The best Android phone overall
Google Pixel 9(128 GB)
The Good
Updated design feels more secure in hand
Fast fingerprint sensor
Seven years of software and OS updates
The Bad
No telephoto camera
AI features are inconsistent
The best maximalist phone
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB)
The Good
Excellent screen
Improved ultrawide camera
Rounded corners are comfier
The Bad
Expensive
Bulky
AI is (still) hit or miss
The best Android phone that isn’t huge
Samsung Galaxy S25 (128GB)
The Good
The last reasonably sized Android phone
Seven years of OS upgrades
Very good camera
The Bad
Samsung software is as cluttered as usual
AI is still a mixed bag
The best phone if you hate waiting for your phone to charge
OnePlus 13
The Good
Excellent battery life
Six years of security updates
Strong IP rating for dust and water resistance
The Bad
Big phone is big
Not as many OS updates as Google and Samsung offer
The best foldable phone
Google Pixel 9 pro fold
The Good
Excellent outer screen format
Inner screen is lovely to use
Seven years of OS updates
The Bad
Expensive
Main camera isn’t as good as slab phones
Long-term durability
