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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 1 III
8.2
Sony Xperia 1 III
Sony Β· Android 11
HTC One X+
8.2
HTC One X+
HTC Β· Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Motorola Moto G7 Power
8.2
Motorola Moto G7 Power
Motorola Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Realme 3 Pro
8.2
Realme 3 Pro
Realme Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Huawei Honor V10
8.2
Huawei Honor V10
Huawei Β· Android 8.0 Oreo
Pros
+ Silky smooth performance
+ Bright display with great viewing angles
+ Excellent value for the money
+ Quick charging capabilities
Cons
βˆ’ No optical image stabilization
βˆ’ Not waterproof or splash resistant
Xiaomi 13T Pro
8.2
Xiaomi 13T Pro
Xiaomi Β· Android 13
HTC G2
8.2
HTC G2
HTC Β· Android 2.2 Froyo
Asus Zenfone 10
8.2
Asus Zenfone 10
Asus Β· Android 13
Our Verdict

A compact, capable phone offering solid performance and user-friendly features.

Pros
+ Compact, one-handed use
+ Strong battery life
+ Top-tier performance
+ Solid build quality
+ Audio jack present
Cons
βˆ’ No telephoto camera
βˆ’ Mixed camera results
βˆ’ Slow charging speed
βˆ’ Poor screen brightness
βˆ’ Can overheat
Samsung Galaxy J5
8.2
Samsung Galaxy J5
Samsung Β· Android 5.0 Lollipop
Xiaomi 11T
8.2
Xiaomi 11T
Xiaomi Β· Android 11
Huawei Mate 9
8.2
Huawei Mate 9
Huawei Β· Android 7.0 Nougat
Pros
+ All-day battery
+ Plenty of internal storage
+ Great rear camera
+ Blazing performance
+ Quality design and materials
+ Dual SIM support
+ MicroSD support
Cons
βˆ’ Too big for one-handed operation
βˆ’ Emotion UI
βˆ’ Proprietary fast charging
βˆ’ Price
βˆ’ Screen resolution not suited for VR
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
8.2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
Xiaomi Β· Android 12
Huawei P30
8.2
Huawei P30
Huawei Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Vodafone Smart V10
8.2
Vodafone Smart V10
ZTE Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Samsung Galaxy S22+
8.2
Premium Samsung Galaxy S22+
Samsung Β· Android 12
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