You aint living till you get one of these!!

Your smartphone is the one thing that never leaves your side because it can do it all. But the best smartphones do everything well. A great handset takes amazing photos, offers a bright and crisp HD screen and has enough speed to help you multitask with ease. But there’s also plenty of variety out there when it comes to software and the overall user experience. That’s where we come in.
Want something that’s easy to use with one hand and offers a ton of apps? Apple’s iPhone is a no-brainer. Want a bigger screen, more flexibility and more features? Go Android. Meanwhile, Windows Phones offer a dynamic interface ideal for first-time smartphone owners, and the new BlackBerrys make it easy to access messages and social updates in one place.
Once you’ve decided on your platform of choice, then it’s time to pick a device. At LAPTOP we test every major smartphone on the market and rate each one based on design, features, performance and battery life to help you make the right call. Here are our top 10 smartphones, ranging from the most sleek and compact handsets to the biggest phablets.

1. Samsung Galaxy S4 (Multiple Carriers)

The Samsung Galaxy S4 takes Android phones to the next level with an awesome camera, innovative gesture controls and best-in-class multitasking.

2. HTC One (Multiple Carriers)

The curved aluminum HTC One isn't just the most attractive Android phone yet, it packs a quad-core processor, a fantastic low-light camera and booming stereo speakers. You can even use this device as a TV remote.

Pros: Stunning design; Excellent 1080p display; Loud and rich dual speakers; Remote control functionality for TV; Camera shines in low light; Very fast performance

Cons: Odd button arrangement; No wireless charging; Zoe feels a bit gimmicky; Can be a stretch to operate with one hand

The Verdict: The HTC One's jaw-dropping design, good low-light camera, fresh approach to the home screen and awesome speakers make it a stellar Android phone.

3. Apple iPhone 5 (AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon)

Apple’s top-notch device raises the bar for displays, camera quality, and voice control in a remarkably slim and sexy design.

Pros: Amazingly thin and light; Bigger more vibrant screen; Fast 4G LTE speeds; Very good battery life; Improved camera; Facebook integration and easy photo sharing;

Cons: Half-baked Maps app; Very few interface enhancements

The Verdict: The iPhone 5 improves upon a great smartphone in every way while offering a shockingly thin and light design.

4. Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx HD (Verizon)

A high-capacity battery inside a svelte design makes the Droid RAZR Maxx HD a 4G LTE phone with equal parts speed and endurance.

Pros: Epic battery life; Attractive and durable Kevlar design; Gorgeous 1280 x 720 display; Loud and clear audio; Snappy performance; Fast 4G LTE speeds;

Cons: Camera not as sharp or fast as competition; Expensive; Difficult to access microSD card slot

The Verdict: With a vibrant display, sleek and durable design, and a long-lasting battery, the Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx HD lives up to its name.

5. Samsung Galaxy Note II (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon)

With its bigger screen, better pen features quad-core CPU and epic battery life, the Galaxy Note II raises the bar for large-screen smartphones.

Pros: Strong graphics and performance; Large display with sharp details and bright colors; Fast camera; Improved S Pen

Cons: Size can be somewhat overwhelming; Slow 3G speeds; A tad pricey

The Verdict: With a bigger screen, faster processor and sharper S Pen, the only thing that can hold back the Galaxy Note II is Sprint's 3G-only network.

6. LG Optimus G Pro (AT&T)

The LG Optimus G Pro boasts a mammoth 5.5-inch screen and a bevy of innovative apps.

Pros: Huge display with wide viewing angles; Strong performance; Fantastic multitasking software; Helpful camera features

Cons: Lacks stylus despite its note-taking software; Cameras struggle in low light; Relatively small keyboard ; TV remote software lacks program guide

The Verdict: The LG Optimus G Pro boasts a mammoth 5.5-inch screen and a bevy of innovative apps.

7. BlackBerry Z10 (AT&T, T-Mobile)

The BlackBerry Z10 offers multitaskers a sleek new interface, a one-stop shop for messaging and social updates and a killer keyboard. Plus, the camera lets you go back in time.

Pros: Slick interface aids multitasking; BlackBerry Hub combines email messaging and social networking; Superior touch keyboard learns as you type; Smart integration of calendar contacts and messaging; BBM supports video chat and screen sharing

Cons: Performance lags at times; Some apps feel watered down compared to iOS and Android; Camera struggles in low light

The Verdict: The BlackBerry Z10 offers a slick, multitasking-friendly interface, killer keyboard and one-stop shop for messaging and social networking, but BlackBerry needs to work out some kinks.

8. Nokia Lumia 920 (AT&T)

The Nokia Lumia 920 is the ultimate Windows Phone, thanks to its jaw-dropping HD screen, fantastic PureView camera and wireless charging capability.

Pros: Slick and colorful design; Superb camera; Eye-popping HD screen; Integrated wireless charging; Useful Nokia apps

Cons: Relatively heavy; App selection still limited compared to Android and iOS; NFC sharing could be easier;

The Verdict: The Nokia Lumia 920 is the ultimate Windows Phone, thanks to its jaw-dropping HD screen, fantastic PureView camera and wireless charging capability.

9. Google Nexus 4 (Multiple Carriers)

The Google Nexus 4's swift performance, bright and crisp display and Android 4.2 software make it a good choice for Android purists, but the lack of 4G LTE is a letdown.

Pros: Sharp 4.7-inch HD screen; Sharp colorful screen with good viewing angles; Improved Google Now assistant; Speedy and smooth performance

Cons: Short battery life; Competitors have more innovative features; Dull camera images ; No LTE support; Mediocre audio quality;

The Verdict: The Google Nexus 4's swift performance, bright and crisp display and Android 4.2 software make it a good choice for Android purists, but the lack of 4G LTE is a letdown.