iPhone 5
Pro: Apple's App Store and elegant design
Con: Requires a new Apple cord (comes with phone; an extra cord costs $20)
Best for: Apple fans, those who like to keep it simple
Retail price: Starts at $199
Comment: Nearly unbeatable when it comes to quality; screen is crisp and bright. Many available apps.
(Google) Nexus 4
Pro: Fast and trendy
Con: No LTE support
Best for: T-Mobile's top customers
Retail price: $199.99 and up
Comment: Generous 4.7-inch screen. Very easy to customize. Charges wirelessly on a charging pad. Easy typing.
Samsung Galaxy S III
Pro: Beautiful screen
Con: Can be a bit too big
Best for: Video nuts
Retail price: $199.99 and up
Comment: 4.8-inch screen is fantastic for video. Speedy, powerful. Not ideal for people with smaller hands; battery life not great. Has program similar to Apple's Siri.
Nokia 920
Pro: Great camera
Con: Only on AT&T
Best for: The business-minded
Retail price: $99.99 and up
Comment: Runs Windows Phone 8, which means many fewer available apps. Solid-feeling and a bit heavy, with 4.5-inch screen. Offers wireless charging; takes great snapshots. A good choice for people who manage Office files across their devices.
Compiled by Hayley Tsukayama, Washington Post
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