The Top Android Phones From Five Major Carriers

Are you looking for the top Android phones on the market? With so many different Android phones being released seemingly every month, it is certainly not that easy to choose and make a buying decision. AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Virgin Wireless, and a lot of other major cell phone service providers now offer a wide selection of Android phones to choose from. Some are cheap, some are quite steeply priced, and some are even offered free if you're willing to sign a 2-year service contract with the provider.

Most of the major mobile manufacturers also seem to release new Android phones on a regular basis. HTC, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson, and other large mobile companies apparently love the Android OS because they keep creating new and better smartphone units every so often. So how do you go about finding the top Android phones in the market?

It takes a lot of research, really. This involves reading reviews, watching online video reviews, comparing specs and features, etc. If your hectic schedule won't allow for some serious digging and studying, however, we'll give you a brief overview of some of the top Android phones from each of the five major carriers.

* The HTC 1S by T-Mobile

The One line is HTC's latest flagship for 2012, and the 1S sits at the top of T-Mobile's spring lineup. It has an anodized aluminum unibody design that's amazingly thin, and a super fast Snapdragon dual core 1.5Hz CPU based on the new 28nm process. It has a very colorful and vibrant 4.3" qHD Super AMOLED display and an 8 megapixel camera that can take photos while also shooting 1080p video. It also features 42 Mbps HSPA+ on T-Mobile's network, WiFi Calling and 16 gigs of storage.

* The Motorola Photon 4G by Sprint

The Motorola Photon 4G is considered one of the best Android phones by Sprint. It is a top-of-the-line smartphone with a dual-core processor, large qHD display, and WiMAX. It is Sprint's first global phone with WiMAX. Motorola further spices things up by featuring WebTop functionality, something it first introduced on the Atrix 4G. The Photon 4G has an eight megapixel auto-focus camera that takes beautiful pictures. Color balance and exposure are generally accurate which any picture lover will truly appreciate.

* The Galaxy S3 by Samsung

The Samsung Galaxy S3 has been receiving very nice reviews for its great and innovative features. This unit has a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display that offers viewing experience like no other. It also has an Exynos 4 Quad 1.4 GHz quad-core processor that provides power and multi-tasking capabilities. The Galaxy S3 interface is built around Samsung's TouchWiz UI. It is very simple to use and is one of the main reasons why the Samsung Galaxy S3 is such a pleasure to use. For people who want a lightweight phone, this is definitely the Android phone to grab.

* LG Viper 4G LTE by Sprint

The LG Viper 4G LTE is Sprint's first ever handset capable of LTE. The LG Viper is very affordable and is packed with some high-quality specs for the price. The dual-core processor is really fast and the 5-megapixel camera takes lovely pictures. This Android smartphone has earned a 'platinum' rating by UL Environment for its sustainable build and packaging. The Viper's body is 50 percent recycled plastic, according to Sprint. Eco-friendly phones aren't generally the most stylish models, but the Viper is an exception.

* Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini

For those people who want to get a smartphone, but who don't want a large, bulky phone or an expensive phone, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini is definitely the one to buy. As you should be able to guess from the phone's name, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini is small, but its 1GHz processor is nothing but. The Xperia Mini runs the Android 2.3 OS, enhanced significantly by the company's user interface, which adds lots of style and extra functionality to Google's on-fire mobile OS.

So, there you have it, the top Android phones currently offered on the market. Indeed, there is no lack of choices when it comes to Android phones. This is probably the greatest advantage of Android over Apple products - the ability to provide a huge selection of phones and features.