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Nokia Lumia Icon

The Nokia Lumia Icon is an extremely solid Windows Phone that resides on Verizon's 4G LTE network. It's also our top pick on Microsoft's platform. It's a little more expensive than the Galaxy S4 but we think it's worth the price of admission.

We like the Lumia Icon for a number of reasons. First, it offers buyers an excellent camera experience. Nokia is known for its great cameras and this phone doesn't disappoint. In addition to that, it comes with great audio, great build quality, and Verizon's massive 4G LTE network.

The device is affordable, it's priced at $99 though we're sure it can be found for much cheaper, and it's a solid alternative to the Android-powered Galaxy S4.