Best phones in 2021: The top smartphones rated.

These are the best phones for every budget based on our testing.

The best phones deliver great cameras, the performance you need to multitask and enough battery life to last the whole day. And with strong options available at all price levels, now is a good time to upgrade.

When it comes to buying a new phone, some people may prefer to have the biggest display possible along with the most advanced specs. And others want a solid mid-range phone that delivers all the basics without feeling cheap. To help you pick the best smartphone for you, we test dozens of handsets in the lab and in the real world to bring you in-depth reviews and make recommendations you can trust.

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Best phones in 2021: The top smartphones rated

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These are the best phones for every budget based on our testing

 

 

 

 

 

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The best phones deliver great cameras, the performance you need to multitask and enough battery life to last the whole day. And with strong options available at all price levels, now is a good time to upgrade.

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When it comes to buying a new phone, some people may prefer to have the biggest display possible along with the most advanced specs. And others want a solid mid-range phone that delivers all the basics without feeling cheap. To help you pick the best smartphone for you, we test dozens of handsets in the lab and in the real world to bring you in-depth reviews and make recommendations you can trust.

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Based on our testing, the new iPhone 12 Pro Max remains the best phone overall, as it delivers great cameras, a vivid 6.7-inch display, 5G connectivity and the fastest performance of any handset. While other iPhone 12 models impress, the Pro Max gives you the most screen real estate along with the longest battery life.