The top 5 cell phones currently are ones that have the latest functionality in apps, speed, memory, and pretty much anything that a computer can do. It is becoming increasingly necessary for manufacturers and providers alike to take note of what consumers need and want in their mobile device. Every day, more and more people are using their phones to alleviate the drudge of sitting at a computer constantly.

The number 5 spot belongs to the Samsung Focus Windows device serviced by AT & T. This is a 3G capable device that runs Windows 7 on a 4 inch screen. The Windows OS means that the user can play games on Xbox Live, stream media, utilize social networking tools, and much more. Memory is a decent 8 GB, with Wi-Fi capabilities. The camera is at 5 mega-pixels. At number 4 is the Motorola Droid X Android with service provided by Verizon. The Android market has risen exponentially in the past few years to give Apple a run for their money. This smartphone has a large 4.3 inch touch screen and an 8 mega-pixel camera. Services are Google based with Maps and Hotspot. The SD card boasts 16 GB of memory.

The spot at number 3 belongs to the amazing HTC Evo 4G Android through Sprint. People usually first notice the amazingly large screen on this phone. There are options to use Sprint TV and the Amazon MP3 store. The camera is 8 mega-pixels, and the memory can be maxed to 32 GB with the SD card. At number 2 is the HTC Inspire 4G from AT & T. It has a nice 4.3 inch screen, uses Android 2.2 and an incredible breakthrough - Flash capability! The camera is at 8 mega-pixels, and the brilliant Cloud system through AT & T's HTCSense. This also holds the magic key to social networking and market apps.

The coveted number 1 spot goes to the Motorola Atrix 4G from AT & T. Super fast at 4G speeds, it also runs the latest Android OS of 2.2. The touch screen is 4 inches, and the browser is Firefox! Memory is good at 16 GB with SD additional space available. The phone itself offers 9 hours of talk time.

These are the current top 5 cell phones that come with service plans. Whether an accomplished smartphone user, or a newbie to the amazing techie world, these phones will surely make even the novice w diehard fan. Looks still matter in the fast-paced world of mobile and internet breakthroughs, yet what consumers are really looking for is speed and functionality with enough memory to handle the biggest jobs and games. Sifting through the latest releases and upgrades, while trying to pick out the best and brightest of the group in cell phones, can be a little daunting to say the least. Looking through these top 5 choices will help make the decision a little easier, and will hopefully insure value for the money.