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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

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Xiaomi Mi Note
7.9
Xiaomi Mi Note
Xiaomi Β· Android 4.4 KitKat
Pros
+ Premium design and build quality
+ Fast performance
+ HD display
+ Excellent camera quality
Cons
βˆ’ Glass back panel attracts smudges
βˆ’ Not available in all countries
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
7.9
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Xiaomi Β· Android 10.0
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S
7.9
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S
Sony Β· Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
LG Optimus 4X HD
7.9
LG Optimus 4X HD
LG Β· Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
7.9
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Xiaomi Β· Android 11
Motorola Moto G84
7.9
Motorola Moto G84
Motorola Β· Android 13
Xiaomi Poco F5
7.9
Xiaomi Poco F5
Xiaomi Β· Android 13
Nokia X6 (2018)
7.9
Nokia X6 (2018)
Nokia Β· Android 8.1 Oreo
Samsung Focus
7.9
Samsung Focus
Samsung Β· Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Fairphone 5
7.9
Fairphone 5
Fairphone Β· Android 13
Motorola ATRIX 2
7.9
Motorola ATRIX 2
Motorola Β· Android 2.3
Motorola Moto G7 Plus
7.9
Motorola Moto G7 Plus
Motorola Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Huawei Ascend G300
7.9
Huawei Ascend G300
Huawei Β· Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Xiaomi Poco F4
7.9
Xiaomi Poco F4
Xiaomi Β· Android 12
HTC Touch HD
7.9
HTC Touch HD
HTC Β· Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
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