LG Marquee (Boost Mobile)

The LG Marquee's 4-inch, 480-by-800-pixel NOVA capacitive touch display looks fantastic. It uses IPS LCD technology, just like the acclaimed Retina display on the iPhone 4S.

The Marquee's 5-megapixel auto-focus camera includes an LED flash. Test photos look good, with average detail, though colors look a touch dull.

A good deal of the LG Marquee's appeal lies with its design. The phone measures 4.8 by 2.5 by 0.36 inches (HWD) and weighs just 3.95 ounces, so it's thin, light, and comfortable to hold.

Plans for the Marquee start at $55, which are reduced by $5 every 6 months you pay your bill on time, down to $40. Considering that Boost uses Sprint's nationwide network, these are pretty incredible prices, since the same unlimited plan on Sprint costs $99.99 per month.

LG claims the Marquee is capable of 700 nits of brightness, while the iPhone has been measured at 541 nits. The iPhone 4S still looks sharper, but the Marquee definitely looks just as bright. Viewing angles are excellent, and the Marquee is especially readable outdoors.