Base model android phones

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Reno 7 SE for China features 90Hz AMOLED screen. 2021 Dec 16, Android, MediaTek Dimensity 900 MT6877V/ZA, 8 GiB RAM, 256 GB ROM, 1-hole, 6.4 inch, 1080×2400, AM-OLED display, Dual standby, GPS, 48.0 MP camera, 1.9 MP aux. cam, 1.9 MP aux. 2 cam, 15.9 MP sec. cam, L sensor, P sensor, Step counter, In-screen FP sensor, 4500 mAh battery

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Entry-level Android smartphone with 3 / 32 GB memory. 2021 Dec, Android, UNISOC SC9863A, 3 GiB RAM, 32 GB ROM, 1-notch, 6.5 inch, 720×1600, Color PLS TFT LCD display, Dual standby, GPS, 48.0 MP camera, 1.9 MP aux. cam, 4.9 MP sec. cam, L sensor, P sensor, 5000 mAh battery

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Entry-level Android smartphone with UNISOC chipset for the international. 2021 Dec, Android, UNISOC SC9863A, 2 GiB RAM, 32 GB ROM, 1-notch, 6.5 inch, 720×1600, Color PLS TFT LCD display, Dual standby, GPS, 8.0 MP camera, 4.9 MP sec. cam, L sensor, P sensor, 5000 mAh battery

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Mid-range Android 11 smartphone with 8 / 256 GB. 2021 Dec 2, Android, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G SM7325, 8 GiB RAM, 256 GB ROM, 1-hole, 6.4 inch, 1080×2400, AM-OLED display, Dual standby, NFC A, NFC B, GPS, 63.7 MP camera, 8.0 MP aux. cam, 1.9 MP aux. 2 cam, 32.0 MP sec. cam, L sensor, P sensor, Step counter, In-screen FP sensor, 4500 mAh battery

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Mid-range Oppo smartphone for China with 6.43-inch AMOLED screen. 2021 Dec 2, Android, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G SM7325, 8 GiB RAM, 128 GB ROM, 1-hole, 6.4 inch, 1080×2400, AM-OLED display, Dual standby, NFC A, NFC B, GPS, 63.7 MP camera, 8.0 MP aux. cam, 1.9 MP aux. 2 cam, 32.0 MP sec. cam, L sensor, P sensor, Step counter, In-screen FP sensor, 4500 mAh battery

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Enjoy smooth scrolling and viewing using the fast 90. 2021 Dec, Android, MediaTek Dimensity 900 MT6877V/ZA, 8 GiB RAM, 128 GB ROM, 1-hole, 6.4 inch, 1080×2400, AM-OLED display, Dual standby, GPS, 48.0 MP camera, 1.9 MP aux. cam, 1.9 MP aux. 2 cam, 15.9 MP sec. cam, L sensor, P sensor, Step counter, In-screen FP sensor, 4500 mAh battery

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Mid-range Android 11 smartphone for China featuring 64 MP. 2021 Dec 2, Android, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G SM7325, 12 GiB RAM, 256 GB ROM, 1-hole, 6.4 inch, 1080×2400, AM-OLED display, Dual standby, NFC A, NFC B, GPS, 63.7 MP camera, 8.0 MP aux. cam, 1.9 MP aux. 2 cam, 32.0 MP sec. cam, L sensor, P sensor, Step counter, In-screen FP sensor, 4500 mAh battery

Recently Added Earlier Models

The 13 MP rear main camera of the Vivo. 2020 Nov, Android, MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765, 4 GiB RAM, 128 GB ROM, 1-notch, 6.5 inch, 720×1600, Color IPS TFT LCD display, Dual standby, GPS, 13.0 MP camera, 1.9 MP aux. cam, 8.0 MP sec. cam, L sensor, P sensor, FP sensor, 5000 mAh battery

The side fingerprint design lets you power on and. 2020 Sep, Android, MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765, 3 GiB RAM, 32 GB ROM, 1-notch, 6.5 inch, 720×1600, Color IPS TFT LCD display, Dual standby, GPS, 13.0 MP camera, 1.9 MP aux. cam, 8.0 MP sec. cam, L sensor, P sensor, FP sensor, 5000 mAh battery

