With a good deal (or trade-in), I still think the Pixel 11 Pro is a great choice for those who like pure Android and an amazing camera. But if you want the best performance or if you are focused on gaming, there are better phones around.
Google's latest flagship [is] a tough sell. People are just not used to paying top dollar for a Pixel.
Again, an easy yes from me. This form factor just feels more natural, be it for videos, photos, gaming or reading.
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is not a phone with a great camera. It’s a great camera with a phone.
The Honor Magic V6 is one of the finest foldable phones ever created. If you’re looking for a cutting-edge foldable, this one is a great choice at launch, because Honor is usually very good at sweetening the deal with bundles and discounts.
Its unique camera system produces beautiful pictures that enthusiasts will appreciate, and it has the beautiful design, long battery life, and fast charging to go along with that.
All of that said, I find the phone to be superb, especially for its intended purpose — a camera phone that gives you the ability to take amazing photos and record awesome videos. It doesn't disappoint.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is overall an excellent flagship and camera phone, delivering the goods in pretty much all of our test scenarios.
In the end, the Pixel 10 A is more than just a rebrand. It's a new member of the A series that's worth considering.
If you value the slim and light design, the One UI refinements, and the overall reliability of Samsung phones, the S26 Ultra is still the phone to buy in 2026.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a phone that sounds exceptional on paper, but using it in real life reveals some shortcomings that only become apparent when you handle the device yourself.
If that doesn't fase you, the Reno 15 Pro Mini is a competitive compact phone that's worth recommending.
When it comes to pure raw power, it's outshined by its contemporaries, for sure. That said, the Google software still runs smooth and snappy, it still has more than a decent camera, and the promise of a long software support period.
I'd say if you are curious about the brand, a Nothing Phone (3a) Pro may be a better point to tip your toes into, for less money. But if you are looking for a solid phone with good specs, and one that's not "just like the other ones" — yes, the Nothing Phone (3) is pretty good!
While previously OnePlus stood out with bold, original designs for its phones, the OnePlus 15 now looks completely and utterly generic. The signature Alert Slider is also gone, replaced by a programmable button.
Outside of that, the X300 Pro is worth recommending to anyone looking to shoot excellent photos with their smartphone.
[T]he Oppo Find X9 Pro is a device you should shortlist if you want to experience Android in its finest, but not terribly original form.
[N]o matter how you look at it.
Samsung's Galaxy Fold 7 is lean and mean: it fixes everything wrong with the Fold 6 and could very well be the foldable to get in 2025.
Besides that though, the Vivo X200 FE is quite solid. And if you're looking for a compact size high-end phone, it's worth considering.
[T]he Honor 400 5G offers quite a decent package. If you want to go against the grain and not reach out and grab a Galaxy A56 or a Pixel 9a, this phone could be a decent alternative.
[U]nless you're a seasoned importer with a plan, we’d say maybe stick with options that are easier to buy—and actually work out of the box.
The Pixel 9a really feels like your classic no-nonsense, core Pixel experience wrapped up in a wallet-friendly package.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is an exceptional flagship and a great alternative for those seeking something beyond the usual premium smartphone lineup. However, it’s a pricey investment, and unlike Samsung’s flagships, there are no enhanced trade-in deals to offset the cost.
