Video:5 Best Smartphones

Transcript:5 Best Smartphones

Hi I'm Nick Jaynes for About.com and these are the five best smartphones. I'll be using information found on About.com's cell phone guide site.

Information About the 5 Best Smartphones

Smartphones are everywhere you look, it seems. But not all smartphones are created equal. Though more similar than dissimilar, smartphones have varying features and technologies that differentiate them from the rest of the cell phone world. Here are the five best smartphones.

5 Best Smartphones

5. T-Mobile G2x with GoogleT-Mobile's G2x with Google is big and beautiful, featuring a 4-inch touch screen and a slim, sleek design. But it's more than a pretty face: on the inside, the G2x offers support for T-Mobile's 4G network, Google's Android OS, and an 8-megapixel camera.

4. HTC ThunderboltThe HTC Thunderbolt was Verizon's first 4G smartphone and it remains the carrier's best high-speed option. But the Thunderbolt delivers more than just speedy data access: it also offers a big, bright 4.3-inch touch screen, excellent call quality, and a top-notch camera.

3. Apple iPhone 4The iPhone 4 is not without its problems -- yes, we've heard about those pesky antenna issues. But it remains one of the best smartphones around, thanks to its gorgeous display, elegant design, and incredible ease of use. And it's even better now that you have a choice of carriers.

2. HTC EVO 3D3D technology isn't just for TVs and movie screens anymore: it's now made its way to cell phones, too. Meet the HTC EVO 3D, a smartphone that allows you to capture and record 3D images and video, and view 3D content on its screen, all without those annoying 3D glasses.

1. HTC Sensation 4G4G support. An 8-megapixel camera. The latest version of Android. HTC's slick Sense user interface. A dual-core CPU. These are just a few of the features packed into the HTC Sensation 4G, and just a few of the reasons why it's earned the top spot on this list of today's best smartphones. The Sensation 4G is available from T-Mobile.

As you can see, there are many choices on the market for great smartphones. 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.