OnePlus 8 & 8 Pro

Vivo V19

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.

ASUS ZenFone 4 Max.

There’s a trend we’ve been noticing with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 devices; they don’t just offer great all-round performance, but seem to be extremely efficient when it comes to sipping at battery reserves too. If you want a smartphone that can actually outlast your day, you’re in luck.

Sony Xperia XZ.

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?

Not just a spec bump, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are better than ever. The Galaxy S7 Edge gets an additional Editor’s Choice because of the exceptional Edge Panel, with all the improvements of the S7 and more.

The first Android smartphone by BlackBerry is quite impressive, but needs more convincing.

The high-end smartphone category is one of the most competitive consumer markets out there. It’s the place manufacturers showcase their latest and greatest developments, plus the most luxurious designs. We’ve rounded up five flagships to find out which is truly the best of the best.