April 2024
Smartphones: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of smartphones rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2024.
Summary
On 2 Apr 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 98 smartphone endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
49 smartphones were endorsed in total, only 24 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 2 Apr 2024, iPhone 15 Pro Max takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed smartphone with 6 expert endorsements. 4 experts out of 6 recommended it as the '#1 smartphone' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Samsung: 14 smartphones
(#1 is Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra)
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Apple: 10 smartphones
(#1 is iPhone 15 Pro Max)
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Google: 5 smartphones
(#1 is Google Pixel 8 Pro)
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OnePlus: 5 smartphones
(#1 is OnePlus 11)
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Asus: 3 smartphones
(#1 is Asus Zenfone 10)
Price breakdown
At a glance - April Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Smartphone |
Digital Trends
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The Verge
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TechRadar
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Creative Bloq
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IGN
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Tom's Guide
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Pocket-lint
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T3
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Laptop Mag
|
ZD Net
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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- | $0 |
iPhone 15 Pro Max
|
1
|
-
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3
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
6
|
|
2
|
+3 | Check price |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
|
-
|
4
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
1
|
|
3
|
- | $0 |
iPhone 15
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
-
|
2
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
4
|
+3 | $799 |
Google Pixel 8 Pro
|
4
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
|
5
|
-3 | $1430 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
10
|
3
|
-
|
|
6
|
- | $477 |
Google Pixel 7a
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
|
7
|
-3 | Check price |
OnePlus 11
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
6
|
4
|
-
|
|
8
|
+1 | $879 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
|
14
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
9
|
+1 | $0 |
iPhone 15 Pro
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
10
|
-2 | $549 |
Google Pixel 8
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
11
|
New * | $800 |
OnePlus 12
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
|
12
|
+10 | $1680 |
OnePlus Open
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
11
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-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
|
13
|
-1 | $0 |
iPhone 15 Plus
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
10
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
14
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-1 | $1600 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
|
13
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7
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
15
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-1 | $479 |
Google Pixel 7 Pro
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
|
16
|
-1 | Check price |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
|
11
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
17
|
New * | Check price |
Asus Zenfone 10
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-
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-
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-
|
-
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-
|
-
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7
|
-
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-
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4
|
|
18
|
-1 | Check price |
Nothing Phone (2)
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-
|
8
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
|
-
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-
|
|
19
|
-1 | Check price |
Asus ROG Phone 7
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-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
20
|
-1 | $889 |
Oppo Find X5 Pro
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
|
21
|
-10 | $379 |
iPhone SE
|
10
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
|
22
|
New * | $500 |
OnePlus 12R
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
23
|
New * | $1110 |
Motorola Razr Plus
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-
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
|
24
|
New * | Check price |
Samsung Galaxy S24
|
12
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-
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-
|
-
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-
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6
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-
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-
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-
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-
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We ranked iPhone 15 Pro Max #1 in April 2024 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
- Out of those, 4 experts ranked iPhone 15 Pro Max as #1.
Digital Trends
The best iPhone
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Titanium design is a huge upgrade
The Action button is excellent
Outstanding camera system
Virtually perfect display
Blazing-fast performance
iOS 17 is great (especially StandBy)
USB-C port is convenient
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Slow USB-C charging speeds
Only one way to use the Action button
Disappointing battery life
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TechRadar
The best iPhone
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Gorgeous albeit subtle redesign
Excellent photography
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Pricier baseline (but more storage)
Charging should be faster
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Tom's Guide
The best phone overall
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Light and strong titanium frame
5x zoom power
Action button customization
Amazing performance
Lengthy battery life
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Price increase over iPhone 14 Pro Max
Slow charging speeds
Action button could be more
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Pocket-lint
Best smartphone overall
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Beautiful, premium build
Performance is really smooth and fast
Excellent camera system with excellent 5x zoom
Action Button is very useful
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Pricey
Camera can be a little overcomplicated
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T3
The best Apple phone you can buy
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Titanium enclosure makes it lighter
Most capable cameras
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New action button not essential
Battery demands
|
ZD Net
Best iPhone overall
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Action button brings new customizability
Lighter, more comfortable form factor
Brighter screen for better outdoor use
5X zoom camera for high-quality shots
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Battery life could be longer
Apple-branded cases, especially the FineWoven, need to be better
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra #2 in April 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as #1.
