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These are the very best smartphones money can buy, from the gorgeous Apple iPhone X, through the powerhouse Samsung Galaxy S9, and onto the amazingly fast OnePlus 6.
The T3 team has tested every handset that matters, and this guide is designed to provide you with all the key info you need so you can choose the best smartphone for you.
And, simply put, we've gone to extreme lengths to ensure you've got the most authoritative smartphone guide on the market, testing every aspect of each phone from their battery life and screen quality, to their internal components and camera systems.
We also spend serious time with each phone as well, so we can let you know exactly what, say, the Sony Xperia XZ2 or LG G7 ThinQ smartphones are like to live with on an extended daily basis.
We only include the best phones in this list, so you can be sure you're always getting the very latest, cutting-edge device. And we've listed all the phones in order of preference, too, so there's no confusion. The first phone is the best phone.
So whether you're after the most powerful Android smartphone money can buy, or a shiny new iPhone upgrade, we've seen and extensively tested them all so you don't have to.
Take a look and we guarantee you'll find the best smartphone for your needs, beginning with the very best phone currently available...
Is
the iPhone X the best phone this year? Yes. But only by a whisker. The
Samsung Galaxy S9 is so close (especially if you prefer Android), while
Apple’s own iPhone 8 Plus gives you so much of the iPhone X technology
without the extra cost. In the end though, it's the ultra-desirability
of the iPhone X that wins it.
The first thing that strikes you about the design is, obviously, the 5.8-inch AMOLED screen. It's certainly true that the edge-to-edge screen looks absolutely stunning, both from a design perspective and from a technology viewpoint.
Of course, there's also the top 'notch'. This does intrude on the screen slightly, especially when you want to be fully immersed in something, but call me crazy – I kind of like it. It gives the phone a visual identity.
Aside from the screen you've got Apple's blazing fast A11 Bionic processor, fantastic dual camera with portrait lighting mode, and FaceID (which actually works very well).
It’s the marriage of software and hardware, something that Apple's always been good at, that’s so effective here and that’s especially the case when it comes to Face ID.
We'll start by saying this, if you think that's too much money then the iPhone X isn't for you. Is it worth £999? Well, it's complicated. Just like a Louis Vuitton Bag, there are more affordable alternatives that do exactly the same job, but it's all about prestige and branding.
Apple has slowly been morphing into a luxury goods company for a while now, and the iPhone X is another step in that direction. It's essentially a luxury item from a designer brand, so I feel it charging £999 is somehow more justified than Samsung charging £850 for the Note 8.
Basically, it's the refresh the iPhone needed, and Apple has succeeded in creating an incredibly desirable package. It's the best smartphone you can buy.
The
Samsung Galaxy S9 is the best Android smartphone in the world right
now, boasting the brilliant Infinity Edge display which occupies
84-percent of the body and cutting-edge guts. Yep, this futuristic
smartphone is a looker, and Samsung managed to resist the temptation to
add an iPhone X-style notch, which is definitely a good thing. It has
its own identity.
The S9 is the complete package, as well as the amazing display and industry-leading specs, this handset also has decent battery life, an excellent camera and amazing performance. With all of that combined, you get not only the best-looking smartphone, but one of the top performing smartphones in the universe. Yes, the universe!
We think the 5.8-inch S9 is perfect, but if you're after an ever larger smartphone, Samsung also offers the Galaxy S9+, which features a massive 6.2-inch display.
Okay, so unfortunately Samsung hasn't released a perfect phone - there are a few small niggles - it's not the most exciting update over the S8 (which can now be purchased relatively cheap) and Bixby is still inferior to Google Assistant. But we guarantee you won't be disappointed if you buy this phone.
The
Huawei P20 Pro is the latest flagship from the Chinese smartphone
giant, and we really, really like it. It's the ideal smartphone if
you're looking for a premium alternative to the iPhone X and Samsung
Galaxy S9, but it's also got plenty of features which make it great
device in its own right.
