Best 5 cell phones

You carry your phone almost everywhere, so it's important that you find the model that's right for you. We've chosen five handsets that we think are the top cell phones right now in any category.






Motorola Droid Razr Maxx
Longest-lasting smartphone
In the world of smartphones, the Droid Razr Maxx is Methuselah--only much, much hipper. Its 3,300mAh battery keeps the top-notch specs at hand when you need them, like that 4.5-inch screen and 8-megapixel camera. The Kevlar backing and angled design make it a beauty.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Best Android experience
This is the phone--and OS--we've been waiting for. The first to debut Ice Cream Sandwich, the Galaxy Nexus stands alone as an excellent phone in its own right, with the world's first working Android 4.0 OS.

  










Apple iPhone 4S
Best smartphone for media
The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade.


 








Samsung Focus S
Best Windows Phone
With its excellent 8-megapixel camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, and 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, this is the most advanced phone yet bearing Microsoft's mobile operating system.

  










HTC Thunderbolt

The HTC Thunderbolt includes the Android 2.2 operating system and 1GHz Snapdragon processor. If you are looking for a cell phone with fast speeds, the HTC Thunderbolt may be an ideal fit.