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Our 9 Top Picks

Best iPhone Overall

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4.5
Outstanding

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

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This is the iPhone to buy for the smartphone shopper who wants the best of the best.
Read Our Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Review

Best Midrange Android Phone

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4.5
Outstanding

Google Pixel 7

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This is the phone to buy if you want to save some cash.
Read Our Google Pixel 7 Review

Best for Artists and Photographers

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4.5
Outstanding

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

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The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is large and pricey, but an exceptional mix of features, performance, and quality makes it the best high-end Android phone you can buy.
Read Our Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review

Best Folding Phone

editors' choice
4.0
Excellent

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

$1,319.99 
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Folding phones are here to stay, and this one is as good as it gets.
Read Our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Review

Best iPhone for Most People

4.0
Excellent

Apple iPhone 14

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Not everyone needs the most expensive iPhone, and this one is perfect for most users.
Read Our Apple iPhone 14 Review

Best Phone Under $200

4.0
Excellent

Motorola Moto G Power (2022)

$126.48 
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No frills and an affordable price tag win the day for this phone.
Read Our Motorola Moto G Power (2022) Review

Best Android Flagship

4.0
Excellent

Samsung Galaxy S23+

$899.99 
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The S23+ has the most mainstream appeal in Samsung's Galaxy phone lineup, with many of the same features as the S23 Ultra in a more comfortable size for a couple of hundred dollars less.
Read Our Samsung Galaxy S23+ Review

Best Simple Voice Phone

editors' choice
4.0
Excellent

Sunbeam F1

$195.00 
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It's an old-school flip phone with modern sensibilities.
Read Our Sunbeam F1 Review

Best QWERTY Keyboard Phone

4.0
Excellent

Unihertz Titan Pocket

$309.99 
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While few and far between, you can still get a decent phone with a keyboard.
Read Our Unihertz Titan Pocket Review

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Latest Mobile Phone News

The Future of Audio on Your Android: Inside Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound Lab By Will Greenwald
How Fast Is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2? Here Are the Early Benchmarks By Eric Zeman
Russian Government Tells Employees to Throw Away Their iPhones by April 1 By Matthew Humphries
Try Before You Buy: OnePlus Will Let You Test Drive Its Phone for 100 Days By Dave LeClair
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The Future of Audio on Your Android: Inside Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound Lab

I visited Qualcomm's audio development lab in San Diego to hear some of the newest tricks from Snapdragon Sound, like lossless audio over Bluetooth and head-tracking spatial audio.

By Will Greenwald

How Fast Is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2? Here Are the Early Benchmarks

We benchmark the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 mobile platform, the latest system-on-a-chip from Qualcomm, and though the 7+ Gen 2 targets affordable flagships, it has plenty of power.

By Eric Zeman

Russian Government Tells Employees to Throw Away Their iPhones by April 1

The Kremlin believes Apple's smartphones are vulnerable to hacking and espionage.

By Matthew Humphries

Try Before You Buy: OnePlus Will Let You Test Drive Its Phone for 100 Days

OnePlus launches new 100 Days No Regret program that lets you give the OnePlus 11 5G an extended try to see if it's for you.

By Dave LeClair

Qualcomm Debuts Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 for Affordable Flagships

Qualcomm's latest mobile chip will power sub-flagship phones with improved CPU efficiency, faster graphics, and better AI-processing starting later this month.

By Eric Zeman

The Best Small Phones for 2023

If today's big-screened phones are just too much, take a look at our top-rated phones that fit comfortably in your hand and your jeans pocket.

By Sascha Segan  & Dave LeClair

The Best Unlocked Phones for 2023

Tired of the restrictive carrier payment plans that come with new cell phones? Unlocked phones aren't tied to a carrier, offer you more freedom, and feature less bloatware.

By Sascha Segan  & Dave LeClair

The Best 5G Phones for 2023

If you're looking for a phone that can connect to the newest cellular networks, here's what you need to know, along with the top-rated 5G phones based on our testing.

By Sascha Segan  & Dave LeClair

T-Mobile Buys Mint For $1.35B To Grow Cheap Phone Plan Business

The carrier plans on leveraging actor Ryan Reynolds and Mint Mobile's consumer-focused marketing to reach more customers.

By Michael Kan

The Best Camera Phones for 2023

Tired of hauling around an extra camera? Grab one of the best smartphones for taking photos and you might find your point-and-shoot collecting dust.

By Sascha Segan  & Dave LeClair

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Has Flagship Features at a Midrange Price

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G packs a 6.4-inch, 120Hz Super AMOLED display and a massive 5,000mAh battery for around $450.

By Dave LeClair

The Best Phones With a Headphone Jack

Need (or simply want) to plug in wired headphones? These phones buck the true wireless trend and keep the all-important 3.5mm audio jack.

By Sascha Segan  & Dave LeClair

The Best Phones for Seniors in 2023

No matter your age, you can benefit from the simplicity of a voice phone or one with a big, bright screen. These are the best phones we've tested that make life easy.

By Sascha Segan  & Dave LeClair

The Best Android Phones for 2023

Google’s Android platform is the dominant global mobile operating system for good reason. Here's how to find the right device for you, along with the best Android phones we've tested.

By Sascha Segan  & Dave LeClair

The Best Phones for 2023

Whether you're looking for an Android smartphone, iPhone, or a simple feature phone, these are our top picks for a variety of budgets across the major US wireless carriers.

By Sascha Segan  & Dave LeClair

What to Expect at Google I/O 2023

Google's I/O developer conference is back. We expect the company to show off its latest software developments, some exciting new mobile gadgets, and AI-related goodies.

By Dave LeClair

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Apple iPhone 14: The Ultimate Flagship Phone

If you aren't committed to Android or iOS, the Galaxy S23 and iPhone 14 lines each offer distinct advantages. See which one is right for you.

By Dave LeClair

We All Live With a Yellow iPhone 14: First Look at Apple's Newest Color Option

Apple shows off a yellow iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, and we take in all its sun-like radiance.

By Dave LeClair  & Eric Zeman

Samsung Galaxy S23 Review

4.0

Premium specs, good battery life, and an above-average camera make the Samsung Galaxy S23 one of the best compact Android phones you can buy.

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By Dave LeClair

How to Run Diagnostics on Your iPhone or Android Phone

Whether you're curious about a device you purchased or want to see how well a phone runs before you sell it, here are the best diagnostic tools for iOS and Android.

By Lance Whitney