When it comes to choosing the right Android smartphone to suit your needs, the task can be pretty daunting at times. More and more Android devices are coming to market every day, making the choice next to impossible unless someone is pointing you in the right direction. If you're in the market for a new smartphone on U.S. Cellular and are considering Android as your OS of choice, look no further. We're here to round up the best Android phones you can buy on the nation's fifth-largest mobile carrier.
Don't miss: Best Android phones (September 2015) When making this list, we've taken into account pricing, specifications, build quality and much more for each smartphone. Below you'll find three categories – the best phones you can buy above $150, below $150 and below $50. Keep in mind that these are on-contract prices through U.S. Cellular, though we've also attached installment plan pricing for your convenience.
Best phones above $150
#1 – Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
With the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, Samsung has finally delivered a truly premium Galaxy S experience, melding a glass front and back with a metal frame. Most tech journalists and even everyday tech enthusiasts agree that the redesign is a welcome one. Of course, Samsung's new look isn't without sacrifice, ditching Samsung staples like a removable back and battery. The microSD slot is also absent on the Galaxy S6 Edge.
Another major change for the Galaxy S6 Edge is the processing package, with Samsung electing to leave behind Qualcomm, solely offering up its Exynos 7420 processor, paired with 3GB RAM. And finally, the software has also been scaled back a bit with the latest iteration of the Galaxy S. The S6 Edge does offer up a few small software features when it comes to the edge display, though we'd recommend going with the S6 proper (listed below) if you can live without them.
You can purchase the Galaxy S6 Edge from U.S. Cellular starting at $199.99 with a two-year contract, or for $32.46 per month with an installment plan.
Specs
- 5.1-inch Super AMOLED with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 577 ppi
- Samsung Exynos 7420
- 3GB of RAM
- 32/64/128GB storage options (non-expandable)
- 16MP rear camera with OIS
- 5MP front-facing camera with 90 degree wide angle lens
- Non-removable 2,600mAh battery
- 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm, 138 grams
- Android 5.1 Lollipop with Touchwiz
Read more
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge review
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge hands-on and first impressions
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge unboxing
- Best Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge cases
#2 – Samsung Galaxy Note 5
It's hard denying that Samsung has always been the king of large-screened smartphones, and that still holds true today. With its crystal clear 5.7-inch display, powerful Exynos 7420 CPU and killer 16MP rear-facing camera, the Galaxy Note 5 is one of the best Android phones available on the market right now.
It's an all-around solid device, boasting an all-glass chassis that's similar to that of the Galaxy S6. It comes with an improved S Pen and some great multitasking features that will make it easy to get work done. The software is much more clean and simple than we've seen from the company in the past, too.
With all of that said, though, this device doesn't come without its caveats. Samsung's decision to omit the microSD card slot and removable battery has been a controversial one over the past few weeks, especially among Samsung die-hards. Even with these notable omissions, the Note 5 can still be considered one of the best out there.
You can purchase the Galaxy Note 5 from U.S. Cellular starting at $199.99 with a two-year contract, or for $33.45 per month with an installment plan.
Specs
- 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1440 x 2560 resolution
- Samsung Exynos 7420 processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 32/64GB of on-board storage, no microSD card slot
- 16MP rear cam, 5MP front cam
- Non-removable 3000mAh battery
- 153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm, 171g
- Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Read more
- Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review
- Samsung Galaxy Note 5 officially announced: what you need to know
- Best Samsung Galaxy Note 5 cases
- Samsung Galaxy Note 5 unboxing and first impressions
#3 – Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+
Launched alongside the Galaxy Note 5 at IFA 2015, Samsung announced a new phablet for the Android space called the Galaxy S6 Edge+. If you're a fan of the Galaxy S6 Edge (listed above) but would like a larger screen, this is the device for you.
If features all of the same specs as the Note 5 – an Exynos 7420 processor, 4GB of RAM, a 16MP rear camera, a big 3000mAh battery and a massive 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display. This device doesn't come with an S Pen, though. Instead, the S6 Edge+ features a display that curves on the left and right sides, leaving room for a few edge-based software features for quick access to contacts, favorite apps and more.
