If you’re stepping into instant analog film for the first time, though, or hunting for a charming snapshot tool that guarantees smiles, the Mini 13 is the undisputed value champion of the instant market.
If you’re stepping into instant analog film for the first time, though, or hunting for a charming snapshot tool that guarantees smiles, the Mini 13 is the undisputed value champion of the instant market.
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is one of those phones that surprised me with its polish. It isn’t the absolute best at everything, and yet, the experience is still great.
The Vivo X300 Ultra is not the kind of flagship that relies on flashy gimmicks or dramatic year-over-year upgrades to justify its existence. Instead, it takes an already excellent foundation and refines nearly every aspect of the experience.
The Magic V6 does not reinvent the large foldable. In my opinion, what it pulls off handsomely is that it takes everything the category has been building toward and executes it at the highest level currently possible.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the most complete Android phone I’ve used this year. It doesn’t get there with a single headline feature, though.
If photography is your priority, it’s honestly very hard to argue against it.
The OnePlus 15 gets the basics right, and then goes into overdrive mode for a few practical aspects. It looks fresh, feels premium, and performs like an absolute speed demon.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the best folding phone for most people. It took Samsung longer than the competition, but it was worth the wait: the Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers the most comprehensive folding phone experience available in most markets.
The Nothing Phone 3 is a great overall phone, and in a vacuum, it would be a great smartphone for most people. However, despite my enjoyment of the phone, it fails to deliver on Nothing’s other promise of offering excellent value for money.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a powerhouse and its performance, screen, and battery life will impress and satisfy most people who buy one. It’s also a phone that will last years due to its durability, software commitment, and wealth of features.
“The Google Pixel 9a's flat design is a surprising win, while the long battery life, great software, capable cameras, and brilliant fundamentals make it a highly recommended purchase.”
“The OnePlus 13's design, battery life, software, and huge power make it an easy recommendation, while its camera promises to be one of the year's best.”
While the X200 Pro is yet another device in the list of phones intended to replace cameras, I am sure it sits at the top of the pyramid for me when it comes to photography and will be my first choice over any other phone.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is an entertainment powerhouse. It's a truly excellent foldable and one I think you'll love.
This is the best Galaxy Z Flip Samsung has ever made, and it’s probably the folding flip phone most people should buy.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra's massive camera is creatively exciting, packed with features, and full of unique character and tone — making it one of the best we've ever used.
“The Google Pixel 8a is excellent value thanks to its great software, a vibrant and exciting camera, the latest AI smarts, and a pretty design.”
The OnePlus 12 is a tremendous smartphone value — and one of the top Android phones to beat in 2024.
A refreshed design does not make a true upgrade. New features, new technology, and lifestyle-enhancing alternations do, and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has all of this along with seemingly every other feature or specification bump you could want from a new phone.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the most complete, most versatile Android smartphone you can buy. It's a big purchase in more ways than one, but it'll last you for years.
The Google Pixel Fold has a lot to love. With a comfortable design, excellent displays, and fantastic cameras, it's a true contender in the foldable race.
The OnePlus 11 is a real OnePlus phone. It’s polished, expertly made, ergonomic, and very pretty.
It’s not bad, the design is unique, and there’s plenty of performance on demand, but the feature list and camera look mediocre next to the many outstanding, similarly priced phones released over the past year.
Buy with confidence, and enjoy the very best smartphone ownership experience you can have.
