These phones are, according to the brand ... It’s perfect if you want to buy a handset outright and pair it with a low-cost SIM - generally cheaper than signing up for a contract.

I've owned several downright excellent smartphones through the years, but these models are my absolute favorites.

Samsung is one of the most recognized names in modern smartphones, boasting a well-deserved reputation for offering a wide range of excellent phones that cater to different needs and budgets.

Still, I reckon users of the best Samsung phones from years past will feel somewhat left out with the release of these new A-series handsets. The wait for One UI 7 is starting to feel rather long ...

The best Honor phones rival the best phones from Samsung, Apple, and Google, but Honor's restricted international presence means its devices are often wrongly overlooked by those in the market for ...

The updated model to last year's impressive yet affordable A55, the Galaxy A56 lines itself up well among the best Android phones ... in time – giving the new handset an 'island' that's more ...

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