We love the P20 Pro's Leica-branded triple camera. Yes, you read that right, this camera has three camera sensors, a 40MP RGB, 20MP Monochrome, and 8MP telephoto. The three lenses are can be used to capture some very pleasing images.
The OS is coming on leaps and bounds as well, and the design and feel of this device really is fantastic.
It's a smartphone that really puts a cat among the pigeons. The pigeons in this case being Samsung, Apple, and Google.
Despite its flaws, we think it's a brilliant smartphone, thanks to a neat blend of design, features, and camera. Plus, the battery life is class leading, capable of lasting around two days.
We
can't tell you how close it is between the Google Pixel 2 XL, iPhone X,
P20 Pro and S9 for the title of 'best smartphone in the world.' All
four are great smartphones, but the sleek design, and amazing screen
puts the iPhone, Huawei, and Samsung in the lead, just.
The Google Pixel 2 XL is still an amazing smartphone - especially if you prioritise camera quality and want software straight from Google.
2017 was when Google came into its stride with the Pixel sequels. Google now has clear vision for its flagship smartphones. The design is distinctive and has character, and the Pixel 2 XL's edge-to-edge screen makes it the one to go for.
Of course, if you prefer smaller screens, the 5-inch Pixel 2 is also available, which is identical the OG (apart from size and screen).
The
Honor 10 is a fantastic smartphone, partnering a young, hyper-modern,
and eye-catching design with good hardware and an impressive suite of
features, including some genuinely impressive AI functions.
The fact that this phone costs just £399 is absolutely nuts, too, especially when you take into account its hardware benchmarks that are right up there among those logged by much more expensive handsets.
Overall, then, a great new phone from Honor that shows, more than anything, that the Chinese maker is going from strength to strength.
The
OnePlus 6 is one of the absolute fastest Android phones on the market.
Its combination of the high-end Snapdragon 845 CPU, powerful Adreno 630
GPU, and a whopping 8GB of RAM (that's 4GB more than the Samsung Galaxy
S9), means that the OnePlus 6 smokes the opposition in terms of
benchmark scores.
The phone's use of Android 8.1 Oreo and OnePlus' own light skin of vanilla, OxygenOS, adds to this rapidity, too, with menu navigation as well as app loading and switching a buttery smooth experience.
Sony's
latest flagship is simply one of the best Android smartphones on the
market in 2018, delivering a fantastic hardware package, slick software,
and a selection of standout, world first features.
The foremost among these features is the ability to record in HDR at a 4K resolution, however, that is only closely followed by the XZ2's ability to record super slow-motion footage at 1080p and to vibrate to varying degrees of complexity while playing games or watching media thanks to its Dynamic Vibration System.
A technically impressive camera system built around a memory-packed Exmore RS image sensor, Hi-Resolution Audio credentials with DSEE HX technology, and Qi wireless charging functionality complete a quality mobile package.
Here
we have the iPhone 8 Plus - probably one of the most anticipated
smartphones of the year. Some feel its sheer size does make it tricky to
hold, but there's no denying Apple's beautiful 5.5-incher is a winner.
If you prefer iOS to Android and don't want to splash out on the iPhone
X, this should be your first choice.
Apple has chosen to stick with a similar design to the iPhone 7, swapping the out the all-metal case for a glass back and making it heavier (more premium feeling). There is a glorious new Gold colourway available, and to top it off, the glass casing allows Apple to add wireless charging. The S8 and recent S9 design does make the iPhone 8 feel slightly dated now, however.
It is expensive, and may be too large for some, so the standard iPhone 8 with a 4.7-inch display is also worth your consideration.
Taking the quality base design and feature set of the HTC U11+,
and then dialling everything up to 11 and coating it with a big dollop
of 2018, the HTC U12+ offers one of the most comprehensive and quality
Android experiences on the market today.
