You can test your computer’s memory for problems using free programs.
These programs are easy to use and don’t cost anything.
Learning how to check your RAM can help keep your computer working well.
Your computer’s memory (RAM) is sensitive, and testing new RAM for errors is wise. If you suspect a problem with your current RAM, it’s also beneficial to run these tests. These programs can help determine the health of your RAM.
These programs work from outside Windows, meaning they will run no matter if you have Windows (11, 10, etc.), Linux, or some other PC operating system.
What We Don’t Like
If you’re new to programs like this one, the advanced features can be confusing.
Latest version doesn’t work from a disc.
MemTest86 is a free, easy-to-use memory test software. If you only have time for one tool, it’s highly recommended to try this one.
While MemTest86 is free, PassMark offers a Pro version. Unless you’re a hardware developer, the free version, along with basic support from their website, should suffice.
I recommend installing MemTest86 on a bootable flash drive and running it from there. The latest version supports only UEFI boot; the v4 BIOS release (also through the link below) is available, too.
I’ll say it again: I highly recommend MemTest86! It’s my favorite tool for testing RAM, without a doubt.
What We Like
Runs the memory test completely automatically.
100 percent free to use.
Originally provided by Microsoft.
Downloads quickly because of the small file size.
Windows Memory Diagnostic (WMD) is a free tool from Microsoft, similar to other RAM testers. It performs comprehensive tests to identify any issues with your computer’s memory.
Just download the installer program and then follow the instructions to create a bootable floppy disk or ISO image for burning to a disc or flash drive.
After booting from whatever it is you made, Windows Memory Diagnostic will automatically begin testing the memory and will repeat the tests until you stop them. I like that it’s a bit hands-off like this because it’s easier to use.
If the first set of tests finds no errors, chances are your RAM is good.
You don’t need to have Windows (or any operating system) installed to use Windows Memory Diagnostic. You do, however, need access to one for burning the ISO image to the disc or USB device.
Memtest86+ is an updated version of the original MemTest86 memory test program. It is also completely free.
I’d recommend performing a memory test with this software if you have any problems running the Memtest86 RAM test or if Memtest86 reports errors with your memory and you’d like an excellent second opinion.
It might seem a bit strange that I rank this as the #3 pick, but since it’s so incredibly similar to Memtest86, your best bet is to try Memtest86, followed by WMD, which operates differently, providing you with a more well-rounded set of memory tests.
Something I don’t like about this tool, but that I can’t really hold against it considering the other options in this list, is that it’s text-based. Therefore, it might be hard to get used to for some people.
Memtest86+ is available in ISO format for burning to disc or USB. Just like with Memtest86, you’ll need a working operating system like Windows, Mac, or Linux to create the bootable disc or flash drive, which can be done on a different computer than the one that needs testing.
What We Like
No strings attached, free memory test program.
Perfect if your computer won’t boot to a disc or flash drive.
DocMemory Diagnostic by SimmTester.com is another memory test program with similar functionality to the tools listed above.
One major disadvantage is that it requires that you create a bootable floppy disk. Most computers today don’t even have floppy drives. The better memory test programs (above) use bootable discs like CDs and DVDs or bootable USB drives instead.
I’d recommend using DocMemory Diagnostic only if the memory testers listed above don’t work for you or if you’d like one more confirmation that your memory has failed.
On the other hand, if your computer can’t boot from a disc or USB drive, which is what the above programs require, DocMemory Diagnostic may be precisely what you’ve been looking for.
When You Should Consider Running Memory Tests
Consider running a memory test in these situations:
Your computer doesn’t boot or reboots randomly.
Programs are crashing unexpectedly.
You hear beep codes during a reboot.
Error messages like “illegal operation” appear.
You encounter Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors like “fatal exception” or “memory_management.”
It’s easier to check your RAM and replace it rather than rebuilding your computer only to find out the RAM is bad. Learn how to install RAM on a computer if you need to replace it.
Monitors installations to make them easier to remove
Identifies bundleware
IObit Uninstaller is highly recommended for program removal. It offers more features than Windows’ built-in app remover, such as discovering and removing rarely used programs, uninstalling browser toolbars and plugins, and identifying out-of-date software.
The standout feature of IObit Uninstaller is its right-click context menu integration, allowing you to remove programs directly from your desktop without searching for their uninstall utilities. A similar tool simplifies the removal of running programs.
Once a program is deleted, IObit can scan the registry and file system for missed leftover data, helping to keep your computer clutter-free. If you uninstall a program without IObit, it still prompts you to remove leftover items.
IObit Uninstaller can also create a System Restore point before making any changes, includes a file shredder, can force-remove a program, supports batch uninstalls, and includes other useful tools, too.
I regularly use this app on Windows 11, and I’ve tested it with Windows 10. It also works on Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP.
What We Like
No need for installation (portable)
You can view the registry entry for any program
Lets you sort the list of programs by size
It’s easy to remove stubborn programs
Geek Uninstaller has been a favorite of mine for a while. I like it because you can run it after downloading it without installing it. It has excellent features, all in a file less than 10 MB!
Geek Uninstaller sorts programs by size or installation date, deletes software entries, searches programs, exports installed software lists to an HTML file, and provides program information via the Registry Editor or online.
This uninstaller deletes desktop and Microsoft Store apps. It can also forcibly remove a program by eliminating registry and file system references.
Some features, like batch removal, unfortunately, only work in the professional version.
I tested Geek Uninstaller with Windows 11, but it also uninstalls programs in Windows 10, 8, and 7.
What We Like
A perfect solution for advanced users who like to tinker with really specific options
It’s portable, so installation is unnecessary
As this screenshot indicates, Bulk Crap Uninstaller (aka BCU or BCUninstaller) is an advanced application uninstaller. I don’t recommend using this if you’re easily overwhelmed by lots of options, but I do recommend it if you like to have lots of control over how your programs work.
Besides cleaning leftover files and performing forced uninstallations, BCU offers advanced features like quiet uninstallations, system shutdown prevention, restore point creation, unlimited bulk removal, quick registry entry deletion, file/folder-based uninstallation, and pre/post-uninstallation commands.
There’s also a startup manager and a shortcut to Disk Cleanup and some other related Windows tools.
This is a wonderful software removal tool if you take the time to appreciate all its options. Check out the BCU Documentation page if you need help.
I tested this app with Windows 11. It also runs on Windows 10, 8, 7, and older Windows versions, and you can use it in both private and commercial settings.
What We Like
Can remove programs in bulk
Lets you make a restore point before uninstalling software
Most programs can be uninstalled automatically
It’s a portable application
What We Don’t Like
Doesn’t let you search for a program from the list
No filtering options (e.g., a size or name filter)
Can’t uninstall programs directly from File Explorer
Support has been discontinued
PC Decrapifier takes up less than 2 MB of space and supports batch uninstalls. It can run without being installed, so it’s a great option if you like to keep fix-it-related tools on a flash drive.
PC Decrapifier is ideal for beginners, offering a user-friendly wizard guiding you through the removal process, including selecting items to remove and creating a restore point before uninstallation.
Some programs can be uninstalled automatically and very quickly. For others, you must uninstall them manually, clicking through their wizards like a normal uninstallation.
While I was testing this program, four apps were selected for uninstallation. Only one required a walkthrough of a regular uninstall wizard, while the others were removed automatically without any prompts.
Unfortunately, there’s no way to filter or search through the list of software.
PC Decrapifier should work fine with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and older versions.
What We Like
Has a clean and modern user interface
Deletes rogue entries in the registry
Includes a way to delete programs that failed to uninstall with other means
Helps identify which apps you might want to remove
Wise Program Uninstaller facilitates program removal via the right-click context menu in File Explorer, making it easy to delete programs, particularly those with desktop shortcuts.
After deleting an app, it will automatically scan your computer for any remaining registry entries or files that may have been left over. I always like to see this feature in a software remover.
Forced Uninstall is an option that can force a program to be removed if you’ve already tried using the software’s regular uninstaller but were unable to get it removed properly.
This uninstaller can also remove program entries from the list of installed software, instantly search through all the programs, sort by installation date or size, and delete software in batches. It even includes built-in reviews submitted by other users.
I’ve used this to uninstall apps on Windows 11 and Windows 10, but it also runs on Windows 8, 7, and Vista. Windows XP users have to use the portable version.
What We Like
Removes remnants often left after an uninstall
Can delete the entire program because it monitors the install
Works from File Explorer for quick uninstalls
Lets you back up and restore whole programs
Includes other tools you might like
What We Don’t Like
Some of the tools included are not free to use
No option to make a restore point before uninstalling software
The other tools clutter the interface
In some ways, Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a lot like these other uninstaller apps. Common features like scanning for leftover registry items, context menu integration, and a search utility are included. However, a feature called Monitored Installations drove me to include it in the list.
That feature takes a snapshot of your computer before and after you uninstall an app. This allows Advanced Uninstaller PRO to quickly identify the changes that were made on the computer, thus allowing it to remove every single file the program modified during its installation process.
One downside is the cluttered interface due to extra tools like the registry cleaner and file shredder, which, while useful, should ideally be separate.
32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP are supported.
What We Like
Can identify possibly malicious programs
Applications can be removed in bulk
Has a clean and uncluttered interface
Lets you sort and search through the list
Puran Software, the maker of a few other popular system tools, also has a free application uninstaller called Puran Uninstaller.
It’s similar to some of the other programs on this list. It supports instant searching of installed software, batch uninstalls, force uninstalls, and allows individual program entries to be removed from the list of software.
Puran Uninstaller unique feature is its ability to verify a program’s identity using code signing. If an application’s signature doesn’t match the known signature, it’s identified as untrusted.
I tested Puran Uninstaller in Windows 11 and Windows 10, but you can also uninstall apps in Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2008, or Server 2003.
What We Like
Organizes large programs into their own category
Deletes invalid program shortcut
Supports batch uninstalls
Also deletes Windows updates
Absolute Uninstaller is a free software remover that supports batch uninstalls, so you can check multiple programs to remove them consecutively. Newly installed programs are marked as such for quick identification.
One thing I like is the AutoFix invalid entries option in the menu that can scan all the installed programs to find any that don’t refer to an actual installed program. This may happen if you’ve removed a program in the past, but the entry remained in the list of installed software. While it does have a search function, it’s not nearly as good as the ones in most other programs I’ve reviewed here.
