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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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Motorola Moto Z Force
8.1
Motorola Moto Z Force
Motorola Β· Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Nokia Lumia 1520
8.1
Nokia Lumia 1520
Nokia Β· Windows Phone 8
HTC Amaze 4G
8.1
HTC Amaze 4G
HTC Β· Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Motorola Moto X
8.1
Motorola Moto X
Motorola Β· Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
8.1
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Xiaomi Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Apple iPhone
8.1
Apple iPhone
Apple Β· iOS
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
8.1
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
Xiaomi Β· Android 10
Asus ZenFone 5z
8.1
Asus ZenFone 5z
Asus Β· Android 8.0 Oreo
Our Verdict

The ZenFone 5z goes toe-to-toe with many flagship offerings at a fraction of the price. Unless you need a waterproof phone or the absolute best camera available, the phone checks all the boxes and offers a great value.

Pros
+ Colorful, sharp display
+ Snappy performance
+ Stereo speakers
+ Dual SIM variant available
+ Plenty of storage
+ All-day battery life
Cons
βˆ’ Slippery glass back
βˆ’ No waterproofing
βˆ’ Complex settings menu
Realme X50 Pro 5G
8.1
Realme X50 Pro 5G
Realme Β· Android 10
Huawei Honor 20 Pro
8.1
Huawei Honor 20 Pro
Huawei Β· Android 9.0 Pie
ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
8.1
ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
ZTE Β· Android 13
Our Verdict

A robust gaming device with excellent cooling and long battery life, designed for gaming enthusiasts.

Pros
+ Outstanding gaming performance
+ All-day battery life
+ Attractive design
+ Unique under-display camera
+ Affordable pricing
Cons
βˆ’ Buggy software issues
βˆ’ No official water/dust resistance
βˆ’ Average camera quality
βˆ’ Poor selfie camera
βˆ’ Limited software update promise
Realme 7
8.1
Realme 7
Realme Β· Android 10
Our Verdict

More for the buyer who just wants a reliable phone that keeps up with the basics without too much trouble, the Realme 7 isn’t going to win any awards. However, what it offers — and the price they ask for it — is perfectly acceptable.

Pros
+ 90Hz screen
+ Large internal storage with microSD support
+ Dual SIM support
+ Fast charging
+ All-day battery
Cons
βˆ’ Good but not great camera
βˆ’ Primarily made of plastic
βˆ’ Mono speaker
Huawei Mate 40 Pro
8.1
Huawei Mate 40 Pro
Huawei Β· Android 10
Pros
+ Great battery life
+ Excellent performance
+ Good camera
Cons
βˆ’ Limited App list
βˆ’ Expensive
βˆ’ Large selfie camera cut-out
Huawei P9
8.1
Huawei P9
Huawei Β· Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Pros
+ Lag and stutter free performance
+ Ergonomic design
+ Sharp and color accurate display
Cons
βˆ’ Mediocre battery life
βˆ’ Inconsistent picture quality
βˆ’ No quick or wireless charging
Oppo Find N3 Flip
8.1
Oppo Find N3 Flip
Oppo Β· Android 13
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