Best phones by category
Each list is generated from the specification database against a stated rule, then kept current automatically as devices are added or revised. The rule is printed at the top of every list, so you can judge whether it matches what you care about rather than taking our word for the ranking.
Best camera phones
Phones with the strongest camera hardware: high-resolution main sensors, optical stabilisation and dedicated telephoto reach.
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Best phones for battery life
Phones with the largest battery capacities, ranked by cell size alongside charging speed and efficiency of the platform.
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Best gaming phones
Phones built for sustained performance: flagship chipsets, high refresh-rate displays and large batteries.
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Best phones under $300
The strongest phones available below $300, with full specifications and side-by-side comparisons.
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Best phones under $500
Mid-range phones under $500 that get closest to flagship experience, compared on specification.
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Fastest charging phones
Phones with the highest wired charging rates, and what those figures mean for real charge times.
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Best compact phones
Phones under 6.4 inches that remain genuinely usable one-handed, without gutting the specification.
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Phones with a microSD card slot
Phones that still support expandable storage, now an increasingly rare feature.
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Phones with a 3.5mm headphone jack
Phones that still include a 3.5mm headphone jack, with full specifications.
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Best 5G phones
Phones with 5G connectivity across every price tier, compared on specification.
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