You can also modify the name of the listed programs, change the uninstall command line string and remove Windows updates.
This uninstaller app can be used with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and probably older versions of Windows, too, as well as Windows Server operating systems.
What We Like
Useful filtering tabs
Performs a deep cleaning after the regular uninstall
Can log new program installs to make them easier to remove later
Includes other cleanup tools
What We Don’t Like
Must create a user account, and log in before you can use it
Can’t uninstall programs in bulk (just one at a time)
Drops an unrelated shortcut on your desktop without asking
Ashampoo’s uninstallation app is easy to use and lets you remove regular programs and Windows apps and updates. There are also extra tools for browser cleaning, managing services, changing file associations, and wiping files.
Like other programs in this list, this one will scan for leftover files after the standard uninstallation to make sure everything gets removed. I also like the super helpful ability to force a new program installation to be logged so that leftovers will be easier to delete when you want to remove the program.
I often remove apps because I run low on hard drive space, so I was happy it had no problem finding the biggest programs on my computer. Other filtering options help locate recently installed programs and apps with negative reviews.
You can do quite a bit by right-clicking a program in the list, like research it online, rate it for other users to know how you feel about it, and delete its entry in the list. However, you can’t remove programs in bulk, so you have to uninstall each individually.
It works with Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7.
What We Like
Batch removal with zero input.
Detail of everything that will get deleted.
Monitor new installations.
Can be used without installation.
Uninstalr is a relatively new software uninstaller from Macecraft Software. Still, there are many reasons to like it… and a few reasons I don’t prefer this program over all the ones I’ve listed above.
Some of the good: it supports unattended batch uninstallations (you don’t have to click anything), it shows everything that will be deleted with the program, previously uninstalled software leftovers can be found, and it can keep track of new installations to ensure complete removal.
This software removal tool also detects portable apps and lets you sort installed programs by size or installation date.
One negative thing to mention is that it will automatically shut down all your open programs during the uninstallation, and your PC will reboot when all the program removals are done. There are some checkboxes to turn those actions off, but it doesn’t stick, so you have to do it each time you uninstall a new program. It is helpful to ensure that everything is deleted correctly, but I wish there were a way to prevent this from happening all the time.
Also, because the whole removal process is automated, the program recommends not even using your mouse during the uninstallation. If you have a lot of programs to delete at once, this could take several minutes to finish, so plan to walk away during this process.
Pay close attention to the list of items Uninstalr will delete if you proceed. Some users have reported that it tries to uninstall programs with a similar name as the one you chose to remove.
What We Like
Provides a unique way to remove programs
Can scan for leftovers to remove everything
A portable version is available
Makes a restore point automatically
Includes other useful free tools
What We Don’t Like
Batch removal isn’t supported
Can’t delete partially uninstalled programs
Doesn’t always work as advertised
A unique feature I enjoyed using in this program is Hunter Mode, which lets you manipulate a program by simply selecting its open window. You can uninstall the software, view its installation folder, kill the process, and even stop it from running at startup using this mode.
When uninstalling apps with Revo Uninstaller, you can run it in advanced mode. It scans the file system and registry for leftover items that are no longer needed but didn’t get properly uninstalled with the built-in uninstaller. You can then delete some or all of the leftover items.
Automatic restore point creation is a big plus in my book. Also, there’s a junk file cleaner and privacy cleaner included, among other extra tools.
I do like Revo Uninstaller, but because there’s also a professional version, it lacks a handful of the same features you’ll find in some other uninstaller tools from this list, like removing partially uninstalled applications and support for batch removals.
There’s both a regular installable version and a portable one. The official system requirements state that it works with Windows Server and Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.
What We Like
Sort programs by size to find the largest ones
Search through the list of installed programs
Rename and delete program entries
Includes lots of other tools
What We Don’t Like
Doesn’t support batch uninstalls
You have to run the uninstalls manually
Only works from the program window, not File Explorer
CCleaner is best known as a free registry cleaner and junk file removal program, but it can also be used as a free software uninstaller.
You can search for installed software, remove and rename entries from the program list, and sort by name, installation date, size, or version number.
It’s a wise choice to use this tool for removing programs because you can quickly switch over to its file and registry cleaner to sweep up any residual files that an uninstaller may have left behind.
In fact, this is the program I used to delete apps for years before I found some of the better options (the ones listed above), though I still use it from time to time if I’m already in the program when I need to uninstall some apps.
Some other useful tools include a duplicate file finder, hard drive wiper, and startup manager.
This one works with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. A portable version of CCleaner is also available.
What We Like
Apps are deleted automatically (you don’t have to click anything)
Checks for and deletes any leftover remnants after each uninstall
Lets you remove programs in batch
No installation necessary (it’s portable)
OESIS Endpoint Assessment includes an application uninstaller called the OESIS Removal Module (formerly titled AppRemover).
Its biggest limitation is that not all installed programs can be removed. Programs identified as antivirus software, file-sharing applications, toolbars, and backup programs can be uninstalled, but nothing else.
Despite that, it made our list because of the OESIS Removal Module, which uninstalls the above software silently, with no intervention on your part. It also supports batch uninstalls and automatically scans for leftover files and registry entries to ensure that the entire program, including all its references, is deleted.
This is a portable program, which means you don’t need to install it on your computer to use it. It should work with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.
What We Like
Monitors installs to know how to uninstall the program
Lets you restore deleted programs
Integrates with File Explorer for easy uninstalls
Able to delete Windows updates and drivers
Comodo is probably best known for its antivirus software, but it also has a decent uninstaller app called Comodo Programs Manager.
Its standout feature is the way it monitors program installs. After installing Comodo Programs Manager, any new software install will be monitored in real-time to keep track of every registry and file system change. Then, when you’re ready to delete the program, Comodo’s software removal tool knows exactly where to look for a thorough cleaning.
I love that it can restore a program from a backup if it was removed by accident. It’ll also remove programs from the right-click context menu in File Explorer, view the installation folder of any program, and sort the list of installed software by name, company, size, frequency of use, install folder, and install date. Some of these filtering options are rare to find in other similar programs.
Comodo Programs Manager can remove Windows Updates, drivers, and Windows features in addition to regular programs.
This program is only compatible with Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP. You’ll need a different program from this list to uninstall apps on Windows 11 or Windows 10. This is a significant reason I don’t use it anymore, but I think it’s an excellent option if you’re running a compatible version of Windows.
What We Like
Has a unique way of removing troublesome software
Restore points can be made before uninstalls
Supports multiple ways to view the list of programs
Free Uninstall It is another program that can forcibly remove an application if it can’t be removed by normal means. It does so by scanning for registry and file items that refer to the program in question and then lets you remove them.
One difference between this program and others I’ve reviewed that forcibly remove programs is that Free Uninstall It can remove software by an executable even if it’s not listed in the list of installed programs.
Fortunately, unlike similar apps, there’s an option here to create a System Restore point before removing software.
An installation monitor is included that’s supposed to track how a program is installed to provide an easy way to remove it, but I wasn’t able to get it to work correctly.
This program should work with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.
If you plan on reinstalling one of these programs after deleting the current version, make sure you’ve safely backed up the license information to avoid having to repurchase a product key.
All the programs listed above should be able to remove antivirus software, but if not, the developer’s dedicated uninstaller should do the trick.
Since antivirus programs are integrated much more tightly into Windows to protect it from threats, removing these programs can be especially difficult for the general programs in this list.
These dedicated uninstaller programs are used for removing the listed applications only. Using one when you don’t have the associated program won’t do anything.
Uninstall McAfee Products:McAfee Ultimate, McAfee Advanced, McAfee Premium, McAfee Total Protection, etc.
You can watch many TV shows for free online using sites like Fandango, Pluto TV, and Tubi.
These free streaming options often have ads, but they provide access to lots of popular shows.
Remember that not all platforms offer the latest episodes, so you may find older shows more often.
There are plenty of websites out there that let you stream free TV shows online—many of which include some of today’s most popular programs. We’ve spent hours on the couch to compile this list of only the best free and legal TV show sources currently out there.
There are pros and cons to each, but there’s definitely something for everyone no matter what kind of show you might be looking to watch.
What We Like
Large selection of shows.
Ability to filter free content.
Ability to download content to watch offline.
Fandango at Home is an online on-demand TV show and movie streaming service, with a number of shows and movies available to watch for free.
The free ones have ads, but for a platform that offers high-quality, relatively popular shows from networks like CBS, Fox, HBO and more, those ads are definitely tolerable.
You can filter TV shows by genre or select the checkbox for Free TV only, which filters out all the paid content so all you see is what’s available to watch for free.
As a nice bonus, you can also browse by Most Watched, Release Date and Recently Added to find hidden gems you might not be able to find otherwise.
Similar to ShareTV, Yidio is a TV show source aggregator that points you in the direction of other third-party hosts where you should be able to watch a particular episode.
You can use the sidebar to browse by genre and filter available shows by what’s available on several premium streaming services. If you’re looking for something to watch for free, you’ll want to select the Free filter.
When you select a show, you’ll be shown a summary based on IMDb info along with several thumbnails of episodes that are available. Select any thumbnail to be taken to the specific episode listing.
The downside to using Yidio is that its free listings aren’t the most accurate or up to date, and you may come across a show that only has short clips rather than full episodes available to watch for free despite its listing in the Free category.
What We Like
Great layout and ability to search/filter lots of content.
Detailed info for each show, including reviews.
Save shows to watch again or later through account.
The Internet Archive isn’t an official streaming service, but it’s one of the best places to look for public access to digital content. You can access old websites, software, games, music, video content and a massive library of public domain books.
In its Television section, you can browse through TV recordings that include shows, commercials, and even government proceedings. Many of these pieces of content have hundreds of thousands of views.
The site organizes content into collections based on type. You can also use the filters on the left side to find shows by year, topic, collection, creator and language.
What We Like
Good mix of live and on-demand shows.
Similar to traditional cable television.
Desktop and mobile apps available.
With the live-streaming Pluto TV platform, you can channel surf over 250 free channels in genres such as news, entertainment, sports, comedy, and more.
Some of the content is live and some of it isn’t. It’s a bit like RabbitTV Plus, except you don’t have to pay an annual fee to watch.
