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Update July 10: Samsung has accidentally revealed a top Galaxy Note 10 feature ahead of launch.

The Galaxy S10 adds another chapter to the long-running battle between Samsung and Apple for best phone. And though we love this phone, Apple retains its edge over the competition with the iPhone XS Max.

With a gorgeous 6.5-inch OLED screen crammed into a phone that's not much larger than the iPhone 8 Plus, the XS Max commands a ultra-premium $1,099, but in return you get improved cameras and a processor that blows away many its rivals. The $749 iPhone XR is the best affordable iPhone, as it offers the same processor and even longer battery life than the iPhone XS Max, though it's LCD screen is not the best. (See our iPhone XR vs iPhone XS vs iPhone XS Max to help you decide.)

As for Samsung's latest phones, the Galaxy S10 Plus benefits from a powerful processor, much-improved camera and the best battery life you'll find in a current flagship phone. It's the best Android phone right now. If you'd like a smaller phone, the Galaxy S10e offers a more compact 5.8-inch screen and a lower starting price than the other S10 models.

For those looking for a big screen and flagship performance at a discount, the OnePlus 7 Pro is a great choice at $669. Want to spend even less? The Pixel 3a gives you Google's great camera and the most up-to-date version of Android in a phone that costs $399. If you’re on an even tighter budget, check out the Moto G7 Power, which is our best cheap phone. It gives you more than 15 hours of battery for $250.

Tom's Guide reviews dozens of new smartphones, and we evaluate them in our lab and in the real world based on design, features, performance, camera quality and battery life. Check out the best phones in multiple categories, along with news on new phones coming later in 2019.

News and Updates (July 2019)

Samsung has teased a big new feature for the Galaxy Note 10, and the focus is on better productivity.
The Galaxy S10 5G is out for T-Mobile, and we have the first speed test results on T-Mobile's 5G network in New York City.
The iOS 13 public beta is now available, which includes new features like Dark Mode, Sign in With Apple and an improved Maps app. See our hands-on iOS 13 review.

Smartphone Rumors

iPhone 2019: iPhone rumors have already started circulating about what Apple has planned for its next models. One secret weapon could be advanced 3D cameras. Apple is also expected to offer bigger batteries in the iPhone 11 as well as reverse wireless charging and fast charging. The new phones will run iOS 13, which will offer faster performance, Dark Mode and a host of other new features.
Motorola Razr 2019: The next Motorola Razr is expected to sport a foldable clamshell design that's more compact than the Galaxy Fold with mid-range specs.
Galaxy Note 10: Samsung's big-screen phone will likely appear in two versions this fall — the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Pro — with the latter model offering a larger 6.75-inch screen. Samsung could also release 5G versions of the Note in late summer/early fall.
Pixel 4: Based on leaked images of the new phone — including one directly from Google — the Pixel 4 is likely to add multiple rear cameras and advanced gesture features.

Best Phone Overall

1. iPhone XS Max

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Faster A12 Bionic chip

Much better cameras in low light

New Depth Control for Portraits

Gigabit LTE

More robust audio

Fast charging requires additional accessories

Battery life could be better

The iPhone XS Max is the best phone money can buy. Granted, $1,099 is a lot of money, but for that price you’re getting a ginormous and gorgeous 6.5-inch OLED display, much improved cameras (especially in low light) and the fastest processor ever in a phone. The regular iPhone XS has all of the same upgrades, but we prefer the Max for its larger canvas for watching video, split-screen view within certain apps and longer battery life. If you’re going to splurge on a phone to own for the next 2 to 3 years, this is it.

MORE: iPhone XS Max Full Review

Best Android Phone

2. Galaxy S10 Plus

Best Android Phone

Display Size (Pixels): 6.4-inch OLED (3040 x 1440) | CPU: Snapdragon 855 | RAM: 8GB, 12GB | Storage / Expandable: 128GB, 512GB, 1TB / Yes | Cameras (Back / Front): 16-MP (f/2.2), 12-MP dual-pixel (f/1.5, f/2.4), 12-MP telephoto (f/2.4)/ 10-MP, 8-MP depth sensing | Weight: 6.2 ounces | Battery Life (Hrs:Mins): 12:35

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Immersive Infinity-O display

Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor works well

Excellent cameras

Very fast performance

Superb battery life and can charge other gadgets wirelessly

Headphone jack

Punch holes in display can be distracting

Pricey

Confusing gesture controls

Samsung marks the tenth anniversary of its Galaxy S lineup with some noteworthy innovations. An ultrasonic fingerprint sensor lives under Galaxy S10 Plus' 6.4-inch display, letting you quickly unlock the device, and the phone's Wireless PowerShare feature lets you charge other devices wirelessly. But the S10 Plus also does a superlative job with more standard features, such as its 12.5-hour battery life. The Snapdragon 855 chipset powering Samsung's phone delivers the best performance we've seen yet on an Android device and even approaches the iPhone's pace-setting A12 Bionic processor. The three rear cameras on the S10 Plus also produce some stellar photos that give the Pixel 3's camera a run for its money. Get the Galaxy S10 Plus if you want the best total Android experience.

