Best Phones for 2018
Our editors hand-picked these products based on our tests and reviews.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung's best 'everything' phone
The Note 9 is a terrific phone, but Samsung is clearly holding back for 2019.
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Apple iPhone XS
A notch above the iPhone X
This year's iPhone is hard to judge without seeing the iPhone that's not yet here.
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Apple iPhone XS Max
Gigantic-screen phone for a gigantic price
The bigger iPhone XS is all about more screen, more battery life... and more money.
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LG V40 ThinQ
Savvy Note 9 rival wields 5 versatile cameras
Though cheaper than the iPhone XS Max and Note 9, the LG V40 comes with five, yes five, cameras.
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Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
The Samsung phone you really want this year
This is the splurge phone you can afford.
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Huawei P20 Pro
Triple-threat camera beats the Galaxy S9 Plus
Those cameras aren't a gimmick: This phone takes superb shots in low light.
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Motorola Moto G6
A budget phone shouldn't be this good
Dual-rear cameras, a Gorilla Glass 3 body and a 1080p HD screen with an 18:9 ratio. Not too shabby for $250.