It’s similar to traditional cable; you can check out what’s currently on without a goal in mind for what to watch.
Although you won’t be able to catch hit network shows, you’ll be able to tune into many major networks’ news broadcasts and find familiar episodes of other relatively popular shows.
What We Like
Access to thousands of shows and movies.
Multi-platform availability.
New content added weekly.
What We Don’t Like
Tracks your viewing history.
Targeted advertising platform.
No clear way to filter TV shows from movies.
Tubi is another alternative that operates legally through license agreements. And just like Pluto TV, it also includes movies.
Tubi is totally free with a user account, which you can use to set up your watch queue or pick up where you left off from watching something previously. The platform tracks your viewing history so that it can learn about your preferences to make better suggestions for you.
Browse through all your standard categories such as Action, Drama, Comedy, and others or take a look at some of the interesting categories like Cult Classics andHighly Rated on Rotten Tomatoes.
With over 250,000 shows and movies available and more being added all the time, Tubi TV is quickly growing to become a TV favorite for internet users everywhere.
What We Like
Familiar interface and search tools.
Lots of related content, like fan cuts or highlight reels.
Lots of people don’t realize that YouTube is actually a great place to look for television shows.
While you won’t exactly get access to the most current or popular shows (unless you pay), nor a guaranteed high-quality viewing experience, you might still be pleasantly surprised by what’s available on the web’s largest video sharing network.
For example, if you search Boy Meets World—an old ABC family sitcom from the 90s—several uploaded episodes from virtually every season will come up. On the other hand, if you search for Grey’s Anatomy—a more current and popular television drama—you’ll notice results will come up where you’ll have to pay a fee to stream it legally on YouTube.
Some people get away with uploading popular TV show episodes for a certain time before they’re eventually reported or caught by YouTube. Depending on the timing and the show you’re looking for, you might be able to find something that actually shouldn’t be there due to copyright restrictions.
Don’t Forget Your Favorite Network’s Website!
If you have a TV show you love and you want to watch it for free because you missed it or maybe you don’t get that channel, a great way to catch up on it is to visit the network’s website and see if it’s available for streaming.
All of the networks below show some full episodes but also clips as well.
Here are some of the popular TV networks out there that provide options for streaming their TV shows:
NBC: NBC does a great job of quickly posting and keeping their TV shows around so you have plenty of time to watch them. It’s even possible for you to catch up on an entire series right from their website.
USA: Part of NBC, the USA Network brings you access to all of your favorite USA shows, including full episodes the day after they’ve aired.
ABC: They have full-length videos of the latest episode of every show as well as video clips, highlights, and sneak peeks into all your favorite ABC shows.
CBS: At CBS you can watch shows for free after they’ve aired on CBS. There are quite a few advertiser interruptions during the streaming video, but you’ll know when they’re coming because they are clearly marked on the screen.
FOX: FOX posts free TV shows for you to watch one day after they’ve aired on TV but they remain locked so that you can watch them until eight days after they’ve aired.
The CW: The day after the CW television shows air you’ll be able to watch them for free at their website.
PBS: PBS has a ton of free TV episodes online including Masterpiece Theater, PBS NewsHour, and Frontline.
MTV: MTV has full episodes of all your favorite MTV shows, including clips and after shows.
Freeform (ABC Family): The day after the TV shows on Freeform air, they post online so that you can enjoy them.
A&E: Watch full episodes of shows like Bates Motel, Storage Wars, and Dog the Bounty Hunter.
You might be required to provide your television provider information to watch certain streaming content on network platforms.
While there’s no denying that the latest iPhones are great handsets in their own right, long gone are the days of the Android crowd feeling envious of Apple’s output. Our current picks for the best Android phones have stood out from the competition, wowing our team of tech experts.
The best thing about Android has always been (and continues to be) the amount of choice you have on offer. With great options from the likes of Samsung, Google, OnePlus and more, you can decide which phone to buy based on the features that you value the most – something that can’t really be said when shopping for an iPhone.
For example, if you enjoy streaming or gaming on your smartphone, you can opt for a handset with a fast, modern chipset and a gorgeous OLED display. For those who love taking pictures with their smartphone and want the widest array of sensors possible, you’re also covered.
It’s this freedom of choice that makes Android such a great option for consumers everywhere, but it does mean that if you’re not careful, you can get bogged down in the details. Thankfully, that’s where we come in.
With all of the phones you see on this list, they were used as the main handset by the reviewer in question, and then subjected to our series of tests to ensure that the phone holds up under scrutiny. This procedure involves documenting battery drain, charging speeds, chipset performance and camera detail, just to name a few.
Once all these tests are completed, we can provide our final verdict on a phone, along with a corresponding score. Only those that really stood out from the pack are able to make it into this very list.
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Best Android phones at a glance
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Whenever you read a phone review published on Trusted Reviews, you should be confident that the reviewer has put their personal SIM card into the phone, synced across their most-used apps and logged into all their typical accounts. We do this so you’ll feel confident in our review and trust our verdict.
Our review process includes a mixture of real-world tests, along with more than 15 measured tests and industry-standard benchmarks. We believe this gives the most rounded view of a device.
Pros
Redesigned chassis looks way more modern
Holistic, genuinely helpful approach to AI
Amazing photo and video capabilities
All-day battery life
Cons
Second price hike in two years
Can get hot when gaming
Tensor G4 isn’t much more powerful than the G3
Pros
Redesigned chassis feels good in the hand
Oodles of power under the hood
Excellent camera performance
Gorgeous display with super-slim bezels
Cons
Much of the camera hardware remains unchanged
Battery doesn’t last as long as 2025 rivals
New Galaxy AI features are limited
Pros
Exceptional camera performance across the board
Snapdragon 8 Elite power
Pixel-packed 6.7-inch screen
All-day battery life and rapid charging
Cons
Curved display can lead to mispresses
Only four OS upgrades promised
Pros
Exceptional battery life
Impressive performance
Top-end screen
Versatile camera setup
Cons
Issues with camera focus and halo effects
More bloatware
Limited AI smarts compared to some brands
Pros
Highest-resolution telephoto lens around
Plenty of power under the hood
Top-end display experience
Cons
AI Super Zoom leaves much to be desired
Smaller battery than its predecessor
Quite similar to Honor Magic 6 Pro
Pros
A joy to use and hold
Uncompromising flagship screen
Plenty of power
Solid camera performance
Cons
Battery struggles to last a single day
Relatively slow 25W charging
No dedicated zoom lens
Gets warm rather easily
Pros
Excellent and brighter external display
Solid camera performance
Unique finish options
Smooth performance
Cons
Only 3 years of Android OS updates
Moto AI still needs work
No telephoto lens
Pros
Lightest book-style foldable around
Ultra thin design makes it really nice to use
Larger, wider, wholly more useful screens
Same main camera as Galaxy S25 Ultra
Cons
Relatively small 4400mAh battery
Slow 25W wired charging
Zoom camera could be better for the price
Pros
Incredible performance
Excellent speakers
Slick professional design
Awesome LED lighting effects
Cons
Very expensive
Cameras aren’t the best
Charging could be quicker
Pros
Best battery life of any Pixel
Clean, more understated look
Great camera performance
Premium AI features
Cons
Thick screen bezels look dated
No dedicated zoom lens
Tensor G4 not as powerful as other flagship chips
Slow charging
Redesigned chassis looks way more modern
Holistic, genuinely helpful approach to AI
Amazing photo and video capabilities
All-day battery life
Second price hike in two years
Can get hot when gaming
Tensor G4 isn’t much more powerful than the G3
If you’re shopping for an Android phone and want the best AI experience around, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is our current favourite pick.
As with any Pixel phone, the 9 Pro XL is mostly about two things – the Google software and the camera. The cameras remain fairly similar to what we saw on the Pixel 8 Pro, but refreshed tech, including larger zoom and ultrawide sensors and new AI smarts, improves performance on all three of the rear lenses. There are software tweaks, too, including a bunch of updated modes – including Night Sight Video – you’ll actually want to use.
Photos from the phone are great in practically any scenario. They are richer and more immersive than those from the Galaxy S25 series and often better in darker situations, too, despite the much higher megapixel count on offer from the S25 Ultra in particular. The zoom might not match up to Samsung’s Ultra efforts, but if you keep it to around the 5-10x mark, the results are great.
Powering the phone is Google’s Tensor G4 chipset, though like previous entries, it’s not the quickest around – many phones on this list post better benchmark scores – with the focus being instead on AI prowess.
Many software additions here are made better by this chip, including support for on-device Google Gemini smarts, the ability to search for Screenshots using natural language and even generate new images entirely on-device, and everything works very well. Samsung has started to claw back some of that interest with Galaxy AI on its flagship series, but there’s still more to take advantage of with the Pixel 9 Pro XL than the S25.
The 6.8-inch Super Actua screen is on par with high-end options from Apple and Samsung, although battery life is starting to lag behind the competition. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is also more expensive than the Pixel 8 Pro, with the new regular Pixel 9 Pro offering pro-level smarts in a smaller 6.3-inch package.
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Redesigned chassis feels good in the hand
Oodles of power under the hood
Excellent camera performance
Gorgeous display with super-slim bezels
Much of the camera hardware remains unchanged
Battery doesn’t last as long as 2025 rivals
New Galaxy AI features are limited
Given that last year’s Galaxy S24 Ultra held this spot until recently, it probably shouldn’t be too much of a surprise to see that its successor, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, has now taken over its post.
While it’s true that the S25 Ultra doesn’t depict a monumental upgrade over last year’s flagship, and that if you do have that phone or even the S23 Ultra then you’re better off staying put for the time being, there’s no getting around how great this display looks on a daily basis.
This time around, the bezels have been shaved down even further to create the illusion at times that one half of the phone is simply all-screen. It certainly means that you now get the most out of its gigantic 6.9-inch AMOLED display when it comes to watching TV shows or indulging in a spot of gaming, the latter of which is a breeze thanks to the included Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset.
The S24 Ultra’s anti-reflective coating makes a comeback here as well, and it does a fantastic job at minimising distraction from nearby light sources. This, in turn, should have a knock-on effect on the device’s battery life as you won’t feel as pressured to up the brightness on your phone when using it outdoors.
