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How we test cameras
The camera of a smartphone has become the most important component to many people. Here's how we test smartphone cameras and what our camera scores mean.
Best Phones for Gaming
The best-performing phones aren’t necessarily the best phones for gaming. Here’s our list for the true mobile gamer.
Best Flip Phones
The best flip phones fold down without sacrificing things like camera and display quality. Here’s our list of the best flip phones.
Best Phones Under $1,000
Looking for the best phone you can find under $1,000? Here are the phones to consider, based on our rigorous testing.
Best Phones for Selfies
Front-facing cameras are more important than ever. If you use the front camera more than the best, check out our list of the best phones for selfies.
Best Android Phones
There are great Android phones across a variety of prices, but finding the best Android phones for your needs can be tricky.
Best Foldable Phones
Foldable phones are worth considering for the productivity-focused. Here’s our list of the best foldable phones based on rigorous testing.
Best-Performing Phones
Phone performance is important for anyone who wants a smooth-feeling phone. Here are the best-performing phones we've tested.
Best Phones
The best phone for your needs combines solid performance, battery, display quality, and more. Here are our rankings for the best phones money can buy.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Is the Xiaomi 17 Ultra much better than the Xiaomi 15 Ultra? We lab tested both. Here are the results.
Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are both great phones -- but which is actually better? We lab tested them to find out.
Motorola Razr Fold vs Honor Magic V5
Is the new Motorola Razr Fold a good enough device to beat the much-loved Honor Magic V5? Here's how the two phones compared in our lab testing.
Motorola Razr Fold vs Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Does the new Motorola Razr Fold do enough to beat the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold? Here's how the two phones compared in our lab testing.
How we test displays
A smartphone's display is the main way you actually interact with it. Here's how we test phone displays, and what our results actually mean.
Xiaomi 17 vs Honor Magic8 Pro
Can the Xiaomi 17 compete with the ultra-high-end Honor Magic8 Pro? We put the two phones head to head in thorough testing to find out.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra are some of the best phones out there right now. How do they compare with each other?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro is an incredible device. How does it compare with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Honor Magic7 Pro
Is the Honor Magic8 Pro that much better than its already-great predecessor? We lab tested both to find out.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro is an excellent all-arounder -- so how does the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max compare?
Best Phones For Any Budget
Shopping for a phone at a specific price? We rank phones by specific budget tiers. Here are the best phones for any budget.
Best Samsung Phones
Are you a big fan of Samsung phones? Here are the best Samsung phones out right now.
Best Phones Under $500
These days, $500 is easily enough to get a solid phone. Here are the best phones under $500 that we've tested so far.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is considered by many to be the best folding phone -- so how does the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold compare?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Motorola Razr (2025)
Does the base Motorola Razr (2025) do enough to compete with the likes of the much more expensive Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Galaxy S25+
Is the Samsung Galaxy S26+ all that much better than the Galaxy S25+? We put the two head to head in lab testing to find out.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a solid phone, but how does it compare with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra? We put the two phones head to head in thorough testing.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs OnePlus 15
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and OnePlus 15 have pretty different prices, but they're actually comparable in a lot of ways.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Ultra
How much better is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra than the Galaxy S25 Ultra? We put the phones head to head in thorough lab testing.
RedMagic 11 Air vs OnePlus 15R
How does the RedMagic 11 Air compare with the OnePlus 15R? We put the two phones head to head in our thorough testing.
RedMagic 11 Air vs OnePlus 15
The RedMagic 11 Air comes at a lower price than the OnePlus 15 -- but how does it actually compare? We put the two phones head to head in lab testing.
RedMagic 11 Air vs Nothing Phone (3)
How do the RedMagic 11 Air and the Nothing Phone (3) compare across performance, camera, battery, and more? We put the two phones to the test.
OnePlus 15R vs Nothing Phone (3)
How do the OnePlus 15R and Nothing Phone (3) compare? I put the two phones head to head to find out.
OnePlus 15 vs Xiaomi 17
How do the OnePlus 15 and Xiaomi 17 compare? We put the two phones head to head in thorough testing.
OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus 13
How much better is the OnePlus 15 than the OnePlus 13? In some ways, it could actually be a regression. Here's how the two performed in our lab testing.
OnePlus 15 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The OnePlus 15 and Nothing Phone (3) are both excellent phones, but with the OnePlus 15 being a newer device, is it the obvious winner?
Nothing Phone (3) vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The Nothing Phone (3) is still Nothing's flagship device, even though it's aging. How does it compare with the newer Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
How do the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Motorola Moto G Power (2026) compare at similar price points? We put the two head to head.
