1. Apple iPhone 5
An Apple hallmark has always been the close integration of software with hardware. This concept is improved upon with the iOS 6 that is at the heart of everything the iPhone does. It allows for voice-activated apps, provides most of the camera improvements and makes Siri more useful than ever. It's at the core of the Apple ecosystem that allows smartphones, computers and tablets to seamlessly share the same data via iCloud. It's also the basis for those hundreds of thousands of apps that further expand the iPhone's boundaries.
The new, thinner design of the iPhone 5 has forced a rethinking of the connector. The familiar 30-pin connector has been replaced by a much smaller, all-digital connector called Lightning. The name notwithstanding, it doesn't do anything faster or better than its predecessor. It's simply smaller and, conveniently, reversible.
The Lightning connector is located at the bottom of the phone along with the relocated headphone jack. It's not a big change, but we like it for improving the ease of slipping the phone into a pocket while you are listening to music. Larger speakers are also along the bottom edge.
2. Samsung Galaxy S III/S3 
The Samsung Galaxy S III offers a voice-command activated virtual assistant called S-Voice. It can be used to open apps, place calls or send messages. You can also direct it to take photos, play selected music or set an alarm. While it resembles Apple's Siri in intent, the execution is not as polished or elegant, especially now that iOS 6 is available.
The Galaxy S III allows for the use of NFC, Near-Field Communication, technology. While the deployment of NFC is catching on a bit slowly, it promises to make many types of short-distance transactions faster and more convenient. It can be used for such things as paying for purchases with your phone, gaining access to secured areas and obtaining or using coupons. The S III includes a feature called S Beam which gives you the ability to share files between compatible devices by simply touching the phones back-to-back. To accomplish that, S Beam uses NFC to establish the connection then instantly makes the transfer using Wi-Fi Direct. If Wi-Fi isn't available, the entire transfer can be made using just NFC.
3. Motorola DROID RAZR HD
The Motorola Droid Razr HD comes equipped with the Android 4.0 operating system, but it is ready for an upgrade to 4.1. Also, many fun apps are built into the phone. These apps are designed to take advantage of the phone's fast 4G speeds and impressive battery life. Android Beam uses the phone's near-field communication to let you transmit information from your phone to another. Also, Google Chrome syncs with your desktop computer, saving your bookmarks and even tabs to make surfing just as fluid on the go as it is at home.
All of this is backed up by a dual-core, 1.5GHz processor, making your cell phone faster than some computers. Although the Droid Razr HD is a phone first, it's got enough muscle under the hood to power all your surfing and downloading needs.
5. Google Nexus 4
The Google Nexus 4 is a beautiful phone, housed in a mostly-glass case. The phone offers great quality with only a few hiccups, including a moderate camera and poor speaker. Once you overlook the slight issues, the Nexus 4 becomes a top-performer, thanks to its powerful processing power, and as long as you use T-Mobile's services, you'll never be handicapped by the smartphone's lack of 4G LTE speed.
6. HTC One X
The HTC One X is a high-end smartphone from a company known for budget products. The battery life and storage capacity are somewhat wanting, but with its beautiful design and fantastic performance, you'll quickly fall in love with this phone and enjoy every moment with it.
The Samsung Galaxy Note II is the giant of smartphones, but its size and weight contain powerful technology. If you're tired of carrying a tablet and phone, this smartphone will become your new all-in-one device.
8. Sony Xperia TL
If you've always wanted to own one of James Bond's gadgets, the Xperia TL can make that happen. The phone offers a beautiful design and powerful performance for a tiny price tag. The smartphone's connection to the Bond movie "Skyfall" burdens the phone with unnecessary 007 promotional material, and the battery cannot keep up with a day's work. But once you're used to the phone's quirks, the Xperia TL takes you one step closer to earning your license to kill.
9. Motorola Atrix HD
The Motorola Atrix HD delivers HD video, fantastic casing and excellent computing power for a much lower price than many other smartphones. The battery gobbles up power, and the storage space will not last long. However, as a budget smartphone, the Atrix HD delivers great performance in a reasonably good package.
The T-Mobile myTouch is a smartphone with you in mind. This cell phone provides excellent battery life, video chat capabilities and access to T-Mobile’s 4G network. It is an advanced smartphone with plenty to offer but also needs a few minor improvements such as a high megapixel camera and improved video chat features.
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