Best Phones
Google Pixel 7a
PROS:
- Among the first to get new Android updates
cnet.com - Excellent camera
cnet.com - Wireless charging support
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CONS:
- Noticeable bezels on display
tomsguide.com - Not a great value alongside discounted Pixel 6
cnet.com - Only three generations of Android OS updates compared with Samsung's four-generation pledge
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- tomsguide.com: Google Pixel 7a review: Stellar Android phone value (80%)
- cnet.com: Google Pixel 6A Review: The Best Budget Pixel Yet - CNET (87%)
- 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%)
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
PROS:
OnePlus Open
PROS:
- Dynamic Open Canvas multitasking
tomsguide.com - Generous 512GB storage
tomsguide.com - Design looks and feels more ‘normal’ that other foldables
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CONS:
- Whoa, that’s a big camera bump
techradar.com - The iPhone 15 Pro Max is lighter and more refined
techradar.com - No wireless charging
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Motorola Razr Plus
PROS:
- Good battery life
cnet.com - Large, useful cover screen
cnet.com - Cool vegan leather and unique colors
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Apple iPhone 15
PROS:
- Solid performance
pcmag.com - USB-C port
pcmag.com - Dynamic Island arrives to retire the notch
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CONS:
- No always-on display
cnet.com - Can run a little hot
techradar.com - Minimal design changes
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Google Pixel 8
PROS:
- Compact
pcmag.com - Terrific cameras
pcmag.com - Unique color options and design
techradar.com
CONS:
- Higher price
cnet.com - Audio Magic Eraser doesn't have a live preview
cnet.com - Faster charging would be nice
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- pcmag.com: Google Pixel 8 Review (80%)
- phonearena.com: Google Pixel 8 review: doing things the Google way - PhoneArena (68%)
- phonearena.com: Google Pixel 8 review: doing things the Google way - PhoneArena (68%)
- cnet.com: Google Pixel 8 Review: 'Best Take' Levels Up AI-Enhanced Photos - CNET (90%)
- techradar.com: Google Pixel 7 review (80%)
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- cnet.com: Best Phone to Buy for 2024 - CNET
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Google Pixel 8 Pro
PROS:
- Call screening is natural and very useful
techradar.com - Excellent screen
cnet.com - Charges fast
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CONS:
- Average battery life
cnet.com - Underwhelming processor performance
cnet.com - Battery life improves, but still trails rival phones
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
PROS:
CONS:
- Charging should be faster
techradar.com - Big
pcmag.com - If you want big zoom capabilities, look elsewhere
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OnePlus 12R
PROS:
- Extremely powerful processor
cnet.com - Rapid wired and wireless charging
pcmag.com - Bright, colorful display
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CONS:
- No wireless charging
tomsguide.com - Rivals offer longer software support
cnet.com - Not as waterproof as competing phones
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
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)