The iPhone 12 Pro takes everything great about the iPhone 12 and elevates it. Then there's the iPhone 12 Pro Max that offers better battery life and a slightly more powerful camera as well as a huge screen. The extra for the iPhone 12 Pro may not be worth the notable price hike, but this phone pairing was undeniably the best Apple had released until the iPhone 13 range arrived.
While the same amount of money could buy you a Samsung phone with a bigger screen and more storage at the base level, most iOS users don't want to deal with Android. Instead, they can look forward to a few key upgrades over the iPhone 11 Pro , like 5G and MagSafe for clipping on accessories as well as wireless chargers easily and securely.
Screen: Apple's 6. Yes, the notch cut out at the top is still here, but we find it to be easy to ignore after a while, even as other phones do just fine with punch-holes in displays. Battery life: This is some of the best battery life we've ever experienced on an iPhone, with further optimizations within iOS and a larger cell inside the phone itself.
It's still not game-changing, but it's better than other Apple handsets and the iPhone 12 Pro Max is particularly notable. Camera: The triple camera setup on the iPhone 12 Pro is fantastic. While the three rear cameras aren't too different than the ones in the iPhone 11 Pro, save for the added LiDAR sensor that supposedly enables portrait mode-style shots even in Night Mode. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the one to go for though if you want the very best camera on an Apple device.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus was previously the best phone you can buy today, while the smaller and slightly less capable Galaxy S20 is so similar that we've lumped the two together. Why they're ranked 12th: Previously the best smartphones money can buy, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series has knocked the Galaxy S20 range from its top spot but these are still fantastic choices for your next handset.
Plus, if you're looking to buy one soon you may find it's cheaper than it was before the Galaxy S21 appeared. The notches are both centralized like the Note 10, but they're much smaller this time around, and the S20 Plus only has a single lens.
The result: more screen. That is, to put it lightly, a lot, and frequently got us through over a day without recharging. Keep in mind that battery life estimate will dip down if you set the refresh rate at Hz, use a ton of 5G connectivity or lend juice with Wireless PowerShare, so adapt accordingly if you're looking to keep your phone going longer.
Camera: The S20 and S20 Plus have truly spectacular cameras. No, not their 12MP main shooters, which are fine — it's the 64MP telephoto that really shines with a 3x optical zoom up from the usual 2x zoom. The camera can also crop zoom to a muddy 30x digital zoom — which means the interim intervals are still a good deal more impressive than the competition. The 12MP ultra-wide performs adequately, while the 10MP front-facing camera works great with fun filters.
Another first-time bonus: 8K 24fps video from the rear camera. Still, with its impressive Hz refresh rate and 6,mAh battery it could appeal to plenty of non-gamers too. Screen: You get a 6.
It also has a Hz touch sampling rate — which will benefit gamers in particular. If battery life is a concern then this is a top choice. The iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 mini aren't technically superior to the iPhone 12 Pro series, but both are priced so well for iPhones and each has most of the key features you'll want from an Apple device — and since the iPhone 13 didn't upgrade much, you can save some money opting for the iPhone flagship.
The iPhone 12 takes the place of the iPhone 11 with the same 6. Then there's the new iPhone 12 mini, which is similar but comes in a smaller package. Why they're ranked 14th: It's not as good of a value as Samsung's top-ranked handset, but the iPhone 12 is a great iPhone for some people simply because it costs significantly less than much of the competition. And, unlike the iPhone SE , which we also praise for being good value, you're getting most of the features found on the Pro-level handsets like the camera's stunning Night Mode.
If you want the smaller version, it has a 5. For the first year, the more 'affordable' flagship also gets an OLED screen, which is a big perk. It's a brilliant-looking phone, if you don't mind the notch. Battery life: These iPhones can deliver all-day battery life, and it's slightly better than the iPhone 11 battery, which we thought was stellar in What are you going to be missing? The pricier iPhone 12 Pro series does last a bit longer, but given no phones come with faster chargers this year, you'll have to shell out for Apple's fast charger unit just like the Pro owners.
Camera: This is close to the best iPhone camera, with both a 12MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera to cram more into the frame. It's missing the triple-lens camera on the Pro models, which adds in a telephoto lens, but you're getting the two essential cameras from that pairing, and it includes a long exposure night mode that will automatically brighten up dark photos.
The iPhone 11 is getting on a bit now but thanks to Apple's fantastic software support and speedy hardware it's still a great buy. Why it's ranked 15th: The specs here aren't as impressive as they are on the iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max, let alone the iPhone 13 range, but the trade-off in a lower price for this device still makes it a top-buy for many Apple fans.
You'll miss out on a faster processor and features like MagSafe by not going with the iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 mini, but that's about it. Screen: The iPhone 11's 6. Like all post-iPhone X Apple handsets, you'll have to live with a wide notch. Battery life: The easiest way to describe battery life on the iPhone 11 is good, but not great. You'll get around a day of usage from the iPhone 11, but it's not as good as the physically larger phones like the 11 Pro Max.
If you want the best camera on an iPhone, you'll want the iPhone 13 Pro Max, but it's still an impressive shooter on the rear of the 11 — and crucially, it has an HDR-like Night Mode.
Read our in-depth iPhone 11 review Price comparison: The best iPhone 11 deals. You're at the end of our best smartphone guide, but that doesn't mean we can't help you still - if you're stuck on which model is for you, we've got a tool that can compare all the phones together and you can decide which one suits you best based on the cost. If you want to get all the info, then check out our full mobile phone deals page. North America. Included in this guide: 1. The best phone in the world right now is the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra , but if that isn't for you we've got 14 other top picks that may suit you, including the best iPhones and a variety of other Android phones.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. Specifications Release date: January Weight: g. Dimensions: OS: Android Screen size: 6. Resolution: x Battery: 5,mAh. Front camera: 40MP. Reasons to avoid - Expensive at any level - No microSD card slot. Image 1 of 2. Image 2 of 2. Specifications Release date: September CPU: A15 Bionic. Front camera: 12MP. Reasons to avoid - Limited design changes - Notch still too large.
Front camera: 10MP. Battery: Up to 19 hours. Unlike past Pixel phones, it is not designed to compete with the high-end flagships from Apple, Samsung, and others, but it provides the essentials along with Google's software chops.
Google's past Pixel phones always lacked some features and couldn't compete with Apple and Samsung flagships -- so this approach makes much more sense. You can pick one up in black or an interesting green color Sorta Sage. The back is aluminum, and we also see the return of a rear fingerprint sensor. See the full review: Google Pixel 5 review. Google's Pixel 5 also has the best smartphone camera for still photos, thanks primarily to Google's advanced algorithms and software.
The iPhone 12 lineup takes the cake for video creation, but Google and Apple go head-to-head on smartphone camera software. Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is one of the best overall smartphones today and the best that Samsung has to offer for camera performance.
In addition to the latest and greatest specifications, the S21 Ultra 5G provides support for Samsung's S Pen so you are no longer limited to just the Note line if you want stylus support. If your job requires you to zoom into subjects from far away, no other phone beats the S21 Ultra in terms of telephoto capability and quality. Zooming up to 30x provides good quality images, but even beyond this level of zoom, there are practical reasons to see details of the subjects you are shooting.
OnePlus used to be the "flagship killer" brand, but has since evolved into higher-priced flagships directly challenging the likes of Samsung and Apple. Compared to Samsung, OnePlus offers an experience that is free from ads and bloatware while also now providing some interesting features such as reverse wireless charging and adaptive Hz displays.
See the full review: OnePlus 9 Pro review. The Hasselblad camera partnership was a major area that was presented and covered at the launch event, but understand that only software enhancements are present in this first device with the Hasselblad branding on it. That said, camera performance has been great and clearly improved over what OnePlus provided in the past.
One area that OnePlus leads the pack in is the charging capability of its phones. The wireless charging even achieves this charging performance in 43 minutes, which is faster than wired charging of most other phones. Displays: Two 5. There seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it feeling with the Microsoft Surface Duo, and even though I found it very productive, I ended up returning mine in favor of the Galaxy Z Fold 2.
While the Surface Duo has specs and bold bezels, in the right hands, it is a productivity workhorse. The camera is pretty terrible and oddly positioned for anything other than video conferences. There are rumors that a Surface Pro Duo 2 may be coming later in so the potential is there for Microsoft to launch one of the best enterprise mobile devices.
See the full review: Microsoft Surface Duo review. The story is not about the hardware, though, and this smartphone's capability rests in the software enhancements offered by Microsoft. There have been a couple of updates to improve the experience, and this first generation is a good first attempt.
The process to make our smartphone selections includes testing the phones for weeks, reading reviews from other websites and publications, researching reviewer guides and manufacturer websites, talking with colleagues and other users who have hands-on experience with the smartphones, and then selecting the best from all of the available choices.
There are likely new phones from Google, Apple, and OnePlus launching in the next couple of months with the possibility that Microsoft may also reveal a Surface Duo successor. While we went through an extensive process to review and evaluate these phones, you may want to consider the experiences of others, too.
We recently asked ZDNet's team of editors and contributors about their favorite mobile devices. Nearly two dozen shared with us their reasons for selecting their current devices as well as their future purchase plans and fantasy phones. Sixteen of 22 contributors use some Apple iPhone model, so I feel fairly secure in making the iPhone 12 Pro Max my top overall pick for best phone.
Looking through all of the available smartphone options can be daunting, especially if you don't spend weeks and months trying out each phone for yourself. The very first question to answer is, "Do you have a preference or need for iOS or Android?
Choosing your mobile operating system quickly helps filter your options. Considering that we used to also have Windows Phone, S60, Palm, and other mobile operating systems to pick from, this question is a lot easier to answer in After selecting your preferred operating system, price is another good factor to consider. Once you've used the operating system and price range, then you need to start thinking about a few key features that are most important to you.
These can include:. We limited this list to 10 of the best smartphones available today. There are other phones that you may find are the best for you, especially after defining the price range you are looking for since many of these best phones are also naturally the highest-priced phones. To the right, you'll find our recommended smartphones in various categories. Optus returns to net profit with revenue down for first half.
Are free phone deals really free or too good to be true? OnePlus 9 Pro features a 6. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is as premium as premium gets. It also a very good phone to use. This is because it brings with itself a 6. The panel also gets support for Hz refresh rate for improving the experience while playing games. The screen also has an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
The phone is powered by a big 5,mAh battery with support for 25W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging and 4. The Note 20 Ultra brings with itself a 6. This display is not only big, but also looks great because of its high pixel density and good dynamic contrast.
Note 20 Ultra will feature a megapixel main camera sat next to a megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a megapixel telephoto camera that supports 5x true optical zoom. The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra also comes with a 4, mAh pack for long lasting battery life. The Note 20 Ultra also gets the S Pen support with five new gestures.
The S-Pen on the phone also supports reduced latency which is down to 9ms -- from 42ms on the previous version of the S Pen. This makes the S Pen feel more responsive, and when paired to the fast Hz, the display helps make it flow like a breeze on the Note 20 Ultra's display. Email Sushant Talwar. Follow Us. About Me: Sushant Talwar is a full-time foodie who reviews cool gadgets and binges on TV shows when he is tired of playing video games.
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