Best Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
PROS:
- Incredibly versatile
pcmag.com - It folds flat
techradar.com - Excellent productivity software
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CONS:
- Odd speaker placement
pcmag.com - The cameras are good but unchanged from the last model
techradar.com - The cover screen now feels too narrow
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Google Pixel 7
PROS:
- Wireless charging
pcmag.com - Faster refresh rate on bright display
tomsguide.com - 7 years of updates
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CONS:
- Some early bugs
tomsguide.com - Faster charging would be nice
techradar.com - Performance still trails other flagships
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- techradar.com: Google Pixel 7 review (80%)
- tomsguide.com: Google Pixel 8 review: The best Android phone for most people (80%)
- theverge.com: Google Pixel 7A review: a better deal - The Verge (70%)
- theverge.com: Google Pixel 7A review: a better deal - The Verge (70%)
- pcmag.com: Google Pixel 7a Review (90%)
- tomsguide.com: Google Pixel 7a review: Stellar Android phone value (80%)
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OnePlus 11
PROS:
- Great display
tomsguide.com - Excellent performance
tomsguide.com - Better update policy than previous OnePlus phones
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CONS:
- Camera array isn't versatile
techradar.com - No IP68 water resistance
techradar.com - Telephoto only 2x
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Apple iPhone 13
PROS:
- Dynamic Island arrives to retire the notch
techradar.com - A16 Bionic chip
techradar.com - USB-C port
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CONS:
- Can run a little hot
techradar.com - No telephoto camera
pcmag.com - No 120Hz screen
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Google Pixel 8 Pro
PROS:
- Brighter Super Actua Display
tomsguide.com - 7 years of Android & security updates
tomsguide.com - Incredible seven-year commitment from Google for major updates
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CONS:
- Cameras don’t beat the iPhone 15 Pro without editing help
techradar.com - Battery life improves, but still trails rival phones
tomsguide.com - Underwhelming Tensor G3 performance
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
CONS:
- Pricier baseline (but more storage)
techradar.com - Charging should be faster
techradar.com - If you want big zoom capabilities, look elsewhere
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
PROS:
- Durable hardware
pcmag.com - Strong software update commitment
pcmag.com - Functional refinements
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CONS:
- Curved screen can get in way
tomsguide.com - Big, heavy build
pcmag.com - Very expensive
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Meh // not enough data:
- OnePlus Open (90)
- Nothing Phone 2 (60)
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 (80)
- Motorola Razr Plus (90)
- Nokia 2780 Flip (70)
- Motorola ThinkPhone (80)
- Motorola Moto Edge+ (2023) (80)
- Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (80)
- Samsung Galaxy A54: The best budget phone right now (80)
- Apple iPhone 15 Plus (90)
- Samsung Galaxy S23 (80)
- iPhone 15 Pro (80)
- iPhone 15 (80)
- iPhone 15 Pro Max (90)