The best Android phones to consider

Android gives you far more choice than iPhone, which also makes it harder to choose. These are the phones we would shortlist, each for a different kind of buyer. Check today’s price on each store before deciding, because Android phone prices move a lot after launch.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: the do-everything flagship

A 6.9-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 200 MP main camera with 3x and 5x zoom cameras, and a built-in S Pen. Choose it if you want the most capable Android phone and don’t mind its size.

Google Pixel 10: the best point-and-shoot camera

Pixel phones are known for reliable photos with no fuss. The Pixel 10 adds a 5x telephoto camera, a 4,970 mAh battery, built-in magnets for Qi2 accessories and seven years of updates. Choose it for clean Android and great photos.

OnePlus 13: flagship speed and battery

A Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 6.82-inch 120 Hz screen, a 6,000 mAh battery and 100 W wired charging. Choose it if battery life and very fast charging matter most.

Samsung Galaxy S25: the compact flagship

Flagship performance in a 6.2-inch body that is easy to use with one hand, plus seven years of updates. Choose it if you dislike big phones.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: flagship features for less

A 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, a 50 MP triple camera with telephoto, and Samsung’s Galaxy AI features at a lower price than the S25 series. Choose it for a big screen and good cameras on a tighter budget.