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Exceptional camera performance across the board
Snapdragon 8 Elite power
Pixel-packed 6.7-inch screen
All-day battery life and rapid charging
Curved display can lead to mispresses
Only four OS upgrades promised
There’s no shortage of fantastic camera phones in the Android smartphone market, but the Xiaomi 15 Ultra stands head and shoulders above the competition with some of the best performance across the board.
That’s headed up by a 50MP main camera with a whopping 1-inch sensor that’s larger than anything you’ll find from Samsung, Apple and Google, and allows for phenomenal day-to-day performance. Not only are images crisp and detailed, but the large sensor also allows for stunning performance in low-light scenarios too.
That’s backed up by a 50MP 3x floating telephoto lens that doubles up as a pretty fantastic telemacro lens, complete with a natural bokeh you’d expect from DSLRs, and the 200MP periscope lens captures plenty of detail at the 50x mark and beyond. The 50MP ultrawide is the weakest of the four lenses, but that’s only because the others are exceptional. It’d be considered a fairly capable ultrawide lens if this were any other smartphone.
The Leica tuning is present and accounted for, both in the form of Vibrant and Authentic shooting modes along with a variety of filters and Leica-style bokeh effects when taking portrait photos.
It’s not just a great camera phone either; it sports a curved 6.73-inch WQHD+ AMOLED screen with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite power and a healthy 5410mAh battery with 90W charging.
The only real chink in its armour is its software; while HyperOS 2 is much cleaner than the older EMUI, the inspiration is still clear, and it’s about as far as you can get from stock Android. It also falls short when it comes to long-term support, with Xiaomi committing to four years of OS upgrades and six years of security patches.
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Exceptional battery life
Impressive performance
Top-end screen
Versatile camera setup
Issues with camera focus and halo effects
More bloatware
Limited AI smarts compared to some brands
This was a very close competition where, at one point, the Oppo Find X8 Pro was also considered, but in the end it was the outstanding OnePlus 13 that swooped in to take the crown. Simply put, if you want the best battery life possible on an Android handset for some seriously heavy use then this is the one you’ll want to get.
The included 6000mAh cell is an absolute beast, and thanks to its use of more efficient silicon carbon material, it doesn’t add much to the phone’s overall weight either. In our testing, we found it incredibly difficult to fully drain the battery during an intensive day of use. As a testament to this, we were able to play roughly half an hour of Mario Kart Tour and only see up to a 4% drop from the overall charge.
This is the type of longevity that more casual users can probably stretch to a two-day stint, and it’s made even better thanks to 100W fast charging if you pick up a compatible adapter which, unfortunately, is sold separately. However it is worth noting that wireless charging of any kind is not available with this phone.
On top of the stellar battery life, you’ve got the wonderful OxygenOS which makes using OnePlus phones feel wonderfully intuitive, and the cameras aren’t too bad either, but they pale in comparison to what Google and Samsung have achieved.
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Highest-resolution telephoto lens around
Plenty of power under the hood
Top-end display experience
AI Super Zoom leaves much to be desired
Smaller battery than its predecessor
Quite similar to Honor Magic 6 Pro
The Honor Magic 7 Pro is in an interesting space this year. Its predecessor, the Honor Magic 6 Pro, previously held the spot on this list as having the best battery, but this phone has a smaller cell and that spot has been taken by the superior OnePlus 13. However, there is one key area where the Honor Magic 7 Pro crushed the competition and that’s in charging.
If you’re the type of person who’s always rushing from one place to the next, with only a short window of opportunity to top up their smartphone, then you’ll be glad to know that the Magic 7 Pro’s 5270mAh battery can be topped up by either 100W wired-charging or 80W wireless charging.
In the case of that wired charge, you can get a full battery in return from just 33 minutes of connectivity, which is phenomenal. Of course, you’ll need to buy a proper 100W charger to enjoy those faster speeds as unfortunately, you won’t find one included in the box.
Don’t think that the Honor Magic 7 Pro slouches elsewhere though – this phone still benefits from some of the best cameras around, including a super high resolution telephoto lens, and all of the shots you do take look incredible on the device’s 6.8-inch, 1.2K AMOLED display.
A joy to use and hold
Uncompromising flagship screen
Plenty of power
Solid camera performance
Battery struggles to last a single day
Relatively slow 25W charging
No dedicated zoom lens
Gets warm rather easily
If you want an ultra-slim, lightweight flagship with a fantastic 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, you’ll find no better than Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 Edge.
At 5.6mm thick and 163g, it’s incredibly thin and light compared to most of the flagship competition, especially big-screen alternatives like the S25 Ultra, which makes for a fantastic in-hand feel. It’s super light yet durable, boasting a titanium frame and IP68 dust resistance, with no significant design compromise to achieve its ultra-slim dimensions.
However, it is very much a design-first smartphone. For example, there are only two cameras, lacking the telephoto lens present on much of the competition. It can also struggle to keep the top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite cool, especially when gaming.
The most significant compromise is undoubtedly battery life, as the 6.7-inch QHD+ screen is simply too much for the small 3900mAh cell, resulting in a struggle to last all day.
That said, if you’re willing to compromise and possibly carry around a power bank, the experience of using the S25 Edge is unlike anything else on this list.
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Excellent and brighter external display
Solid camera performance
Unique finish options
Smooth performance
Only 3 years of Android OS updates
Moto AI still needs work
No telephoto lens
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip line might’ve popularised the modern clamshell foldable, but it’s not the best around. That award goes instead to the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra.
While this year’s release doesn’t reinvent the wheel compared to the 50 Ultra, the refinements are meaningful. A tougher titanium hinge and improved IP48 dust and water resistance make it more durable where it counts.
That core experience remains slick and satisfying, and given that this is the best flip phone we’ve tested, that’s high praise. The standout feature remains the generous 4-inch cover screen, which handles both widget and full Android apps with ease, letting you do more without flipping it open.
When you do open it, you’re treated to a vibrant 7-inch pOLED display wth Pantone Validated for spot-on colour accuracy. It’s a great panel for everyday use, and while the crease hasn’t vanished, it’s shallower and far less distracting than what rivals offer.
Under the hood, you’ll find the Snapdragon 8 Elite, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage as standard. Battery life similarly impresses, lasting all day without a charge, and 68W fast charging tops it up in under an hour.
Yes, Motorola’s combination of three OS upgrades and four years of security patches lags behind Samsung’s seven OS upgrade promise, but overall, it’s the most capable and polished clamshell you can buy right now.
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Lightest book-style foldable around
Ultra thin design makes it really nice to use
Larger, wider, wholly more useful screens
Same main camera as Galaxy S25 Ultra
Relatively small 4400mAh battery
Slow 25W wired charging
Zoom camera could be better for the price
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 marks a genuine leap forward for Samsung’s book-style foldable, finally delivering the ultra-slim, lightweight design many have been waiting for.
Shedding much of the bulk and weight of its predecessors, the 4.2mm-thick Fold 7 is now among the thinnest foldables around, and at 215g, it’s both lighter than the book-style competition and even the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It makes it a joy to handle, and it’s almost unnoticeable in the pocket as a result.
Samsung has also nailed the usability of both displays this year. The wider 6.5-inch cover screen is genuinely practical for everyday tasks, while the 8-inch internal panel feels more solid with a way less intrusive crease. Both screens are bright, vibrant and ideal for everything from gaming to multitasking.
Camera performance is another highlight, with the main 200MP sensor borrowed from the S25 Ultra delivering sharp, detailed shots that put the Fold 7 on par with regular bar phones. General performance is equally impressive, thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite and up to 16GB of RAM.
Battery life and charging remain the main drawbacks with a 4400mAh cell and 25W charging falling far behind rivals. Still, for most users, the Fold 7 will comfortably last a day, and the overall package is compelling enough to make it the standout book-style foldable of 2025.
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Incredible performance
Excellent speakers
Slick professional design
Awesome LED lighting effects
Very expensive
Cameras aren’t the best
Charging could be quicker
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition may not be the most rounded Android phone on this list, but it excels at its main point of interest: gaming.
There are oodles of gaming-centric features here, from the AirTriggers that allow for gamepad-esque controls to the Armoury Crate software that enables you to fiddle with the performance settings and display frame rate, temperature and GPU workload figures as you play your favourite mobile games.
The real highlight is the Snapdragon 8 Elite found within. When combined with Asus’ top-notch internal optimisations including an impressive cooling system that sustains gameplay for way longer than regular smartphones, you’ve got one of the most powerful Android phones you can buy.
That’s all well and good, but plenty of gaming phones offer similar performance-focused features. Where the ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition stands out is in the design department by, well, not looking like a gaming phone at all.
Instead, the phone looks not too dissimilar from your regular flagship smartphone with a glass and matte frosted finish on the rear, slimmed down bezels and even a 3x telephoto camera to bolster the rear camera setup. There are still a few gamer-centric design features, like the AniMe panel that can display text, graphics and more, but that disappears from view when not in active use.
The only major stumbling block for this phone is that it’s incredibly expensive, requiring a sum beyond the £1000/$1000 mark. As a result, it may be worth sacrificing a couple of features and opting for the older Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (with a fairly similar spec) instead.
Best battery life of any Pixel
Clean, more understated look
Great camera performance
Premium AI features
Thick screen bezels look dated
No dedicated zoom lens
Tensor G4 not as powerful as other flagship chips
Slow charging
The Pixel 9a is a compact Android phone with an excellent camera, Google’s fantastic software and a price tag that won’t break the bank.
The Pixel 9a breaks tradition and sports a different look to the flagship Pixel 9, ditching the iconic camera bar for a near-flush dual camera housing. Combined with its flat edges and flat screen, it’s a joy to hold and use, though it does have that plasticy feel on the rear.
The Pixel 9a also has an impressive camera setup. Its new 48MP primary camera, like those that came before it, is capable of capturing excellent images in various lighting conditions and accurately captures skin tones. Google really does continue to dominate the mid-range camera space.
Then there are all the AI smarts; in addition to all the AI features on previous ‘a’ series devices, including Best Take, Magic Editor and Magic Eraser, you’ll benefit from the Add Me tech introduced on the Pixel 9 last year. There are other AI-infused elements throughout the OS too, allowing the phone to transcribe recordings and even take calls for you in certain regions.