Don't get us wrong, this is a great device. It might be a tad pricey for some users, though, which is why it's achieved the number three spot on our list. Check out the review below to get a better look at what this device can do.
You can purchase the Galaxy S6 Edge+ from U.S. Cellular starting at $299.99 with a two-year contract, or for $38.45 per month with an installment plan.
Specs
- 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1440 x 2560 resolution
- Samsung Exynos 7420 processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 32/64GB of on-board storage, no microSD card slot
- 16MP rear cam, 5MP front cam
- Non-removable 3000mAh battery
- 154.4 x 75.8 x 6.9mm, 153g
- Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Read more
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ review
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ announced: what you need to know
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ hands-on and first impressions
- Best Galaxy S6 Edge+ cases
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ vs Galaxy S6 Edge quick look
Best phones under $150
#1 – Samsung Galaxy S6
Save for a slightly smaller battery and a completely flat display, the S6 and the S6 Edge are the same device. It features the powerful Exynos 7420 processor, an impressive 16MP rear-facing camera and a crystal clear 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display.
Although Samsung decided to forgo the removable battery and microSD card slot this time around, we'd wager to say that the much-improved build quality with the S6 is a pretty decent trade off. Basically, if you can get past these two caveats and don't mind Samsung's Touchwiz software overlay, the Galaxy S6 is the best smartphone you can buy from U.S. Cellular.
You can purchase the Galaxy S6 from U.S. Cellular starting at $99.99 with a two-year contract, or for $27.48 per month with an installment plan.
Specs
- 5.1-inch Super AMOLED with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 577 ppi
- Samsung Exynos 7420
- 3GB of RAM
- 32/64/128GB storage options (non-expandable)
- 16MP rear camera with OIS
- 5MP front-facing camera with 90 degree wide angle lens
- Non-removable 2,550mAh battery
- 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm, 138 grams
- Android 5.1 Lollipop with Touchwiz
Read more
- Samsung Galaxy S6 review
- Samsung Galaxy S6 hands-on and first impressions
- Best cases for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge
#2 – LG G4
The LG G4 enters the market promising pristine performance, a design that will have any crowd turning heads, insane battery life and customization like we no longer see in modern smartphones. In an industry where most manufacturers sacrifice battery life for thinness, LG manages to stand out from the crowd by offering a massive 3000mAh battery. It also happens to be removable, so you can easily swap batteries at will. Furthermore, it supports expandable memory, which also happens to be a feature under risk of extinction.
Oh, and this phone looks good! You can switch your back plates, but I am sure you won't want to once you put that genuine leather back in there. Add in the fact that the phone comes with one of the best smartphone cameras in the market and you have a true winner. It does have some slight issues that need fixing, though, which is really why it didn't make it higher up the list. Of course, you can read our LG G4 review to see what this phone is all about before you fork out your hard-earned cash.
You can purchase the LG G4 from U.S. Cellular starting at $99.99 with a two-year contract, or for $24.50 per month with an installment plan.
Specs
- 5.5-inch LCD Quantum Dot display with 1440 x 2560 resolution
- Hexa-core 2xCortex A57+ 4xCortex A53 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 CPU
- 3GB of RAM
- 32GB of on-board storage, MicroSD expansion up to 128GB
- 16MP rear-facing cam with f/1.8 aperture, 8 MP front-facing cam
- Removable 3000 mAh battery
- 149.8 x 76.2 x 6.3-9.8 mm, 155g
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
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Note: No other Android smartphones fit into this pricing category.
Best phones under $50
#1 – Samsung Galaxy S5
Even though Samsung's Galaxy S6 has been out for some time, the Galaxy S5 is still a decent option for those who aren't looking to break the bank. This phone also packed some of the most impressive specs of its time, featuring a Snapdragon 801 processor, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, a great 16 MP camera and a gorgeous 5.1-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display.
