Vivo X50 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.

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?

ASUS ZenFone 4 Max.

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.