Independent reviews · No sponsored rankings Updated October 2026
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Smartphones

Smartphones tested for camera quality, battery life, performance, and software experience.

12 reviewed

  1. Smartphones · Apple

    iPhone 18 Pro Max

    Buyers who want the biggest screen and the longest-lasting iPhone

    93/100 $1299.00

  2. Smartphones · Apple

    iPhone 18 Pro

    iPhone users upgrading from a 15 Pro or older who want a compact flagship

    92/100 $1199.00

  3. Smartphones · Samsung

    Galaxy S26 Ultra

    Android users who want the most complete feature set, including long-range zoom

    91/100 $1149.99

  4. Smartphones · Apple

    iPhone 17

    Most iPhone buyers who don't need a telephoto camera

    89/100 $929.00

  5. Smartphones · Samsung

    Galaxy S26

    Android buyers who want a small, light flagship

    87/100 $849.99

  6. Smartphones · Google

    Pixel 11 Pro

    Photographers who want Google's camera processing and AI tools

    85/100 $1099.00

  7. Smartphones · Google

    Pixel 11

    Android buyers who want a telephoto camera without paying Pro prices

    84/100 $899.00

  8. Smartphones · Apple

    iPhone 17e

    iPhone buyers on a budget upgrading from an older model

    82/100 $699.00

  9. Smartphones · Samsung

    Galaxy A57 5G

    Samsung fans who want a durable mid-range phone with long software support

    80/100 $599.99

  10. Smartphones · Google

    Pixel 10a

    Buyers who want a Pixel experience and long update support for less

    79/100 $599.00

  11. Smartphones · Samsung

    Galaxy A27 5G

    Budget buyers who want long software support under $400

    76/100 $379.99

  12. Smartphones · Samsung

    Galaxy A17 5G

    Buyers on a very tight budget who mainly call, text and message

    71/100 $244.99