Best smartphones of 2011 ... for now - TechRepublic

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

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    Samsung Galaxy S II leads the pack

    \n\tThe Samsung Galaxy S II gets my pick for the best current smartphone of 2011.

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    \n\tCheck out my full ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog post for the full list and comments on each smartphone.

  • Motorola Droid Bionic

    \n\tThe Droid Bionic may be the best LTE smartphone on Verizon wireless.

  • Back of the Droid Bionic

    \n\tThe back of the Droid Bionic is simply, yet hides a very powerful interior.

  • T-Mobile LG G2X

    \n\tThe T-Mobile G2X might be the best Android device on T-Mobile and they have quite a selection to choose from.

  • LG Optimus 2X, the Euro version of the T-Mobile G2X

    \n\tThe T-Mobile LG G2X is the US version of the LG Optimus 2X.

  • Apple iPhone 4

    \n\tThe Apple iPhone 4 is a very successful smartphone that will continue to appeal to millions of people.

  • Watching 3D content on the HTC EVO 3D

    \n\tThe 3D functionality in devices may seem a bit gimmicky, but it looks like HTC has done a good job implementing it on the HTC EVO 3D.

  • HTC EVO 3D smartphone

    \n\tNote the dual cameras on the back of the HTC EVO 3D that let you capture 3D still and video content.

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    HTC ThunderBolt

    \n\tThe HTC ThunderBolt is the only LTE smartphone currently available, which makes it appealing to many of us.

    Image: Sarah Tew\/CNET
  • Back of the HTC ThunderBolt

    \n\tThe HTC ThunderBolt has a decent 8 megapixel camera and rock solid kickstand.

  • Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

    \n\tThe Sony Ericsson Xperia Play looks to solve the problem with gaming on Android devices.

  • Xperia Play and retracted gaming controls

    \n\tThe SE Xperia Play has a dedicated gaming controller and official PlayStation support.

  • Google Nexus S

    \n\tThe Google Nexus S is made by Samsung and is a pure Google experience phone.

  • Google Nexus S keyboard entry

    \n\tThe Nexus S and Nexus S 4G are solid devices, with internal specifications primarily based on 2010 standards.

  • HP Pre3

    \n\tThe HP Pre3 looks similar to the Pre2 and Pre Plus with a larger display.

  • webOS on the Pre3

    \n\twebOS is a fantastic operating system, but HP needs to do a better job releasing products and supporting them.

  • Dell Venu Pro

    \n\tThe Dell Venue Pro is the best Windows Phone 7 device.

  • Windows Phone 7 on the Dell Venue Pro

    \n\tWindows Phone 7 is a great mobile operating system that needs reliable support from Microsoft.

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