Flagship internal hardware and a gorgeous 18:9 HDR screen that go toe-to-toe with those from all the other big players, such as the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Sony Xperia XZ2, are partnered with a quality, feature packed dual front and rear camera system, as well as a bunch of unique tech (such as Edge Sense 2) that helps generate the U12+ an identity of its very own.
LG
is really putting out quality Android handsets now and the LG G7 ThinQ
is the best so far, delivering a phone packed with a stunningly bright
high-resolution 18:9 aspect ratio screen, flagship-level internal
hardware (that's a Snapdragon 845 CPU with 4GB of RAM), and a selection
of high-level features geared toward performance users.
The LG G7 ThinQ's Super Bright Camera mode, which automatically activates in dark environments, makes low-light photography a breeze, while the camera's Portrait Mode delivers shots with very subtle and user variable bokeh.
Notice
how all of these smartphones have 5+ inch screens? What if you have
small hands? You can't reach all four corners of the screen. It's a
problem not many of us face, but the truth is -- some people just prefer
smaller phones but don't want to sacrifice high-end specs. The iPhone
SE is for you.
With a 4-inch screen and guts which match the iPhone 6S, including the 12MP rear camera, 2GB RAM, Apple Pay, Retina display, and Apple A9 chipset, this thing is a little pocket rocket.
The
Moto Z2 Force is a refreshing phone - it's both designed to be sleek
and sophisticated, as well as durable with the ability to survive a
beating. That's mainly down to the screen, which features a thick,
toughened outer layer which won't break - no matter how hard you try.
The casing is also pretty rugged, with a strong aluminium skeleton, the Moto Z2 Force doesn't look like it belongs in a workman's tool bog. The specs are up there with every other device on this list, and the ecosystem of Moto Mods is impressive to.
If you're looking for a smartphone with the best battery life, you'll want the Lenovo P2.
The P2 isn't pretty, it doesn't have a sexy bezel-less display, and it
doesn't have an amazing camera. It does have the best battery life of
any smartphone we've ever tested, with the P2 lasting up to three days!
If you're really into consuming media on your smartphone, then you'll want to check out the Razer Phone.
It's the best device for watching films and gaming we've reviewed. The
120Hz screen is gorgeous, the dual speakers are amazing, and the battery
life if up there as well. It's a shame the camera lets it down
slightly.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S9 has just been released, but it's not the biggest update over the already brilliant Samsung Galaxy S8.
If you're not convinced by Animoji or the tweaked camera, you can pick
up the S8 for much cheaper than the S9, it's still a very good
smartphone.
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These are the very best smartphones money can buy, from the gorgeous Apple iPhone X, through the powerhouse Samsung Galaxy S9, and onto the amazingly fast OnePlus 6.
The T3 team has tested every handset that matters, and this guide is designed to provide you with all the key info you need so you can choose the best smartphone for you.
And, simply put, we've gone to extreme lengths to ensure you've got the most authoritative smartphone guide on the market, testing every aspect of each phone from their battery life and screen quality, to their internal components and camera systems.
We also spend serious time with each phone as well, so we can let you know exactly what, say, the Sony Xperia XZ2 or LG G7 ThinQ smartphones are like to live with on an extended daily basis.
We only include the best phones in this list, so you can be sure you're always getting the very latest, cutting-edge device. And we've listed all the phones in order of preference, too, so there's no confusion. The first phone is the best phone.
So whether you're after the most powerful Android smartphone money can buy, or a shiny new iPhone upgrade, we've seen and extensively tested them all so you don't have to.
Take a look and we guarantee you'll find the best smartphone for your needs, beginning with the very best phone currently available...
