The best Android phones of 2025

Read our full Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL Review

processor: Google Tensor G4 | exhibit: 6.3-inch super Actua, up to 120Hz | camera: Rear array (50MP wide, 48MP Ultrawide with macro focus, 48MP 5X telephoto lens), 42MP dual PD selfie front camera 42MP | Battery: 4,700mAh

Finally, a smaller pixel pro. Google’s Pixel series has long been one of the best Android phones around, and the Pro model is a great version. But for those of us with smaller hands or those of us who want our phones to fit into pockets, it’s always a little too big and too hassle. Tips for the Pixel 9 Pro, which is the highlight version of the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Instead of a 6.8-inch screen like this on larger siblings, the standard Pro has a 6.3-inch display that is easy to manipulate. No more worrying about fumble through your Pixel Pro just because you try to reach the top of the screen!

Even better, with the Pixel 9 Pro, Google doesn’t sacrifice any key features to reach a smaller size, meaning you’ll find the same camera setup and performance in both phones. The only actual differences are screen size, battery and charging speed, as non-XL models charge at slightly slower speeds. But the Pixel 9 Pro is also longer than the XL, running nearly 25 hours in our battery test.

Aside from that, the Pixel 9 Pro lineup is our favorite Android phone because of its top-notch camera performance that appeals to AI features and an atmosphere of general adulthood. While the former Pixel flagship store had a colorful block design, this year’s equipment was solid and refined. And, we dare say, it’s almost like an iPhone. Without a camera rod, they will be difficult to tell apart from an Apple phone.

Probably because it has grown up over the years, but the pixel phone now costs the same as the iPhone. Both the Pixel 9 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro start at $999, and while some of us have seen Google’s phones as a more competitive option, this year’s models may be enough to justify premium prices. If you still want something from the Pixel 9 family but don’t want to pay $1,000, the base pixel 9 is still a solid phone for most people. But for now, the Pixel 9 Pro is the best Android phone currency to buy. – Cherlynn Low, Associate Editor

Read our full Google Pixel 9A Review

processor: Google Tensor G4 | exhibit: 6.3 inches 1,080 x 2,424 spirals, up to 120Hz | camera: Rear array (48MP wide, 13MP Ultrawide), 13MP front camera | Battery: 5,100mAh

The Pixel 9a isn’t particularly flashy and doesn’t have any special features in any more expensive siblings. In fact, it actually has slower charging and lacks support for some of Google’s native software, such as screenshot apps. But for everyone who just wants a simple phone with a solid design, a beautiful screen, a great camera and a strong battery life, the Pixel 9A is really hard to beat. So while it’s not super fancy, all the most important foundations of the phone are covered (and then some). But most importantly, the phone is priced at just $499, which is like an incredible deal, much higher than its price. – Senior Reporter Sam Rutherford

Read our full Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review

processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | exhibit: 6.9-inch dynamic AMOLED 2X QHD+, up to 120Hz | camera: Rear array (200MP, dual pixel AF, digital zoom 100X, 50MP macro, 50MP UW), 12MP front camera | Battery: 5,000mah

The S25 Ultra is any phone. It has a wide range of cameras, including a 5x telephoto lens and a new 50-megapixel sensor for its ultra-wide shooting game, which is a gorgeous 6.9-inch Amoled display (0.1 inch larger than last year), and of course, Samsung’s signature S-pen. That said, in 2025, Samsung’s main focus is on improved Galaxy AI features, such as the current profile, which creates personalized news, events, and more. There are also some drawing assistance features that make it easier to create AI-generated art, or you can turn to AI selections for screenshots, turn videos into GIFs, or summarize stories to help.

Unfortunately, the S25 Ultra doesn’t have a lot of new hardware compared to its predecessor (or the S23U) except for the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. So while Samsung’s latest flagship store is a great phone, it’s not an essential upgrade for anyone with a flagship device that’s only a year or two. – SR

Read our full Samsung Galaxy z-discount 7 reviews

processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite | exhibit: 8-inch 2184 x 1968QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X full display, 6.5-inch 2520 x 1080FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display | camera: Rear array (200MP wide, 12MP Ultrawide, 10MP telephoto), 10MP front camera | Battery: 4,400mAh

One of the biggest problems with foldable phones is that adding size and weight is often included with a flexible display. Samsung has done things from the past on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and the element has a bigger screen inside and out — and is 26% thinner than before. It doesn’t seem enough, and the Z-Fold 7 also offers improved durability, improved performance and a new 200MP main camera that matches or exceeds what you’ll get from a traditional flagship smartphone. The main drawback is that at $2,000, it’s far from affordable, and for long-time Samsung fans, losing S Pen support could be a dealer. But for those who want to experience new heights in foldable phone design, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a masterpiece of modern gadget design. – SR

Read our full OnePlus 13 comments

processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | exhibit: 6.8-inch OLED, 120Hz, 4,500 Nits Max brightness | camera: Rear array (50MP wide, 50MP Ultrawide, 50MP telephoto), 32MP front camera | Battery: 6,000mah

While the OnePlus 13 has some basic AI features like Google’s search and Gemini Assistant, it’s really just an old-fashioned flagship. This is because Oneplus is not focused on machine learning, but instead squeezes the phone with a lot of first-class hardware. It features a 6.8-inch OLED display with incredible peak brightness up to 4,500 columns. With Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, along with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, the OP13 also offers excellent performance. There are also three 50-MP rear cameras, one of which has a 3x telephoto zoom and a 6,000 mAh battery, which is bigger than the ones that are big for almost all of your competitors.

OnePlus also didn’t skip on the phone’s design, as the OP13 still comes with the company’s signature alert slider. Plus, if you choose a blue or white variant, you get a durable and very touching vegetarian leather that can help your phone stand out from all its glass brick competitors. But the best part is that starting at $900, it also costs less than the equivalent Galaxy S25+.