Plus, with a whopping seven years of OS upgrades guaranteed, it’ll continue to get even more features and functionality over time. That’s a massive boost compared to the three or four upgrades you’ll get from competitors, if you’re lucky.
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FAQs
Should I buy a 5G phone?
While not vital, all phones featured in our chart offer 5G, so they are futureproofed.
What’s the best Android phone?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best Android phone available right now.
Which Android phone has the best camera?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is currently our top pick, though the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and iPhone 16 Pro Max are close runners-up.
Test Data
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
OnePlus 13
Honor Magic 7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition
Google Pixel 9a
Geekbench 6 single core
1865
2886
2891
3123
2981
2524
2828
2318
3055
1652
Geekbench 6 multi core
4144
9515
8764
9493
8318
9220
8552
8828
9658
3801
Max brightness
3000 nits
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1 hour video playback (Netflix, HDR)
6 %
–
5 %
–
7 %
–
6 %
8 %
6 %
1 %
30 minute gaming (light)
11 %
7 %
6 %
–
6 %
16 %
5 %
7 %
10 %
6 %
Time from 0-100% charge
80 min
62 min
91 min
–
89 min
76 min
80 min
87 min
46 min
108 min
Time from 0-50% charge
24 Min
20 Min
29 Min
–
36 Min
25 Min
39 Min
31 Min
18 Min
40 Min
30-min recharge (included charger)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
76 %
–
15-min recharge (included charger)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
39 %
–
30-min recharge (no charger included)
62 %
70 %
52 %
–
43 %
61 %
40 %
49 %
–
40 %
15-min recharge (no charger included)
29 %
35 %
30 %
–
24 %
33 %
23 %
24 %
–
22 %
3D Mark – Wild Life
2511
6680
–
6647
6574
–
6294
5574
5948
2597
GFXBench – Aztec Ruins
44 fps
78 fps
–
60 fps
106 fps
76 fps
105 fps
70 fps
138 fps
66 fps
GFXBench – Car Chase
53 fps
77 fps
–
60 fps
118 fps
82 fps
95 fps
71 fps
160 fps
79 fps
Full Specs
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Review
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Review
OnePlus 13 Review
Honor Magic 7 Pro Review
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Review
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Review
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition Review
Google Pixel 9a Review
UK RRP
£1099
£1249
£1299
£899
£1099
£1099
£1099.99
£1799
£1299
£499
USA RRP
$1099
$1299
–
–
Unavailable
$1099
–
$1999
$1499
$499
EU RRP
–
–
–
–
€1299
–
–
–
–
–
Manufacturer
Google
Samsung
Xiaomi
OnePlus
Honor
Samsung
Motorola
Samsung
Asus
Google
Screen Size
6.8 inches
6.9 inches
6.7 inches
6.8 mm
6.8 inches
6.7 inches
7 inches
8 inches
6.78 inches
6.3 inches
Storage Capacity
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB
512GB
256GB, 512GB
512GB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
1TB
128GB, 256GB
Rear Camera
50MP + 48MP + 48MP
200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP
50MP + 50MP + 200MP + 50MP
50MP + 50MP + 50MP
50MP + 50MP + 200MP
200MP + 12MP
50MP + 50MP
200MP + 12MP + 10MP
50MP + 32MP + 13MP
48MP + 13MP
Front Camera
42MP
12MP
32MP
32MP
50MP
12MP
50MP
10MP + 10MP
32MP
13MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
IP68
IP69
IP69
IP68
Not Disclosed
Not Disclosed
IP68
IP68
Battery
5060 mAh
5000 mAh
5410 mAh
5998 mAh
5270 mAh
3900 mAh
4700 mAh
4400 mAh
5800 mAh
5100 mAh
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
–
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
–
Yes
Yes
Yes
–
Size (Dimensions)
76.6 x 8.5 x 162.8 MM
77.6 x 8.2 x 162.8 MM
75.3 x 9.4 x 161.3 MM
76.5 x 8.5 x 162.9 MM
77.1 x 8.8 x 162.7 MM
75.6 x 5.8 x 158.2 MM
74 x 7.1 x 171 MM
143.2 x 4.2 x 158.4 MM
76.8 x 8.9 x 163.8 MM
73.3 x 8.9 x 154.7 MM
Weight
221 G
218 G
226 G
210 G
223 G
163 G
199 G
215 G
227 G
186 G
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Operating System
Android 14
OneUI 7 (Android 15)
HyperOS 2 (Android 15)
OxygenOS 15
MagicOS 9 (Android 15)
OneUI 7 (Android 15)
Android 15
OneUI 8 (Android 16)
Android 15
Android 15
Release Date
2024
2025
2025
2024
2024
2025
2025
2025
2024
2025
First Reviewed Date
21/08/2024
30/01/2025
02/03/2025
07/01/2025
17/01/2025
23/05/2025
20/05/2025
17/07/2025
19/11/2024
10/04/2025
Resolution
1344 x 2992
1440 x 3120
3200 x 1440
1440 x 3168
1280 x 2800
1440 x 3120
2992 x 1224
2184 x 1968
2400 x 1080
1080 x 2424
HDR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
120 Hz
120 Hz
120 Hz
120 Hz
165 Hz
120 Hz
185 Hz
120 Hz
Ports
USB-C
USB-C
USB-C
USB-C
USB-C
USB-C
USB-C
USB-C
USB-C x2, 3.5mm headphone port
USB-C
Chipset
Google Tensor G4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Google Tensor G4
RAM
16GB
12GB, 16GB
16GB
12GB, 16GB
12GB
12GB
16GB
12GB, 16GB
–
8GB
Colours
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray
Black, White, Silver Chrome
Black, Blue, White
Lunar Shadow Grey, Breeze Blue, Black
Titanium Silver, Titanium Jetblack and Titanium Icyblue
Pantone Rio Red, Pantone Cabaret, Pantone Mountain Trail, Pantone Scarab
It wasn’t that long ago that if you wanted high-end features on your phone then you would have to part with sizeable sums to match, but that’s no longer the case. The best mid-range phones continue to raise the bar with innovation at wallet-friendly prices.
While there’s always going to be an audience for the type of high-end handsets that appear in our best smartphones list, the sector that really shows off just how far smartphones have come is at the mid-range level. We are surprised each year with just how much value companies are able to bring to consumers who don’t want to spend more than £699/$699 on their next upgrade.
Nowadays, it’s perfectly acceptable to anticipate a certain standard over overall usability with mid-range phones, such as a reasonably fast chipset and eye-catching display. Beyond that, you have the ability to pick and choose with features you prefer the most. If you’re going to take a lot of pictures then there are definite standouts in that category, just as there are instant winners when it comes to offering massive amounts of battery life. We know as much because we put all of these phones through our rigorous testing process.
Every aspect of a phone is brought under scrutiny when used by one of our tech experts. No stone is left unturned as everything from screen brightness to battery drain when streaming is tested and documented. This ensures that all of our reviews stand as a comprehensive guide to the phone in question, so you won’t be left with any burning questions before deciding which device to buy.
Of course, if you do want to opt for something further down the pricing scale then you may be better suited by our list of the best cheap phones. Alternatively, if you’re looking to narrow your upgrade to a specific brand then we also have the current rankings of the best Samsung phones and the best Google Pixel phones.
For more smartphone related guides, check out our breakdowns of the best camera phone, best gaming phone, best Android phone, best iPhone, best Samsung phone and recommended SIM deals.
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Learn more about how we test mobile phones
All the devices in this list have been thoroughly tested and used by one of our expert reviewers. We don’t review a phone purely on specs or benchmark scores and we use them as our everyday device for the review period, which is usually at least five days but often a lot more.
When we review a phone our expert will put their personal SIM card into the phone, sync across their most-used apps and log into all their typical accounts. We do this so you’ll feel confident in our review and trust our verdict.
Our review process includes a mixture of real-world tests, along with more than 15 measured tests and industry-standard benchmarks
Pros
Outlandish performance
Exceptionally fast charging
Excellent 144Hz display
Cons
New ‘Deco’ aesthetic
No charger included
Ads baked into the OS
Pros
Excellent for gaming
Brilliant battery life
Improved design
Cons
Ultrawide camera is weak
No wireless charging
Alert slider could do more
Pros
Best battery life of any Pixel
Clean, more understated look
Great camera performance
Premium AI features
Cons
Thick screen bezels look dated
No dedicated zoom lens
Tensor G4 not as powerful as other flagship chips
Slow charging
Pros
Decent telephoto for the money
Fresh Essential Key implementation
Design still something special
Cons
New camera module somewhat ugly
Performance not outstanding for the money
Sluggish camera app
Pros
Speedy performance from the Snapdragon 8 Elite
Big, vibrant 120Hz display with fast response times
Proper zoom lens adds versatility to the camera system
Battery refills in about half an hour
Cons
Regular Wi-Fi connection issues
Ultrawide camera is poor
HyperOS remains a cumbersome Android skin
120W charging doesn’t quite charge as fast as expected
Pros
Sleek, grown-up looks
Wonderfully efficient
Gorgeous OLED screen
Cons
AI camera features can leave images feeling quite synthetic
MagicOS 9 may be a divisive distro of Android
Pros
A welcome update to the entry-level iPhone
All the Apple Intelligence features
Nice design for the price
Great battery life
Cons
A large selection of missing features, like MagSafe
Single rear camera is a bit limiting in 2025
The iPhone 16 isn’t that much more expensive
Pros
Gorgeous metal and glass build
Lovely screen with slim bezels
Long software promise
Solid camera performance
Cons
More expensive than last year
Junk macro lens
No Galaxy AI-branded features
Pros
Feels like a flagship
Big camera upgrades
Relatively speedy
Useful AI features
Cons
Significant price hike
No more SD card support
Ultrawide camera isn’t great
Pros
Incredibly competitive price for the spec
Multi-day battery life
Big, bright screen
Cons
Cameras remain a weak point for Poco
HyperOS is packed full of bloatware
Outlandish performance
Exceptionally fast charging
Excellent 144Hz display
New ‘Deco’ aesthetic
No charger included
Ads baked into the OS
If you’re looking for a smartphone that brings you as close to the flagship experience as possible without dropping flagship smartphone levels of cash, the Xiaomi 14T Pro is your best option.
