$50 - $100 Dual-mode Phones

The Sony Ericsson Aino's luscious display and multimedia offerings make it one of the better unlocked phones we've seen this year.

Manufacturers: Sony Ericsson On: Feb 9, 2010 Hit: 930

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 Sony Ericsson W Series Mobile Sony Ericsson K Mobile

The RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 brings some welcome additions, such as Wi-Fi, updated software, and a better touch interface, but it's going to face some serious competition from Verizon's upcoming touch-screen smartphones.

Manufacturers: Research In Motion Ltd. On: Feb 18, 2010 Hit: 465

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 Less Than $20 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones BlackBerry Unlocked Phones

Despite some design issues and a couple of missing features, the Motorola Droid is the most powerful and fastest Google Android device to date. It fully embraces the openness of the Android platform and offers Verizon customers a smartphone that certainly rivals the other touch-screen devices on the market.

Manufacturers: Motorola On: Feb 19, 2010 Hit: 1187

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 Motorola EX Mobile Motorola C Mobile

While the Nokia N97 is packed with features and offers the freedom of an unlocked phone, its clunky touch interface, sky-high price tag, and outdated operating system make it hard to recommend when there are better touch-screen smartphones on the market.

Manufacturers: Nokia On: Mar 3, 2010 Hit: 851

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 Nokia 4.3 Inch Mobile Phones Nokia CMMB Video Mobile

The LG enV Touch's combination of great design and top-notch features makes it one of the top Verizon Wireless phones we've ever seen.

Manufacturers: LG Electronics On: Mar 4, 2010 Hit: 1471

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 $20 - $50 Cell Phones Less Than $20 LG Cell Phones

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: 885

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

The RIM BlackBerry Storm may blow in a frenzy for Verizon Wireless subscribers wanting a touch screen similar to the Apple iPhone. However, there are bugs and performance issues that prevent the Storm from delivering its full potential.

Manufacturers: Research In Motion Ltd. On: Mar 19, 2010 Hit: 804

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 BlackBerry HDMI Output Mobile BlackBerry Resistive Touch Screen Phone

The Nokia N73 offers a high-quality camera phone plus some nice extras in a stylish package, but its sluggish performance keeps us from giving it higher praises.

Manufacturers: Nokia On: Feb 5, 2010 Hit: 1103

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 Less than $20 Cell Phones Less Than $20 Nokia Cell Phones

Motorola DROID X Android smartphone. Announced 2010, May. Features 3G, TFT capacitive touchscreen, 8 MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth.

Manufacturers: Motorola On: Aug 15, 2010 Hit: 1092

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 $150 - $200 Motorola Cell Phones Top 10 Must Have Smartphones

Motorola EX115 phone. Announced Not officially announced yet. Features TFT display, 3.15 MP camera, Bluetooth.

Manufacturers: Motorola On: Aug 15, 2010 Hit: 910

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 Motorola Droid Pro Mobile Motorola EX Mobile