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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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Alcatel Go Flip 3
7.9
Alcatel Go Flip 3
Alcatel Β· Custom KaiOS
Pros
+ Compact, clam-shell design
+ Offers some basic apps
+ Battery life
+ Speaker quality
Cons
βˆ’ Tiny screen
βˆ’ Horrible camera
βˆ’ No personalized ringtones
Huawei P10
7.9
Huawei P10
Huawei Β· Android 7.0 Nougat
Pros
+ Exclusive color options
+ Plenty of storage
+ Great performance
+ Bright screen
+ Powerful, dual lens camera
+ Price
Cons
βˆ’ 11GB+ of storage reserved for system
βˆ’ Weak speaker
βˆ’ Fingerprint gestures are a personal preference
βˆ’ Some finishes are slippery
Xiaomi Mi A1
7.9
Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Β· Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Samsung Galaxy A7
7.9
Samsung Galaxy A7
Samsung Β· Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Nokia 800 Tough
7.9
Nokia 800 Tough
Nokia Β· Custom KaiOS
HTC Touch HD Mini
7.9
HTC Touch HD Mini
HTC Β· Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional
HTC EVO Shift 4G
7.9
HTC EVO Shift 4G
HTC Β· Android 2.2 Froyo
Oppo R9s
7.9
Oppo R9s
Oppo Β· Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Xiaomi Mi4
7.9
Xiaomi Mi4
Xiaomi Β· Android 4.4 KitKat
Pros
+ Excellent battery life
+ Good viewing angles
+ Budget price for flagship phone
+ Lag-free gaming experience
Cons
βˆ’ No protective glass for display
βˆ’ Performance slowdown when phone heats up
βˆ’ Slow-down when browsing main menu
Nokia Lumia Icon
7.9
Nokia Lumia Icon
Nokia Β· Windows Phone 8
Pros
+ Bright and rich display colors coupled with ClearBlack technology
+ Smooth performance even with processor intensive apps
+ Excellent indoor and outdoor camera usage
Cons
βˆ’ Boring, boxy design
βˆ’ Some color oversaturation
βˆ’ Slightly heavy at 167.3 grams
Samsung Captivate
7.9
Samsung Captivate
Samsung Β· Android 2.1
Huawei P Smart
7.9
Huawei P Smart
Huawei Β· Android 8.0 Oreo
HTC Desire Eye
7.9
HTC Desire Eye
HTC Β· Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Pros
+ Large screen
+ Fast processor
+ MicroSD card support
+ 13MP front and rear camera
Cons
βˆ’ Gimmicky camera software
βˆ’ Plastic casing
βˆ’ Pricing
Motorola ATRIX 4G
7.9
Motorola ATRIX 4G
Motorola Β· Android 2.2 Froyo
Motorola RAZR
7.9
Motorola RAZR
Motorola Β· Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
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