Best 5 Mobiles

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon Wireless) 

Longest-lasting smartphone
In the world of smartphones, the Droid Razr Maxx is Methuselah--only much, much hipper. Its 3,300mAh battery keeps the top-notch specs at hand when you need them, like that 4.5-inch screen and 8-megapixel camera. The Kevlar backing and angled design make it a beaut.

 

HTC One S (T-Mobile)

Best affordable ICS phone
The HTC One S is a lean, mean Ice Cream Sandwich machine. Not only is it a looker, it takes great pictures, too.

Apple iPhone 4S (Sprint, AT&T, Verizon) 

Best smartphone for media
The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade.

Nokia Lumia 900 (AT&T)

Best Windows Phone
A vivid 4.3-inch display, 4G LTE, eye-catching design, and very fair price make this our favorite Windows Phone.

Samsung Gusto 2 (Verizon Wireless)

Best simple phone
You'd be shocked how many people ask us for non-smartphone recommendations, especially when looking for something cheap, sturdy, and straightforward. The Gusto 2 is all those, has strong call quality, and adds additional senior-focused features.