TechRadar
The best overall phone
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Incredible performance and features
Better cameras than ever before
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AI features can be useless at worst
Big, heavy, and more expensive
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Tom's Guide
The best phone from Samsung
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Practical AI features
7 years of software updates
Incredible processing power
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5x zoom lens isn't as powerful as S23 Ultra's 10x lens
More expensive than before
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T3
The best flagship Android phone right now
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Seriously powerful hardware experience
Versatile camera system, including zoom
S Pen stylus comes in a handy slot
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S Pen stylus won't be for all
Charging could be faster
|
ZD Net
Best phone overall
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Best display available in any smartphone
Reliable quad-camera setup
Battery life remains among best in class
AI features deliver new value
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Costs more than some premium laptops
No Qi2 magnetic charging
Can be unwieldy for some, especially with a case
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend smartphones.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of smartphones, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for April 2024 ranking
Digital Trends
The Verge
TechRadar
Creative Bloq
IGN
Tom's Guide
Pocket-lint
T3
Laptop Mag
ZD Net
We ranked iPhone 15 #3 in April 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked iPhone 15 as #1.
Digital Trends
The best iPhone runner-up
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Big camera upgrade
USB-C
Matte glass feels incredible
Dynamic Island
Curved edges are more comfortable
Reverse wired charging
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60Hz refresh rate display
Most color options are too light
Can get warm when running intensive apps
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TechRadar
The best phone for most people
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Dynamic Island retires the notch
Smooth design and soft-feel, color-infused rear glass
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No zoom lens
No macro capabilities
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IGN
Best iPhone
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Plenty of software improvements
Solid and stylish build
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Underwhelming battery life
No true optical zoom
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Tom's Guide
The best bang/buck ratio in Apple phones
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Impressive battery life
Good main camera with 2x zoom
A16 Bionic is still strong
Refreshed design
Improved display brightness
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Charging remains slow
Still stuck with 60Hz display
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We ranked Google Pixel 8 Pro #4 in April 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best Android phone runner-up
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Google's best phone design yet
Lovely, vibrant display
Phenomenal cameras
Unbelievable photo-editing tools
Face Unlock is magical
Tensor G3 is a big improvement
Seven years of updates!
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The temperature sensor
Mediocre battery life
Slow charging speeds
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TechRadar
The best Pixel phone
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Great materials and matte finish
Call screening is natural and very useful
Incredible seven years of updates
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Android settings and features are confusing
AI features feel creepy and impersonal
Cameras don’t beat the iPhone 15 Pro
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Tom's Guide
The best AI camera phone
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Pro camera features
7 years of software updates
Brighter display
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Costs more than predecessor
Performance lags rival phones
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Pocket-lint
Best Android phone
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AI-powered photo and video edits are unreal
Great software experience
Fantastic camera system
7-year commitment to software updates
Wonderful display
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Android 14 doesn't change much
Battery life is nothing special
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ZD Net
Best camera phone
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Quality cameras all across the board
Plenty of useful AI features
5,050mAh battery with LTPO display
Priced to undercut the larger iPhone and Samsung Galaxy
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Stock Android can feel too minimal
Capped at 30W fast charging
Costs $100 more than last year's model
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra #5 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra as #1.
Creative Bloq
The new gold standard for Android camera phones.
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Stunning shots in all conditions
Very good low-light performance
Gorgeous display
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100x zoom is mostly a gimmick
Inevitably expensive
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Pocket-lint
Best camera phone
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Stunning large display
Great design with IP68 water/dust resistant
Really versatile camera system
S Pen included
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It's expensive
Lots of software bloat
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T3
The best last-gen flagship Android
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Seriously powerful hardware experience
Versatile camera system, including zoom
S Pen stylus comes in a handy slot
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S Pen stylus won't be for all
The newer S24 Ultra is even better!
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Laptop Mag
The best Android flagship phone
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Qualcomm's 8 Gen 2 chip is a game-changer
Excellent battery life
Impressive 200MP camera
Bright, vivid display
Seamless ecosystem between smartphone and Samsung PC
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Minimal design changes
Starts at $1,199
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We ranked Google Pixel 7a #6 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Google Pixel 7a as #1.
