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The cell phones we cover, ranked by what expert reviewers found and shown with Canadian launch prices, so you can see which ones are worth buying.

Last updated November 9, 2026

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Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
7.4
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Motorola Β· Android 14
Our Verdict

A budget-friendly phone with a built-in stylus and long battery life, ideal for note-taking and everyday use.

Pros
+ Built-in stylus
+ Long battery life
+ Bright OLED screen
+ Supports wireless charging
+ Affordable price
Cons
βˆ’ Limited software updates
βˆ’ Average camera quality
βˆ’ Some bloatware included
βˆ’ Older processor
βˆ’ Plastic frame
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7
7.4
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7
Samsung Β· Android 14
Motorola Moto G35
7.4
Motorola Moto G35
Motorola Β· Android 14
Our Verdict

An affordable phone with decent screen and camera, but limited by sluggish performance and minimal software updates.

Pros
+ Cheaper than predecessor
+ Reasonable battery life
+ Decent stereo speakers
+ FHD+ screen with HDR
+ Solid design and build
Cons
βˆ’ Processor is slow
βˆ’ No included charger
βˆ’ Mediocre camera in low light
βˆ’ Only one OS update
βˆ’ Multitasking struggles
HMD Skyline
7.4
HMD Skyline
HMD Β· Android 14
Our Verdict

Repair-friendly phone with Qi2 wireless charging, yet limited software support and boxy design.

Pros
+ Replaceable battery
+ Qi2 wireless charging
+ Decent 108Mp camera
+ Bright 144Hz display
+ Easy repair options
Cons
βˆ’ Short software support
βˆ’ Blocky design
βˆ’ Limited performance
βˆ’ Camera struggles in low light
βˆ’ No charger included
Sony Xperia 10 VI
7.4
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Sony Β· Android 14
Our Verdict

A solid choice for those seeking balanced performance and simple functionality.

Pros
+ Sleek design
+ Vibrant display
+ Solid battery life
+ Good camera quality
+ Water-resistant
Cons
βˆ’ Average performance
βˆ’ Low storage options
βˆ’ No wireless charging
βˆ’ Plastic build
βˆ’ High price tag
TCL 50 XL Nxtpaper
7.3
TCL 50 XL Nxtpaper
TCL Β· Android 14
Blackview Hero 10
7.3
Blackview Hero 10
Blackview Β· Android 13
T-Mobile REVVL 7 PRO 5G
7.3
T-Mobile REVVL 7 PRO 5G
T-Mobile Β· Android 14
Our Verdict

A budget-friendly phone with a vibrant display and long-lasting battery life, suitable for T-Mobile customers.

Pros
+ Good battery life
+ Bright display
+ Solid performance
+ Low bloatware
+ Affordable price
Cons
βˆ’ Slippery plastic design
βˆ’ Weak secondary cameras
βˆ’ Uncertain software support
βˆ’ Limited to T-Mobile
βˆ’ No water resistance
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite
7.3
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite
OnePlus Β· Android 14
Our Verdict

This phone delivers solid battery life and a vibrant screen, but won’t excite you in terms of performance.

Pros
+ Vibrant OLED display
+ Two-day battery life
+ Rapid 80W charging support
+ Decent main camera performance
+ Affordable price point
Cons
βˆ’ Ageing processor
βˆ’ Poor software update commitment
βˆ’ Fingerprint magnet design
βˆ’ Limited camera versatility
βˆ’ Bloated with unnecessary apps
Xiaomi Redmi A3
7.2
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Xiaomi Β· Android 14
Motorola Moto E14
7.2
Motorola Moto E14
Motorola Β· Android 14 (Go edition)
HTC U24 Pro
7.2
HTC U24 Pro
HTC Β· Android 14
ZTE nubia Flip
7.2
ZTE nubia Flip
ZTE Β· Android 13
Our Verdict

A budget-friendly foldable offering good performance and acceptable photo quality, but cutting corners in user features.

Pros
+ Inexpensive for foldable
+ Solid battery life
+ Decent performance
+ Compact design
+ Fast charging
Cons
βˆ’ No water resistance
βˆ’ Limited software updates
βˆ’ Slippery design
βˆ’ Cover screen functionality
βˆ’ Poor camera performance
TCL 50 XL 5G
7.0
TCL 50 XL 5G
TCL Β· Android 14
Our Verdict

A budget-friendly phone with a large, vibrant screen and solid everyday performance.

Pros
+ Affordable price
+ Large display
+ 6GB RAM
+ MicroSD slot
+ Headphone jack
Cons
βˆ’ Camera struggles in low light
βˆ’ Limited software support
βˆ’ Bland design
βˆ’ Dim screen outdoors
βˆ’ Middling battery life
TCL Flip 3
7.0
TCL Flip 3
TCL Β· Custom Kai OS
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