Android Phone Cost

• Verizon Wireless has the Droid X2 by Motorola, a top-selling Android smartphone that costs about $200 with a two-year contract. Without a contract, the phone sells for $450. The Droid Incredible 2 by HTC is another popular option, costing about $200 with a two-year contract. Without a contract, the phone sells for $440.
• On AT&T, popular Android models include the Motorola Atrix, which costs about $200 with a two-year contract. The Atrix is one of the first Android phones offering 3D graphics. Without a contract, it costs $550. The HTC Tilt2 is free with a two-year contract and after a $250 online discount. Without a contract, it costs $550.
• Sprint choices include the HTC Evo 4G, which costs about $200 with a two-year contract. Without a contract, the phone costs $450. Sprint sells the first environmentally conscious Android phone, the Samsung Replenish, for $50 with a two-year contract. The phone is made from 82% recycled materials and has a solar panel charger. It also qualifies for a $10 discount on a data plan.
• T-Mobile offers the T-Mobile G2, which costs about $150 with a two-year contract. The LG Optimus T, also on T-Mobile, costs $40 with a two-year contract. The T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide, a top-rated Android phone, costs about $50.
• Pre-paid Android phones are available through some service providers. For example, Virgin Mobile sells the LG Optimus V for $200 and the Samsung Intercept for $180. Prepaid plans are $25 -$60 per month.
• Prices for voice and data plans vary by provider. For example, T-Mobile's standard monthly voice plans start at $50. For about $25 more a month, customers will get unlimited Web and Internet access. Verizon voice plans cost $40 -$80 a month, and unlimited data packages cost about $30 a month. AT&T text and talk plans start at $40.

• Features vary depending on the phone, but most use a touch-screen interface. Many also include a slide-out, QWERTY keyboard.
• Most Android based phones come with a 5.0 megapixel camera, a music player, a video recorder, and access to email, web browsing, social media platforms and GPS-based navigation.

• Online retailer Fommy.com stocks a full line of accessories for a variety of Android phones, ranging from Bluetooth accessories and car kits ($70 or more), headphones (starting at $10), memory extension cards ($25 for 8 GB), cradle chargers (about $50 or more) -- in addition to assorted protective cases and screen covers.
• The Android Market, accessible on all Android phones, has more than 100,000 free and paid apps available. Games, such as Fruit Ninja and Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus, typically cost $1 -$7, movie rentals cost $3 -$4, and books cost $2 -$15.
• Insurance coverage on smartphones is typically $5 -$10 per month and generally covers lost, stolen or damages phones. Payment of a deductible may be required to replace a phone, but it's usually less expensive than paying retail price for a phone.

• Rebates and promotions may apply, with some Android phones available for as little as $0.01; contact service provider representatives for specific discounts.

• Google has a directory of Android smartphone and service providers, with a tool to compare individual devices. For more information or updates, visit the Android website.

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