1. iPhone X
Simply the best smartphone you can buy today
Specifications
Weight: 174g
Dimensions: 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm
OS: iOS11
Screen size: 5.8-inches
Resolution: 1125 x 2436 pixels
CPU: Apple A11 Bionic
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 64/256GB
Battery: 2716mAh
Rear camera: Dual 12MP
Front camera: 7 MP f/2.2
Reasons to buy
+Incredibly desirable+Future of the iPhone
Reasons to avoid
-Gestures take getting used to-Fragile
The first thing that strikes you about the design is, obviously, the 5.8-inch AMOLED screen. It's certainly true that the edge-to-edge screen looks absolutely stunning, both from a design perspective and from a technology viewpoint.
Of course, there's also the top 'notch'. This does intrude on the screen slightly, especially when you want to be fully immersed in something, but call me crazy – I kind of like it. It gives the phone a visual identity.
Aside from the screen you've got Apple's blazing fast A11 Bionic processor, fantastic dual camera with portrait lighting mode, and FaceID (which actually works very well).
It’s the marriage of software and hardware, something that Apple's always been good at, that’s so effective here and that’s especially the case when it comes to Face ID.
- Read: iPhone X review
We'll start by saying this, if you think that's too much money then the iPhone X isn't for you. Is it worth £999? Well, it's complicated. Just like a Louis Vuitton Bag, there are more affordable alternatives that do exactly the same job, but it's all about prestige and branding.
Apple has slowly been morphing into a luxury goods company for a while now, and the iPhone X is another step in that direction. It's essentially a luxury item from a designer brand, so I feel it charging £999 is somehow more justified than Samsung charging £850 for the Note 8.
Basically, it's the refresh the iPhone needed, and Apple has succeeded in creating an incredibly desirable package. It's the best smartphone you can buy.
2. Samsung Galaxy S9
The OTHER best smartphone you can buy today…
Specifications
Weight: 163g
Dimensions: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm
OS: Android 8.0
Screen size: 5.8-inches
Resolution: 1440 x 2960 pixels
CPU: Exynos 9810 Octa
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Battery: 3000mAh
Rear camera: 12 MP f/1.5
Front camera: 8 MP f/1.7
Reasons to buy
+Amazing design+Almost flawless
Reasons to avoid
-Bixby-Similar to S8
The S9 is the complete package, as well as the amazing display and industry-leading specs, this handset also has decent battery life, an excellent camera and amazing performance. With all of that combined, you get not only the best-looking smartphone, but one of the top performing smartphones in the universe. Yes, the universe!
We think the 5.8-inch S9 is perfect, but if you're after an ever larger smartphone, Samsung also offers the Galaxy S9+, which features a massive 6.2-inch display.
Okay, so unfortunately Samsung hasn't released a perfect phone - there are a few small niggles - it's not the most exciting update over the S8 (which can now be purchased relatively cheap) and Bixby is still inferior to Google Assistant. But we guarantee you won't be disappointed if you buy this phone.
3. Huawei P20 Pro
The Huawei P20 Pro is a legitimate premium alternative to the iPhone X
Specifications
Weight: 180g
Dimensions: 155 x 73.9 x 7.8mm
OS: Android 8.1
Screen size: 6.1-inches
Resolution: 1080 x 2244 pixels
CPU: Kirin 970
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 128GB
Battery: 4000mAh
Rear camera: Triple 40MP + 20MP + 8MP Leica
Front camera: 24MP f/2.0
Reasons to buy
+Premium design+Battery life+Awesome camera
Reasons to avoid
-Software-'Just' HD screen
We love the P20 Pro's Leica-branded triple camera. Yes, you read that right, this camera has three camera sensors, a 40MP RGB, 20MP Monochrome, and 8MP telephoto. The three lenses are can be used to capture some very pleasing images.
The OS is coming on leaps and bounds as well, and the design and feel of this device really is fantastic.
It's a smartphone that really puts a cat among the pigeons. The pigeons in this case being Samsung, Apple, and Google.
- Read: Huawei P20 Pro review
Despite its flaws, we think it's a brilliant smartphone, thanks to a neat blend of design, features, and camera. Plus, the battery life is class leading, capable of lasting around two days.