Motorola Razr (2025) vs Motorola Razr Ultra (2025)
Is the base Motorola Razr (2025) anywhere near as good as the much more expensive Razr Ultra (2025)? We put the two head to head in lab testing.
Apple iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16e
How much better is the iPhone 17e than the iPhone 16e, really? They look similar and share a lot of the same features. Here's how they performed in testing.
Google Pixel 10a vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
We compare the Google Pixel 10a and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro in performance, battery, camera, display, and more, all based on lab testing.
Apple iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Which ultra-thin phone is best -- the iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 edge? We put the two phones head to head.
Apple iPhone 17e vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Apple’s iPhone 17e is a great midrange phone but how does it compare against the triple camera Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
How do the Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 really compare? We put them head to head.
Apple iPhone 17 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Nothing Phone (3) is an interesting phone but how does it actually compare with the iPhone 17? We put the two head to head.
Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 10
The Apple iPhone 17 and Google Pixel 10 are the entry-level models in Apple and Google's flagship lineups. How do they compare?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs OnePlus 15
The iPhone 17 Pro is more expensive than the OnePlus 15 -- but do you get a better phone for that money?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Both Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are the best phones from their respective companies -- but is one better than the other?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL are both great phones, but is one much better than the other?
Google Pixel 10a vs Pixel 9a
The Google Pixel 10a isn't all that different than the Pixel 9a on paper. So does it perform much better in lab testing? We put the two head to head.
Best Phone Speakers
Phone speakers are getting better. If you’re looking for the best phone speakers you can buy, here’s our list.
Best Phone Displays
There are lots of things that go into the best phone displays. Here are the phones with the brightest, most colorful screens out there.
Best Phones Under $800
$800 is plenty to get an excellent phone overall. Here's our list of the best phones under $800 based on thorough lab testing.
Best Phones for Battery
Battery life can make or break a great phone. Here are the best phones for battery.
Megapixels vs sharpness: Does resolution buy sharper photos?
Does a higher-resolution camera sensor actually make for sharper photos? Turns out, more megapixels has a smaller effect on sharpness than you might think.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Motorola Razr Ultra (2025)
How does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 compare with the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025)? We put the two phones head to head in testing to find out.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is more expensive than the Motorola Moto G Power (2026), but the Moto G Power has long been a budget champion. Does it compete?
Google Pixel 10 Pro vs OnePlus 15
The OnePlus 15 is OnePlus' flagship phone. Can the Google Pixel 10 compete with the features on offer by OnePlus?
Google Pixel 10 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Pixel 10 and Nothing Phone (3) come at a similar price, but differ in things like performance and camera quality. Here's how they compare in our testing.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is one of Google's best phones yet. How does it compare with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Nothing Phone (3) is a great phone, but can it compare with the likes of the newer Samsung Galaxy S26? We put the two head to head.
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs OnePlus 15
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a pretty different phone than the OnePlus 15 -- and they have different strengths. Is one truly better than the other?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The iPhone 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 both have a lot going for them, but is one the clear winner? We put them head to head to find out.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max is its best phone ever, but how does it compare with the camera-focused Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Google Pixel 10
Both the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Google Pixel 10 have a lot to offer, but is one a better phone overall?
SoC Efficiency: What chips are the most efficient?
Raw benchmarks tell you how a phone might perform, but not how much power it takes to get them there. That's where our SoC Efficiency score comes in.
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs S26+ vs S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs S26+ vs S26 Ultra. How do the three phones in the Galaxy S26 lineup compare?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Google Pixel 10 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Google Pixel 10 Pro are slightly different classes of phones. Is one better than the other?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Is Samsung's best phone better than Google's? Here's how the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL compare.
Apple iPhone 17e vs Google Pixel 10a
The iPhone 17e and Pixel 10a are the mid-range phones from Apple and Google. How do they compare? Is one of the phones better than the other?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 10 Pro
Is Apple's iPhone 17 Pro or the Google Pixel 10 Pro the better phone? We've tested both and put them head to head to find out.
Best Phones Under $300
Looking for the best phone you can buy for $300 or less. The Infinix Note Edge leads as the top overall pick based on scored specs.
Display efficiency: Which phone displays do the most with the least?
We tested dozens of phone displays to find the most efficient. Samsung Display panels lead and Samsung phones get the most out of them. It's not close.
Best iPhones
Looking to pick up a new iPhone? Here's what makes each model the best pick for you.
Best Camera Phones
The camera plays a huge role in what makes a great phone. Here are the best camera phones out there right now.