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Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

By matthewmiller March 27, 2011, 8:41 PM PDT

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Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

Samsung Galaxy S II leads the pack

Samsung Galaxy S II leads the pack

ntThe Samsung Galaxy S II gets my pick for the best current smartphone of 2011.

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

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

Motorola Droid Bionic

Motorola Droid Bionic

ntThe Droid Bionic may be the best LTE smartphone on Verizon wireless.

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

Back of the Droid Bionic

Back of the Droid Bionic

ntThe back of the Droid Bionic is simply, yet hides a very powerful interior.

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

T-Mobile LG G2X

T-Mobile LG G2X

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

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

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

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

ntThe T-Mobile LG G2X is the US version of the LG Optimus 2X.

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

Apple iPhone 4

Apple iPhone 4

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

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

Watching 3D content on the HTC EVO 3D

Watching 3D content on the HTC EVO 3D

ntThe 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.

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

HTC EVO 3D smartphone

HTC EVO 3D smartphone

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

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Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

HTC ThunderBolt

Image: Sarah Tew/CNET

HTC ThunderBolt

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

Image: Sarah Tew/CNET
Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

Back of the HTC ThunderBolt

Back of the HTC ThunderBolt

ntThe HTC ThunderBolt has a decent 8 megapixel camera and rock solid kickstand.

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

ntThe Sony Ericsson Xperia Play looks to solve the problem with gaming on Android devices.

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

Xperia Play and retracted gaming controls

Xperia Play and retracted gaming controls

ntThe SE Xperia Play has a dedicated gaming controller and official PlayStation support.

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

Google Nexus S

Google Nexus S

ntThe Google Nexus S is made by Samsung and is a pure Google experience phone.

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

Google Nexus S keyboard entry

Google Nexus S keyboard entry

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

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

HP Pre3

HP Pre3

ntThe HP Pre3 looks similar to the Pre2 and Pre Plus with a larger display.

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

webOS on the Pre3

webOS on the Pre3

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

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

Dell Venu Pro

Dell Venu Pro

ntThe Dell Venue Pro is the best Windows Phone 7 device.

Best smartphones of 2011 … for now

Windows Phone 7 on the Dell Venue Pro

Windows Phone 7 on the Dell Venue Pro

ntWindows Phone 7 is a great mobile operating system that needs reliable support from Microsoft.

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