New Models On The Market

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The most affordable Chinese dual SIM variant of Reno. 2021 Nov, Android, MediaTek Dimensity 1200 MT6893, 8 GiB RAM, 256 GB ROM, 1-hole, 6.5 inch, 1080×2400, AM-OLED display, Dual standby, NFC A, NFC B, GPS, 50.3 MP camera, 8.0 MP aux. cam, 1.9 MP aux. 2 cam, 32.0 MP sec. cam, L sensor, P sensor, Step counter, In-screen FP sensor, 4500 mAh battery

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With MediaTek Dimensity 1200 MAX, the flagship-level SoC with. 2021 Nov, Android, MediaTek Dimensity 1200 MT6893, 12 GiB RAM, 256 GB ROM, 1-hole, 6.5 inch, 1080×2400, AM-OLED display, Dual standby, NFC A, NFC B, GPS, 50.3 MP camera, 8.0 MP aux. cam, 1.9 MP aux. 2 cam, 32.0 MP sec. cam, L sensor, P sensor, Step counter, In-screen FP sensor, 4500 mAh battery

Upcoming Devices

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The Xperia PRO-I features a genuine 1.0-type sensor, enabling. 2021 Dec 11, Android, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G SM8350 (Lahaina), 12 GiB RAM, 512 GB ROM, 6.5 inch, 1644×3840, AM-OLED display, Dual standby, NFC A, NFC B, GPS, 12.2 MP camera, 12.2 MP aux. cam, 12.2 MP aux. 2 cam, 0.3 MP aux. 3 cam, 8.0 MP sec. cam, L sensor, P sensor, FP sensor, 4500 mAh battery

New 73.2×158.2×7.45 mm, Google Android 11 (R), MediaTek Dimensity 1200 MT6893, 8 GiB RAM, 256 GB ROM, 6.5 inch, 1080×2400, 50.3 MP camera, 32.0 MP sec. cam, 4500 mAh battery | All details | Added to the comparison‘; if ((cmp_num = getCookie( ‘cmp_device_num’ )) != null ) < if (cmp_num >1) < document.getElementById('cmp_indicator_device').innerHTML = ' Compare All ‘ + cmp_num + ‘ ‘; > else < document.getElementById('cmp_indicator_device').innerHTML = ' 1 Added ‘; > > «> Add to compare

New 73.2×158.2×7.45 mm, Google Android 11 (R), MediaTek Dimensity 1200 MT6893, 12 GiB RAM, 256 GB ROM, 6.5 inch, 1080×2400, 50.3 MP camera, 32.0 MP sec. cam, 4500 mAh battery | All details | Added to the comparison‘; if ((cmp_num = getCookie( ‘cmp_device_num’ )) != null ) < if (cmp_num >1) < document.getElementById('cmp_indicator_device').innerHTML = ' Compare All ‘ + cmp_num + ‘ ‘; > else < document.getElementById('cmp_indicator_device').innerHTML = ' 1 Added ‘; > > «> Add to compare

New 73.2×160.2×7.46 mm, Google Android 11 (R), MediaTek Dimensity 900 MT6877V/ZA, 8 GiB RAM, 256 GB ROM, 6.4 inch, 1080×2400, 48.0 MP camera, 15.9 MP sec. cam, 4500 mAh battery | All details | Added to the comparison‘; if ((cmp_num = getCookie( ‘cmp_device_num’ )) != null ) < if (cmp_num >1) < document.getElementById('cmp_indicator_device').innerHTML = ' Compare All ‘ + cmp_num + ‘ ‘; > else < document.getElementById('cmp_indicator_device').innerHTML = ' 1 Added ‘; > > «> Add to compare

New 73.2×160.2×7.46 mm, Google Android 11 (R), MediaTek Dimensity 900 MT6877V/ZA, 8 GiB RAM, 128 GB ROM, 6.4 inch, 1080×2400, 48.0 MP camera, 15.9 MP sec. cam, 4500 mAh battery | All details | Added to the comparison‘; if ((cmp_num = getCookie( ‘cmp_device_num’ )) != null ) < if (cmp_num >1) < document.getElementById('cmp_indicator_device').innerHTML = ' Compare All ‘ + cmp_num + ‘ ‘; > else < document.getElementById('cmp_indicator_device').innerHTML = ' 1 Added ‘; > > «> Add to compare

