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Smartphones of CES 2014

The best and worst mobile devices seen at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, presented in video format.

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Cheryl Holloway
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Smartphones stalked the CES show floor, showing off quad- and even octa-core muscle, 13-megapixel cameras, and larger-than-life screens. Get to know the best and worst of these phablets and more with our video roundup.


Asus PadFone Mini pairs a little tablet with a little phone
Asus has taken a shrink-ray to its docking tablet tech. Will smaller screens make it more appealing?

Watch this: Asus PadFone Mini pairs a little tablet with a little phone


Alcatel's new gold 'Alpha' sparkles
This aluminum Android smartphone was dapper in grey, but looks like a million bucks in gold.

Watch this: Alcatel's new gold 'Alpha' sparkles


Sony's Xperia Z1 Compact is a tiny, waterproof smartphone
The Z1 Compact is a smaller version of the Z1, packing a 20-megapixel camera and a waterproof frame. Check out our hands-on video.

Watch this: Xperia Z1 Compact is a tiny, waterproof smartphone


Asus PadFone X is a phone-tablet hybrid
This quirky gadget is coming to AT&T -- check out our First Look video.

Watch this: Asus PadFone X is a phone-tablet hybrid


The Acer Liquid Z5 is a low cost phone with a big screen
An affordable Smartphone, The Acer Liquid Z5 is big screen budget option.

Watch this: The Acer Liquid Z5 is a low-cost phone with a big screen


Lenovo unleashes its first LTE phone
What stood out among Lenovo's four new phones at CES 2014? The flagship Vibe Z, the company's first to use the faster 4G standard.

Watch this: Lenovo unleashes its first LTE phone


Alcatel's Idol X+ spins on 8 cores
MediaTek's octa-core CPU jazzes up its 5-inch HD screen and 13-megapixel camera.

Watch this: Alcatel's Idol X+ spins on 8 cores


Asus ZenFone 6 is massive
This jumbo mobile has a 13-megapixel camera and an Intel processor. Hit play for more details.

Watch this: Asus ZenFone 6 is massive, should be cheap


Cat rolls out its rough and rugged B100 cell phone at CES 2014
Jessica Dolcourt of CNET shows off Cat's rugged B100 cell phone at CES 2014.

Watch this: Cat rolls out its rough and rugged B100 cell phone at CES 2014


Alcatel Pop C9 is bright, budget, big phone
This 5.5-inch Android 4.2 phone takes on Samsung's larger Galaxy Mega for less.

Watch this: Alcatel Pop C9 is bright, budget, big


We get our hands on two Alcatel One Touch phones
CNET's Brian Bennett gives us a first look at the Alcatel One Touch Idol and the Alcatel One Touch Mini at CES 2014.

Watch this: Hands on two Alcatel One Touch phones at CES 2014


Huawei's second Ascend rises high
The 6.1-inch Huawei Ascend Mate2 4G now comes with LTE and even more camera and processing power.

Watch this: Huawei's second Ascend rises high


ZTE's Grand S II debuts at CES 2014 with impressive specs
With its Snapdragon 800 processor, 1080p screen, and 13-megapixel camera, the Grand S II is ZTE's most powerful phone yet.
Watch this: ZTE's Grand S II debuts at CES 2014 with impressive specs

ZTE's Iconic Phablet rocks aluminum style
The 5.7-inch supersize smartphone has mostly midrange features, offset by a higher-end metal backing. It'll eventually land in the US for phablet-lovers everywhere.
Watch this: ZTE's Iconic Phablet rocks aluminum style

Nubia phones from ZTE are made for shutterbugs
Souped up with 13-megapixel rear facing cameras and 5-megapixel front-facing cameras, ZTE looks towards budding photogs with its Nubia 5S and 5S Mini.
Watch this: Nubia phones from ZTE are made for shutterbugs