4. Google Pixel 2 XL
The best smartphone camera
Specifications
Weight: 175g
Dimensions: 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9mm
OS: Android 8
Screen size: 6.0-inches
Resolution: 1440 x 2880 pixels
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64/128GB
Battery: 3520mAh
Rear camera: 12MP f/1.8
Front camera: 8MP f/2.4
Reasons to buy
+Great camera+Super software
Reasons to avoid
-Plastic-like metal-Lackluster screen
The Google Pixel 2 XL is still an amazing smartphone - especially if you prioritise camera quality and want software straight from Google.
- Read: Google Pixel 2 XL review
2017 was when Google came into its stride with the Pixel sequels. Google now has clear vision for its flagship smartphones. The design is distinctive and has character, and the Pixel 2 XL's edge-to-edge screen makes it the one to go for.
Of course, if you prefer smaller screens, the 5-inch Pixel 2 is also available, which is identical the OG (apart from size and screen).
5. Honor 10
The best value smartphone available right now
Specifications
Weight: 153g
Dimensions: 149.6x71.2x7.7mm
OS: Android 8.0
Screen size: 5.84-inches
Resolution: 1080x2280 pixels
CPU: Kirin 970
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 128GB
Battery: 3400mAh
Rear camera: Dual 16MP + 24MP
Front camera: 8MP f/2.0
Reasons to buy
+Great price+Excellent design+Fantastic camera
Reasons to avoid
-Not waterproof
The fact that this phone costs just £399 is absolutely nuts, too, especially when you take into account its hardware benchmarks that are right up there among those logged by much more expensive handsets.
- Read: Honor 10 Review
Overall, then, a great new phone from Honor that shows, more than anything, that the Chinese maker is going from strength to strength.
6. OnePlus 6
A beautiful Android smartphone with speed that kills
Specifications
Weight: 177g
Dimensions: 155.7 x 75.4 x 7.75mm
OS: Android 8.1
Screen size: 6.28-inches
Resolution: 1080 x 2280 pixels
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
RAM: 6/8GB
Storage: 64/128/256GB
Battery: 3300mAh
Rear camera: Dual 16MP f/1.7 + 20MP f/1.7
Front camera: 16MP f/2.0
Reasons to buy
+Incredibly fast with big benchmark scores+Lower price for a flagship phone+Beautiful and premium build
Reasons to avoid
-Not waterproof-No wireless charging
The phone's use of Android 8.1 Oreo and OnePlus' own light skin of vanilla, OxygenOS, adds to this rapidity, too, with menu navigation as well as app loading and switching a buttery smooth experience.
- Read: OnePlus 6 review
7. Sony Xperia XZ2
A powerful flagship with some world first capabilities
Specifications
Weight: 198g
Dimensions: 153 x 72 x 11.1mm
OS: Android 8.0
Screen size: 5.7-inches
Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Battery: 3180mAh
Rear camera: Dual 19MP
Front camera: 5 MP
Reasons to buy
+Powerful hardware spec+4K, HDR video capture+1080p super slow-mo footage
Reasons to avoid
-Bezels are pronounced-Fingerprint magnet
The foremost among these features is the ability to record in HDR at a 4K resolution, however, that is only closely followed by the XZ2's ability to record super slow-motion footage at 1080p and to vibrate to varying degrees of complexity while playing games or watching media thanks to its Dynamic Vibration System.
- Read: Sony Xperia XZ2 review
A technically impressive camera system built around a memory-packed Exmore RS image sensor, Hi-Resolution Audio credentials with DSEE HX technology, and Qi wireless charging functionality complete a quality mobile package.