Tom's Guide
The best phone value right now
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Faster refresh rate on bright display
Excellent Tensor G2-powered features
Main camera offers more megapixels than before
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Colors in photos skew toward darker tones
Phone gets warm when playing demanding games
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Laptop Mag
Best phone smartphone for most people
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$499 price point
Bright, vivid 90Hz display
Excellent photos
Exclusive Pixel features
Solid support
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Mediocre speakers
Performance can’t match flagships
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We ranked OnePlus 11 #7 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
TechRadar
The best camera phone
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5x camera zoom crushes it
New useful S Pen features
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‘Ultra’ expensive
Slower charging
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Pocket-lint
Best value flagship phone
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Stunning QHD display with fast refresh rates
Bloat-free software with lots of customisation
Fast performance
Really quick battery refills
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No wireless charging
Water proofing and durability not the greatest
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T3
A great Android phone without a massive price
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6.7-inch QHD+, 120Hz display
Powerful efficient performance
Seriously fast charging
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Other phones have a better battery life
Weak zoom on the camera
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Laptop Mag
Best affordable flagship phone
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Improved camera performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset
Vibrant 120Hz adaptive display
Class-leading battery life and fast charging
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Lacks water resistance
Cameras still don't match top flagships
No wireless charging
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 #8 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
Digital Trends
Best flip phone
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No more gap when folded shut
Extremely well-built
Hinge feels outstanding
Much more useful cover screen
Fantastic performance
Good and dependable cameras
5 years of updates
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The crease is still there
Mediocre battery life
Cover screen requires lots of tweaking
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Pocket-lint
Best folding phone
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Gorgeous, cute design
Durable and water-resistant build
Larger outer display makes it cover screen much more useful
Wireless charging
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Questions remain over flexible display longevity
No optical zoom lens
Could charge faster
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We ranked iPhone 15 Pro #9 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
Creative Bloq
The best iPhone camera available.
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Fantastic processing
Great macro photography mode inherited from the iPhone Pro 13
Resolution upgrade on main camera
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One of the most expensive camera phones
Underwhelming selfie mode
No major design changes from the 13
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Tom's Guide
The best iPhone features in the smallest-possible package
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New titanium body
Blazing-fast performance
Action button is more useful than old mute switch
Strong photography
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Only 20W charging
3x telephoto doesn't match 5x on Pro Max
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We ranked Google Pixel 8 #10 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Google Pixel 8 as #1.
Digital Trends
The best phone value runner-up
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Great main camera
Amazing AI photo editing tools
Two-day battery life
Slick, fast Android 14
Tensor G3 is cool and efficient
Seven years software support
|
Wide-angle camera disappoints
Average charge speed
|
IGN
Best Smartphone
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Wonderfully responsive screen
Seven years of updates and OS support
Impressive camera
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RAM upgrade reserved for Pro model
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We ranked OnePlus 12 #11 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best Android phone
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Beautiful curved display
Flowy Emerald is a truly unique color
Powerful performance
Hasselblad camera system delivers great results
Two-day battery
Very fast wired and wireless charging
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Back glass is slippery
Curved screen has some annoyances
Large size can be unwieldy
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Tom's Guide
A great flagship value
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Sharper 3x periscope camera
Responsive performance
Wireless charging returns
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Few AI features compared to Galaxy S24
Low-light photos disappoint
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ZD Net
Best fast-charging phone
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Snappy and smooth performance
80W in the US with charger in the box
Premium build quality for the price
Competitive main camera for photos
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IP65 rating is not as water resistant as flagship phones
Curved glass/frame design can be slippery for some
Video recording is not the best
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We ranked OnePlus Open #12 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
TechRadar
The best tablet foldable phone
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+Bigger displays inside and out
+Design looks and feels more ‘normal’ that other foldables
+Best cameras on any foldable phone
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-Not as feature-packed as the Galaxy Z Fold 5
-Whoa, that’s a big camera bump
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Tom's Guide
The best foldable phone overall
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Outstanding thin and light design
Dynamic Open Canvas multitasking
Long battery life paired with fast charging
Generous 512GB storage
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Weak low light camera performance
