Best Android phones 2011

Posted by Chris Smith on Wed 20 Apr 2011

The Android Army is rapidly taking over the smartphone world. These heavy-hitting devices are battling on the frontline.

HTC Incredible S
The best Android handset on the planet today is the cumulative result of HTC's monumental efforts on the Android platform and is a natural successor to the Desire. With a 4-inch screen, improved battery and a whopping 8-megapixel camera with a dual-flash, it's HTC at its best.
HTC Incredible S review | HTC Incredible S video | HTC Incredible S hands-on pictures


Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
Sony Ericsson has made a great comeback with Android phones and the Xperia Arc is its best effort yet. With a whopping, yet gorgeous, 4.2-inch LED-backlit screen and Android 2.3 Gingerbread on board, it also boasts a fabulous touchscreen, making using the device an absolute breeze.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc hands-on pics | Best Android apps


HTC Desire S
HTC Sense has played just as big a part in the success of HTC's Android Phones as the OS itself and with Sense 2.1 on board, the Desire S is another massive hit. Now rocking Android 2.3 Gingerbread this slight upgrade on the HTC Desire does enough to make it into our top 5

HTC Desire S review | HTC Desire S vs HTC Desire | Best Android apps


Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo
Android should be for everyone and that's why this mid-range Gingerbread-toting device from Sony Ericsson impressed us so much. It's fast, thin, well-built, with a good camera and HD video, but best of all it's available for free from just £25 a month.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo review | Xperia Play pictures | Best Android apps



HTC Desire HD
With a 4.3-inch screen, it's the largest Android phone in our top five, but the Desire HD makes use of that display real estate with some 720p video and support for Flash 10.1 making it one of the more capable browsing phones available on the Android platform.
HTC Desire HD review | HTC Desire HD hands-on pics | HTC Desire HD video