8. iPhone 8 Plus
Overshadowed by the X, but still a brilliant smartphone
Specifications
Weight: 202g
Dimensions: 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5mm
OS: iOS11
Screen size: 5.5-inches
Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels
CPU: Apple A11 Bionic
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 64/256GB
Battery: 2691mAh
Rear camera: Dual 12MP
Front camera: 7 MP f/2.2
Reasons to buy
+Excellent camera+Convenient wireless charging
Reasons to avoid
-Dated design-iPhone X is coming
Apple has chosen to stick with a similar design to the iPhone 7, swapping the out the all-metal case for a glass back and making it heavier (more premium feeling). There is a glorious new Gold colourway available, and to top it off, the glass casing allows Apple to add wireless charging. The S8 and recent S9 design does make the iPhone 8 feel slightly dated now, however.
- Read: iPhone 8 Plus review
It is expensive, and may be too large for some, so the standard iPhone 8 with a 4.7-inch display is also worth your consideration.
- Read: iPhone 8 review
9. HTC U12+
A powerhouse Android phone for tech enthusiasts
Specifications
Weight: 188g
Dimensions: 156.6 x 73.9 x 8.7mm
OS: Android 8.1
Screen size: 6-inches
Resolution: 1440 x 2880 pixels
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 64GB (expandable)
Battery: 3500mAh
Rear camera: 12MP + 16MP
Front camera: 8MP + 8MP
Reasons to buy
+Clean 3D glass design+Premium build quality+Dual-camera secured face unlock
Reasons to avoid
-Only available from HTC-Average battery
Flagship internal hardware and a gorgeous 18:9 HDR screen that go toe-to-toe with those from all the other big players, such as the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Sony Xperia XZ2, are partnered with a quality, feature packed dual front and rear camera system, as well as a bunch of unique tech (such as Edge Sense 2) that helps generate the U12+ an identity of its very own.
- Read: HTC U12+ review
10. LG G7 ThinQ
A lightweight Android phone with a stunningly bright screen
Specifications
Weight: 162g
Dimensions: 153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9mm
OS: Android 8.1
Screen size: 6.1-inches
Resolution: 1440 x 3120 pixels
CPU: SDM845 (2.65GHz Octa-Core)
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Battery: 3000mAh
Rear camera: 16MP(F.16) / 16MP(F.19)
Front camera: 8MP FF
Reasons to buy
+Super bright screen+High-level audio features+Fast UI and app performance
Reasons to avoid
-Only 3,000mAh battery-Image processing could be better
The LG G7 ThinQ's Super Bright Camera mode, which automatically activates in dark environments, makes low-light photography a breeze, while the camera's Portrait Mode delivers shots with very subtle and user variable bokeh.
- Read: LG G7 ThinQ review
11. iPhone SE
The best small smartphone
Specifications
Weight: 113g
Dimensions: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6mm
OS: iOS 10
Screen size: 4.0-inches
Resolution: 640 x 1136 pixels
CPU: Apple A9
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 32/128GB
Battery: 1624mAh
Rear camera: 12MP f/2.2
Front camera: 1.2MP f/2.4
Reasons to buy
+It's small!+Great battery life
Reasons to avoid
-Old, boxy design-Due an update
With a 4-inch screen and guts which match the iPhone 6S, including the 12MP rear camera, 2GB RAM, Apple Pay, Retina display, and Apple A9 chipset, this thing is a little pocket rocket.
- Read: iPhone SE review
12. Motorola Moto Z2 Force
The best durable smartphone
Specifications
Weight: 143g
Dimensions: 155.8 x 76 x 6.1 mm
OS: Android 7.1
Screen size: 5.5-inches
Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 4/6GB
Storage: 64/128GB
Reasons to buy
+Durable design+Unbreakable screen
Reasons to avoid
-Weak battery life-Not waterproof
The casing is also pretty rugged, with a strong aluminium skeleton, the Moto Z2 Force doesn't look like it belongs in a workman's tool bog. The specs are up there with every other device on this list, and the ecosystem of Moto Mods is impressive to.
- Read: Moto Z2 Force
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