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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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Xiaomi Black Shark 2
7.9
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Xiaomi Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite
7.9
Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite
Xiaomi Β· Android 10
Nokia Lumia 1020
7.9
Nokia Lumia 1020
Nokia Β· Windows Phone 8
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
7.9
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Motorola Β· Android 13
Xiaomi Mi A2
7.9
Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi Β· Android 8.1 Oreo
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray
7.9
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray
Sony Β· Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Motorola Edge 30
7.9
Motorola Edge 30
Motorola Β· Android 12
Nokia G42
7.9
Nokia G42
Nokia Β· Android 13
Huawei Honor 7X
7.9
Huawei Honor 7X
Huawei Β· Android 7.0 Nougat
Our Verdict

While it might not be as fast or take amazing pictures like a flagship phone, the Honor 7X offers a fairly solid package of reliable performance, a great display, and good battery life at a budget price.

Pros
+ Slim bezels for a more immersive viewing experience
+ Vibrant, crisp display
+ Overall good performance for basic tasks
Cons
βˆ’ MicroUSB charging instead of USB-C
βˆ’ Photos bland and a bit soft in point-and-shoot modes
Oppo A9 (2020)
7.9
Oppo A9 (2020)
Oppo Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Sony Xperia Pro-I
7.9
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Sony Β· Android 11
Our Verdict

A premium device that focuses on professional-level camera capabilities and multimedia strength.

Pros
+ Impressive build quality
+ Unique camera experience
+ Large storage capacity
+ Vibrant screen
+ Strong audio performance
Cons
βˆ’ High price tag
βˆ’ Mediocre battery life
βˆ’ Slippery design
βˆ’ Slow software updates
βˆ’ Limited availability
TCL 20 5G
7.9
TCL 20 5G
TCL Β· Android 10
Sony Xperia 5
7.9
Sony Xperia 5
Sony Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro
7.9
Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro
Lenovo Β· Android 4.4. KitKat
Pros
+ QHD display
+ 32GB internal storage
+ Great camera
+ Dual SIM option
+ Smooth performance
+ Solid design and build quality
Cons
βˆ’ Price
βˆ’ No microSD support
βˆ’ Minor heat issues
CAT S22 Flip
7.9
CAT S22 Flip
Caterpillar Β· Android 11 (Go edition)
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