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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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Sony Xperia 5 III
7.9
Sony Xperia 5 III
Sony Β· Android 11
Apple iPhone 3GS
7.9
Apple iPhone 3GS
Apple Β· iOS 3.01
Sony Ericsson W580 Walkman
7.9
Meizu MX4 Pro
7.9
Meizu MX4 Pro
Meizu Β· Android 4.4 KitKat
Pros
+ Powerful performance
+ Plenty of storage space
+ Accurate fingerprint scanner
+ Great price
+ Beautiful display
Cons
βˆ’ Limited 4G LTE band support
βˆ’ Slow camera
βˆ’ No carrier subsidized options
Apple iPhone 5c
7.9
Budget Apple iPhone 5c
Apple Β· iOS 7
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc
7.9
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc
Sony Β· Android 2.3 Gingerbread
BlackBerry Bold 9700
7.9
BlackBerry Bold 9700
BlackBerry Β· BlackBerry 5.0
Xiaomi 14 Pro
7.9
Xiaomi 14 Pro
Xiaomi Β· Android 14
Motorola Droid Bionic
7.9
Motorola Droid Bionic
Motorola Β· Android 2.2 Froyo
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
7.9
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
Samsung Β· Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
AGM X3
7.9
AGM X3
AGM Β· Android 8.1 Oreo
HTC EVO 4G LTE
7.9
HTC EVO 4G LTE
HTC Β· Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
7.9
Mid-range Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Samsung Β· Android 12
Our Verdict

A well-rounded choice with a strong screen and camera but hampered by mediocre performance.

Pros
+ Attractive design
+ Capable cameras
+ Impressive display
+ Great software support
+ Solid battery life
Cons
βˆ’ Sluggish performance
βˆ’ Slow charging
βˆ’ No headphone jack
βˆ’ Plastic build quality
Xiaomi Poco X2
7.9
Xiaomi Poco X2
Xiaomi Β· Android 10.0
Xiaomi Mi 10T
7.9
Xiaomi Mi 10T
Xiaomi Β· Android 10
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