The 17 best smartphones in the world (VZ, T, S, TMUS)
As we approach fall, just about every company is getting a jump on the holidays to announce new phones.
Here's our ranking of the best phones you can buy right now in the US based on factors including design, software and hardware features, content selection, carrier availability, and price. We've included the approximate unsubsidized cost for each.
#17 BlackBerry Passport
The BlackBerry Passport is a funky-looking phone. It's almost perfectly square with a narrow physical keyboard at the bottom.
A lot of people like to scoff at the Passport, but BlackBerry fans seem to love it.
Price: Around $550
#16 BlackBerry Classic
The BlackBerry Classic looks a lot like the BlackBerry Bold from a few years ago. It has a physical keyboard, trackpad, and larger touchscreen. If you want a phone with a keyboard, the Classic is the best phone to buy.
Price: Around $330
#15 Nokia Lumia 830
The Nokia Lumia 830 is one of the most recent phones from Microsoft. It runs the Windows Phone 8 operating system and has a sharp 5-inch screen.
Price: Around $400
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