New 72.1×156.8×7.59 mm, Google Android 11 (R), Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G SM7325, 8 GiB RAM, 256 GB ROM, 6.4 inch, 1080×2400, 63.7 MP camera, 32.0 MP sec. cam, 4500 mAh battery | All details | Added to the comparison‘; if ((cmp_num = getCookie( ‘cmp_device_num’ )) != null ) < if (cmp_num >1) < document.getElementById('cmp_indicator_device').innerHTML = ' Compare All ‘ + cmp_num + ‘ ‘; > else < document.getElementById('cmp_indicator_device').innerHTML = ' 1 Added ‘; > > «> Add to compare

New 72.1×156.8×7.59 mm, Google Android 11 (R), Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G SM7325, 8 GiB RAM, 128 GB ROM, 6.4 inch, 1080×2400, 63.7 MP camera, 32.0 MP sec. cam, 4500 mAh battery | All details | Added to the comparison‘; if ((cmp_num = getCookie( ‘cmp_device_num’ )) != null ) < if (cmp_num >1) < document.getElementById('cmp_indicator_device').innerHTML = ' Compare All ‘ + cmp_num + ‘ ‘; > else < document.getElementById('cmp_indicator_device').innerHTML = ' 1 Added ‘; > > «> Add to compare

2.6 MP, 1960 x 1306 px, 216.5K byte | All details

2.6 MP, 1960 x 1306 px, 209.5K byte | All details

2.7 MP, 1960 x 1400 px, 195.1K byte | All details

Apple iPhone 13 Pro 5G A2636 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 14,2), Apple iPhone 13 Pro 5G A2638 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB (Apple iPhone 14,2), Apple iPhone 13 Pro 5G A2639 Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB (Apple iPhone 14,2), Apple iPhone 13 Pro 5G A2640 Dual SIM TD-LTE RU KZ 128GB (Apple iPhone 14,2), Apple iPhone 13 Pro UW 5G A2483 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 128GB (Apple iPhone 14,2) | All details

Apple iPhone 13 mini 5G A2626 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 14,4), Apple iPhone 13 mini 5G A2628 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB (Apple iPhone 14,4), Apple iPhone 13 mini 5G A2629 Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB (Apple iPhone 14,4), Apple iPhone 13 mini 5G A2630 Dual SIM TD-LTE RU KZ 128GB (Apple iPhone 14,4), Apple iPhone 13 mini UW 5G A2481 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 128GB (Apple iPhone 14,4) | All details

Apple iPhone 13 5G A2631 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 14,5), Apple iPhone 13 5G A2633 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB (Apple iPhone 14,5), Apple iPhone 13 5G A2634 Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB (Apple iPhone 14,5), Apple iPhone 13 5G A2635 Dual SIM TD-LTE RU KZ 128GB (Apple iPhone 14,5) | All details

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The Best Android Phones for 2021

Switching from Apple’s iPhone or simply not a fan of iOS? Get a Google-powered alternative. Here’s how to find the right device for you, along with the best Android phones we’ve tested.

Our 9 Top Picks

Best Android Flagship

Google Pixel 6 Pro

Best Android Phone Under $500

Google Pixel 5a With 5G

Best Telephoto Lens

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Best Ultra-Wide Camera

OnePlus 9 Pro

Best Midrange Android Phone

Google Pixel 6

Best Affordable 5G Phone

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G

Best Phone Under $200

Motorola Moto G Pure

Best Folding Phone

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Best Android Flip Phone

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Whether you’re looking for a big or small phone, entry level or top of the line, Android offers options for everyone. And unlike Apple’s rigid release cycle, Google’s hardware partners unleash a seemingly endless stream of new devices year-round. But therein lies the problem: With so many options out there, how do you settle on the right one? Lucky for you, we test and review nearly every smartphone available on all the major US carriers.

Keep in mind that while the reviews above may not show your carrier of choice, most of the phones here are available unlocked and can be used with multiple US carriers. Read on for what to look for when buying, as well as our top picks for Android phones.

When to Buy a New Android Phone

The Android release cycle has become perpetual, with a new set of flagship seeming to arrive every month. However, now’s a good time to buy since most manufacturers want their products on store shelves before the holidays. We’re pretty confident we won’t be seeing any big new flagships until 2022.

5G Android Phones

Pretty much any higher-end phone you buy now will have 5G. If you’re purchasing a lower-end device, don’t stress out about it too much; AT&T’s and Verizon’s current nationwide 5G systems don’t give much of a performance boost over 4G, and even lower-end new T-Mobile Android phones have started to include mid-band 5G, which is what gave T-Mobile the win in this year’s Fastest Mobile Networks tests.

