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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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OnePlus 3
8.7
OnePlus 3
OnePlus Β· Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Pros
+ Great battery life
+ All-metal chassis
+ Blazing performance
+ 6GB of RAM
+ Dual SIM support
+ High level of software customization options
Cons
βˆ’ Finicky camera
βˆ’ No microSD support
βˆ’ Non-removeable battery
βˆ’ Concerns about memory availability
βˆ’ Proprietary cable/charger required for quick charging
LG G3
8.7
LG G3
LG Β· Android 4.4 KitKat
Pros
+ Removeable battery
+ Beautiful, crisp QHD display
+ MicroSD slot
+ Wireless Charging
Cons
βˆ’ Slight performance lag
βˆ’ Plastic chassis
βˆ’ Large dimensions
βˆ’ Mono loudspeaker
Google Pixel 6
8.7
Mid-range Google Pixel 6
Google Β· Android 12
Our Verdict

The Google Pixel 6 is the closest thing Android has to compare to Apple’s ever-popular iPhone series. With a massive boost to its performance via a new chipset and cameras that reviewers are hailing as phenomenally good, the Pixel 6 seems to be making for smartphone supremacy.

Pros
+ Great performance
+ Android 12 (with rapid updates)
+ Awesome camera utilities
+ New design
Cons
βˆ’ Slow fingerprint reader
βˆ’ Unimpressive battery life
βˆ’ No telephoto lens
OnePlus 6T
8.7
OnePlus 6T
OnePlus Β· Android 9.0 Pie
OnePlus 5T
8.7
OnePlus 5T
OnePlus Β· Android 7.1 Nougat
Pros
+ Fast and smooth performance
+ Beautiful AMOLED display
+ Incredibly fast battery charging
+ Great price
+ Bezel-less
Cons
βˆ’ Camera image quality lackluster
βˆ’ Sharp edges make it uncomfortable to hold
βˆ’ Slippery
Google Nexus 6P
8.7
Google Nexus 6P
Huawei Β· Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Pros
+ Crisp, bright and vibrant display
+ Excellent main camera in almost every lighting situation
+ Super-fast performance
+ Premium metal body
Cons
βˆ’ Low light pictures occasionally over-brightened or over-processed
βˆ’ No expandable storage
βˆ’ Protruding back panel mars sleek design
Xiaomi 13 Pro
8.7
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Xiaomi Β· Android 13
Samsung Galaxy S III
8.7
Samsung Galaxy S III
Samsung Β· Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Apple iPhone 6
8.7
Apple iPhone 6
Apple Β· iOS 8
Pros
+ Improved processor performance
+ Good battery life
+ Excellent contrast and color reproduction
+ Fast auto-focus technology
Cons
βˆ’ Screen isn't full HD
βˆ’ Large bezels around screen
Google Pixel 7
8.7
Mid-range Google Pixel 7
Google Β· Android 13
Our Verdict

A solid flagship with impressive cameras and thoughtful software features at an attractive price.

Pros
+ Strong camera quality
+ Great value for price
+ Smooth performance
+ Crisp display
+ Fast software updates
Cons
βˆ’ Slow charging speed
βˆ’ No microSD support
βˆ’ Limited optical zoom
βˆ’ No charger included
βˆ’ Fingerprint sensor lag
Apple iPhone Xs Max
8.7
Apple iPhone Xs Max
Apple Β· iOS 12
Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro
8.7
Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro
Xiaomi Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
8.7
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Apple Β· iOS 9
Pros
+ Vibrant and sharp display with good viewing angles and contrast
+ Optical image stabilization for clearer shots in all lighting situations
+ 3D touch adds extra dimension to navigation
+ New
+ Fast processing speed
Cons
βˆ’ Curved design makes it difficult to grip
βˆ’ No obvious difference in image quality between 6S Plus and 6 Plus
βˆ’ Some slow down when opening and closing apps
βˆ’ Learning curve for 3D touch
βˆ’ Live Photos takes a lot of space
OnePlus 3T
8.7
OnePlus 3T
OnePlus Β· Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Pros
+ Solid build quality
+ Crisp, colorful screen
+ Great performance
+ Price
+ Fast, detailed rear camera
+ All-day battery life
+ Dual SIM support
Cons
βˆ’ No microSD support
βˆ’ Inconsistent front-facing camera
βˆ’ Proprietary fast charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
8.7
Xiaomi Mi 9
Xiaomi Β· Android 9.0 Pie
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