Flagship smartphone makers have it tough.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ .

The flagship smartphone market is one of the most competitive consumer spaces out there. It’s the place where manufacturers get to showcase their greatest research and development, and most luxurious designs. These are the best phones of the year.

It's not just about performance any more, smartphones are reaching peak luxury lifestyle.

Entry-level phones used to be drab plastic affairs with limited features and barely usable cameras. All of that has changed in recent years. Budget phones today offer much of the same experience as flagship devices, including bezel-less designs and multiple cameras. But which phone gives the most bang for buck?

Samsung Galaxy Note9 By James Lu

ASUS ZenFone 4 Max.

LG V20.

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The $600 - 800 smartphone tier is one of the most competitive markets today. As increased competition drives the price of these flagship-level smartphones down, consumers reap the rewards of advanced features, premium builds, powerful processors and high-resolution displays. But which offers the most bang for your buck? We find out.

This is a championship fight – which among today’s Android flagship smartphones has the best performance?

ASUS did a decent job with the ZenFone Zoom, but falls just shy of the hype as a great camera phone.