Some of you readers will see this list and think we must be out of our minds and some of you will see this list and think "it's about time." After much testing and thought, we've come to the conclusion that the HTC ThunderBolt is the new number one smartphone from Verizon, thereby dethroning the Apple iPhone 4. There's not many lists I've seen where the iPhone is number two, so relish this moment, Apple haters.
In reality, no matter who you root for, you can't deny the sheer power and high-quality performance that the ThunderBolt brings to the table. Not only does the device have a next-generation 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 4.3-inch display, and HTC's new Sense 2.0 UI, it also delivers super-fast 4G LTE speeds for data, an awesome 8MP rear-facing camera as well as a front-facing camera, and a 32 GB microSD card to back up the 8 GB of internal storage.
True, the battery life is borderline terrible and there's some kinks that need to be worked out with the software. Even with those faults, the iPhone has some new competition, and as of right now, it can't hold onto the number one spot. Check out the list below and let us know what you think!
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1. HTC ThunderBoltPros
Cons
Summary Despite issues with the battery life and some of the applications, the HTC ThunderBolt surpasses the iPhone 4 to take over the number one spot on our list. The 4G LTE speeds are absolutely phenomenal, and the device is feature-packed with an 8-megapixel camera, 4.3-inch display, and almost 40 GB of memory. Unfortunately, the battery life is very poor, and there are some software issues. Despite the cons, the phone is the new top smartphone on Verizon and should please Android die-hards and intermediate users alike. |
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2. Apple iPhone 4Pros
Cons
Summary Like AT&T, the iPhone 4 is a great smartphone on Verizon. Whatever you think of Apple's approach to smartphones, iPhone 4 is incredibly thin, has the best display ever to grace a mobile phone, and serves up state-of-the-art media capabilities. Some will prefer something else because they prefer Android, webOS, or Windows Phone 7. For everyone else, iPhone offers the perfect balance of design and features, and overall, is the second best smartphone on Verizon. |
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3. HTC DROID IncrediblePros
Cons
Summary
On par, HTC's Droid Incredible is the ideal all-touch smartphone in Verizon's lineup and is priced well, though it faces stiff competition from the Apple iPhone 4. Some power users will opt for Motorola's Droid X or DROID 2 instead, but we think Incredible offers the best blend of power, usability and size. Unless you want a hard keyboard, that is. |
