The iPhone 16 Pro Max gives you the best of everything Apple offers, and it's everything I want in a smartphone. The new Camera Control is useful and getting better, and Apple Intelligence is just over the horizon. Plus, it performs like a champion.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro comes with a fantastic new design and AI features that work so well, they can be scary. With great cameras and improved durability, this phone is our new Android fave. Plus, it gets seven years of Android updates, starting with the new Android 15 that just arrived.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is like having a full camera bag in your pocket. No other phone camera is so versatile, and you'll be amazed by this phone's moon photos and food pics.
The iPhone 16 Plus had the longest battery life of almost any iPhone I've tested in Future Labs. The Pro Max may last a bit longer, but for hundreds less the Plus is the right choice if longevity is your concern.
OnePlus builds flagship killers, and the 12R has a great screen and a generous battery. I got better battery life from this phone than any other phone I've tested in the past few years.
The Pixel 8a is a bargain phone with a premium processor, photos that look almost good enough to fool a pro, and a sleek design that matches the best Pixel phones. Google also keeps this phone up to date, and it just got the latest Android 15.
The Apple iPhone 15 is a fantastic phone all around, with software that is intuitive and fun to use and great cameras. It won't get Apple Intelligence features, and maybe that's for the best when it comes to your teenager's smartphone.
The Apple iPhone 15 is a fantastic phone all around, with software that is intuitive and fun to use and great cameras. It won't get Apple Intelligence features, and maybe that's for the best when it comes to your teenager's smartphone.