Cell phone and smartphone gift picks

Not sure which phone to get yourself or your loved one during a wild holiday shopping spree? Start here.

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Nov. 23, 2011 2:48 p.m. PT

The HTC Evo Design 4G is a great Android world phone at a nice price. It's designed inside and out. Josh Miller/CNET

With all the crazy sales happening right now through carriers and retailers like Amazon.com and Best Buy, it's a prime time to shop for a new phone.

Easier said than done, right? Out of the dozens of excellent handsets out there, how do you begin to choose? You're in the right place. We've broken out some of our favorite smartphones and cell phones by speed and price, and we threw in a few nice accessories while we were at it.

Just keep in mind that the prices reflect the full retail charge, and not the ever-plummeting holiday cost. So enjoy, and happy shopping!