Video:5 Best Android Phones

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Hi, I'm Nick Jaynes for About.com, and these are the five best Android cell phones. I'll be using information found on About.com's Cell Phone Guide site. When Google's Android OS first launched, the software was only available on a single phone. Today, however, Android is available on dozens of handsets, including today's most cutting-edge devices. With more choices available than ever before, it can be more difficult to know which Android phones are worth your time. Here's a roundup of today's best Android phones.

Android Phones: Samsung Galaxy S 4G

5. The Galaxy S 4G has been called T-Mobile's fastest smartphone. Like Samsung's other Galaxy S smartphones, the Galaxy S 4G features a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen and a slim profile. Additional features include version 2.2 of the Android OS, a 1-GHz processor, and a 5-megapixel camera.

Android Phones: Motorola Atrix 4G

4. The Motorola Atrix 4G is more than just a smartphone; it's also a computer of sorts. Consider its computer-like features: a high-power 1-GHz dual-core CPU and the ability to run the desktop version of the Firefox browser. And the Atrix 4G gets even more desktop-like when used with Motorola's Laptop Dock, an accessory that features an 11.6-inch screen and a full keyboard. While the dock looks like a laptop, it's actually powered by the phone's computing power -- putting a whole new twist on the idea of mobile computing.

Android Phones: Samsung Galaxy S II

3. The Galaxy S II is a super-slim, super-slick Android smartphone. It packs in just about all of the advanced features you could need, including: a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, dual-core processing power, version 2.3 of the Android OS, an 8-megapixel camera, and full HD video recording. And that's not all: it also offers the ability to wirelessly link with your TV, laptop, or printer. It doesn't come cheap, though, as the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S II is one of the pricier smartphones around.

Android Phones: T-Mobile G2x

2. T-Mobile's G2x is designed to offer "the ultimate entertainment experience." It leverages T-Mobile's high-speed HSPA+ network to deliver gaming and mobile TV service. The T-Mobile G2x also offers an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, always-on social networking, and more.

Android Phones: HTC Thunderbolt

1. HTC's Thunderbolt was the first 4G phone to run on Verizon's 4G LTE network. But 4G support is not the only impressive feature that the Thunderbolt offers. It also packs in version 2.2 of the Android OS, a 4.3-inch touch screen, an 8-megapixel camera, a 720p camcorder, and a 1-GHz SnapDragon processor.

As you can see, there are many choices on the market for great Android-powered cell phones. To find which is best for you, go check out your local cell phone retailer and spend some time playing around before you make your final decision. Thanks for watching. If you'd like to learn more, please find us on the web at About.com.