Best Android Jelly Bean phones


HTC Droid DNA

Cnet rating: 4 stars out of 5

HTC Droid DNA Photo: Cnet Review
The good: The beautifully designed Droid DNA features a quad-core processor, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 4G LTE, a sharp 5-inch screen, an excellent camera and long battery life.
The bad: The large size makes it tricky to fit in tight pockets, and it lacks both an SD card slot and a removable battery.
The cost: $100 to $200
The bottom line: With quad-core power, 4G LTE, a lovely 5-inch screen, and a stunning design, the $200 HTC Droid DNA may be Verizon's best Android deal.

HTC One X+

Cnet rating: 4 stars out of 5

HTC One X+ Photo: Cnet Review
The good: The One X+ has a quad-core processor, 64 GB of storage and Android Jelly Bean, plus a great camera, all for $200.
The bad: The battery life is short. The phone also lacks an SD card slot, and its battery can't be removed.
The cost: $170 to $509
The bottom line: Although it does have some flaws, the $200 HTC One X+ is the best Android buy on AT&T.

LG Nexus 4

Cnet rating: 3.5 stars out of 5

LG Nexus 4 Photo: Cnet Review
The good: The competitively priced Nexus 4 delivers a pure and polished experience with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, it's powered by a snappy quad-core processor, and it's packed with new photo-editing and camera features.
The bad: The construction is solid but uninspiring, its call volume is too low and it lacks 4G LTE.
The cost: $299 (currently sold out)
The bottom line: While the LG Nexus 4 wins on internal performance and user experience, anyone shopping for an unlocked phone should consider a comparable LTE handset first.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Cnet rating: 4 stars out of 5

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Photo: Cnet Review
The good: Oodles of screen real estate make the Galaxy Note 2 terrific for videos, games and reading; and its improved stylus aids productivity. A blazing quad-core processor, a great camera and strong battery life round out the advantages of this Android 4.1 phone.
The bad: The huge display makes it unwieldy to carry, and hiccups in the S Pen stylus and apps can slow you down. It's not a suitable tablet replacement across all categories.
The cost: $140 to $300
The bottom line: In the Galaxy Note 2, Samsung delivers a powerful, boundary-pushing device that gets a lot right. Yet its complicated features and high price raise questions about its purpose.

The following Cnet staff members contributed to this report: senior editors Brian Bennett, Jessica Dolcourt and Laura K. Cucullu; associate editor Lynn La.. For more reviews of personal technology products, visit www.cnet.com.

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