Best Smartphones

Last Update: May 9, 2024

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

82%

PROS:

  • Big cover screen is fun to use
    cnet.com
  • New hinge eliminates the gap when closed
    cnet.com
  • Slimmer, lighter design than previous generation
    pcmag.com

CONS:

  • Apps don't transition from main screen to cover screen
    cnet.com
  • Not all apps work on the cover screen natively
    cnet.com
  • Expensive
    cnet.com

OnePlus Open

90%

PROS:

CONS:

Motorola Razr Plus

88%

PROS:

CONS:

Google Pixel 8 Pro

78%

PROS:

CONS:

  • Underwhelming processor performance
    cnet.com
  • Some new features feel like gimmicks
    cnet.com
  • Android settings and features are confusing and hard to find
    techradar.com

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

90%

PROS:

CONS:

Apple iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max

92%

PROS:

  • Being able to change the focus in Portrait photos is welcome
    cnet.com
  • A17 Pro for console video games
    cnet.com
  • 15 Pro Max's 5x optical zoom adds versatility
    cnet.com

CONS:

  • The only color option is blue
    cnet.com
  • Baseline 15 Pro Max is $100 more
    cnet.com
  • Action button can only trigger one action
    cnet.com

Meh // not enough data:
  • Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (90)
  • iPhone SE (2022) (87)
  • OnePlus 11 (80)
  • Nokia 2780 Flip (70)
  • Motorola Razr+ (2023) (80)
  • Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (80)
  • Apple iPhone 15 Plus (90)
  • iPhone 15 Pro (80)
  • iPhone 15 (80)
  • Galaxy Z Flip 5 (80)
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max (90)
  • Samsung Galaxy S24 (90)