Cell Phones / Expert Reviews

Good things are still found in small packages. In fact, that’s essentially what we find with T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G, as it’s able to impress us in so many ways. To tell you the truth, we weren’t expecting a lot out of this one, especially when the Samsung Galaxy S II is out there... More

Samsung has done a good filling the mid-range Android slot in Sprint’s lineup, and the Transform Ultra is a worthy successor to the Transform. It does not set out to make any radical changes, just offer better overall performance than its predecessor. With a faster processor, more memory and a better... More

If you are looking for an Android smartphone that won't break the bank, then the Motorola Motoluxe is well worth consideration. The screen size and impressive battery life do the phone credit, although the camera performance lets things down. But before you rush out and buy the Motoluxe, it might be... More

Overall, the Galaxy S Blaze 4G is a good phone that comes at a great price. The main features that you'll really be sacrificing with this handset is the screen (type and size), camera, and storage (only about 2 GB internal). Other than that, the processing power behind this phone makes it a great... More

I like the Galaxy S Blaze 4G a lot. I like that it has the potential to offer data speeds that compete with 4G LTE networks, thanks to its HSPA+ 42Mbps support, but I’m disappointed that T-Mobile’s network isn’t as widespread and doesn’t even cover the whole of Manhattan.... More

The Galaxy S Blaze 4G has the performance and the specs of its Galaxy S II siblings but at a smaller size and a more affordable price. The bloatware is the phone's only real weakness, but the fact that users can't easily remove these carrier/manufacturer-added apps makes me hesitant to recommend the... More

We keep asking ourselves where the Blaze 4G fits into T-Mobile's lineup. Moreover, we keep asking ourselves, "Why?" — a relatively fair question because T-Mobile's still got the Samsung Galaxy S II, and it rocks 42Mbps. It's also another $70 or so at $229 on contract. For you smartphone nerds reading... More

The Samsung Galaxy Blaze 4G is a really solid effort from the Korean smartphone maker. As previously mentioned, it doesn't aim all that high, but it hits the mark where it counts. Aside from perhaps the weak earpiece and speakerphone, there's almost nothing about the device that falls short. The hardware... More

Although I don't know what's got the ZTE Fury so upset, I doubt it will make anyone angry. The device is cheap as they come, and it doesn't skimp on the specs. Setting aside the disagreeable Sprint ID feature and disappointing call and recording quality, it has a zippy processor, a responsive touch screen,... More

There is plenty to like in the Pantech Burst. The smartphone packs one of the most powerful CPU and chipset combinations on the market, a Super AMOLED screen, and LTE connectivity, all wrapped into an unpretentious looking package. The Pantech twist on Android Gingerbread is a surprisingly nice touch... More

All in all, for a no nonsense smartphone that's a little easier on the pocket, you can't go wrong with putting the Huawei Honor on the shortlist of candidates.

This solidly built device bodes well for Huawei's upcoming higher-end smartphone offerings when it hits our shores such as the high profile... More

Overall, we found the Sensation XL to be a solid offering by HTC. What can we say, we are a sucker for stylish white smartphones and the Sensation XL earned one brownie point from us in that department alone.

The rest come from the big, bright display and Beats audio system.

The only drawback... More

Here in the Galaxy S Blaze 4G you’ve got a step between the Galaxy S II line and the original Galaxy S line. If you’re looking to spend just a bit less than you’d otherwise be dropping on the hero Galaxy S II line here on T-Mobile, this is your winner. You can grab this phone from T-Mobile today... More

The Android ecosystem moves fast: the Blaze 4G would have been the dark-horse hit on T-Mobile just six months ago. Today, the Blaze 4G is not a hero device, it's not top-of-the-line, and it's not going to turn any heads — except for people who do double-takes when they realize it's not a BlackBerry.... More

Despite the Xperia S's impressive specification, we can’t help but feel disappointed; the screen's huge resolution is impressive, but it lacks the vibrancy of other phone displays we've seen recently. Performance, storage and battery life are all acceptable, but you'll have to wait a while for Android... More

The Galaxy S II is bigger and better than the Galaxy S Blaze 4G in many ways, but size matters. A huge handset like the Galaxy S II just isn't comfortable for everyone. And while the Blaze lags behind the Galaxy S II in a few areas, it matches where it counts the most: processor and network speed. That,... More

The LG Spectrum isn’t necessarily my favorite phone. It’s got pretty nice specs and a killer screen, but there’s something to be said about the way a phone draws you in from across the room. I don’t mean to get all romantic or dramatic about it, but it’s still true: appearance matters. LG doesn’t... More

To wrap things up I’ll mention that call quality was great, as T-Mobile usually is. The speaker was loud and clear and the speakerphone got more than loud enough. Data speeds weren’t as good as I’ve seen before from T-Mobile, but impressed enough to keep me happy. There isn’t really anything... More

The phrase "prepaid phone" automatically conjures up images of chintzy disposable handsets with less-than-reliable service and mediocre features. However, the LG Connect 4G offers a solid design with fairly good 4G LTE speeds and good overall performance. The $319 price tag is a bit steep, but the inexpensive... More

The Optimus Sol is all about the Ultra AMOLED screen. Other than that it falls into the mid-range category without anything to make it stand out from the crowd. Those who are in need of a phone that is perfectly usable outdoors regardless of the weather can definitely try this one out.