The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has its charms. It looks lovely, has great software features, and there are meaningful improvements to the cameras.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has its charms. It looks lovely, has great software features, and there are meaningful improvements to the cameras.
The Z Fold 8 is a truly exciting phone that feels different from anything I have used before.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is the best smartphone of 2026, with an impressive combination of standout design, high-end performance and the best cameras of any phone to date. However, that doesn’t mean it’s for you.
The Honor Magic V6 is a foldable that can do it all. It’s slim, tough, powerful, and pretty.
If you care about cameras above all else, and your ideal smartphone is a pocket-sized DSLR, then this is the device for you.
[X]iaomi has once again made one of the best Ultra phones on the market.
The experience is premium throughout, and it leaves me with no doubts that the Galaxy S26 Ultra is one of the best Android phones available today. It’s incredibly quick, it’s packed with tons of useful features, and it still outperforms most of its rivals for video shooting.
Despite concerns ahead of launch about lesser hardware in places, having spent time with the OnePlus 15, it has more than proven itself.
The Oppo Find X9 Pro is easily one of my favourite phones of 2025 (and I’ve tried most of them). There’s not one area where this phone falls short.
The Xiaomi 15T Pro aims to deliver a flagship-level experience at a more affordable price point, and I think it does exactly that. From gaming and productivity to cameras and web browsing, there isn’t a single area where 15T Pro falls short.
Ultimately, it’s the design that will make or break this phone. I’m personally not a big fan, and I imagine most people will feel a similar way, so I can’t recommend it over key rivals at this price.
The Honor 400 is a compelling all-rounder at a very approachable price point. It looks and feels great, the screen is lovely, the cameras are good and the battery lasts for ages.
[T]his is the device for you.
It might not be an exciting update, but this is still undoubtedly one of the best Android phones. It’s fast, looks good, takes great photos and videos, and the display is my absolute favourite.
The OnePlus 13 is an excellent all-rounder that should last for years, provided nerdy-level camera performance isn’t at the top of your list.
With the Xiaomi 14T Pro, Xiaomi has provided a very well specced almost-flagship phone with competitive performance and an excellent 144Hz OLED display.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is one of the most well-made and premium-feeling book-style foldables money can buy, and it’s a delight to live with.
The Magic V3 has the best hardware of any foldable by far, with an incredible design supported by great displays and two flagship-quality cameras. But the software can still be overwhelming at times, while only enthusiasts won’t be put off by the high price tag.
For the average phone buyer – the target market here – the Pixel 8a ticks most of the boxes and with longevity promised will make for a good value choice over its lifespan.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is the best smartphone for photography you can buy, even without the optional Photography Kit. It’s great in almost all other areas, but you’ve really got to be all in on the cameras to justify the high price.
The Xiaomi 14 is a brilliantly competent and compact flagship for 2024 with gorgeous design, top-notch hardware and powerful performance.
If you’re looking for a photographic performer that doesn’t break the bank, the Vivo V30 Pro is an excellent choice. It’s especially true if you like to take a lot of selfies, or portrait shots of people, as that’s where this Zeiss-backed camera system really shines.
The OnePlus 12 is a fantastic phone and a joy to use. It has a stunning and distinctive design, an incredibly bright, excellent performance, cracking main cameras and a surprisingly long battery life for everything that’s running in the background.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a fun folding flip phone that breaks the monotony of glass slab smartphones and is a great choice if you want a smaller phone in your pocket. But there are several compromises here, from the outer screen to battery life to camera quality.
