Best Phones
Google Pixel 7a
PROS:
- Excellent Tensor G2-powered features
tomsguide.com - Excellent camera
cnet.com - Wireless charging support
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- phonearena.com: Google Pixel 7a Review: It's worth it - PhoneArena (58%)
- tomsguide.com: Google Pixel 7a review: Stellar Android phone value (80%)
- phonearena.com: Google Pixel 7a Review: It's worth it - PhoneArena (58%)
- theverge.com: Google Pixel 7A review: a better deal - The Verge (70%)
- 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%)
- cnet.com: Google Pixel 6A Review: The Best Budget Pixel Yet - CNET (87%)
- phonearena.com: The Best Phones to buy in 2024 - our top 10 list - PhoneArena
- tomsguide.com: The best phones 2024 tested and rated
- phonearena.com: The Best Phones to buy in 2024 - our top 10 list - PhoneArena
- theverge.com: Best phone 2024: the top smartphones to buy right now - The Verge
- wired.com: 14 Best Android Phones (2024): Unlocked, Cheap, Foldable
- cnet.com: Best Phone to Buy for 2024 - CNET
- cnet.com: Best Phone to Buy for 2024 - CNET
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
PROS:
OnePlus Open
PROS:
- Outstanding thin and light design
tomsguide.com - Best cameras on any foldable phone
techradar.com - Dynamic Open Canvas multitasking
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CONS:
- Not as feature-packed as the Galaxy Z Fold 5
techradar.com - Whoa, that’s a big camera bump
techradar.com - The iPhone 15 Pro Max is lighter and more refined
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Motorola Razr Plus
PROS:
- Good battery life
cnet.com - Huge cover display is actually useful
techradar.com - More stylish than a Galaxy Z Flip 4
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CONS:
- Flex View feels limited
cnet.com - Not water resistant enough
techradar.com - Not as many Android updates as Samsung
cnet.com
Apple iPhone 13
PROS:
- Smoother design and soft-feel, color-infused rear glass
techradar.com - Dynamic Island brings better multitasking
cnet.com - Capable cameras
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CONS:
- No telephoto camera
pcmag.com - Shorter battery life than other iPhones
pcmag.com - Can run a little hot
techradar.com
Google Pixel 8
CONS:
- Unimpressive battery life
pcmag.com - Lacks the zoom camera of the Pro
techradar.com - Storage capped at 256GB
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Google Pixel 8 Pro
PROS:
- 7 years of Android & security updates
tomsguide.com - Long software support period
cnet.com - Great materials and matte finish refresh the Pixel design
techradar.com
CONS:
- Underwhelming processor performance
cnet.com - Some AI features feel a bit creepy and impersonal
techradar.com - Heavy-handed image processing
cnet.com
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
PROS:
- USB-C connectivity opens up new features
pcmag.com - Useful Action button
pcmag.com - Excellent photography
techradar.com
CONS:
- Pricier baseline (but more storage)
techradar.com - Expensive
pcmag.com - If you want big zoom capabilities, look elsewhere
techradar.com
OnePlus 12R
PROS:
- Bright, colorful display
tomsguide.com - Rapid wired and wireless charging
pcmag.com - Responsive performance
tomsguide.com
CONS:
- Disappointing camera performance
cnet.com - No AI features at launch
tomsguide.com - No special AI features
pcmag.com
- tomsguide.com: OnePlus 12R review: One amazing value (80%)
- pcmag.com: OnePlus 12 Review (80%)
- tomsguide.com: OnePlus 12 review: The affordable flagship phone (90%)
- wired.com: OnePlus 12 Review: Perfectly Polished Hardware (80%)
- cnet.com: OnePlus 12 Review: A Powerhouse Flagship With One Key Flaw - CNET (78%)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
PROS:
Apple iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max
PROS:
Meh // not enough data:
- Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (90)
- Google Pixel Fold (80)
- 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)
- Fairphone 5 (70)
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 (80)
- Motorola Razr+ (70)
- iPhone 15 Pro Max (90)
- Asus Zenfone 10 (70)
- Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro (70)
- Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra (80)
- Samsung Galaxy S24 (90)