In the world of mobile, Long Term Evolution (LTE) devices are regarded as the heir apparent to the current generation of 3G technology. Already the standard for smartphones, all that needs to happen for LTE to cement its place and earn its name is for the inexorable rise of smartphone adoption to continue.

If you're looking to upgrade to a new smartphone, the wealth of options available can be a little overwhelming. With that in mind, we've put together a list of the very best LTE phones on the market today: