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If you’re not quite ready to update your phone yet, then it might be worth waiting. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has now been announced but won’t be on store shelves until the end of August, with the Google Pixel 3 expected to make its debut soon after. There’s even rumours Sony might unveil the Sony Xperia XZ3 before the year is out.
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Looking for a new phone running Android? These are all of our favourites.
2018 has already seen a slew of flagship, and budget, Android devices hit the market. It all started with the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the continued with the Xperia XZ2, Huawei P20 Pro and the LG G7. There’s also been the Moto G6 in the budget area and the OnePlus 6.If you’re not quite ready to update your phone yet, then it might be worth waiting. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has now been announced but won’t be on store shelves until the end of August, with the Google Pixel 3 expected to make its debut soon after. There’s even rumours Sony might unveil the Sony Xperia XZ3 before the year is out.
How we test Android phones
Before scoring any Android phone one of our expert reviewers will spend at least a week using the handset as their primary smartphone. During that time we see how the phone handles with everyday use, but we also run it through a series of synthetic benchmarking and battery-burn tests.
All of these tests are repeatable, so we can accurately compare like for like between devices.
Pros:
The 6.3-inch OLED might have a notch,
but it remains gorgeously bright and colourful. There’s a Snapdragon 845
inside, 6/8GB RAM and storage versions that top out at 256GB. Our only
real complaint is the camera, which still lacks the quality of pricier
phones. It can still take very good pictures, though – especially since its most recent update.
The 3300 mAh battery features the excellent Fast Charge tech (formerly Dash Charge) and takes only 90 minutes to fill up completely. We would appreciate slightly better endurance though, as we often had to charge the phone by about 9pm after a full day’s use.
Buy now: OnePlus 6 SIM free from £469 from OnePlus
Pros:
The shiny back is lovely, the sides perfectly curved and the even the
notched 1080p OLED display is far from an eyesore. This really is
Huawei’s best phone yet.
But there’s one area that really needs improvement – the software. Huawei’s EMUI is a buggy skin over Android 8.1 that renders apps like Google Maps and YouTube often unusable. Hopefully, this will be sorted in an update.
Pros:
The main 12-megapixel sensor can now switch between an f/2.4 and f/1.5 aperture, which should ensure your low-light snaps come out nice and bright. It works, mostly, but you might end up with overly bright shots if you’re not careful. There’s also a secondary 12-megapixel sensor that can be used for telephoto shots and add bokeh around subjects too.
Samsung’s display tech remains some of the best and the 6.2-inch OLED display is gorgeous. It’s brighter than previous Samsung phones and supports HDR content too.
This is certainly one of the best Android phones around, although the battery life doesn’t compare well with some of 2018’s other flagships.
Buy now: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus SIM free for £869 / $839 from Amazon
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Pros:
It has a similar mixed metal and glass design to most other 2018 flagships, and ticks nearly all the right boxes when it comes to hardware. Highlights include a wonderfully bright and clear 5.84-inch 2280p x 1080p FHD+ screen, all-day battery life, and above-average rear camera.
The 24-megapixel and 16-megapixel, f/1.8 dual-camera doesn’t have the third sensor seen on the P20 Pro and is completely absent of any Leica branding. For the money, however, you’ll struggle to do better.
Thanks to the addition of a nifty AI mode, the camera is able to automatically optimise its settings for the shot you’re going for. It does have a tendency to overexpose in bright light, however; but for the most part, the tech works a treat.
The Kirin 970 CPU also makes it every bit as fast as Android phones that are close to £300 more expensive. This combination of factors makes the Honor 10 one of the best value Android phones on the market right now.
Pros:
Previous entries in the G series have been super devices, and the G6 doesn’t break the streak. It has a lovely FHD+ 5.7-inch 18:9 display, a simple software experience and it feels really good thanks to the glass body and ergonomic curves.
The Snapdragon 450 processor paired with 3GB of RAM churns through most tasks with ease, though it does struggle with some of the more intense games. There’s 32GB storage as standard, and you can also add a microSD card to expand this further.
Our only real disappointment is with the camera. The actual photos from the 12-megapixel shooter are good, but the slow camera app makes for a frustrating experience.
Buy Now: Moto G6 for £219 / $309 from Amazon
Pros:
It’s also got one of the cleanest Android skins you’ll find. HTC’s Sense skin has long been one of our favorites, thanks to HTC’s wise decision not to load it with any duplicate applications. The end result is a UI that, outside of the addition of HTC’s Blinkfeed notifications service, is as close to native Android as you’ll find on a device that isn’t part of Google’s own Pixel range.
Add its Hi-Res Audio support and wonderfully clear omnidirectional mics to the mix and the U11 Plus justifiably earns its place as one of the best Android phones currently available.
You might be wondering why the newer HTC U12 Plus hasn’t nudged its way in here, but truth is, it misses the mark in a number of ways, not to mention it costs more than the U11 Plus by some margin. Sure you get a rear dual camera but Edge Sense 2.0 isn’t worth trifling with.
Buy now: HTC U11+ SIM free for £689 / $669 from Amazon
Pros:
Which is why we’re over the moon to see that Razer takes a refreshingly light touch with its first smartphone.
Described by Razer as “the first phone made by gamers for gamers,” the Razer Phone runs a close-to-untouched take on Android Oreo.
Running a pristine version of Nova Launcher Prime, the handset is pleasingly free of bloatware – and what little changes Razer has made are generally to the device’s benefit.
Highlights include improved display setting options designed to help you take advantage of the Razer Phone’s super-swish variable refresh rate display, and a booster mode that lets you increase the frame rate for specific apps.
This, plus the Razer Phone’s super-slick hardware and best-in-class speakers, still mean this one of the best Android phones available – albeit with more niche appeal than perhaps other entrants in this roundup.
Buy now: Razer Phone SIM free for £699.99 / $699 from Amazon
Pros:
This is a huge phone with serious power, a great camera and a lovely OLED screen. It’s a shame that Huawei’s software is still one of its weaker points, even with such a focus on AI intelligence. A lot of this AI power comes from the Kirin 970 CPU, which is Huawei’s fastest and most efficient chip yet.
The f/1.6 aperture rear camera takes excellent low-light shots, and the camera app provides great freedom to alter your shots by offering numerous modes. You can also shoot pictures in pure monochrome if you’re a fan of that retro look.
There’s no headphone jack – you’ll have to use the dongle or included USB-C headphones – and the device is rated IP67 for water-resistance.
Buy now: Huawei Mate 10 Pro SIM free for £529 / $649 from Amazon
Pros:
Inside is a Snapdragon 845 CPU, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage along with a fairly small 3000 mAh battery. None of these components are groundbreaking, but they’ll comfortably get the job done.
Like the V30, there are two cameras on the back. One is your standard 16-megapixel sensor, while the other takes wide-angle shots, ideal for landscape photos. It’s a decent camera and it offers some impressive video recording options, too.
Buy now: LG V30 SIM free for £579.99 / $599 from Amazon
Pros:
The big updates from the S8 includes a secondary telephoto 12-megapixel camera for zoomed shots and a portrait mode, plus the useful S Pen for doodling and notes.
The Infinity Display is simply stunning; the processor is fast and Samsung’s software is the best it has been. We’d also quibble about its lacklustre battery life but with the newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy Note 9 just around the corner boasting a far larger 4000mAh, there’s little reason to give the 8 as much consideration now.
Buy now: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SIM free for £742/ $899 from Amazon
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It’s fast, too – obviously – and retains handy features such as an IP68 water-resistance rating, Qi wireless charging and a microSD card slot.
The 12-megapixel camera doesn’t have dual lenses, but it’s still one of the best out there. The 3000mAh battery is again great, although you’re still likely to need to charge the S8 every night.
Buy now: Samsung Galaxy S8 SIM free for £440/ $599 from Amazon
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The least surprising feature here is the excellent camera, which surpasses the Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8. It’s a 12-megapixel sensor, with OIS, which captures stunning snaps in any light. 4K video looks great, as do selfies as well.
The device is fast, too, thanks to the combination of speedy Snapdragon 835 CPU, 4GB of RAM and software built by Google.
Android has never looked so good, and the neat tricks Google has added simply make it even better. You can squeeze the sides to bring up the Assistant and Lens can identify what’s in your photos. A 2700mAh battery lasts the day, while charging is snappy.
It’s IP67 water-resistant, which is great, but there’s no headphone jack. It also looks, well, a little dull. That huge bezel might hide stereo speakers, but also makes it look as if it’s right out of 2015.
Buy now: Google Pixel 2 XL SIM free for £649.99 / $844 from Amazon
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It feels great in your hands as it’s constructed from some premium materials including metal for the chassis and ceramic for the back.
The display is a massive 5.99 inches leaving you plenty of space for movie watching and your apps. Inside is the very capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 paired with a generous 6GB of RAM. There’s 64GB of onboard storage, too.
Round back is a 12-megapixel camera with 4-axis optical image stabilisation to keep your photos looking sharp. There’s a decently-sized 3400mAh battery that’ll get you through the day without any issues, and then there’s Quick Charge 3.0 to top you up rapidly.
All in all, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is difficult to beat for the money.
Buy now: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 SIM free for £350 / $459 from Amazon
Pros:
It has a good camera, nice 1080p screen and a lot more power than you’d normally find at this size. There’s a Snapdragon 845 inside, plus 4GB RAM, and the latest version of Android too. The body is a bit plasticky though.
With the freshly-announced Samsung Galaxy Note 9
not yet in stores, we haven’t been able to commit it to a full review
but we have spent some time with the company’s new best and brightest,
following its August 9 launch in New York. Its presence in this lineup
is a sort of placeholder based upon our expectations, which as you might
imagine are high.
Read more at https://www.trustedreviews.com/best/best-android-phones-3438996#bSUcz6lPr4JV1Hv2.99
Before scoring any Android phone one of our expert reviewers will spend at least a week using the handset as their primary smartphone. During that time we see how the phone handles with everyday use, but we also run it through a series of synthetic benchmarking and battery-burn tests.
All of these tests are repeatable, so we can accurately compare like for like between devices.
OnePlus 6
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- Much improved design
- Really good OLED
- Great version of Android
- Dash Charge
- No Qi charging
- No official water-resistance
The 3300 mAh battery features the excellent Fast Charge tech (formerly Dash Charge) and takes only 90 minutes to fill up completely. We would appreciate slightly better endurance though, as we often had to charge the phone by about 9pm after a full day’s use.
Buy now: OnePlus 6 SIM free from £469 from OnePlus
Huawei P20 Pro
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- Feels great
- Really good OLED
- Loads of camera features
- Buggy software
- No headphone jack
But there’s one area that really needs improvement – the software. Huawei’s EMUI is a buggy skin over Android 8.1 that renders apps like Google Maps and YouTube often unusable. Hopefully, this will be sorted in an update.
Galaxy S9 Plus
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- Feels great for a big phone
- The OLED display is great and highly customisable
- Numerous camera features on offer
- Battery life could be better
- AR Emoji are just bad
- Some lag with Samsung’s software
The main 12-megapixel sensor can now switch between an f/2.4 and f/1.5 aperture, which should ensure your low-light snaps come out nice and bright. It works, mostly, but you might end up with overly bright shots if you’re not careful. There’s also a secondary 12-megapixel sensor that can be used for telephoto shots and add bokeh around subjects too.
Samsung’s display tech remains some of the best and the 6.2-inch OLED display is gorgeous. It’s brighter than previous Samsung phones and supports HDR content too.
This is certainly one of the best Android phones around, although the battery life doesn’t compare well with some of 2018’s other flagships.
Buy now: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus SIM free for £869 / $839 from Amazon
Honor 10
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- Sleek design
- Powerful hardware
- Good value
- EMUI Android skin is bloated
- Some performance bugs
It has a similar mixed metal and glass design to most other 2018 flagships, and ticks nearly all the right boxes when it comes to hardware. Highlights include a wonderfully bright and clear 5.84-inch 2280p x 1080p FHD+ screen, all-day battery life, and above-average rear camera.
The 24-megapixel and 16-megapixel, f/1.8 dual-camera doesn’t have the third sensor seen on the P20 Pro and is completely absent of any Leica branding. For the money, however, you’ll struggle to do better.
Thanks to the addition of a nifty AI mode, the camera is able to automatically optimise its settings for the shot you’re going for. It does have a tendency to overexpose in bright light, however; but for the most part, the tech works a treat.
The Kirin 970 CPU also makes it every bit as fast as Android phones that are close to £300 more expensive. This combination of factors makes the Honor 10 one of the best value Android phones on the market right now.
Moto G6
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- Fantastic software experience
- Lovely screen
- Well built for the price
- Some performance frustrations, especially with the camera
Previous entries in the G series have been super devices, and the G6 doesn’t break the streak. It has a lovely FHD+ 5.7-inch 18:9 display, a simple software experience and it feels really good thanks to the glass body and ergonomic curves.
The Snapdragon 450 processor paired with 3GB of RAM churns through most tasks with ease, though it does struggle with some of the more intense games. There’s 32GB storage as standard, and you can also add a microSD card to expand this further.
Our only real disappointment is with the camera. The actual photos from the 12-megapixel shooter are good, but the slow camera app makes for a frustrating experience.
Buy Now: Moto G6 for £219 / $309 from Amazon
HTC U11 Plus
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- Great screen
- Good camera
- Large battery
- Runs latest Android version
- Uses last year’s parts
- Only a minor upgrade on the regular U11
It’s also got one of the cleanest Android skins you’ll find. HTC’s Sense skin has long been one of our favorites, thanks to HTC’s wise decision not to load it with any duplicate applications. The end result is a UI that, outside of the addition of HTC’s Blinkfeed notifications service, is as close to native Android as you’ll find on a device that isn’t part of Google’s own Pixel range.
Add its Hi-Res Audio support and wonderfully clear omnidirectional mics to the mix and the U11 Plus justifiably earns its place as one of the best Android phones currently available.
You might be wondering why the newer HTC U12 Plus hasn’t nudged its way in here, but truth is, it misses the mark in a number of ways, not to mention it costs more than the U11 Plus by some margin. Sure you get a rear dual camera but Edge Sense 2.0 isn’t worth trifling with.
Buy now: HTC U11+ SIM free for £689 / $669 from Amazon
Razer Phone
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- Superb screen
- Great performance and cooling
- Best in class speakers
- Terrible camera
- No IP rating
Which is why we’re over the moon to see that Razer takes a refreshingly light touch with its first smartphone.
Described by Razer as “the first phone made by gamers for gamers,” the Razer Phone runs a close-to-untouched take on Android Oreo.
Running a pristine version of Nova Launcher Prime, the handset is pleasingly free of bloatware – and what little changes Razer has made are generally to the device’s benefit.
Highlights include improved display setting options designed to help you take advantage of the Razer Phone’s super-swish variable refresh rate display, and a booster mode that lets you increase the frame rate for specific apps.
This, plus the Razer Phone’s super-slick hardware and best-in-class speakers, still mean this one of the best Android phones available – albeit with more niche appeal than perhaps other entrants in this roundup.
Buy now: Razer Phone SIM free for £699.99 / $699 from Amazon
Huawei Mate 10 Pro
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- Great screen
- Pretty design
- Powerful performance
- Above average camera
- EMUI software is still full of bloatware
This is a huge phone with serious power, a great camera and a lovely OLED screen. It’s a shame that Huawei’s software is still one of its weaker points, even with such a focus on AI intelligence. A lot of this AI power comes from the Kirin 970 CPU, which is Huawei’s fastest and most efficient chip yet.
The f/1.6 aperture rear camera takes excellent low-light shots, and the camera app provides great freedom to alter your shots by offering numerous modes. You can also shoot pictures in pure monochrome if you’re a fan of that retro look.
There’s no headphone jack – you’ll have to use the dongle or included USB-C headphones – and the device is rated IP67 for water-resistance.
Buy now: Huawei Mate 10 Pro SIM free for £529 / $649 from Amazon
LG G7
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- Lovely screen
- Stunning audio
- Nice wide-angle lens
- Ugly software
- Cheap design
- Average battery life
Inside is a Snapdragon 845 CPU, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage along with a fairly small 3000 mAh battery. None of these components are groundbreaking, but they’ll comfortably get the job done.
Like the V30, there are two cameras on the back. One is your standard 16-megapixel sensor, while the other takes wide-angle shots, ideal for landscape photos. It’s a decent camera and it offers some impressive video recording options, too.
Buy now: LG V30 SIM free for £579.99 / $599 from Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
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- Stunning design and build
- Great screen
- Well-implemented stylus and software
- Superb cameras
- Average battery life
- Expensive
The big updates from the S8 includes a secondary telephoto 12-megapixel camera for zoomed shots and a portrait mode, plus the useful S Pen for doodling and notes.
The Infinity Display is simply stunning; the processor is fast and Samsung’s software is the best it has been. We’d also quibble about its lacklustre battery life but with the newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy Note 9 just around the corner boasting a far larger 4000mAh, there’s little reason to give the 8 as much consideration now.
Buy now: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SIM free for £742/ $899 from Amazon
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Samsung Galaxy S8
Pros:- Awesome display
- A phone that feels like the future
- Stunning camera
- It’s actually innovative
- Awfully placed fingerprint sensor
- Bixby is a bit of a dud
It’s fast, too – obviously – and retains handy features such as an IP68 water-resistance rating, Qi wireless charging and a microSD card slot.
The 12-megapixel camera doesn’t have dual lenses, but it’s still one of the best out there. The 3000mAh battery is again great, although you’re still likely to need to charge the S8 every night.
Buy now: Samsung Galaxy S8 SIM free for £440/ $599 from Amazon
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Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
Pros:- Truly amazing camera
- The best version of Android
- Nice display
- Boring design
- Huge bezel
The least surprising feature here is the excellent camera, which surpasses the Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8. It’s a 12-megapixel sensor, with OIS, which captures stunning snaps in any light. 4K video looks great, as do selfies as well.
The device is fast, too, thanks to the combination of speedy Snapdragon 835 CPU, 4GB of RAM and software built by Google.
Android has never looked so good, and the neat tricks Google has added simply make it even better. You can squeeze the sides to bring up the Assistant and Lens can identify what’s in your photos. A 2700mAh battery lasts the day, while charging is snappy.
It’s IP67 water-resistant, which is great, but there’s no headphone jack. It also looks, well, a little dull. That huge bezel might hide stereo speakers, but also makes it look as if it’s right out of 2015.
Buy now: Google Pixel 2 XL SIM free for £649.99 / $844 from Amazon
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Pros:- Excellent screen
- Powerful internals
- Gorgeous design
- No water or dust resistance
- Camera could be better
It feels great in your hands as it’s constructed from some premium materials including metal for the chassis and ceramic for the back.
The display is a massive 5.99 inches leaving you plenty of space for movie watching and your apps. Inside is the very capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 paired with a generous 6GB of RAM. There’s 64GB of onboard storage, too.
Round back is a 12-megapixel camera with 4-axis optical image stabilisation to keep your photos looking sharp. There’s a decently-sized 3400mAh battery that’ll get you through the day without any issues, and then there’s Quick Charge 3.0 to top you up rapidly.
All in all, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is difficult to beat for the money.
Buy now: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 SIM free for £350 / $459 from Amazon
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
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Pros:- Small and curvy
- Decent camera
- Poor design
- Lacks some camera features
It has a good camera, nice 1080p screen and a lot more power than you’d normally find at this size. There’s a Snapdragon 845 inside, plus 4GB RAM, and the latest version of Android too. The body is a bit plasticky though.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
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With the freshly-announced Samsung Galaxy Note 9
not yet in stores, we haven’t been able to commit it to a full review
but we have spent some time with the company’s new best and brightest,
following its August 9 launch in New York. Its presence in this lineup
is a sort of placeholder based upon our expectations, which as you might
imagine are high.Read more at https://www.trustedreviews.com/best/best-android-phones-3438996#bSUcz6lPr4JV1Hv2.99
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