Stephen Shankland/CNET reviewed the Google Pixel 6 Pro's unique design, great software add-ons, great camera quality, and consistent all-around performance have earned the phone excellent ratings in our full review. With performance as good as the design, this is Google's best phone ever. With its large 6.8-inch screen and the best camera on an Android phone, it's a no-compromise option. A powerful camera system and crisp display allow you to capture and view detailed images, while a clean Android installation, long battery life and a three-year update guarantee make the purchase even more secure.
With its list of smartphones for 2021, Apple has built our previous standout, the iPhone 12. The iPhone 13 features upgrades that we think are the most important when choosing a smartphone: display, processing power, and camera capabilities. In addition to the big screen, you get the best iPhone battery life in years, a slightly better camera system with higher OIS than the other iPhone 12s, and the iPhone 12's 2.5x optical telephoto lens (65mm equivalent) The Pro Max is the best portrait phone.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is one of the best phones you can buy, and it's a near-perfect rare phone, especially for those who love big screens. The iPhone 12 Pro is the best phone you can buy, thanks to everything Apple has to offer in its sleek new design. The new design, the enhanced performance of the new A14 Bionic processor, and the entire range of 5nm OLED displays make for an iPhone that's truly worth giving up.
Based on our testing, the new iPhone 12 Pro Max remains the best phone ever, with great cameras, a vibrant 6.7-inch display, 5G connectivity and the fastest performance of any phone. While the battery life of the iPhone 12 Pro may be better than the 5G, it is the most complete phone for the money and the best camera phone. It's the best mobile technology Samsung has to offer, and it's the best Android phone if you want to put cutting-edge cell phone technology in your pocket.
Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 20 series last fall, and it became clear that the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is one of the best smartphones in terms of performance, and easy to recommend to anyone who loves the S Pen. While the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus don't publish the big S21 Ultra numbers, they are still our pick of the best Android phones under a thousand dollars. If size and price are not an issue, the best Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. There will likely be more great Android phones in the future, most notably from OnePlus, but right now the Android phone that strikes the best balance between features and price is the S21.
It may seem a bit reserved -- it shares the same design as 2017's iPhone 8 -- but the iPhone SE is still Apple's best value-for-money phone. Apple's iPhone lineup continues to expand, but the best option in the group is the iPhone 12 Pro, which makes it the best smartphone you can buy today. The Apple iPhone 12 isn't the most feature-rich smartphone yet -- heck, it's not even the most feature-rich iPhone right now -- but it tops the list because it's the best buy for most people. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is our latest first choice, but also keep an eye out for the iPhone 12, OnePlus 9 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro, or Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, which we find powerful enough to support multiple operating systems.
The best phone right now is Android, but we have a combination of Apple's best iPhones and a range of devices from different manufacturers in our top 15 picks. We're constantly updating our list of the best phones to make sure you're buying the very best smartphone for your needs. And for more information, read our guide to finding the best phone for your needs and check out our tips on how to buy a new Apple iPhone or Android phone.
After much debate and comparison, we settled on the Apple iPhone 12 Pro as the best phone available right now. We rigorously test every phone we can get here at Digital Trends and after hundreds of reviews, we are confident that we recommend which phones are the best of the best. We have thoroughly tested every smartphone with the best coverage in the UK to help you make your buying decision. Our roundup of the best smartphones of 2021 is always up to date, so be sure to check back often.
If you just want to check out the Android ecosystem, here are the best Android smartphones. So when shopping for a phone, it's worth taking the time to figure out what's most important to you. Our advice to most readers looking for a new iPhone is to buy the iPhone 12.
This PS200 is cheaper than the iPhone 12 Pro, and the major upgrade is the zoom camera, an area that Apple still doesn't dominate. For less than six hundred dollars, you get an excellent camera, three years of guaranteed software support, a full day of battery life, and pure Android software with exclusive features in a phone you can hold in one hand.
Camera performance is on par with a $999 phone, pure Android is the *chef's kiss* here, with some great Pixel-exclusive features and great battery life. While the Pixel's camera is no longer the best you can get, it can still compete with phones that cost hundreds of dollars more. There's no secondary camera, and the selfie camera is slightly above average, but honestly we're just nitpicking -- it's the best camera in the price range. In our review, we were impressed and said, "If you don't need an iPhone and are on a budget, the Pixel 4a is a great choice.
What makes the Google Pixel 4a so special is that it offers just about everything you could want from a smartphone for just $349. The Google Pixel 5a features the best budget phone with 5G Jacob Krol / CNN High quality, outperforming other products in its price range. Patrick Holland/CNET Starting at $599, the Google Pixel 6 is the best Android phone you can buy. If you prefer Android, the OnePlus 9 Pro will surpass the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra as the best Android phone you can buy.