Which Android Phone should i consider?

I am in the market for an andriod phone and I am debating on the importance of a front facing camera for video chatting. I know that it is not the most popular thing at the time being but being locked into a 2 year contract gives me a lot of time stuck with the phone. So if it does catch up I want to have it at the ready. Does anyone have any opinions on this?

Also what else should I be taking into consideration when I look for the right phone?