Cell Phone Reviews

Cell phone reviews by our PhoneDog editors covering the latest smartphones and mobiles such as the iPhone, Android phones, and more...

Reader reactionsSamsung Focus S Written Review by Sydney

Cell Phone Reviews In the smartphone race, everything is measured by market share. There's a constant battle between Android and iOS to see which one has the largest market share at any given moment. Microsoft used to be a big part of the market share competition,...

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX Video Review Part 2

Android If battery life has long been a concern for you, Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX is the perfect smartphone. The battery life is incredible on this Android smartphone, and the specs aren't anything to scoff at either. Is this the best Android...

Reader reactionsMotorola DROID RAZR MAXX Video Review Part 1

Android Hate the battery life on your Android phone? Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX is just the phone for you. The battery life is astounding, and the specifications are excellent as well. This is the battery size that all Android phones should come...

Reader reactionsNokia Lumia 710 Written Review by Sydney

Cell Phone Reviews And so begins Nokia's long journey back into the U.S. smartphone market. The Lumia 710 represents hope, not only for Windows Phone, but for Nokia as well. Nokia has a long history of dominating the cell phone market. For most of us, the first cell...

HTC Sensation XL Video Review Part 2

Android Despite the single-core processor, the Sensation XL is a zippy unit that performs better in day-to-day tests than US devices like the HTC Rezound and HTC Vivid. Is it worth buying unlocked (and unsubsidized), or should you wait for the devices from...

Reader reactionsHTC Sensation XL Video Review Part 1

Android It's not coming to the United States, but if you're looking for a nice Android phone to purchase unlocked, the HTC Sensation XL could be the phone. Is it worth spending the money to bring over to the States, or should you hold out for CES 2012...

Samsung Galaxy Note Video Review Part 2

Android Aaron reviews the giant Samsung Galaxy Note , a hybrid between a smartphone and tablet. Galaxy Note offers a 1.4 GHz dual-core Exynos CPU, 5.3-inch Super AMOLED HD (800x1280) display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording,...

Samsung Galaxy Note Video Review Part 1

Android It's review time! Is it a phone? A tablet? A phablet? Call it what you will, but the Samsung Galaxy Note is one big device. Packing a 1.4 GHz dual-core Exynos processor, Galaxy Note comes to the table with a...

Verizon LG Spectrum Video Review Part 2

Android A new year means new 4G LTE devices on Verizon! Aaron takes a look at the LG Spectrum , and it has a pretty decent feature set. Rocking a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon CPU, Spectrum packs a 4.5-inch IPS HD (720p) display, 8-megapixel...

Reader reactionsVerizon LG Spectrum Video Review Part 1

Android The CES devices keep coming! Aaron does an in-depth review of the Verizon LG Spectrum , a new 4G LTE device that's available now for $199.99. It closely resembles AT&T's LG Nitro HD, with a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 4.5-inch...

Huawei Ascend II Written Review by Sydney

Android Huawei's U.S. offerings have never been particularly impressive. The original Ascend was a severely underpowered, cheap smartphone that barely offered enough performance to scrap by as a modest low-end phone in the market that existed a year ago,...

UpdatedHuawei Ascend II Video Review Part 2

Android Huawei is starting to stake its claim in the U.S. smartphone market and the Ascend II is just one of many new Android devices we're seeing from the Chinese company. The Ascend II is definitely worth looking into, considering its price tag of $0. Any...

UpdatedHuawei Ascend II Video Review Part 1

Pantech Burst Video Review Part 2

Android As far as mid-range devices are concerned, the Pantech Burst is an awesome choice. For the price point, you can't beat the features (especially the dual-core processor), but it goes up against some other well-spec'd mid-range smartphones like the...

Reader reactionsPantech Burst Video Review Part 1

Android AT&T and Pantech are taking "mid-range" to a whole new level with the Pantech Burst. For the price, you can't beat the features, but it goes up against some other well-spec'd mid-range phones like the HTC Radar 4G and Nokia Lumia 710. Is it the...

Nokia Lumia 710 Video Review Part 2

Cell Phone Reviews There's more to come at CES 2012 in Las Vegas next week, but for now, Nokia is making waves in the US market with the Nokia Lumia 710. It's one of T-Mobile's best mid-range devices (along with the HTC Radar 4G), and should be perfect for first-time...

Nokia Lumia 710 Video Review Part 1

Cell Phone Reviews We'll likely see additional Nokia Windows Phone announcements at CES 2012, but for now, Nokia is making waves in the US market with the Nokia Lumia 710. It's one of T-Mobile's best mid-range devices, and should be perfect for those moving to a...

Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 Video Review Part 2

Android Thought the "DROID" branding was reserved for smartphones? Think again! Available now on Verizon Wireless, the Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 goes head-to-head with Samsung's Galaxy Tab series and Apple's iPad 2. It offers some nice specs, but...

Reader reactionsMotorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 Video Review Part 1

Android Smartphones aren't the only mobile tech item in demand right now - tablets are becoming increasingly popular with the big four wireless carriers. Available now on Verizon Wireless , the Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 goes head-to-head with...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Nexus Written Review by Taylor

Android Through all of the hundreds of Android phones that have released in the past year, the Galaxy Nexus is easily one of the most highly anticipated and notable that we at PhoneDog have had a chance to review. It's big, slim and stylish, and it comes...