If you’re an Android fan in search of a new smartphone, then allow us to find the perfect partner. Here are the best Android phones at various prices.
We test all of the best smartphones at Digital Trends to find out exactly what they’re capable of, and we look for all of the best models available. To find the best Android phones, we divided this list into categories based on various signature attributes and budgets. For each, we offer our top pick and any alternatives we think are worth mentioning.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with an S Pen stylus nestled within a storage slot on the bottom of the phone, letting you take neat, hand-written notes using the stylus and the screen. The camera lenses are individually set in the back panel in an attractive, minimalist design.
The view on the screen reflects a 3216 x 1440 pixel resolution at 525 pixels-per-inch , a billion colors, and HDR10+. Its dynamic 120Hz refresh rate gets an assist from the LTPO 2.0 AMOLED panel. The handset comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. In concert with its lower price, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is constructed of plastic and Gorilla Glass and measures 8.1mm thick at 189 grams. The plastic back does not look or feel cheap but rather has a pleasing, grippy texture, which conveniently repels fingerprints and smudges.
Two cameras sit on the back — a 50MP f/1.9 aperture main camera with optical image stabilization and laser autofocus, and a 12MP f/2.2 wide-angle camera. The main camera is one of the best cameras on a smartphone. It supports video at 4K resolution up to 60 frames per second and 10-bit HDR. The front carries a 10.8MP f/2.2 aperture selfie camera. The Pixel 7’s main camera produces sharp, visually punchy photos while Night Sight mode pictures bring out plenty of detail.
The Pixel 6a’s relatively petite form factor is derived from its 6.1-inch OLED panel — smaller than the 6.4 and 6.7-inch screens on sibling Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. The screen features an HD+ 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The back sports a two-tone design separated by Google’s distinctive top camera bar. The aluminum frame is durable while the plastic back is grippy and repels fingerprints.
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Multitasking is the standout advantage of this foldable, while a dual-cell 4,400 mAh battery is the weakest part of the package. You don’t get a charger in the box but you do get a USB Type-C cable, and the Z Fold 4 supports 25-watt charging. The phone also supports wireless charging, and the Wireless PowerShare feature will also charge a Qi-compatible device placed on the back of the phone.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Best flip phone Android phone Frequently Asked Questions Which brands make the best Android phones? We've highlighted Samsung a lot above, and Samsung does make some of the best phones. But it depends on your price range. Samsung is the king of the higher Android price bracket, but head further down, and you start to notice the Google Pixels and other more modest budget models.