Opinionated picks for smartphones. iPhone vs Android is preference, but within each ecosystem there are clear winners.
Best overall iPhone. Camera control button, A18 Pro, great cameras. 6.3" is the new sweet spot.
For battery and screen size. Same internals as Pro, just bigger.
Best value iPhone. Gets the action button, camera control, A18 chip.
Last year's model, still excellent. USB-C, Dynamic Island. Best deal.
Best Android camera. 7 years of updates. Clean software, AI features.
Kitchen sink flagship. S Pen, 200MP camera, best display. For power users.
Flagship killer. Great display, fast charging, clean OxygenOS.
Best value Android flagship. Same great camera, smaller size.
Best budget phone. Flagship camera, 7 years updates, clean Android.
Cheapest way into iOS. Old design but A15 chip, still fast.
Good mid-range Samsung. AMOLED, decent cameras, 4 years updates.
Unique design with Glyph lights. Clean software, good value.
Best productivity phone. Tablet when open, phone when closed. For multitaskers.
Compact foldable. Fits in small pockets, better cover screen than before.
Google's take on foldables. Better software than Samsung, larger outer screen.
Most usable outer screen. Great multitasking, smooth software.
Minimal carry. ID, 2-3 cards, sticks to phone. Find My support.
MagSafe battery pack that actually works. 5000mAh, compact.
Best phone mounting system. Cases, mounts, wallets all interchangeable.
Actual glass lenses for phone photography. Wide, anamorphic, macro.