Group test: what's the best Android phone?

5. HTC One S

• Reviewed on: 9 May 12
• RRP: Handset free; from around £21 a month (Around £370 SIM free)
• Rating:

The HTC One S is an excellent mid-range smartphone option. It might not have the headline specifications of the One X but it outdoes it on performance and battery life. It does this in a more user friendly size, better build quality and a cheaper price tag.

4. Motorola Razr i

• Reviewed on: 25 September 12
• RRP: £345 inv VAT
• Rating:

The Motorola Razr i is a great all-rounder smartphone. It offers a great combination of design and performance for a reasonable price. It's worth a look for its price and worthy of our recommended award.

3. Samsung Galaxy S3

• Reviewed on: 6 June 12
• RRP: From £29 per month; Around £500 SIM-free
• Rating:

The Galaxy S3 has turned out to be an excellent smartphone. It offers a good design and build quality, despite our small niggles. Samsung has put together an impressive set of hardware resulting in silky smooth performance and extensive software features. We can't give the number one spot to two smartphones, so the iPhone nudges it on a show of hands, but it really is a matter of personal taste. The S3 really is as good a smartphone as you can buy right now. Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Apple iPhone 4S comparison review.

2. HTC One X+

• Reviewed on: 23 January 13
• RRP: Around £450 inc VAT
• Rating:

With a newer version of Android, fixed build quality issues and significantly increased battery life, the One X+ is a polished and honed version of its predecessor. It's now an even better all-round quality smartphone with a reasonable price tag.

1. Google Nexus 4

• Reviewed on: 14 November 12
• RRP: £239 for 8GB; £279 for 16GB
• Rating:

As long as the storage capacities suffice, the Nexus 4 is the definition of a bargain. You quite simply get the performance and features of a high-end smartphone for half the price you would expect to pay. Unless you're set on an iPhone, the Nexus 4 is an unbeatable deal.