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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 Honor 20 Lite
7.9
Huawei Honor 20 Lite
Huawei Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Realme GT 5G
7.9
Realme GT 5G
Realme Β· Android 11
Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro
7.9
Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro
Xiaomi Β· Android 13
Nokia 7100 Supernova
7.9
Nokia 7100 Supernova
Nokia Β· Custom
Motorola One Action
7.9
Motorola One Action
Motorola Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Samsung Mesmerize i500
7.9
Samsung Mesmerize i500
Samsung Β· Android 2.1 Eclair
Realme 5 Pro
7.9
Realme 5 Pro
Realme Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Motorola Moto G5S Plus
7.9
Motorola Moto G5S Plus
Motorola Β· Android 7.1 Nougat
Our Verdict

With a solid mix of performance and design, the Moto G5S still serves as a shining example of what a mid-tier phone can be. Unless you are looking for a top notch camera, reviewers all consider the phone one of the best releases from Motoβ€”or the mid-tier marketβ€”yet.

Pros
+ Excellent value vs the competition
+ Good battery life
+ Solid, all-metal design
+ Fast, accurate fingerprint scanner
+ Near-stock Android experience
+ Fast charging support
Cons
βˆ’ Inconsistent camera
βˆ’ Weak low-light camera performance
βˆ’ Slow software updates
βˆ’ Chassis prone to scratches and scuffs
Samsung Galaxy Note20
7.9
Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Β· Android 10
Motorola Photon 4G
7.9
Motorola Photon 4G
Motorola Β· Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Lenovo Legion Duel 2
7.9
Lenovo Legion Duel 2
Lenovo Β· Android 11
Nokia Lumia 900
7.9
Nokia Lumia 900
Nokia Β· Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Google Pixel Fold
7.9
Google Pixel Fold
Google Β· Android 13
Our Verdict

A powerful device that transforms from phone to tablet, with a sturdy design and impressive camera capabilities.

Pros
+ Durable hinge
+ Wide outer display
+ Good camera performance
+ Strong build quality
+ IPX8 water resistance
Cons
βˆ’ Heavy weight
βˆ’ Price is high
βˆ’ Inner display crease
βˆ’ Software not optimized
βˆ’ Mediocre battery life
Realme GT Neo 3
7.9
Realme GT Neo 3
Realme Β· Android 12
7.9
HTC Desire S
HTC Β· Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
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