many positive qualities certainly offer a compelling package even so. If you're comfortable with the plus-sized form, there's really a lot to like about this device.
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HDMotorola's Droid Razr Maxx HD stands out from the pack with its premium, durable body and rock-solid battery life. Quite simply, the phone is built to last -- even in the hands of the clumsiest among us -- and it looks and feels great, too.
The Droid Razr Maxx HD runs a lightly skinned version of Android that's not too far removed from the stock Jelly Bean UI. That, combined with its Android 4.x-compliant on-screen button setup, helps it deliver one of the best overall user experiences available on Android today. And looking ahead, the newly refocused Motorola appears to be taking the idea of timely upgrades seriously -- no surprise, given its ongoing transition into Google ownership.
As for that battery life? You aren't gonna get any better than this. The Razr Maxx HD packs a 3300mAh battery that's listed for 32 hours of mixed usage. As I said in my initial assessment of the phone, it's like the freakin' Energizer bunny: Even with an LTE connection, you've really gotta work to get the Maxx HD's battery down. The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD is available fromVerizon Wireless for $300 with a new two-year contract.
Samsung galaxy S3
Maybe you've heard of this one? Samsung's Galaxy line has won over legions of fans, and there's a reason. The Galaxy S III offers an eye-catching display, excellent camera, and top-notch performance, all secured inside a smooth and sexy outer shell that you won't want to put down.
Some of Samsung's design decisions do take away from the overall user experience -- namely the company's awkward button setup and busy UI -- but the Galaxy S III has plenty of positive qualities to balance those things out. Just ask the millions of happy Galaxy owners out there.
The Galaxy S III is available from Verizon wireless for $200 to $250 with a new two-year contract.
Samsung Galaxy Note II
If you can't decide whether to carry a phone or a tablet, Samsung's Galaxy Note II may be just the thing for you. The Note II takes the same basic design and hardware from the Galaxy S III and surprises it, with a gorgeous 5.5-in. display packed inside a hulking 3.2 x 5.9 in. frame.
The Note II also includes a superb stylus, which could be a meaningful perk for
artists or anyone who likes the idea of being able to draw directly on the
screen.Like with the Galaxy S III, I do feel that some of Samsung's design decisions hold the Note II back from reaching the levels of greatness it could so easily achieve, but the product's many positive qualities certainly offer a compelling package even so. If you're comfortable with the plus-sized form, there's really a lot to like about this device.
The Galaxy Note II is available from Verizon wireless for $300 with a new two-year contract.
Honorable mentions
HTC's Droid DNA ($200 from Verizon with a two-year contract) boasts the highest resolution screen on any smart phone today along with an eye-catching build and commendable camera. I didn't get the greatest impression of the device myself, but others have had more positive experiences.
And with
that, my friends, we conclude our "top three" holiday tour. You can
find the Android Power picks for each U.S. carrier -- as well as the top overall
Android phones, regardless of carrier -- at the links below.
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