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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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Huawei U8220
8.0
Huawei U8220
Huawei Β· Android 1.5 Cupcake
8.0
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Β· Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Motorola Moto G4 Plus
8.0
Motorola Moto G4 Plus
Motorola Β· Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Doogee S90
8.0
Doogee S90
Doogee Β· Android 8.1 Oreo
Huawei Honor 8X
8.0
Huawei Honor 8X
Huawei Β· Android 8.1 Oreo
Our Verdict

Unless you’re looking for the best camera available, the Honor 8X offers a compelling package thanks to Huawei’s smart compromises.

Pros
+ Beautiful design
+ Great battery life
+ Vibrant display
+ Good performance
+ Great price
Cons
βˆ’ Shutter lag
βˆ’ Cannot handle graphic intensive games
βˆ’ Hard to read in direct sunlight
Sony Xperia 5 V
8.0
Sony Xperia 5 V
Sony Β· Android 13
Our Verdict

Compact design, strong camera features but lacks telephoto lens and faces value competition.

Pros
+ Sleek, compact design
+ Strong main camera
+ Long battery life
+ Clear stereo speakers
+ Expandable storage
Cons
βˆ’ No telephoto lens
βˆ’ Chunky bezels
βˆ’ Only 128GB storage
βˆ’ Slow charging
βˆ’ Limited software updates
Huawei Honor Play
8.0
Huawei Honor Play
Huawei Β· Android 8.1 Oreo
Our Verdict

While it can’t keep up with flagship gaming phones, the Huawei Honor Play packs a serious punch at an affordable price. Unless you need a top-of-the-line camera, its combination of performance and price make it an excellent value.

Pros
+ Snappy performance
+ Plenty of storage
+ microSD support
+ Colorful, bright display
+ All-day battery life
Cons
βˆ’ Camera so-so
βˆ’ Fast charging not so fast
βˆ’ Heavily modified software
βˆ’ Display notch larger than most
Motorola Moto Z2 Force
8.0
Motorola Moto Z2 Force
Motorola Β· Android 7.1 Nougat
Pros
+ Plenty of storage space
+ microSD support
+ MotoMods add flexibility
+ Blazing performance
+ TurboCharge support
Cons
βˆ’ Price
βˆ’ MotoMods add further to price
βˆ’ Poor low-light camera performance
βˆ’ ShatterShield display prone to scratches
βˆ’ No headphone jack
Realme X2
8.0
Realme X2
Realme Β· Android 9.0
LG V40 ThinQ
8.0
LG V40 ThinQ
LG Β· Android 8.1 Oreo
Our Verdict

The LG V40 ThinQ offers a solid smartphone experience with a creative — albeit imperfect — five-camera experience.

Pros
+ Fast, smooth performance
+ Sharp, colorful screen
+ Unique camera
+ Good battery life
Cons
βˆ’ Telephoto and wide-angle lenses produce soft images
βˆ’ Low screen brightness
Vodafone Smart V8
8.0
Vodafone Smart V8
ZTE Β· Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Samsung Epic 4G
7.9
Samsung Epic 4G
Samsung Β· Android 2.1 Eclair
Oppo Reno8 Pro
7.9
Oppo Reno8 Pro
Oppo Β· Android 12
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite
7.9
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite
Samsung Β· Android 10
HTC One (M9)
7.9
HTC One (M9)
HTC Β· Android 5.0 Lollipop
Pros
+ Incredibly fast performance
+ Display has excellent bright light legibility
+ Premium build and design
Cons
βˆ’ Display colors muted with greenish tint
βˆ’ No optical image stabilizations
βˆ’ Inconsistent battery life
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