Best Android Phones
Google Pixel Fold
PROS:
- Strong cameras
tomsguide.com - Good battery life
tomsguide.com - Wide front display
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CONS:
- Very expensive
tomsguide.com - Large bezels
tomsguide.com - Performance trails other flagships
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Google Pixel 7a
CONS:
- 90Hz display feels dated at this level
techradar.com - Unimpressive battery life
pcmag.com - Faster charging would be nice
techradar.com
- tomsguide.com: Google Pixel 7a review: Stellar Android phone value (80%)
- pcmag.com: Google Pixel 7a Review (90%)
- cnet.com: Google Pixel 6A Review: The Best Budget Pixel Yet - CNET (87%)
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- cnet.com: Google Pixel 8 Review: 'Best Take' Levels Up AI-Enhanced Photos - CNET (90%)
- wired.com: Google Pixel 7A Review: The New Midrange Standard (80%)
- cnet.com: Pixel 7A Review: Basically Google's Pixel 7 for $100 Less - CNET (89%)
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OnePlus 12
PROS:
- Extremely powerful processor
cnet.com - Unique cameras take terrific portraits and selfies
techradar.com - Big, vibrant display
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CONS:
- Not as waterproof as competing phones
pcmag.com - No new AI features or titanium frame to brag on
techradar.com - No special AI features
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Google Pixel 8 Pro
PROS:
- Excellent screen
cnet.com - Incredible seven-year commitment from Google for major updates
techradar.com - Seven years of software support
pcmag.com
CONS:
- Heavy-handed image processing
cnet.com - Some AI features feel a bit creepy and impersonal
techradar.com - Android settings and features are confusing and hard to find
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Asus Zenfone 10
Motorola Razr+
Samsung Galaxy S24
PROS:
- Brighter screen
cnet.com - Seven-year software support commitment
pcmag.com - More subtle design
tomsguide.com
CONS:
- Front camera disappoints
tomsguide.com - Same 25W charging speed
tomsguide.com - AI features are hit-or-miss
cnet.com
Google Pixel 8
Nothing Phone 2
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
PROS:
- 7 years of software upgrades
cnet.com - Excellent battery life
tomsguide.com - Useful AI features
pcmag.com
CONS:
- Expensive
cnet.com - Expensive
pcmag.com - Curved screen can get in way
tomsguide.com
Meh // not enough data:
- OnePlus Open (90)
- Samsung Galaxy A54 (80)
- Motorola Edge Plus (2023) (80)
- Pixel 7 Pro (80)
- Samsung Galaxy A54: The best budget phone right now (80)
- OnePlus 11 (90)
- Motorola Razr+ (2023) (80)
- Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (80)
- Fairphone 5 (70)
- Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro (70)
- Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra (80)
- Motorola Razr Plus (85)