LG Spectrum 2 (Verizon Wireless)

The LG Spectrum 2 for Verizon Wireless gets you a first-rate smartphone for about half the price as other top picks.

LG Spectrum 2 (Verizon Wireless): Front

The LG Spectrum 2 measures 5.31 by 2.69 by 0.39 inches and weighs 5.59 ounces, which is a good deal heavier than the 4.69-ounce Samsung Galaxy S III.

LG Spectrum 2 (Verizon Wireless): Camera

The Spectrum 2's 8-megapixel camera snaps some nice photos. Colors and detail look sharp and accurate, though still not as good as top shooters like the Apple iPhone 5.

LG Spectrum 2 (Verizon Wireless): Angle

The front of the Spectrum 2 is home to a beautiful 4.7-inch, 1280-by-720-pixel IPS LCD.

LG Spectrum 2 (Verizon Wireless): Left

The Spectrum 2 is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Quaclomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 processor, which is the same chip you'll find in the Samsung Galaxy S III and the Motorola Droid Razr HDs.

LG Spectrum 2 (Verizon Wireless): Top

There's an LED-lit Power button and 3.5mm headphone jack on the top of the Spectrum 2.