Read Android Central's reviews of top Android devices
With Christmas a slowly fading memory, we're beginning to enter the post-holiday shopping season. And in the days ahead, many outlets will be offering discounts on some of the top Android devices of the moment. So what's worth buying and what should you leave on the shelf?
We've got links to all the information you could possibly need after the break.
Essential reading: The best Android phone you can buy
In our semi-regular look at the best Android handsets around, we've rounded up the finest phones on the market and brought you a rundown of the top contenders. We'll also reveal the best oversized Android phone, as well as some honorable mentions.
Read more: The best Android phone you can buy in late 2013
Android Central's big review grid
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Motorola's new flagship boasts near-stock Android and touchless controls. |
Samsung's 5-inch smartphone offers a 1080p screen and a wealth of software features. |
The third-generation Galaxy Note handset is the best big-screen phone out there. |
HTC's aluminum-clad beast is one of the most impressive smartphones of 2013. |
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With a 4.3-inch 720p display, the One Mini downsizes without scrimping on hardware. |
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini review Samsung packs many of the GS4's software features into a smaller chassis. |
HTC's largest handset yet boasts impressive battery life and a gianormous screen. |
The second LG-built Nexus phone represents the cutting edge of Android. |
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Motorola's budget smartphone is the best phone you can buy for $179. |
The 5.2-inch LG G2 introduces a 13MP OIS camera and a 5.2-inch display. |
The second-gen Nexus 7 boosts its performance and screen resolution. |
LG returns to the Android tablet space with a "just right" form factor. |
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Samsung's first smartwatch shows promise, but falls short in terms of functionality. |
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 — 2014 Edition review The Galaxy Note 10.1 returns with faster internals and a sharp new screen. |
Sony's latest boasts a metal-framed design and 20.7-megapixel camera. |
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