Best smartphones of 2011 ... for now

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Samsung Galaxy S II leads the pack

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

Check out my full ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog post for the full list and comments on each smartphone.
Motorola Droid Bionic

The Droid Bionic may be the best LTE smartphone on Verizon wireless.
Back of the Droid Bionic

The back of the Droid Bionic is simply, yet hides a very powerful interior.
T-Mobile LG G2X

The 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

The T-Mobile LG G2X is the US version of the LG Optimus 2X.
Apple iPhone 4

The 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

The 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

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

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

The HTC ThunderBolt has a decent 8 megapixel camera and rock solid kickstand.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play looks to solve the problem with gaming on Android devices.
Xperia Play and retracted gaming controls

The SE Xperia Play has a dedicated gaming controller and official PlayStation support.
Google Nexus S

The Google Nexus S is made by Samsung and is a pure Google experience phone.
Google Nexus S keyboard entry

The Nexus S and Nexus S 4G are solid devices, with internal specifications primarily based on 2010 standards.
HP Pre3

The HP Pre3 looks similar to the Pre2 and Pre Plus with a larger display.
webOS on the Pre3

webOS is a fantastic operating system, but HP needs to do a better job releasing products and supporting them.
Dell Venu Pro

The Dell Venue Pro is the best Windows Phone 7 device.
Windows Phone 7 on the Dell Venue Pro

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