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RANKED: The Best Smartphones In The World Right Now

#16 BlackBerry Q10

RANKED: The Best Smartphones In The World Right Now

#15 LG G Flex

#15 LG G Flex

LG released the first-ever curved screen phone, the G Flex, in the U.S. this year. The G Flex has a large, 6-inch curved screen and a self-healing backing that can repair minor scratches.

Unfortunately, LG had to make a few compromises to get that curved screen on the device. The resolution is a lot lower than Apple and Samsung phones, so images, text, and video look grainy in comparison. LG's user interface for Android is also unattractive and buggy.

Click here for the LG G Flex review >>

Price: $299.99 on AT&T, $249.99 on Sprint. $0 down plus $26 per month for 24 months on T-Mobile.

#14 HTC One Max

#14 HTC One Max

The HTC One Max is the company's first phablet. It has a giant 5.9-inch screen and a fingerprint sensor that can unlock the phone and launch apps.

It's an attractive device made out of metal, but all that metal also makes it extremely thick and heavy compared to most phones that size.

Click here for the HTC One Max review >>

Price: $199.99 on Verizon, $249.99 on Sprint.

#13 Nokia Lumia Icon

#13 Nokia Lumia Icon

If you're on Verizon and want a Windows phone, the Nokia Lumia Icon is pretty much your only option. It's not the most attractive device, but it is well-constructed and has an amazing camera.

Click here for the Nokia Lumia Icon review >>

Price: $199.99 on Verizon.

#12 Nokia Lumia 1020

#12 Nokia Lumia 1020

Most consider the Nokia Lumia 1020 to be the best Windows Phone you can buy. It has one of the best cameras you can get in a smartphone, which is nice if you don't mind the giant bulge it adds to the back.

Other than that, it's mostly the same Windows Phone experience you get on any other device.

Price: $99.99 on AT&T.

#11 Nokia Lumia 1520

#11 Nokia Lumia 1520

The Lumia 1520 is the first Windows Phone phablet ever made. It has a huge 6-inch screen, which gives you extra room for more apps and Live Tiles on your home screen.

Click here for the Nokia Lumia 1520 review >>

Price: $199.99 on AT&T

#10 Sony Xperia Z1S

#10 Sony Xperia Z1S

If you're accident prone, then Sony's new Xperia Z1S might be a good choice for you. The Android device is virtually waterproof, and it can survive under five feet of water for up to 30 minutes.

Click here for the Sony Xperia Z1S review >>

Price: $0 down plus $25 per month for 24 months on T-Mobile.

#9 iPhone 5C

#9 iPhone 5C

The iPhone 5C, which launched at the same time as the iPhone 5S, is Apple's slightly cheaper model of the iPhone. It has almost all the same specs and features as the iPhone 5 that launched in 2012, but wrapped in a variety of colorful plastic cases. You can get it in blue, pink, green, yellow, or white.

Click here for the iPhone 5C review >>

Price: Starts at $99 on AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. $0 down plus $22.91 per month for 24 months on T-Mobile.

#8 LG G2

#8 LG G2

The G2 is LG's latest flagship phone. It has a gorgeous 5-inch display, one of the best you can get on a smartphone. But it does have one odd design quirk: the power and volume buttons are located on the back of the phone, making it a bit awkward to use at first.

Price: $99.99 on AT&T, $49.99 on Verizon, $0 down plus $18.70 per month for 24 months on T-Mobile.

#7 Samsung Galaxy S4

#7 Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung's flagship phone launched to a lot of hype, but only got so-so reviews. Samsung tried to pack a lot of features into the device, which made it feel bloated and clunky. It's a good phone, but not the best.

However, Samsung's new Galaxy S5 phone will launch in just a few days. If you're a Samsung fan, you might want to wait.

Click here for the Galaxy S4 review >>

Price: $199.99 on AT&T, $99.99 on Verizon, $0 down plus $26 per month for 24 months on T-Mobile, $49.99 on Sprint.

#6 Samsung Galaxy Note 3

#6 Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Samsung popularized the "phablet" category with the Galaxy Note more than two years ago. Now the phone is in its third generation with the Galaxy Note 3.

The Galaxy Note 3 has the biggest screen yet, 5.7 inches, yet its body is actually thinner and lighter than the last model. It also comes with a special stylus called the S Pen for drawing or taking notes. It's the best phablet you can buy.

Click here for the Galaxy Note 3 review >>

Price: $299.99 on AT&T, $299.99 on Verizon, $0 down plus $29.50 per month for 24 months on T-Mobile, $349.99 on Sprint.

#5 Motorola Moto X

#5 Motorola Moto X

The Moto X is one of the best Android phones. Motorola added some new features to Android, like the ability to check notifications easily from the home screen. But it's still mostly the "clean" version Android from Google.

You can also fully customize the look of your device with a variety of color options for the case and buttons.

Click here for the Moto X review >>

Price: $0 on AT&T, $0 on Verizon, $49.99 on Sprint.

#4 Google Nexus 5

#4 Google Nexus 5

Google's latest flagship phone is the Nexus 5, which was made in partnership with LG.

Like all of Google's Nexus devices, the Nexus 5 runs a pure version of Android, meaning you won't find any modifications to the software. It also gets software updates much faster than other Android phones. But perhaps the best part is the value. You can get the Nexus 5 unlocked for about half the price as other top-tier smartphones.

The only downside: the camera isn't that great.

Click here for the Nexus 5 review >>

Price: $349 unlocked from Google. Works on AT&T, T-Mobile, and several other international carriers.

#3 HTC One (M8)

#3 HTC One (M8)

HTC released a new version of its flagship phone, the HTC One.

Like the original, the new HTC One, which is also called the M8, has a gorgeous design and high quality metal construction. It also has an extra rear camera that acts as a depth sensor so you can edit photos later and change the focus.

Also like the original, the HTC One (M8) is the best Android phone you can buy.

Click here for the HTC One (M8) review >>

Price: $199.99 on AT&T, $199.99 on Sprint, $199.99 on Verizon. It's not available on T-Mobile as of this writing, but it launches on April 11.

#2 HTC One (M8) Google Edition

#2 HTC One (M8) Google Edition

HTC partnered with Google to create a version of the HTC One (M8) that runs a clean version of Android. That means you don't get any of the extras that come with the regular version you buy through carriers. You also get software updates directly from Google shortly after they're ready.

If you want a great phone with the best possible Android experience, this is the device to buy.

Price: $699 unlocked from Google. Works on AT&T, T-Mobile, and several other international carriers.

#1 iPhone 5S

#1 iPhone 5S

For most people, the iPhone 5S is the best smartphone available.

It strikes the perfect balance of great design, useful features, and app and content selection. The iPhone 5S looks nearly identical to last year's iPhone 5, but sports a better camera and a fingerprint sensor for unlocking the phone without a passcode.

Click here for the iPhone 5S review >>

Price: Starts at $199 on AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. $0 down plus $27 per month for 24 months on T-Mobile.

BONUS: Samsung's new Galaxy S5 launches in a few days

BONUS: Samsung

Samsung officially unveiled its newest flagship phone, the Galaxy S5, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It has a 5.1-inch screen, heart rate monitor, and a water resistant body.

The phone launches globally April 11, so it might be worth holding out a few days if you need a new phone soon.

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