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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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Palm Pixi Plus
7.9
Palm Pixi Plus
Palm Β· HP WebOS
ZTE Axon 7
7.9
ZTE Axon 7
ZTE Β· Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Pros
+ Price
+ Fast performance
+ Beautiful display
+ Front-facing dual speakers
+ Excellent sound processing
+ All-day battery life
+ microSD support
+ USB Type C with Quick Charge 3.0 support
Cons
βˆ’ Bloatware
βˆ’ MiFavor UI is cluttered
βˆ’ Camera performance is inconsistent
βˆ’ Fingerprint scanner is inconsistent
βˆ’ Voice controls are inconsistent
βˆ’ Cramped navigational controls
7.9
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite
Xiaomi Β· Android 10
Huawei P40 Pro+
7.9
Huawei P40 Pro+
Huawei Β· Android 10
Ulefone Armor 6
7.9
Ulefone Armor 6
UleFone Β· Android 8.1 Oreo
Motorola Edge 20
7.9
Motorola Edge 20
Motorola Β· Android 11
Samsung Galaxy A50
7.9
Samsung Galaxy A50
Samsung Β· Android 9.0 Pie
LG G Flex 2
7.9
LG G Flex 2
LG Β· Android 5.0 Lollipop
Pros
+ Display quality
+ Ergonomics
+ MicroSD support up to 2TB
+ Great camera
+ Wireless AC support
+ AptX support
+ Android 5.0
Cons
βˆ’ Slippery Grip
βˆ’ Sharp corners
βˆ’ Stiff flexibility
OnePlus Nord 2T
7.9
OnePlus Nord 2T
OnePlus Β· Android 12
Realme 9 Pro+
7.9
Realme 9 Pro+
Realme Β· Android 12
Our Verdict

The Realme 9 Pro Plus does a good job keeping up with phones near its price point, but it fails to set itself apart from the pack in any meaningful way.

Pros
+ Pleasing color-changing backplate
+ Good battery life
+ Excellent performance for the price
+ Decent camera
+ Built-in heart rate monitor
Cons
βˆ’ A lot of bloatware
βˆ’ No IP rating
βˆ’ The heart rate monitor is hidden in menus
βˆ’ No guarantee for future updates
Dell Venue Pro
7.9
Dell Venue Pro
Dell Β· Windows Phone 7
7.9
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
Xiaomi Β· Android 10
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
7.9
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Xiaomi Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Huawei P9 Plus
7.9
Huawei P9 Plus
Huawei Β· Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
7.9
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Samsung Β· Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Pros
+ Thin and lightweight build despite aluminum frame
+ Smooth performance
+ Deep blacks and vivid colors
Cons
βˆ’ Noticeable blue tinge on whites
βˆ’ Mediocre battery life
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