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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

Top-Rated Phones, Ranked

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro
7.9
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro
Xiaomi Β· Android 9.0 Pie
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
7.9
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
ZTE Β· Android 9.0 Pie
Huawei Honor 6 Plus
7.9
Huawei Honor 6 Plus
Huawei Β· Android 4.4 KitKat
Huawei P8
7.9
Huawei P8
Huawei Β· Android 5.0 Lollipop
Pros
+ Excellent low light picture quality
+ Vibrant and sharp display
+ Extremely thin at 0.25 inches
Cons
βˆ’ Performance lag during multi-tasking and intense tasks
βˆ’ Mediocre battery life
βˆ’ Sharp in-hand feel
Xiaomi 12S Pro
7.9
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Xiaomi Β· Android 12
Realme 6 Pro
7.9
Realme 6 Pro
Realme Β· Android 10.0
Motorola Milestone
7.9
Motorola Milestone
Motorola Β· Android 2.0
TCL 40R
7.9
TCL 40R
TCL Β· Android 12
Nokia 7.1
7.9
Nokia 7.1
Nokia Β· Android 8.0 Oreo
Asus Zenfone 8
7.9
Asus Zenfone 8
Asus Β· Android 11
Our Verdict

The Asus Zenfone 8 proves that you don’t need to sacrifice performance or features to enjoy a super-portable phone. Unless you’re looking for a huge display or days-long battery life, it’s a compelling small-sized Android option.

Pros
+ Compact size
+ Great performance
+ 120Hz display
Cons
βˆ’ No wireless charging
βˆ’ No telephoto lens
βˆ’ No storage expansion
7.9
Motorola Moto X Play
Motorola Β· Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Pros
+ Good display with accurate colors and two different modes – Normal and Vibrant
+ Excellent battery life
+ Great picture quality in decent lighting situations
Cons
βˆ’ Some lag during normal tasks
βˆ’ Poor detail and blurriness in photos in low-lighting situations
βˆ’ Not fully waterproof
βˆ’ Lack of attention to detail in overall design
Xiaomi Poco F4 GT
7.9
Xiaomi Poco F4 GT
Xiaomi Β· Android 12
LG Optimus 2X
7.9
LG Optimus 2X
LG Β· Android 2.2 Froyo
7.9
HTC Droid Incredible 2
HTC Β· Android 2.2 Froyo
Palm Pre Plus
7.8
Budget Palm Pre Plus
Palm Β· HP WebOS 1.4
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