MORE: Galaxy S10 Plus Full Review

Best Camera Phone

3. Huawei P30 Pro

Best Camera Phone

Display Size (Pixels): 6.47-inch LCD (2340 x 1080) | CPU: Kirin 980 | RAM: 8GB | Storage / Expandable: 256GB / Yes | Cameras (Back / Front): 40-MP (f/1.6), 20-MP (f/2.2), 8-MP (f/3.4), time-of-flight sensor / 32-MP (f/2.0) | Weight: 6.77 ounces | Battery Life (Hrs:Mins): 12:53

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Incredibly versatile cameras

Long-lasting battery

Solid OLED display

Strong performance

Limited availability in U.S.

Frustrating, dated software

Tinny audio

Huawei's P30 Pro stands out from other camera phones by offering four rear lenses — a 40-megapixel wide-angle camera that's backed up by ultra wide and telephoto lenses plus a time-of-flight sensor. We're particularly impressed by the telephoto lens, which, thanks to the periscope design employed by Huawei, offers a 5x optical zoom for capturing detailed images from far away. The P30 Pro beat out another leading camera phone, Google's Pixel 3, in our camera face-off, thanks to the adept way it handles low-light imaging. The Pixel 3 is easier to get a hold of in the U.S., but if you can find the P30 Pro, it's the best at capturing photos.

MORE: Huawei P30 Pro Full Review

Best Flagship Value

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4. OnePlus 7 Pro

Best Flagship Value

Display Size (Pixels): 6.67-inch AMOLED (3120 x 1440) | CPU: Snapdragon 855 | RAM: 6GB, 8GB, 12GB | Storage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB / No | Cameras (Back / Front): 48-MP (f/1.6), 16-MP (f/2.2), 8-MP (f/2.4) / 16-MP (f/2.0) | Weight: 7.26 ounces | Battery Life (Hrs:Mins): 9:31

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Powerful performance

Pop-up camera doesn't feel gimmicky

Excellent low-light photos

Fast-charging is impressive

Underwhelming battery life

If you want premium features without the corresponding $1,000 price tags that many flagship phones now command, OnePlus has been the brand to turn to. That continues with the OnePlus 7 Pro. Even though this new model has the highest starting price OnePlus has ever charged, it offers great features in return, starting with an expansive 6.67-inch display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and a Snapdragon 855 processor supplemented by up to 12GB RAM. The OnePlus 7 Pro's three rear cameras take the best photos we've ever seen from a OnePlus phone, and the selfie cam only pops up when you need it, freeing up more screen space. Even at $669, the OnePlus 7 Pro still costs much less than comparable rivals from Samsung, Apple and Google.

MORE: OnePlus 7 Pro Full Review

Best Phone Under $400

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5. Google Pixel 3a

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Flagship-caliber camera

Google software and support

Solid build

OLED display

Low price

Excellent battery life

Supports all carriers

No water resistance

Performance is good, not great

Display could be brighter

No wireless charging

Imagine all the great things about Google's Pixel flagship phones — the AI-powered camera and the pure Android experience — but in a device that costs $400 less. That's what you get with the Pixel 3a, a $399 phone that makes a few compromises in the form of a less powerful processor and less polished materials. But the camera on the 3a is exactly the same as the one on the $799 Pixel 3, so you'll see the same great shots in low light and very impressive portrait effects driven by computational photography. Google's cheaper phone lasts longer on a charge, too, holding out for nearly 12 hours on our battery test. That makes the Pixel 3a a real bargain.

MORE: Pixel 3a Full Review

Best iPhone Value

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6. iPhone XR

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Fastest processor in a phone

Very long battery life

Excellent camera performance

Big, bright and colorful LCD

Superb audio quality

Great flagship value

Single rear camera lacks 2x optical zoom

Portrait mode works only with people

The iPhone XR costs $250 less than the iPhone XS and Galaxy Note 9, and yet this best phone pick delivers pretty much everything you’d want from a big-screen flagship. That includes a bright and colorful 6.1-inch LCD display, the fastest processor you can get in a phone (A12 Bionic) and great camera quality. No, you don’t get dual rear shooters for 2X optical zoom, but otherwise this phone is top-notch in every way. The best part is the battery life, as the iPhone XR lasted 11 hours and 28 minutes on our web surfing battery test. That beats most flagship phones.

