Best Smartphones of 2025
Searching for a cell phone with great battery life? An awesome camera system? A nice price? Take a look at these options from Apple, Google, OnePlus, and Samsung.
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Whether you’re looking for the latest flagship phone or a more budget-friendly pick, there’s no shortage of well-made options in our smartphone ratings (available to CR members).
Consumer Reports tests dozens of models each year, checking the basics, including battery life, how well the display performs, and premium features such as multicamera setups and the hinges on foldable phones.
iPhone 16 Plus Undergoes CR's Battery-Life Testing
Best iPhones
Apple phones frequently sit at the top of our ratings, but you don’t necessarily need the top-of-the-line model to get a great device. Here are our current recommendations, backed by rigorous lab testing.
Best Android Phones
If you’re in the market for an Android phone, you have solid options from multiple manufacturers. Here are some models that rank highly in our ratings and have high-quality displays, great camera systems, and lab-tested durability.
Best Low-Priced iPhones
You don’t have to shell out top dollar for an iPhone. Here, for Apple loyalists, are some reasonably priced options, all recommended by CR.
Best Low-Priced Android Phones
There are even more low-cost Android options. Here is our selection of solid picks from a variety of manufacturers. And no, you don’t have to compromise on performance.
