11 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Other Phones to Consider

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We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you’ll be better off opting for one of the options above. If you haven’t yet, check out our Best Cheap Phones And Guides to the best foldable phones to find out more.

Google Pixel 9 for $799: The Pixel 9 is a very good smartphone (9/10, WIRED recommends), but between the Pixel 8A and Pixel 9 Pro series, it struggles to stand out. It shares many features with its more expensive siblings, but you can get a very Similar experience with the Pixel 8A, while saving hundreds of dollars. If you love design and want to benefit from smart new software features, don’t let me stop you! But it might be safer to wait for the Pixel 9A this spring.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for $650: Samsung’s Galaxy S24 FE is in a similar boat to the Pixel 9. It’s priced too close to the flagship Galaxy S24 series, which you can find on sale for not much more, and there are cheaper phones that simply offer better value for money. This is a perfectly capable smartphone with a triple camera (including a 3X telephoto lens) and it offers good performance. It features wireless charging, is IP68 water resistant, and has a solid all-day battery life. It’s a shame that the design is a bit dull.

Google Pixel 8 for $499 And Pixel 8 Pro for $599: The Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro (7/10, WIRED recommends) from 2023 are still available for purchase and they are great devices with plenty of life. Just make sure you don’t spend more than $600. Anything more and you should just buy the new Pixel 9 series.

Honor Magic V3 for £1,799: If you’re outside the US, the Magic V3 might be the best foldable phone around; it is certainly the thinnest foldable phone in the world (8/10, WIRED recommends). It has great battery life, a large external screen that looks like a normal phone, and a large internal screen when unfolded. Even the cameras are versatile, although the ultra-wide isn’t great and the phone’s overall software can cause some annoyances.

OnePlus 12 for $800 And OnePlus 12R for $600: OnePlus returned to its roots in 2024, offering great specs at surprisingly low prices. The OnePlus 12R offers better value for money than the OnePlus 12 (8/10, WIRED recommends), but you should only buy these phones if you can find them on sale. Otherwise, just buy the latest OnePlus 13 and 13R as they don’t cost much more.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 for $1,900: The Fold6 (7/10, WIRED recommends) is an excellent large-screen foldable smartphone. If you’re worried about durability and repairability when purchasing a fold, Samsung is your best bet because it has been producing these devices the longest. The cameras take great photos, the screens get incredibly bright, and Samsung promises long software support. The Fold6’s exterior screen is slightly larger and much nicer to use than previous iterations, but otherwise there aren’t many new changes outside of AI advancements. You can still get last year’s one Galaxy Z Fold5 to save dough.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, a foldable phone showing the exterior screen and cameras

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 for $1,100: The Flip6 (7/10, WIRED recommends) has some advantages over Motorola’s new Razr+, like a nicer hinge mechanism, better build quality, more powerful cameras, and longer software support. But I still preferred the overall experience on the Motorola flip, mainly due to the larger external screen. Still, the Flip6’s 3.4-inch cover screen is handy for browsing widgets, and you can open it to get a big-screen Android phone experience. THE Galaxy Z Flip5 is a nice option if you don’t mind buying last year’s tech at a lower price.

Mobile Accessories You May Need

Rear view of the Galaxy S24 mobile phone with a case with a black border and a gray fabric panel

We have case recommendations for a few popular devices, like this one from Samsung. Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, And S22 range Or Google Pixel 9 Series. It’s a good idea to place a case over these glass sandwiches and even a screen protector to protect the screen from scuffs and scratches. Here are some other notable accessories, including charging adapters, that many phones no longer include. Read our Guide to the best USB-C cables for other recommendations.

Anker 45 Watt Charger for $20: This little charger will be all most people need to charge most smartphones. It’s compact, reliable and cheap, and the pins fold away. More and more smartphones can reach charging speeds of 45 watts, so take advantage of that with a 45 watt charger.

The Charger counterpart for $44: It’s not the best value for money, but this cutting-edge charger has a 4-foot retractable cable that makes it a fantastic two-in-one: no need to pack a separate charger and cable ! It produces 35 watts, which is enough to quickly charge most phones and tablets, and the prongs fold away for travel.

Peak Design Samsung and Pixel Everyday Case for $50: If you have a Samsung Or Pixels phone and you frequently mount your phone on a bike or scooter, you owe it to yourself to hook up this case and Peak Design bike rack. The case snaps into the mount perfectly, is extremely easy to detach, and has yet to fall off after years of driving. Peak Design also sells several other accessories you can attach it to the back of these cases, thus integrating Android Apple’s MagSafe ecosystem.

Nimble Champ 10,000 mAh Portable Charger for $60: This portable battery is small enough to leave in a bag, but has enough power to fully charge your phone once or twice. There’s a USB-C and USB-A port, it provides 18 watts of power, allowing it to charge your tablet or phone, and it’s housed in 73% post-consumer plastic with plastic-free packaging.

Nomad ChargeKey for $25: When your phone breaks, it’s almost always when you forget to bring a charger or battery. The ChargeKey is a nifty solution: it’s like attaching a small USB-C charging cable to your key ring. Simply plug one end into your phone and the other into any type of power source (a friend’s phone or a charging adapter if you can find one), and you can charge your phone. Native Union also has a similar article it’s cuter but just as efficient.

Choose a wireless charger: Our guide to the best wireless chargers includes dozens of models in varying colors, shapes, and materials, and even some designed for specific phones. Not all Android phones support wireless charging, but it’s a luxury you’ll want to take advantage of. Take a look at our guide for our favorites.