If you want the best network speeds in the future, look for a phone with C-band (band N77). Coming predominantly to Verizon and AT&T starting in late 2021 or early 2022, C-band networks will potentially offer several times the speed of 4G and low-band 5G systems. The number of phones with C-band connectivity is growing quickly, but you’ll want to confirm that the particular phone you’re considering supports it. We list C-band support in all of our phone reviews to make the process easier.

The Best Christmas Android Phone Deals This Week*

*Deals are selected by our partner, TechBargains

You can find our favorite 5G handsets in our list of the the best 5G phones.

Pricing Trends

This list has phones from under $200 up to just about $2,000. On the low end, the Motorola Moto G Pure and the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G are excellent values for the money. One tip at the very low end: carrier-branded phones (which don’t mention the name of their manufacturer) often aren’t very good.

Most of the phones sold in the US cost $600 or more, because they’re sold on monthly payment plans that hide the cost over 24 or 30 months. But there’s also a thriving market, mostly prepaid, of phones costing $300 or less. Take a look at lower-end OnePlus phones, phones by Nokia, or the ZTE models sold by prepaid carriers for decent quality at a low price.

The pandemic caused phone makers to reevaluate the sky-high flagship phone prices we saw in early 2020. The Pixel 6 is an excellent example of a phone offering flagship performance for well under $1,000.

AT&T and Verizon’s millimeter-wave 5G systems continues to exact a «millimeter-wave tax» on many exclusive versions of sub-6GHz phones; Verizon 5G-compatible phones are often $100 more expensive than 5G phones, and AT&T adds up to $130 on top of the cost. When there’s an exception, it’s usually because the carrier or manufacturer is quietly subsidizing the phone.

What Size Phone Is Right for You?

There’s been a dramatic shift in Android phone shapes and sizes over the last few years. Many manufacturers have started to make their phones taller and narrower, resulting in one-hand-friendly models with improbably large screen sizes. We go into more detail on the new form factors in our piece on how we need to measure phone screens now.

You can find Android phones with stated screen sizes from 3 inches (the Unihertz Jelly 2) to over 7 inches (the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3). With the new form factors, though, it’s very important to look at the width of the phone as well as the width of the screen. A tall, narrow phone can be much easier to handle than something wider.

Which Is the Best Android Version?

Not all Android is created equal. Device manufacturers such as Asus and Samsung have been applying their own visions to Android for some time now. If you want a pure Google experience, then you want to go for a Pixel device; they’re the developer models where Google makes sure to deploy upgrades first. Motorola and OnePlus also have very clean user interfaces, though they tend to add more invisible features to Android.

Recommended by Our Editors

Android 12 is the most recent version, but few phones have it. Instead, you’ll find Android 11 on most new phones right now. Don’t buy a phone that comes with Android 10 or below, as the older the Android software version is, the more likely it is to have serious security flaws. Also check how many rounds of OS upgrades the manufacturer promises; Google and Samsung tend to lead the pack for multi-year upgrades.

Why No Oppo, Vivo, or Xiaomi?

Three out of the world’s five biggest smartphone makers don’t sell phones in the US, and we primarily serve US consumers. In the cases of Oppo and Vivo, it’s because they’ve ceded the US market to their sibling brand OnePlus. (Oppo and OnePlus have now essentially merged.) Xiaomi has said several times that its business model, which relies heavily on advertising revenue and subscription services, won’t work in the US. Huawei, once near the top of the list, has been battered by sanctions that prohibit the company from using US components or software in its smartphones.

We do not recommend importing foreign phones for use in the US, because they often perform poorly on US carrier networks.

Should You Buy Through a Carrier or Unlocked?

The US market is still dominated by carrier-sold phones, but buying your phone direct and unlocked gives you more freedom to switch carriers if you choose to do so.

Unlocked phones feature no carrier bloatware and no ongoing payment plan, so you can switch to another carrier or sell them on eBay at will. An unlocked phone is actually something you own. Every phone on this list can be bought direct, with no carrier involvement. But most people still buy their phones through carriers, which offer a single point for service and support, as well as monthly payment plans that dramatically lower the upfront prices of phones. You’ll also want to make sure your carrier (especially if you’re using an MVNO) will support the phone, and all its features, on its network; several readers have told us their carrier won’t support their unlocked device even though it’s compatible with the network.

With that in mind, choosing Android as your mobile operating system is only half the battle. If you’re still on the fence, check out our list of the best phones, regardless of OS.

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