$50 - $100 Cell Phones

The iPhone 3GS doesn't make the same grand leap that the iPhone 3G made from the first-generation model, but the latest Apple handset is still a compelling upgrade for some users. The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.

Manufacturers: Apple On: Mar 3, 2010 Hit: 2113

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 Apple iPhone Mobile Apple 2.5 Inch Mobile Phones

The iPhone 3GS doesn't make the same grand leap that the iPhone 3G made from the first-generation model, but the latest Apple handset is still a compelling upgrade for some users. The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.

Manufacturers: Apple On: Mar 3, 2010 Hit: 703

Highlights: Kinpo Touch Screen Phones Apple CDMA2000 1X Cell Phones Apple 2 Inch Mobile Phones

The iPhone 3GS doesn't make the same grand leap that the iPhone 3G made from the first-generation model, but the latest Apple handset is still a compelling upgrade for some users. The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.

Manufacturers: Apple On: Mar 3, 2010 Hit: 326

Highlights: Apple 720P Mobile Apple Phone For Kids Apple Flash Cell Phone

Boost Mobile scores with its first messaging phone. The Motorola Clutch offers good performance and an easy-to-use design.

Manufacturers: Motorola On: Mar 3, 2010 Hit: 789

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 $50 - $100 Motorola Cell Phones Motorola EX Mobile

Despite a few quirks, the LG Neon is a good simple messaging phone from AT&T.

Manufacturers: LG Electronics On: Mar 4, 2010 Hit: 153

Highlights: $50 - $100 LG Cell Phones LG 3.0 Inch Mobile Phones LG Phone For Office Lady

If you can live with its variable call quality, the Samsung SGH-A177 is a functional and easy-to-use texting phone. It's affordable and it doesn't require a contract.

Manufacturers: Samsung On: Mar 4, 2010 Hit: 481

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 Samsung GSM Cell Phones Samsung 4.0 Inch Mobile Phones

The Motorola Hint QA30 seems like a good idea, but some major design concerns keep it from being a top messaging phone.

Manufacturers: Motorola On: Mar 4, 2010 Hit: 411

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 Motorola E Mobile Motorola 2.5 Inch Mobile Phones

The Sony Ericsson W995a suffers from some design concerns and performance issues, but it remains an attractive and functional music phone.

Manufacturers: Sony Ericsson On: Mar 6, 2010 Hit: 457

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 Sony Ericsson G700 Mobile Sony Ericsson K Mobile

HTC Touch Diamond2 Windows Mobile smartphone. Announced 2009, February. Features 3G, TFT resistive touchscreen, 5 MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth.

Manufacturers: HTC On: Mar 7, 2010 Hit: 883

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 HTC Touch Pro Mobile HTC Touch Diamond Mobile

The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers an attractive design and feature set, but the touch-screen phone has some shortcomings compared with the competition.

Manufacturers: Nokia On: Mar 8, 2010 Hit: 3644

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 Best Cell Phones For Kids 2010 Keyboard Cell Phones