Best CDMA Cell Phones - Slide Style, SMS Messaging Formats

'The Epic 4G is a surprisingly thin slider phone at 4.9 by 3.5 by .56 inches (HWD) and 5.46 ounces. '

'This Android 2.1 phone comes ready to battle the powerful Evo 4G with it gorgeous Super AMOLED display and one of the most comfortable physical keyboards we've used on a mobile device.'

'The Samsung Epic 4G is one of the best phones we've tested to date, and it's certainly the best Galaxy S model. '

'Out of the Galaxy phones I've tested, the Epic 4G is definitely the best, and it's certainly one of the top Android phones available. '

'Nevertheless, the Motorola Droid is hip, powerful, and smart, making it our top smart phone pick for Verizon Wireless. '

'fastest Android phone'

'This is one of the most solidly-built smartphones available, featuring a stolidity that lends it a gravitas lacking in all but the most boring BlackBerrys, yet belies the mobile handset’s more playful side, which also makes a great impression.'

'easily the best Android phone'

'Overall, the Palm Pre Plus is a great smartphone. '

'The phone does feel more solid, and the keypad now has more room between the top row of keys and sliding screen.'

'The edges and corners are perfectly rounded, so you won't feel any uncomfortable jabs or sharp pokes in your palm when holding the phone.'

'The Samsung Craft is the 4G-enabled phone for MetroPCS. '

'The phone has a very sharp 3.3-inch, 800-by-480 AMOLED touch screen.'

'The LG Ally is a fantastic little smartphone brought into Verizon's fold. '

'Phone Dialing is very easy.'