Our top pick, the Focus weighs 4.2 ounces and has a bright 4-inch screen that is great for playing video games. The camera shot the clearest photos of the bunch. On the downside, the app selection is somewhat paltry. cost: $200 with a two-year AT&T contract
The 5.8-ounce Surround has a slide-out speaker and a sturdy kickstand, which makes it great for watching Netflix movies. Its 3.8-inch touchscreen was less vibrant than that of the Focus, but it responded a bit better to taps. cost: $200 with a two-year AT&T contract
This phone's 4.3-inch touchscreen was less responsive and vibrant than that of the Focus, and its kickstand was flimsier than the Surround’s. On the upside, the 5.7-ounce phone comes with robust apps, such as TeleNav GPS. cost: $200 with a two-year T-Mobile contract
This bulky 6.2-ounce phone has a slide-out keyboard, but we preferred typing on its more responsive 3.5-inch screen. We loved the feature called Play To, which let us stream music from the phone to a laptop over Wi-Fi. cost: $200 with a two-year AT&T contract
