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How Much Do the Droid and the iPhone Really Cost?

The truth is, as they say, in the fine print. This sentiment is no truer than in the world of mobile phones. Plenty is written about the price of handsets, but – especially in the U.S. – that price is nearly always followed by an asterisk. If you want the subsidized price, you’re going to have to sign a two-year contract with the phone’s wireless carrier.

Launched on Wednesday, the Motorola Droid is already shaking up the mobile world in a big way. The device isn’t even out yet, and already a number of folks are bandying about the phrase “iPhone killer.” PCMag.com reviewed the Droid and gave it our Editors’ Choice for Verizon smartphones. Sure, the Droid’s street price is $199. But once you factor in two years of data, texting, and voice, how much does the phone really cost?

We’ve broken down the true cost of the Droid and the iPhone 3GS, along with three other top handsets on competing carriers. Please note that all of the plans listed below include unlimited data plans.

Notes: This does not include activation fees or taxes. T-Mobile is using the “Even More Plus” plan, which has higher up-front phone prices but lower monthly plan prices. MetroPCS only has coverage in some U.S. cities.

[Thanks: http://www.pcmag.com]

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