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Cell phones that get you noticed (roundup)

Forget that dull black phone with rounded corners. We exchange sleek for sassy with this collection of eye-catching cell phones.

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The Sonim XP3 Quest isn't your typical cell phone. CNET

We may refer to the proliferation of glossy black and silver matte cell phones as "sleek" or "professional." But let's face it: most phones on the market are a neutral-toned, rounded-corner flood of design sameness.

Since fitting in isn't for everyone, we rounded up 10 cell phones and smartphones that stand out from the crowd.

From the super-rugged to the superfeminine, these distinctive designs and shocks of color are sure to catch your eye.