Apple’s latest iPhone 5 got off to a big start. But if you’re the type who avoids Apple products like the plague, there are plenty of options out there. Here are our favorite iPhone 5 alternatives.

Samsung Galaxy S III (multiple carriers)

Rating: 4 stars out of 5 (Excellent)

The good: The Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) comes fully loaded with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 4G LTE capability, a zippy dual-core processor and a strong 8-megapixel camera. S Beam is an excellent software enhancement, and the handset’s price is right.

The bad: The Galaxy S3’s screen is too dim, and Samsung’s Siri competitor, S Voice, disappointed us.

The cost: $149.99 to $199.99

The bottom line: Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that’s neck and neck with the HTC One X.

HTC One X (AT&T)

Rating: 4 stars out of 5 (Excellent)

The good: The futuristically styled $199.99 HTC One X offers Android fans on AT&T plenty to like, such as a massive, bright 4.7-inch screen, blazing-fast 4G LTE data speeds, a powerful camera and zippy performance running Ice Cream Sandwich and Sense 4.

The bad: Sadly, HTC One X owners can’t claim quad-core bragging rights. Also, the nonremovable battery and lack of SD card slot weaken an otherwise incredible Android smartphone.

The cost: $99.99

The bottom line: Quad-core processing isn’t everything, and AT&T’s new HTC One X proves it. This advanced Android has style, speed, 4G, and power galore.

HTC Evo 4G LTE (Sprint)

Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 (Very good)

The good: Powerful parts, stunning design, a lovely screen and an excellent camera help the Evo 4G LTE restoke the fires of the Evo faithful.

The bad: Given the 4G LTE in its name, the newest Evo’s lack of Sprint LTE at launch is a huge letdown.

The cost: $69.99 to $599.99

The bottom line: The HTC Evo 4G LTE is a worthy addition to Sprint’s Evo family, as long as you remember one important caveat: until Sprint gets its LTE network off the ground, the Evo 4G LTE won’t actually run 4G — it will be 3G —only at first.

HTC One S (T-Mobile)

Rating: 4 stars out of 5 (Excellent)

The good: The HTC One S manages to pack Android ICS, Sense 4 and a feature-filled camera into one of the slimmest phones on the market.

The bad: The One S’ svelteness comes at a cost: it doesn’t have an SD card expansion slot or a removable battery.

The cost: $139.53 to $580.98

The bottom line: The HTC One S is one of the best phones you can get on T-Mobile, wrapping Android 4.0, 4G data speeds, and a beautiful 4.3-inch AMOLED screen into one svelte package.