Skip to content
Home›Phones
Expert Reviews

Cell phones, ranked by expert reviews

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

Top-Rated Phones, Ranked

phones
Sort:
LG Optimus G
8.0
LG Optimus G
LG Β· Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
Nothing Phone (1)
8.0
Nothing Phone (1)
Nothing Β· Android 12
Our Verdict

A distinct mid-range phone with a unique rear design and satisfactory features for the price.

Pros
+ Unique transparent design
+ Affordable price point
+ Decent main camera performance
+ Wireless charging support
+ Bloat-free software experience
Cons
βˆ’ Average battery life
βˆ’ No telephoto lens
βˆ’ Slight heating issues
βˆ’ Fingerprint-prone glass back
βˆ’ Limited Glyph practical use
Google Pixel 4
8.0
Google Pixel 4
Google Β· Android 10
Our Verdict

Reviewers felt the Pixel 4 made a few too many compromises while trying to do too many things. For the price, it fails to excel in any one area over similarly priced competitors. Unless you’re looking for fast updates, reviews show you might want to look elsewhere.

Pros
+ Excellent display
+ Respectable performance
+ Great camera
+ Premium design
Cons
βˆ’ No 4K60 video
βˆ’ Slow facial recognition
βˆ’ No 3.5mm to USB adapter
βˆ’ Price
βˆ’ Weak battery
Honor 90 Lite
8.0
Honor 90 Lite
Honor Β· Android 13
Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen)
8.0
Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen)
Motorola Β· Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Pros
+ Improved photo quality
+ Good battery life
+ Decent performance during everyday tasks
+ Good overall screen sharpness
Cons
βˆ’ Internal storage limited to 8GB
βˆ’ Processor cannot handle graphics-intensive games
βˆ’ Tinny sounding speakers
Realme 7 Pro
8.0
Realme 7 Pro
Realme Β· Android 10
Our Verdict

Comparing the Realme 7 to the Realme 7 Pro reviewers found the small improvements added up to be fairly significant.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G
8.0
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Β· Android 10
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
8.0
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Xiaomi Β· Android 11
ZTE nubia Red Magic 7
8.0
ZTE nubia Red Magic 7
ZTE Β· Android 12
Sony Xperia 1 V
8.0
Sony Xperia 1 V
Sony Β· Android 13
Our Verdict

A camera-focused phone with a unique design and manual controls but high costs and niche appeal.

Pros
+ Highly customizable photo and video capture
+ Unique variable zoom camera
+ Retains microSD and headphone jack
+ Comfortable tall and skinny design
+ Grippy textured finish
Cons
βˆ’ Images lack vibrancy
βˆ’ Very expensive
βˆ’ Unreliable fingerprint sensor
βˆ’ Confusing camera app for beginners
βˆ’ Limited software updates
OnePlus Nord 3
8.0
OnePlus Nord 3
OnePlus Β· Android 13
Oppo Reno 5G
8.0
Oppo Reno 5G
Oppo Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Huawei Nova 5T
8.0
Huawei Nova 5T
Huawei Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Huawei Honor 20
8.0
Huawei Honor 20
Huawei Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Huawei P10 Plus
8.0
Huawei P10 Plus
Huawei Β· Android 7.0 Nougat
Pros
+ Fast everyday performance
+ Sharp, colorful display
+ Dual-camera produces detailed images
+ Good low-light camera performance
Cons
βˆ’ No oleophobic coating leads to grimy screen
βˆ’ Game play not as smooth and fast as expected
βˆ’ Lower contrast display
Compare is full
From our editors

Not sure where to start?

All phone guides →

Our editorial team tests and compares phones so you don’t have to. These guides are updated regularly with our latest recommendations.

Buying guide

How to choose the right phone

Most people just buy the same brand again, or whatever the carrier pushes at the counter. Start with what you use your phone for. Then work backward to the specs that matter.

Read the phone buying guide
CP
JS
BS

To ensure accuracy, this page has been reviewed and fact-checked by Carl Perlas, Jon Stone and Branden S. as part of our editorial review process. Learn how we score.

Last updated: November 9, 2026 · See an error? Report it