MORE: iPhone XR Full Review

Best Big-Screen Phone

7. Galaxy Note 9

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Gorgeous 6.4-inch display

S Pen gets new powers via Bluetooth

AI camera improves photos

Lots of onboard storage

DeX mode works without dock

Expensive

Bixby still needs work

Water cooling doesn't impress

With the Galaxy Note 9, Samsung has joined the iPhone X in the pricey $1,000 phone club. But this handset is worth the premium if you want the best big phone around. The 6.4-inch display is gorgeous, and you get a new AI-assisted cameras for automatically recognizing various scenes to get the best photo. Other highlights include a Bluetooth-enabled S Pen, which makes it easy to remotely control the phone for shooting selfies, changing music tracks and more. Add in more than 11 hours of battery life, and the Note 9 is worth the splurge for power users.

MORE: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Full Review

Best Budget Phone

8. Moto G7 Power

Best Budget Phone

Screen Size: 6.2 inches | Android Version: 9 Pie | Processor: Snapdragon 632 | Cameras: 12 MP (Rear);8 MP (Front) | RAM/Storage: 3 GB/32 GB

Incredible battery life

Solid performance

Quality software

Low price

Works on all networks

Bland design

Not great for gaming

Low-res display

The $249 Moto G7 Power might technically be the middle child of Motorola's midrange offerings for 2019, but its actually the one we'd choose for one very good reason. Armed with a 5,000-mAh battery, the G7 Power lasted an astonishing 15 hours and 35 minutes in Tom's Guide's battery test, where we have phones cycle through webpages endlessly over LTE. That's nearly twice as long as what the $299 Moto G7 managed. And even though you do give up some RAM, storage and a second rear camera with the less-expensive G7 Power, you still get a pure Android software experience, a vibrant (if slightly low-res) 6.2-inch display and support for all U.S. networks. There's simply no better deal for a smartphone under $250 today.

MORE: Moto G7 Power Review

Best Small Phone

9. Samsung Galaxy S10e

The Best Small Phone

Screen Size: 5.8 inches | Android Version: 9 Pie with OneUI | Processor: Snapdragon 855 (US)/Exynos 9820 (WW) | Cameras: 12 MP and 16 MP (Rear);10 MP (Front) | RAM/Storage: 6, 8 GB/128, 256 GB

Incredible display

Delightful, compact design

Super powerful

Wireless PowerShare

Headphone jack

Great price

OneUI is polarizing

Average battery life

Smartphone screen sizes have been creeping upward. But the Galaxy S10e proves that you don't need a big screen (or a big price tag) to get one of the best phones. This 5.8-inch addition to Samsung's Galaxy S lineup gives up the in-display fingerprint sensor and third rear camera lens found on the other Galaxy S10 models. But it's got the same powerful Snapdragon 855 processor, so you're not having to sacrifice performance if you want a more compact phone. And with a starting price of $749, you don't have to pay up for the privilege of carrying around the smaller-sized phone you prefer.

MORE: Galaxy S10e Review

Best Phone for Kids

10. iPhone 7

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Fantastic camera, especially dual-lens Plus

Fastest performance yet in a phone

Much improved battery life

Water resistance

Stereo speakers provide better sound

Still too much bezel

Missing headphone jack will annoy some

With the iPhone SE gone from Apple's iPhone lineup, the iPhone 7 takes its place as the best phone you can hand over to your kids. At $449, it's now the cheapest iPhone Apple has to offer. And while you're getting 2016's A10 Fusion chip, only 32GB of storage and a 4.7-inch LCD screen, you're not making too many other trade-offs. The iPhone 7 has IP67 dust- and water-resistance, meaning a splash of water won't wreck your kid's phone. Access to Apple's App Store means your kids can download a great array of games and social networking apps, while the phone's support for iOS 12 puts you in control of just when they can use those apps. The iPhone 7 will also be able to run iOS 13, when that software update arrives later this fall.

MORE: iPhone 7 Full Review

What Smartphones Cost

The best premium phones like the Galaxy S10, Pixel 3 and iPhone X cost anywhere from $700 to as much as $1,000. However, there are great values with flagship-level specs under $500. On a budget? You can get a very good Android phone for less than $300.

How We Rate Phones

We rate smartphones using a combination of subjective criteria (including design and ease of use); our own benchmarks (e.g., our battery, audio and display tests; and synthetic benchmarks (Geekbench 4 for speed, 3DMark for graphics). We also do real-world speed tests (such as video editing) and take photos in different lighting conditions to compare the results.

After we've conducted all of our testing, we rate each device based on its features, performance and overall value. Only the top-performing devices make our Best list.

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