Phone Reviews
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
The ultrapricey Note 9 is one of the year's best phones. But unless you're in dire need of an upgrade, the smart move is to wait for what the next iPhone, Pixel and even Galaxy S10 bring.
Samsung Galaxy S9
The Galaxy S9 is a nice incremental upgrade, but its low-light camera isn’t a game-changer and some new features fall far behind the iPhone X. S8 owners can skip, but it's a good upgrade from older Androids.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
Samsung's Galaxy S9 Plus is the more robust Galaxy S9, and the one for power users to get.
Samsung Galaxy J3 2018
The Galaxy J3 is underwhelming even for a budget phone. Save money and get a better phone by way of the Moto G6 Play.
LG G6
The LG G6 is still a decent phone if you can find it cheap.
Samsung Galaxy S8
The Samsung Galaxy S8's fast speeds and fantastic curved screen make it a top phone for 2017, but the annoying fingerprint reader could sour your experience.
LG V30
The LG V30 is a rock-solid alternative to Samsung’s Galaxy S8 Plus and the Google Pixel 2 XL. If it fits your hands and your photographic needs, you won't be disappointed.
Apple iPhone SE
The iPhone SE is one year older, but its added storage options and strong performance running iOS 10 still makes it a great choice for small-phone fans.
Google Pixel 2
Buy the Pixel 2 for one of the best cameras on any Android phone and fast Google updates, but be aware that an upgrade is likely coming in a few months.
Apple iPhone 5s
With an identical design to its predecessor, and the same software you can now get on most iPhones, the iPhone 5S doesn't really offer enough to justify upgrading from the iPhone 5. If you're on older iPhones though -- or you're looking to take your first steps into Apple's world -- its astonishing power, excellent camera and fingerprint scanner make it a great option to consider.
OnePlus 6
The OnePlus 6 is an excellent phone and gives you many of the features of more costly flagship phones.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
Lovers of big phones will find this a slightly cheaper alternative to the Galaxy S9 Plus that doesn't sacrifice that phone's sleek design and most important features.
Samsung Galaxy S7
The fast, powerful, beautiful Galaxy S7 phone is 2016's all-around phone to beat.
Motorola Moto G5 Plus
With a long list of features you want and only a few that you don't, there is no better budget phone than Motorola's Moto G5 Plus.
Apple iPhone 6
The iPhone 6 is an exceptional phone in nearly every way except its average battery life: it's thin, fast, and features the excellent iOS operating system. It was the best overall phone introduced in 2014.
Motorola Moto Z3 Play
The Moto Z3 Play's two-day battery life is great, but at its current price, it can't compete with the OnePlus 6.
Huawei P20 Pro
The Huawei P20 Pro's groundbreaking low-light mode and stunning twilight colour scheme make it a serious contender to Galaxy, iPhone and Pixel phones. Sadly, you can't buy it in the US.
Google Pixel
If you're wary of Samsung or looking for a worthy iPhone alternative, the Google Pixel is the high-end Android phone to get.