The 6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED screen is a treat for the eyes with its pixel-packed 1.5K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, offering superb visuals with inky blacks and vibrant colours helped by support for 12-bit colour depth that makes it fantastic for both binging movies and gaming.
The latter is certainly possible with the 14T Pro, sporting MediaTek’s top-end 2024 chipset, the Dimensity 9300+, with benchmark results competing, if not beating, much of the flagship competition. That’s paired with 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.
Camera performance is also a treat, sporting a 50MP main, 50MP ultrawide and a 12MP 2.6x telephoto, sharing the main camera with the flagship Xiaomi 14. Its Leica-powered shots look detailed and vibrant, with solid low-light performance to boot.
Throw in a 5000mAh battery that’ll last all day and support for super-fast 120W fast charging that delivers a full charge in 23 minutes and you’ve got a solid all-rounder that’s easy to recommend to most.
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Excellent for gaming
Brilliant battery life
Improved design
Ultrawide camera is weak
No wireless charging
Alert slider could do more
The OnePlus 13R is a solid attempt at a mid-range smartphone that manages to stand out in a busy market with a smattering of genuinely high-end tech.
The display is one of the main reasons to opt for the phone. While the 6.78-inch AMOLED screen isn’t quite as pixel-packed as the flagship OnePlus 13, it boasts the same 120Hz refresh rate and, rather importantly, LTPO 4.1 tech.
Along with the OnePlus 13, it’s one of the first phones on the market to sport the tech, which allows the phone to adjust the refresh rate as you scroll. This means that the screen feels super responsive in use and, crucially, it’s way more battery-friendly.
That also means that, combined with a sizeable 6000mAh silicon carbon battery that’s larger than any other phone in our chart, the OnePlus 13R has superb battery life, easily able to last a day if not two depending on what you’re up to. Even then, with 80W SuperVOOC charging it’ll get a full charge in 52 minutes.
It’s also a decent performer with the 2024 flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, especially when coupled with OnePlus’ various software and hardware optimisations and upgraded cooling mechanisms. It’ll leave practically any other mid-ranger in the dust, both in benchmarks and real-world use.
Elsewhere, it has a solid 50MP primary and 2x telephoto cameras, though the 8MP ultrawide isn’t quite as exciting. It also won’t get as many updates as the Pixel 8a, capping out at four OS upgrades and six years of security patches.
Best battery life of any Pixel
Clean, more understated look
Great camera performance
Premium AI features
Thick screen bezels look dated
No dedicated zoom lens
Tensor G4 not as powerful as other flagship chips
Slow charging
Google’s mid-range ‘a’ series has long dominated when it comes to camera performance, and this year’s Pixel 9a is here to pick up that mantle.
Sporting a refreshed 48MP camera with a larger sensor than that of the 8a, the main lens does an admirable job in practically any lighting condition. Images are always packed with light and detail, with way more accurate colours than other mid-rangers, especially when it comes to skin tones.
That said, Google is losing ground to the Nothing Phone 3a Pro and its dedicated periscope lens, with the 9a still relying on Google’s AI-powered Super Res Zoom, but it does a decent enough job when you want to close the gap.
There’s also a 13MP ultrawide lens that, while not as performant as the main lens, is great at capturing scenic vistas during the day.
It’s not just a great camera phone of course; the Pixel 9a sports its own unique look for the first time, ditching the iconic camera bar for a near-flush camera housing, and it’s powered by the same Tensor G4 chipset as the flagship too.
Throw in an AI-infused stock Android 15 experience with seven years of OS upgrades, all-day battery life and a solid 6.3-inch screen, and it becomes hard to resist.
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Decent telephoto for the money
Fresh Essential Key implementation
Design still something special
New camera module somewhat ugly
Performance not outstanding for the money
Sluggish camera app
The Nothing Phone 3a Pro is the latest mid-ranger from startup Nothing, and it comes with quite the surprising feature considering its £449 price point: a 3x periscope camera. All other zoom lenses at a similar price point are fixed telephoto snappers locked at 2x, whereas the 3a Pro’s OIS-enabled snapper can deliver rich and sharp images at the 10x mark and beyond.
The primary 50MP camera also delivers performance above what you’d expect for the price, utilising Google’s Ultra XDR magic to boost the dynamic range of shots to deliver stunningly rich and vibrant results. However, it’s let down by a weak 8MP ultrawide that can’t quite match the performance of the other lenses.
It’s not just a great camera phone, either; it’s also one of the more unique-looking phones on the market. Its transparent glass rear shows stylised cables and other internal components, along with Nothing’s signature Glyph LED tech. That look also translates to the software in the form of the heavily stylised Nothing OS 3.1.
What it isn’t, however, is a powerhouse. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is fine for day-to-day tasks and closely mirrors the performance of the year-old Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, but it’s left behind by the Pixel 8a and Poco X7 Pro.
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Speedy performance from the Snapdragon 8 Elite
Big, vibrant 120Hz display with fast response times
Proper zoom lens adds versatility to the camera system
Battery refills in about half an hour
Regular Wi-Fi connection issues
Ultrawide camera is poor
HyperOS remains a cumbersome Android skin
120W charging doesn’t quite charge as fast as expected
If you’re after the best performance possible without spending flagship prices, look no further than the Poco F7 Ultra.
The Poco F-series has always led the way in performance in the mid-range space, but this year’s Ultra model takes things a step further with the inclusion of the Snapdragon 8 Elite. That’s the most powerful chipset on the market at the moment, and the chipset of choice for practically every flagship Android phone on the market.
As such, the Poco F7 Ultra can handle practically anything you can throw at it, delivering faster speeds and better gaming performance than any other phone mentioned in our chart in both benchmark tests and real-world use. If you’re a keen mobile gamer wanting to get the most out of your smartphone, this should be of serious consideration.
It’s not just a powerhouse either; it sports a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen with a pixel-packed WQHD+ resolution – the same as the top-end Galaxy S25 Ultra – and a 5300mAh battery that’ll keep you going all day without much complaint.
If you want a super-fast phone for as little money as possible, the Poco F7 Ultra is the phone to go for.
Sleek, grown-up looks
Wonderfully efficient
Gorgeous OLED screen
AI camera features can leave images feeling quite synthetic
MagicOS 9 may be a divisive distro of Android
The Honor 400 Pro may be one of the pricier phones on our list at £699, but if you want a top-notch viewing experience and flagship-level AI smarts, it may well be worth it.
The Honor 400 Pro sports a 6.7-inch curved AMOLED screen that’s every part flagship, with a 120Hz refresh rate, 5000nits peak brightness and advanced eye comfort tech. It makes for a great viewing experience, whether gaming or bingeing a movie.
The main draw of the Honor 400 Pro is its impressive AI capabilities, offering pretty much every AI feature present on the company’s top-end Magic 7 Pro.
That includes both Honor-developed AI features like Magic Portal alongside new Google AI features like Photo to Video, the first smartphone to offer the tech. It’s easily the most versatile phone in this list when it comes to AI.
Elsewhere, the Honor 400 Pro boasts an impressive camera experience headed by a 200MP main camera and flanked by 50MP telephoto and 12MP ultrawide snappers. The hardware is impressive, and Honor uses AI trickery like AI Super Zoom to further boost performance – though results are hit-and-miss.
It’s also a powerhouse with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 that was the flagship chip of choice just a year ago, and with a 5300mAh silicon-carbon battery, it has no issue lasting a day or two on a single charge.
There’s very little to dislike, though again, it’s one of the more premium mid-range options available.
A welcome update to the entry-level iPhone
All the Apple Intelligence features
Nice design for the price
Great battery life
A large selection of missing features, like MagSafe
Single rear camera is a bit limiting in 2025
The iPhone 16 isn’t that much more expensive
Until recently, the iPhone 15 sat as our go-to Apple recommendation within this list, sitting right at the ceiling of our cut-off point with a price tag of £699/$699. However, with the iPhone 16e now on the market, Apple finally has a handset that fits more in line with the pricing of most mid-range phones.
While the iPhone 16e doesn’t topple the likes of the Pixel 8a on smartphone photography, or the OnePlus 13R where the display is concerned, its value proposition lies in giving you a high-end iOS experience at a price that’s much cheaper (£200/$200 to be exact) than the iPhone 16.
Despite being the cheapest option in the iPhone 16 range, the 16e still boasts the same A18 Bionic chipset as the standard 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus, so you’re not missing out in terms of day to day performance. Apps load quickly, Apple Arcade titles run beautifully and more. Plus, you’ve got access to Apple Intelligence.
While Apple’s take on AI isn’t worth the upgrade alone at the time of writing, we no doubt anticipate that it’ll be at the heart of Apple’s software strategy in the near future, and the iPhone 16e should get access to those same updates as soon as they become available.
In the here and now though, the iPhone 16e’s allure is still in the sleek nature of iOS and apps like Apple News and Apple TV which are very accessible, beautifully designed and feature-rich. There’s also an abundance of helpful widgets that you can add to your homescreen, and the seamless way in which iPhones interact with other Apple devices is unparalleled in the Android space.
Where the iPhone 16e does suffer is in all of the things it’s missing, including MagSafe compatibility, a second rear-facing camera and Apple’s Dynamic Island, all of which can be found on the iPhone 15 which in turn can be found for not that much more if you know where to look.
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Gorgeous metal and glass build
Lovely screen with slim bezels
Long software promise
Solid camera performance
More expensive than last year
Junk macro lens
No Galaxy AI-branded features
Some mid-range phones can feel a little bit cheap in the hand – often down to the use of materials like plastic over the metal and glass alternative usually found on truly high-end phones – but Samsung’s Galaxy A56 5G is the polar opposite.
Much like the flagship Galaxy S25, the Galaxy A56 is made from an aluminium frame and a glass rear, instantly making it feel more premium in the hand than the likes of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro and Google Pixel 9a.
It’s also impressively slim, measuring in at an increasingly rare 7.4mm thick despite housing a 6.7-inch screen and a large 5000mAh battery that makes it feel great to use, especially combined with the device’s flat edges.
It’s not just a looker either; the 6.7-inch AMOLED screen is a treat for the eyes, with much slimmer bezels than the competing Pixel 9a, and even with the same triple camera setup as the Galaxy A55, it’s still surprisingly solid in the camera department.