It was a beast, and though it's no longer at the top of the smartphone pyramid, it is still a great smartphone. Especially considering that nifty price that now hangs from it. You can purchase the Galaxy S5 from U.S. Cellular starting at $49.99 with a two-year contract, or for $24.72 per month with an installment plan.
Specs
- 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 1920 resolution
- 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 CPU
- 2GB of RAM (depending on storage option)
- 32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 128GB
- 16MP rear cam, 2.1MP front cam
- Removable 2800Ah battery
- 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm, 145g
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
Read more
- Samsung Galaxy S5 review
- Looking back at the Samsung Galaxy S5
- LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5
- Samsung Galaxy S5 tips & tricks
#2 – LG G Flex 2
The LG G Flex lineup probably originated as a mere experiment, just to see how far LG could take the flexible display, but the idea hit the audience enough for LG to decide to make a successor. The LG G Flex 2 enters the market as a much more refined and polished version of its predecessor.
This time around LG wasn't just trying to show off; they went all out and created a perfectly good handset we would recommend to many of you. The phone comes with great specs. In fact, it was among the first to feature that powerful Snapdragon 810 processor.
Specs are not everything, though. This phone is unique in that it is more curved than any other smartphone out there. In fact, it can literally flex… to a certain point. Just please don't do it on purpose, as we have seen people push it past its limits and it's not a fun time. The device also comes with the iconic LG back buttons and all the software features you can expect from the Korean manufacturer, including Knock On.
You can purchase the LG G Flex 2 from U.S. Cellular starting at $49.99 with a two-year contract, or for $21.50 per month with an installment plan.
Specs
- 5.5-inch P-OLED display with 1080 x 1920 resolution
- 2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 CPU
- 3GB of RAM
- 32GB on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 128GB
- 13MP rear cam, 2.1MP front cam
- Removable 3000mAh battery
- 149.1 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm, 152g
- Android 5.1 Lollipop
Read more
- LG G Flex 2 review
- LG G Flex 2 camera shootout
- LG G Flex 2 vs LG G3
- LG G Flex 2 unboxing and first impressions
#3 – LG G3
At the time of it's release, the G3 had some of the best specs on a smartphone to date. It made headlines as the first phone to boast a Quad HD display, and along with it came a big 3000 mAh battery. The massive (at the time) screen, powerful 2.5GHz processor, and sleek build quality became a force to be reckoned with amongst other flagships.
You can purchase the LG G3 from U.S. Cellular starting at $0.01 with a two-year contract, or for $19.25 per month with an installment plan.
Specs
- 5.5-inch LCD display with 1440 x 2560 resolution
- 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 CPU
- 2/3GB of RAM (depending on storage option)
- 16/32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 128GB
- 13MP rear cam, 2.1MP front cam
- Removable 3000mAh battery
- 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm, 149g
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
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Honorable mention – Motorola Moto G (2015)
Although it didn't specifically make our list as one of the best smartphones you can buy from U.S. Cellular, the third-generation Moto G is still one heck of a smartphone. Especially taking the low price point into account, this device's 5.0-inch LCD display, Snapdragon 410 processor and 2470mAh battery make for a great all around Android experience.
You can purchase the third-generation Moto G from U.S. Cellular starting at $0.01 with a two-year contract, or for $8.99 per month with an installment plan.
Specs
- 5.0-inch LCD display with 720 x 1280 resolution
- 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 CPU
- 1GB of RAM
- 8GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 32GB
- 13MP rear cam, 5MP front cam
- Non-removable 2470mAh battery
- 142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6mm, 155g
- Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Read more
- Motorola Moto G 2015 review
- Motorola Moto G (2015) hands-on and first impressions
- Motorola Moto G (2015) officially announced: what you need to know
Wondering what some of the other major U.S. carriers have to offer? Check out our other best lists:
- Best Verizon Android phones | Best prepaid phones
- Best AT&T Android phones | Best prepaid phones
- Best T-Mobile Android phones | Best prepaid phones
- Best Sprint Android phones
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