No wireless charging
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ZD Net
Best tablet-style foldable phone
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Lightest and thinnest foldable design
Intuitive multitasking and productivity features
65W fast charging will spoil you
16GB RAM and 512GB of storage is the base level
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$1,699 is still pricey, even if it undercuts the competition
No IP68 rating and wireless charging support
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We ranked iPhone 15 Plus #13 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best big iPhone
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Ergonomic design
Big, bright, colorful screen
Inspiring camera
Two-day battery life
USB C and MagSafe for charging
|
60Hz refresh rate screen
No always-on display
Not the latest processor
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Tom's Guide
Apple's cheapest big-screen iPhone
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Stunning battery life
Upgraded main camera with 2x zoom
Fresh new design
Good computing performance
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Slow to charge
No 120Hz screen
|
Pocket-lint
Best everyday phone
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Super battery life
Fast, smooth and reliable performance
Great choice of pastel colours
Strong camera performance
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Only 60Hz display
No always-on display
|
We ranked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 #14 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
Digital Trends
Best Foldable Phone
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Thinner and lighter than ever
Silent, high-quality hinge
Strong multitasking tools
Fun, social media-friendly camera
Inner screen is perfect for games and video
IPX8 and durable chassis
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Battery life hasn't dramatically improved
Slow charging
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We ranked Google Pixel 7 Pro #15 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
Creative Bloq
The best camera phone for chances of a great deal
|
Useful camera software tools
Top camera hardware
Good deals available
|
Battery life isn't impressive
The ultrawide lens is fixed focus
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T3
The best phone for most people
|
Great camera experience
Bold and distinctive design
Savvily priced
|
Not the fastest charging tech
Aluminium finish scuffs too easily
|
We ranked Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus #16 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best big Android phone
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The flat sides are wonderful
New QHD+ screen looks fantastic
Runs fast and cool
One UI 6.1 is really nice
Seven years of updates
Phenomenal battery life
It's a surprisingly good value
|
Camera struggles with moving objects
Galaxy AI features are hit-or-miss
|
We ranked Asus Zenfone 10 #17 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
Pocket-lint
Best compact flagship phone
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Top notch performance in compact form
Sturdy and durable build with grippy texture
Clean Pixel-like software
Great primary camera with excellent stabilisation
|
Rear texture won't be to everyone's taste
Ultrawide camera could be better
|
We ranked Nothing Phone (2) #18 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
T3
The best affordable yet powerful Android phone
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Refined & lightweight design with unique aesthetic
Strong performance & battery life
Glyph lights are fun
|
Glyph lights won't be for everyone
Cameras won't outsmart Google Pixel
|
We ranked Asus ROG Phone 7 #19 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
Pocket-lint
Best gaming phone
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Fast, consistent performance for long periods
Big, bright and colourful display
The best smartphone speakers around
Long battery life
|
Big and heavy device
Expensive
Second and third cameras aren't great
|
We ranked Oppo Find X5 Pro #20 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
Creative Bloq
A sleek camera phone with Hasselblad filters
|
Elegant design
Hasselblad colour enhancements
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Poor zoom
|
T3
The best Android phone design
|
Stunning QHD+ screen with 120Hz refresh
Long-lasting battery and fast-charging
Impressive camera system
|
No MicroSD card slot or headphone jack
Expensive
|
We ranked iPhone SE #21 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best small iPhone
|
Compact and light
Very powerful
Touch ID works really well
Wireless charging
IP67 water resistance
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Poor battery life
60Hz screen
64GB won't be enough
|
Laptop Mag
Best budget iOS smartphone
|
Performance beast
Portable, compact form factor
Satisfying Touch ID
Decent price
|
Obsolete design
No Night mode
Middling battery life
|
We ranked OnePlus 12R #22 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best phone value
|
Sleek, polished design
Top-notch display
Fast performance; runs cool
Excellent battery life
80W charging!
Unbeatable price
|
Poor ultrawide and macro cameras
No wireless charging
|
Tom's Guide
Best value for an Android phone
|
Epic battery life
Compelling budget price in the U.S.
Strong Snapdragon performance
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No wireless charging
Software support could be longer
|
We ranked Motorola Razr Plus #23 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
TechRadar
The best clamshell foldable
|
Huge cover display is actually useful
Cool vegan leather and unique colors
|
Not water resistant enough
Too expensive for what you get
|
ZD Net
Best flip-style foldable phone
|
Large cover screen is a phone in and of itself
Incredibly compact
First dust-resistant foldable
Form factor lends itself to creative camera features
|
Battery is just good enough for a day of use
Repair solutions remain up in the air
Undeniably more fragile than the typical slab phone
|
We ranked Samsung Galaxy S24 #24 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartphones” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best small Android phone
|
Small and compact design
The flat edges are great
Beautiful and bright display
Long lasting battery life
Powerful performance
Improved color balance in photos
Useful Galaxy AI features
|
Matte glass feels slippery
No big camera upgrades
Only 25W wired charging
|
Tom's Guide
An affordable phone with AI powers
|
Excellent battery life in a compact phone
Same Galaxy AI features as more expensive S24 models
Brighter display than before
|
No big camera improvements
Snapdragon chipset only in North American models
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