It’s powered by the mid-range Exynos 1580 that, while not in the same league as the Snapdragon 8 Elite of the Poco F7 Ultra, provides solid everyday performance. That’s backed up by OneUI 7, Samsung’s spin on Android 15, with a 5000mAh battery that won’t struggle to last all day on a charge.
It’s a solid all-rounder with a premium design that won’t disappoint.
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Feels like a flagship
Big camera upgrades
Relatively speedy
Useful AI features
Significant price hike
No more SD card support
Ultrawide camera isn’t great
As soon as you pick up the Oppo Reno 13 Pro, any sense that this phone feels like anything less than a flagship device simply melts away.
The plastic frame of yesteryear has been replaced by a sturdy glass and aluminium backing, which is then complemented by IP69 dust and water resistance, letting you know that the phone is unlikely to be taken down by the elements anytime soon.
There’s also the super fast MediaTek Dimensity 8350 under the hood, which makes general day-to-day use feel not at all dissimilar to what you’ll find on pricier options within our best smartphones list. If you’re concerned about having a phone that can keep up with the latest games then you might be better off picking up the Poco F7 Ultra, but when it comes to social media, multitasking and more, you won’t be feeling hard done by.
Just like almost every other manufacturer nowadays, Oppo has also made sure to embolden the Reno 13 Pro with plenty of AI features to lure in potential adopters. Thankfully, these features don’t feel half-baked like what we’ve found from Moto AI or Honor AI, Instead providing helpful quality of life concepts such as AI Speak, which can analyse a webpage and read it back to you.
The main 50MP camera can pump out some really great shots under the right conditions, and there’s an 8MP ultra-wide too.
Incredibly competitive price for the spec
Multi-day battery life
Big, bright screen
Cameras remain a weak point for Poco
HyperOS is packed full of bloatware
There are plenty of great options on this list that excel when it comes to overall camera prowess, battery life and more, but if what you value above all else is day to day speed and super fast processing then the Poco F7 is something of a mid-range powerhouse.
Thanks to a winning combination of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 12GB RAM to keep it running steady, the Poco F7 features some of the best everyday performance you’re going to find at this end of the market, easily outdoing the Pixel 9a and the Samsung Galaxy A56 in several of our tests. Not only is this great for professionals who quickly dip from one app to another, but also gamers who want a smooth experience with classic titles like Call of Duty Mobile.
Luckily there’s a hefty battery that can keep up with the Poco F7’s ambitions of higher than average processing speeds. Under the hood there’s a 6500mAh cell, and even when pushing the battery with a more intensive day than usual over the course of the review, we still struggled to have it drop below the halfway mark, so it’s hard to imagine not being able to get two days of use at a time unless you’re really going all in on some gaming.
That battery life also goes a long way with the phone’s 6.8-inch AMOLED display. It’s exactly the type of panel that’s a joy to use when it comes to streaming films and TV shows, so if you’re the type of person who prefers to use their phone as their main source of entertainment on a flight or a train journey, then the Poco F7 is a great option to have on your person.
As a final point, even though this is still a mid-ranger, you won’t have much to worry about when it comes to longevity. There’s an official IP68 dust and water resistance rating here, which is always handy for peace of mind, particularly if you’re using your phone whilst on holiday and it accidentally gets drenched by other holidaymakers taking a dive into the nearby pool.
The team at Trusted Reviews defines mid-range smartphones as any handset costing ideally under £700/$700. We raised our definition in 2022, following a gradual rise in prices in the top end of the market.
Are mid-range phones good?
Over the last few years, the mid-range phone market has blossomed, with key companies including Google, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo and Samsung creating mid-range handsets with features traditionally reserved for flagship devices. Recent highlights have included 5G connectivity, high refresh rate screens and improved rear camera sensors. The team of experts at Trusted Reviews recommend most users consider a mid-range smartphone before investing in a flagship as a result.
Are there 5G mid-range phones?
5G is a given in the mid-range market in 2025 with Samsung, Oppo, Motorola, OnePlus and Google having mid-range phones supporting the connectivity.
Foldable smartphones have gone from strength to strength in the past couple of years; these once-chunky, fragile devices are now slimmer, more robust and more capable, and that means they’re more tempting than ever.
The question is, which foldable should you buy? While there was initially a limited number of foldable available, that number has greatly expanded in the past 12 months. Whether you’re looking for the slimmest book-style foldable around, a compact clamshell-style foldable that fits in the palm of your hand or something that helps you multitask on the go, there’s a foldable for your needs.
Now it’s worth noting that foldable phones are still more fragile than regular smartphones, with none yet to offer full IP68 dust and water resistance, and the flexible nature of foldable screens means that there is potential for damage, but these could be worthy trade-offs depending on your needs.
Durability issues and premium prices are the main reasons why we’ve yet to give any foldable the coveted five-star rating and remain key reasons to opt for a traditional flagship – though a couple of foldable entries have come closer than ever, suggesting that foldables are slowly but surely closing the gap.
You can see a selection of some of the most impressive regular phones we’ve tested in our best iPhone, best Android phone and best phone buyers’ guides for context.
However, if that doesn’t put you off, keep reading. In this list, we’ve detailed the top-performing foldables we’ve tried and tested.
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Best foldable phones at a glance
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Pros
Excellent and brighter external display
Solid camera performance
Unique finish options
Smooth performance
Cons
Only 3 years of Android OS updates
Moto AI still needs work
No telephoto lens
Pros
Lightest book-style foldable around
Ultra thin design makes it really nice to use
Larger, wider, wholly more useful screens
Same main camera as Galaxy S25 Ultra
Cons
Relatively small 4400mAh battery
Slow 25W wired charging
Zoom camera could be better for the price
Pros
The updated design really works
Great software
Strong main camera
Very bright screens
Cons
Camera system inferior to Pixel 9 Pro
Display crease is very visible
Slow charging
Pros
Solid foldable hardware with minimal display crease
Custom foldable camera tech
Unique Open Canvas multitasking software
True fast charging capabilities
Cons
IPX4 water resistance isn’t the best
Still hefty at 245g
Pros
Welcome durability improvements
A well-rounded camera experience
Galaxy AI smarts
Top-end performance
Cons
Hit-and-miss battery life
3.4-inch cover screen isn’t the most useful around
Still gets hot, despite new vapour chamber
Pros
Larger, more useful cover screen
Upgraded 50MP parimary camera
All-day battery life
Premium features like IPX8 & wireless charging
Cons
Mid-range MediaTek chipset
13MP ultrawide camera remains unchanged
Only three OS upgrades
Not much in the way of AI capabilities – yet
Excellent and brighter external display
Solid camera performance
Unique finish options
Smooth performance
Only 3 years of Android OS updates
Moto AI still needs work
No telephoto lens
Samsung may have been the first company to truly bring new-age flip phones to the masses, but it’s Motorola that’s taken the torch and run with it, emboldening the concept with key areas of innovation that have culminated thus far in the outstanding Motorola Razr 60 Ultra.
The key headline here is that both the internal and external displays have been given several upgrades. For starters, the internal display is now slightly bigger, moving from 6.9-inches to 7-inches, so you have more space than ever to help make gaming and watching films feel even more immersive.
The brightness of that internal display has also shot up to 4500nits, making it easier than ever to use outdoors against direct sunlight. The 4-inch external display hasn’t been left behind either, with that also seeing a brightness boost, going from 2400nits to now 3000nits, which really goes a long way towards making the more compact screen pop.
Even with those screen upgrades in tow, Motorola hasn’t forgotten about the one thing that should always be the focus of any foldable device: durability. Thankfully the company has introduced a new titanium-infused hinge which not only feels more sturdy than before, it has also allowed the phone to now carry an IP48 dust and water resistance rating, which significantly outperforms the IPX8 rating of the Razr 50 Ultra.
Powering all of this is the super fast Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which has a sizeable 16GB RAM to lean on for everyday operations. You won’t have any issues playing the latest games here, and with 512GB storage as standard, you won’t be running out of room where apps are concerned either.
Lightest book-style foldable around
Ultra thin design makes it really nice to use
Larger, wider, wholly more useful screens
Same main camera as Galaxy S25 Ultra
Relatively small 4400mAh battery
Slow 25W wired charging
Zoom camera could be better for the price
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 marks a genuine leap forward for Samsung’s book-style foldable, finally delivering the ultra-slim, lightweight design many have been waiting for.
Shedding much of the bulk and weight of its predecessors, the 4.2mm-thick Fold 7 is now among the thinnest foldables around, and at 215g, it’s both lighter than the book-style competition and even the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It makes it a joy to handle, and it’s almost unnoticeable in the pocket as a result.
Samsung has also nailed the usability of both displays this year. The wider 6.5-inch cover screen is genuinely practical for everyday tasks, while the 8-inch internal panel feels more solid with a way less intrusive crease. Both screens are bright, vibrant and ideal for everything from gaming to multitasking.
Camera performance is another highlight, with the main 200MP sensor borrowed from the S25 Ultra delivering sharp, detailed shots that put the Fold 7 on par with regular bar phones. General performance is equally impressive, thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite and up to 16GB of RAM.
Battery life and charging remain the main drawbacks with a 4400mAh cell and 25W charging falling far behind rivals. Still, for most users, the Fold 7 will comfortably last a day, and the overall package is compelling enough to make it the standout book-style foldable of 2025.
The updated design really works
Great software
Strong main camera
Very bright screens
Camera system inferior to Pixel 9 Pro
Display crease is very visible
Slow charging
With a 6.3-inch outer panel that feels just like using a Pixel 9 Pro and an 8-inch inner panel with a tweaked aspect ratio, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a welcome refresh from its predecessor, the Pixel Fold.
There is one issue with the inner panel and that’s the noticeable crease in the centre. How big an issue this is depends on your personal preference however as we know it is possible for a foldable to be near-creaseless, like the Honor Magic V3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the crease feels like a bitter pill to swallow.
Otherwise the Pixel 9 Pro Fold runs on Google’s Tensor G4 processor which prioritises AI performance over sheer power. While this means the handset scored fairly low during our Geekbench tests, in reality we found that it performed well in everyday use, with apps opening quickly and games playing well too.
