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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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Sony Xperia Z
8.4
Sony Xperia Z
Sony Β· Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Google Pixel 7a
8.4
Mid-range Google Pixel 7a
Google Β· Android 13
Our Verdict

A capable phone with good cameras, decent performance, and thoughtful features, priced for value seekers.

Pros
+ Great camera quality
+ Compact, sturdy design
+ Wireless charging feature
+ OLED display with 90Hz
+ Stock Android software
Cons
βˆ’ Average battery life
βˆ’ Slow charging speed
βˆ’ Plastic back prone to smudges
βˆ’ Thick bezels
βˆ’ Limited to 128GB storage
Google Pixel
8.4
Google Pixel
Google Β· Android 7.0 Nougat
Pros
+ Fast, detailed camera with great low-light performance
+ Built-in support for technical issues
+ All-day battery
+ Fast charging support
+ Vibrant, bright display
+ Fast performance
+ First access to Android updates
Cons
βˆ’ No microSD support
βˆ’ Single, weak down-firing speaker
βˆ’ Possibly bland design
OnePlus 7
8.4
OnePlus 7
OnePlus Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Our Verdict

Unless you’re looking for the absolute cutting-edge of mobile technology in 2019, the OnePlus 7 is likely to please. It offers a decent camera, stellar performance, a beautiful display, and a premium design at a price far below many of 2019’s top releases.

Pros
+ Outstanding performance
+ All-day battery life
+ Generous storage
+ Android 9.0 with OxygenOS
+ Fast-charge support
+ Respectable camera
+ Loud stereo speakers
Cons
βˆ’ So-so low-light camera performance
βˆ’ No expandable storage
βˆ’ No 3.5mm headphone jack
Oppo Find X3 Pro
8.4
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Oppo Β· Android 11
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
8.4
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
Samsung Β· Android 6.0 Marshmallow
LG Nexus 4
8.4
Budget LG Nexus 4
LG Β· Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
OPPO Reno 10x Zoom
8.4
OPPO Reno 10x Zoom
Oppo Β· Android 9.0 Pie
LG G6
8.4
LG G6
LG Β· Android 7.0 Nougat
Pros
+ Plenty of storage
+ Detailed screen
+ Solid performance
+ microSD support
+ Fingerprint scanner
+ Dual-lens camera
Cons
βˆ’ Aspect ratio not supported by all apps and services
βˆ’ Multiple regional variants
Google Pixel 4a 5G
8.4
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Google Β· Android 11
Pros
+ Big beautiful screen
+ Excellent battery life
+ Headphone jack
+ Fast fingerprint scanner
Cons
βˆ’ No waterproof or dust rating
βˆ’ Stale design choice
βˆ’ No wireless charging
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
8.4
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
Motorola Β· Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Pros
+ Snappy performance that handles all tasks with ease
+ Vivid color and good contrast
+ Premium materials and excellent build quality
Cons
βˆ’ No expandable microSD slot
βˆ’ Suffers from oversaturation
βˆ’ Mediocre camera performance
Sony Xperia 5 II
8.4
Sony Xperia 5 II
Sony Β· Android 10
Samsung Galaxy S20+
8.4
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’ Tons of pre-installed apps
βˆ’ Fingerprint scanner is slow
βˆ’ No headphone jack
βˆ’ High price tag
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
8.4
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple Β· iOS 11
Pros
+ Sharp, vibrant display
+ Blazing fast performance
+ Great battery life
+ Excellent camera
+ New camera modes for better lighting and background bokeh
Cons
βˆ’ Heavy and unwieldy
βˆ’ Expensive
βˆ’ Overshadowed by iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
8.4
Premium Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Samsung Β· Android 12
Our Verdict

A refined folding phone design with solid usability, improved battery life, and enhanced camera capabilities.

Pros
+ Sleek and compact design
+ Water resistance
+ Improved battery life
+ Solid performance
+ Vibrant colors available
Cons
βˆ’ Limited camera improvements
βˆ’ Noticeable screen crease
βˆ’ No microSD card slot
βˆ’ Durability concerns
βˆ’ Slightly overpriced
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