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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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HTC Nexus One
8.2
HTC Nexus One
HTC Β· Android 2.1
Apple iPhone 7
8.2
Apple iPhone 7
Apple Β· iOS 10
Pros
+ Sleek design
+ Beautiful screen
+ Fast performance
+ Great camera
+ IP67 water resistance
+ Stereo speakers
Cons
βˆ’ Price
βˆ’ Lack of headphone port
βˆ’ Limited NFC support
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
8.2
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
Xiaomi Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Honor Magic 4 Pro
8.2
Honor Magic 4 Pro
Honor Β· Android 12
Motorola Moto X Style
8.2
Motorola Moto X Style
Motorola Β· Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Pros
+ Customizable design through Moto Maker
+ Connects to 14 different LTE bands
+ Excellent camera quality in outdoors lighting
+ Very crisp display
Cons
βˆ’ Some slowdown when navigating homepage and playing 3D games
βˆ’ Mixed photo quality in low light settings
βˆ’ Missing vibrancy and deep blacks of AMOLED displays
βˆ’ Horrible battery life
Asus ROG Phone 5
8.2
Asus ROG Phone 5
Asus Β· Android 11
Our Verdict

Combining top-tier performance with a brilliant display, loads of battery life, and a fun game-centric design, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 offers one of the most compelling mobioe gaming experiences on the market today.

Pros
+ Amazing battery life
+ Lots of charging and performance options
+ 144GHz display
Cons
βˆ’ Very heavy
βˆ’ Disappointing camera
βˆ’ Overkill for today's game requirements
OnePlus One
8.2
OnePlus One
OnePlus Β· Android 4.4 Kitkat
Pros
+ HD display with solid viewing angles and accurate colors
+ Excellent battery life
+ High-end interior hardware for fast performance
Cons
βˆ’ Unwieldy to use one-handed
βˆ’ Poor image stabilization and slow autofocus
Google Pixel 3a XL
8.2
Google Pixel 3a XL
Google Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
8.2
Flagship Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Samsung Β· Android 11
Our Verdict

If you don’t mind the price, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 offers a taste of what could be the future of mobile technology. It’s one of the first foldable phones reviewers seem to actually trust and the large display and S-Pen support give it huge potential for productivity and serious work.

Pros
+ S-pen support
+ Water-resistant
+ Unsurpassed multi-tasking
Cons
βˆ’ Still expensive
βˆ’ Bulky
βˆ’ Lackluster camera
βˆ’ S-pen not included
Motorola Moto G200 5G
8.2
Motorola Moto G200 5G
Motorola Β· Android 11
Motorola Moto G
8.2
Motorola Moto G
Motorola Β· Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Pros
+ Good screen resolution
+ Decent battery life
+ Fast processor for price range
Cons
βˆ’ No 4G LTE support
βˆ’ Limited on-board storage
βˆ’ Mediocre camera
Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen)
8.2
Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen)
Motorola Β· Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Pros
+ Excellent battery life
+ Decent camera performance in good lighting
+ Smooth performance
+ Customizable in Moto Maker service
+ IPx7 rated
Cons
βˆ’ No optical image stabilization leads to blurry photos
βˆ’ Lots of digital noise in low-light situations
βˆ’ Mediocre viewing angles and sunlight legibility
8.2
OnePlus 8
OnePlus Β· Android 10
Pros
+ Screen design
+ Lightweight
+ Fast charging
+ Long battery life
+ Inexpensive
Cons
βˆ’ No wireless charging
βˆ’ Picky touchscreen
HTC Sensation XE
8.2
HTC Sensation XE
HTC Β· Android 2.3 Gingerbread
OnePlus 9
8.2
Premium OnePlus 9
OnePlus Β· Android 11
Our Verdict

Offering outstanding performance, eye-catching and durable design, the latest software, and display that hits nearly all the important marks, the OnePlus 9 might not be quite as budget-friendly as previous models, but its still far more affordable than its similarly specced competitors.

Pros
+ Good battery life
+ Insane charging speed
+ Fast, smooth performance
+ 120Hz refresh rate
Cons
βˆ’ Cannot expand storage
βˆ’ No IP rating
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