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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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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2
8.5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2
Samsung Β· Android 10
Pros
+ Fast 120hz display refresh rate
+ Better hinge
+ Useful cover display
Cons
βˆ’ Very expensive
βˆ’ Lacking camera quality
OnePlus 11
8.5
Premium OnePlus 11
OnePlus Β· Android 13
Our Verdict

A versatile phone balancing high performance with attractive design, but lacking some premium features.

Pros
+ Affordable Flagship
+ Fast Charging
+ Top Performance
+ Good Camera Quality
+ Great Display
Cons
βˆ’ Lacks Wireless Charging
βˆ’ No Full Water Resistance
βˆ’ Slippery Design
βˆ’ Limited Optical Zoom
βˆ’ Weak Front Camera
OnePlus 7T Pro
8.5
OnePlus 7T Pro
OnePlus Β· Android 10
HTC U11
8.5
HTC U11
HTC Β· Android 7.1 Nougat
Pros
+ Bright, colorful display
+ Beautiful color options
+ Loud, powerful loudspeaker
+ microSD support
+ All-day battery life
+ Fast, sharp camera
Cons
βˆ’ Fingerprint magnet
βˆ’ No headphone jack
βˆ’ Limited support for pressure sensitive sides
Samsung Galaxy S10e
8.5
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Samsung Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Xiaomi 13
8.5
Xiaomi 13
Xiaomi Β· Android 13
Google Pixel 3a
8.5
Google Pixel 3a
Google Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Our Verdict

The Pixel 3a offers a compelling mix of features and design that proves cutting the right corners is everything in the mid-tier phone market and Google knows it.

Pros
+ Great camera
+ All-day battery life
+ Respectable performance
+ Guaranteed updates
+ Stock Android
+ Price
Cons
βˆ’ No microSD support
βˆ’ Hard to see in bright lighting
Huawei Honor View 20
8.5
Huawei Honor View 20
Huawei Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Our Verdict

In terms of raw value, the Honor View 20 has plenty to offer as long as you can overlook the load of bloatware pre-installed on the phone and don’t need the absolute best camera available.

Pros
+ Bold design
+ Hole-punch camera
+ Stellar performance
+ Plenty of storage
+ Exceptional battery life
+ Good (but not great) camera
Cons
βˆ’ No microSD support
βˆ’ No waterproofing
βˆ’ Lots of bloatware
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
8.5
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Motorola Β· Android 12
Sony Xperia 5 IV
8.5
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Sony Β· Android 12
Our Verdict

A versatile phone with advanced features offering a solid experience for tech enthusiasts and everyday users alike.

Pros
+ Compact size
+ Durable build
+ Great camera quality
+ Music playback features
+ Battery life
Cons
βˆ’ High price
βˆ’ Overheats under load
βˆ’ Limited app support
βˆ’ No wireless charging
βˆ’ Complex interface
Google Pixel 4a
8.5
Google Pixel 4a
Google Β· Android 10
Pros
+ Inexpensive
+ Great display
+ Great camera
Cons
βˆ’ Not Waterproof
βˆ’ Battery life
βˆ’ No Micro SD support
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
8.5
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Apple Β· iOS 8.1
Pros
+ Stunning and sharp display
+ Optical image stabilization solves shaky cam issues
+ Excellent battery life
Cons
βˆ’ Difficult to grip
βˆ’ Not as sharp as quadHD displays
βˆ’ Some slight pauses when launching apps
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
8.5
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Samsung Β· Android 10
Pros
+ 120Hz screen
+ Fast performance
+ Affordable
+ Available in 6 different colors
Cons
βˆ’ Camera is so-so
βˆ’ Faulty/slow fingerprint scanner
βˆ’ Fast charge costs extra
HTC 10
8.5
HTC 10
HTC Β· Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Pros
+ Great design
+ Flawless performance
+ Stock-like Android experience
+ microSD and Adoptable Storage support
+ Good battery life
+ QuickCharge 3.0
+ Clear display
Cons
βˆ’ Dim display
βˆ’ Sketchy Wi-Fi reception
βˆ’ Color accuracy issues with camera
βˆ’ Non-removable battery
βˆ’ Price
Samsung Galaxy S20
8.5
Samsung Galaxy S20
Samsung Β· Android 10
Pros
+ Great multitasking and gaming
+ Comfortable in the hand
+ Beautiful 120hz HDR screen for movies and videos
+ All-day battery life
+ 5G support
Cons
βˆ’ Fingerprint scanner is slow
βˆ’ Tons of pre-installed apps
βˆ’ No headphone jack
βˆ’ High price tag
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