GZR Top 5 Android Phones - November

Rank 1: Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch

Specs:
Display - 4.5" Super AMOLED Plus
Processor: Samsung Exynos dual-core @ 1.2gHz
RAM: 1GB
Onboard Storage/SD Storage/Total Storage: 16GB/32GB/48GB
Camera: 8MP Rear, 2MP Front
Battery: 1800 mAh
Connectivity: 4G WiMax
Bonuses: Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread).

The Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch was an excellent lineup to the Galaxy series. Exclusively for sprint, this device is technically an Galaxy S2 (has the branding on the back of the phone and everything), however was modified for Sprint. It has a bigger screen (4.5" vs 4.3") and different battery. This bad boy has amazing camera options. Taking very vivid photos, you can also switch it to a panoramic camera mode as well. Overall, this is the best device out there right now. Hats off to Samsung for this one.

Rank 2: Motorola DROID RAZR

Specs:
Display - 4.3" Super AMOLED

Processor: TI OMAP dual-core @ 1.2gHz
RAM: 1GB
Onboard Storage/SD Storage/Total Storage: 32GB/32GB/48GB
Camera: 8MP Rear, 2MP Front

Battery: 1780 mAh
Connectivity: 4G LTE
Bonuses: HDMI output, webtop capable, Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), incredibly thin (7.7mm), 720p front-facing camera recording.

The DROID RAZR's selling point is its thin design. Somehow, Motorola has managed to fit a 4G modem into a device that is only 1/3 of an inch thick (7.7mm to be exact). How they have done it, I have no idea. This is also the first phone able to record 720p quality videos using its front-facing camera. It's got an industry standard amount of RAM, an excellent processor, and a very nice gorilla glass screen. Definitely for those who want a 'wow' factor from people. Holding this feels like you aren't even holding a phone.

Rank 3: HTC Rezound

Specs:
Display - 4.3" S-LCD

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core @ 1.5gHz
RAM: 1GB
Onboard Storage/SD Storage/Total Storage: 32GB/32GB/48GB
Camera: 8MP Rear, 2MP Front

Battery: 1620 mAh
Connectivity: 4G LTE
Bonuses: Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 720p resoultion screen (incredibly crisp and clear), comes with a $100 pair of Beats Audio earbuds.

The HTC Rezound is an incredible piece of equipment. The screen looks incredibly detailed and crisp, given its 720p resolution on only a 4.3" display. It has excellent HTC cameras, which have decent software to handle its cameras power. It runs on Verizon's lightning fast 4G LTE network. The processor is clocked at 1.5gHz, which gives it a lot of raw power at its disposal. This also means, however, the Rezound's battery will take a small hit from having to power that monster for long periods of time. Given that the Rezound's battery is already rather small, AND it has a 4G modem, it ranks #3. Oh (and this has nothing to do with how it ranked, since I look at only the phone itself), but did I mention it comes with a free pair of $100 Beats by Dr. Dre ear buds? Sweet deal.

Rank 4: Motorola DROID Bionic

Specs:
Display - 4.3" qHD
Processor: OMAP Dual-Core @ 1gHz
RAM: 1GB
Onboard Storage/SD Storage/Total Storage: 16GB/32GB/48GB
Camera: 8MP Rear, VGA Front.
Battery: 1930 mAh
Connectivity: 4G
Bonuses: HDMI output, webtop capable, Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread).

The DROID Bionic keeps on the list, however moves down to #4.

Rank 5: Samsung Galaxy S2

Specs:

Display - 4.3" Super AMOLED

Processor: ARM Dual-Core @ 1.2gHz
RAM: 1GB

Onboard Storage/SD Storage/Total Storage: 16GB/32GB/48GB
Camera: 8MP dual-rear, 2MP rear-facing

Battery: 1650 mAh
Connectivity: 3G
Bonuses: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

The Samsung Galaxy S2 has dropped to #5. Given that this is a slightly (and when I say slightly, I mean very slightly) outdated piece of equipment, it has some competition that has came out with better hardware. This phone is still an amazing piece though, so it keeps its place on the list.