Overall the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is made up of five cameras, including three rear and two 10MP selfie lenses. The rear trio might not be as powerful as the Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL but thanks to Google’s image processing capabilities, shots have a contrast-heavy finish with natural-looking results.
Naturally as part of the Pixel lineup, the 9 Pro Fold is packed with heaps of AI powered tools, especially for photo editing. Remove unwanted distractions from images with just a tap thanks to Magic Editor or with the Pixel 9 exclusive Add Me, you can ensure the photographer is never left out of a group shot again.
That’s not where the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s AI prowess ends. The handset comes preloaded with apps including Pixel Screenshots which collects and organises your screenshots and Pixel Studio for generating images based on user prompts.
Although the Pixel 9 Pro Fold packs a smaller battery than its predecessor, we did find the handset could just about get through the day on a single charge.
If you’re keen to experience the AI and photography capabilities of the Pixel lineup but want a more unique handset, then the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is an ideal choice.
Solid foldable hardware with minimal display crease
Custom foldable camera tech
Unique Open Canvas multitasking software
True fast charging capabilities
IPX4 water resistance isn’t the best
Still hefty at 245g
If you’re on the hunt for a book-style foldable with superb software, you’ll find no better than the OnePlus Open.
Its approach to foldable tech is genuinely useful, with elements like Open Canvas multitasking software that lets you use three apps in full-screen mode with ease, a handy app toolbar that can display over other apps, the ability to close the foldable and carry on what you were doing on the cover screen with a swipe and much more. It is a great experience, and one that we hope other foldable manufacturers emulate in future.
It also helps that the OnePlus Open has pretty impressive hardware on offer. The OnePlus Open sports a regular 6.3-inch 20:9 display with all the premium bells and whistles you’d expect from a flagship screen, including an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, impressive peak brightness of 2800nits and a pixel-packed resolution.
This all means there’s no compromise using the cover display in place of the larger internal one for anything from replying to texts to casually scrolling on Instagram.
Of course, it’s all about the foldable inner display, and OnePlus has knocked it out of the park here too. There’s a much shallower central crease than the competition, so much so that it’s hard to see unless you’re looking at it off-angle, and there’s barely any change in tactile feedback as you run your finger over it. That makes the 7.86-inch OLED panel an absolute joy to use.
That stellar performance continues with the camera setup, boasting a trio of rear lenses that, unlike most of the competition, are all designed specifically for use in foldables. That translates to strong performance from not only the 48MP primary and ultrawide sensors, but the 64MP periscope lens in particular, delivering great shots at 3.5x, 6x and although images are pretty terrible at the full 120x, it does a good job up until the 25x mark.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is starting to get a little long in the tooth, but it still performs pretty well in everyday tasks. Throw in fast 67W SuperVOOC charging with a charger in the box and OnePlus’ signature volume slider, and you’ve got a very tempting book-style flagship that costs less than others on the market.
Welcome durability improvements
A well-rounded camera experience
Galaxy AI smarts
Top-end performance
Hit-and-miss battery life
3.4-inch cover screen isn’t the most useful around
Still gets hot, despite new vapour chamber
Editor’s note: Samsung has released the Z Flip 7, and we’re in the process of reviewing the foldable. It’ll likely replace the older Z Flip 6 in our chart, but we can’t say for sure right now.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is perhaps the most well-known clamshell available right now. It’s also ideal if you’re concerned about the fragility of these foldable devices thanks to some much-needed upgrades in durability.
Visually, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 looks very similar to the Z Flip 5 that came before it. However, the hinge is stronger and more impact-resistant this time around, feeling tighter and more stable than most flip phones. The device is also dust-resistant for the first time and about as water-resistant as it gets with its IP48 rating.
The 3.4-inch cover display remains a major upgrade compared to the smaller screen on the Z Flip 4, though this display has been overshadowed by the larger and more useful screen on the Motorola Razr 50. Unfold the device and you’ll find a tall and narrow 6.7-inch inner display with a 120Hz refresh rate that we found to be clear and crisp.
Cameras have also been a major point of improvement this time around, with the Z Flip 6 sharing the same 50-megapixel main sensor as the Galaxy S24 Plus, along with a refreshed 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens. There’s no zoom lens here, but the main camera is a strong performer in pretty much any situation from bright daylight to nighttime and an ultra-wide lens is something rivals like the Razr 50 Ultra miss out on.
The Z Flip 6 is also powered by the same custom version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 found across the rest of Samsung’s line-up, making this one of the most powerful foldables around capable of benchmarking alongside some of the best flagship devices. The foldable is packed with useful Galaxy AI features, including a translation tool that makes the most of its dual-screen folding form factor.
Finally, the battery offers a full day of regular use, though charging it quite slow compared to many devices on the market.
However, if you’re looking for a solid all-round foldable experience, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 delivers with a new, more durable design and improved camera experience.
Larger, more useful cover screen
Upgraded 50MP parimary camera
All-day battery life
Premium features like IPX8 & wireless charging
Mid-range MediaTek chipset
13MP ultrawide camera remains unchanged
Only three OS upgrades
Not much in the way of AI capabilities – yet
Editor’s note: Motorola has released the Razr 60, and we’re in the process of reviewing the new affordable foldable. It’ll likely replace the older Razr 50 in our chart, but we can’t say for sure right now.
The Motorola Razr 50 is a fantastic entry-level foldable that addresses practically every complaint we had with the Razr 40 while also matching the Razr 50 Ultra in many key areas.
The Razr 50 features a clamshell design, an attractive vegan leather rear and a spacious 3.6-inch 90Hz cover screen, making the outer display more useful than that on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 at a fraction of the cost. The build quality has improved too, with an IPX8 water-resistance rating and a hinge mechanism that feels just as rigid and premium as that on the Razr 50 Ultra.
The larger cover screen makes it possible to run full-screen apps without unfolding the phone, while the 6.9-inch 120Hz pOLED inner display with an FHD+ resolution and a peak brightness of 3000 nits. The crease is also significantly less noticeable this time around, putting the dip more in line with the Z Flip series.
The cameras have also been given an upgrade, with the dual layout including a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera, along with a 32-megapixel selfie camera in the display. This is the same main camera found in the Razr 50 Ultra, producing vibrant and detailed daytime shots with a good amount of natural bokeh.
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, this foldable offers solid mid-range performance and comes paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage as standard. There are some AI features to get excited about, including the Image Enhancement Engine and Google Gemini access on the cover screen, though its AI features aren’t as expansive as that of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 or even the Razr 50 Ultra.
Finally, the Razr 50 is equipped with a 4200 mAh battery that offers a full day of use and can charge fully in just under an hour. If you’re on the hunt for an affordable foldable, the Motorola Razr 50 won’t disappoint.
FAQs
Is Apple going to make a foldable phone?
Apple hasn’t released or announced any intention to make a foldable phone yet, however rumours swirl that we’ll see a big play for this category from the Cupertino company in the coming years. For now, all the best foldable phones run on Android.
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Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
OnePlus Open
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Motorola Razr 50
Geekbench 6 single core
2828
2318
1878
1380
1910
1054
Geekbench 6 multi core
8552
8828
4049
4349
6264
3022
Max brightness
–
–
–
2800 nits
–
–
1 hour video playback (Netflix, HDR)
6 %
8 %
9 %
7 %
6 %
6 %
30 minute gaming (light)
5 %
7 %
–
8 %
7 %
6 %
1 hour music streaming (online)
–
–
2 %
–
–
–
1 hour music streaming (offline)
–
–
2 %
–
–
–
Time from 0-100% charge
80 min
87 min
105 min
46 min
75 min
59 min
Time from 0-50% charge
39 Min
31 Min
35 Min
22 Min
26 Min
25 Min
30-min recharge (included charger)
–
–
–
67 %
–
61 %
15-min recharge (included charger)
–
–
–
35 %
–
35 %
30-min recharge (no charger included)
40 %
49 %
46 %
–
58 %
–
15-min recharge (no charger included)
23 %
24 %
22 %
–
30 %
–
3D Mark – Wild Life
6294
5574
2595
3559
4397
859
GFXBench – Aztec Ruins
105 fps
70 fps
38 fps
38 fps
80 fps
20 fps
GFXBench – Car Chase
95 fps
71 fps
48 fps
47 fps
80 fps
27 fps
Full Specs
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Review
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Review
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review
OnePlus Open Review
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Review
Motorola Razr 50 Review
UK RRP
£1099.99
£1799
£1749
£1599
£1049
£799
USA RRP
–
$1999
$1799
$1699
$999
$799
EU RRP
–
–
–
€1799
–
–
Manufacturer
Motorola
Samsung
Google
OnePlus
Samsung
Motorola
Screen Size
7 inches
8 inches
8 inches
7.82 inches
6.7 inches
6.9 mm
Storage Capacity
512GB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB
512GB
256GB, 512GB
256GB
Rear Camera
50MP + 50MP
200MP + 12MP + 10MP
48MP + 10.8MP + 10.5MP
48MP + 48MP + 64MP
12MP + 50MP
50MP + 13MP
Front Camera
50MP
10MP + 10MP
10MP + 10MP
32MP + 20MP
10MP
32MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Not Disclosed
Not Disclosed
IPX8
IPX4
IPX8
IPX8
Battery
4700 mAh
4400 mAh
4650 mAh
4805 mAh
4000 mAh
4200 mAh
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
–
Yes
Yes
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Size (Dimensions)
74 x 7.1 x 171 MM
143.2 x 4.2 x 158.4 MM
150.2 x 5.1 x 155.2 MM
x x INCHES
71.9 x 6.9 x 165.1 MM
74 x 7.3 x 171.3 MM
Weight
199 G
215 G
257 G
245 G
187 G
188 G
ASIN
B0F68G1YR8
–
B0D7V1Q183
–
B0D4F9DKBF
B0D5QYH47R
Operating System
Android 15
OneUI 8 (Android 16)
Android 14
Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.2)
Android 14
Android 14
Release Date
2025
2025
2024
2023
2024
2024
First Reviewed Date
20/05/2025
17/07/2025
03/09/2024
19/10/2023
10/07/2024
09/08/2024
Resolution
2992 x 1224
2184 x 1968
2076 x 2152
2240 x 2268
2640 x 1080
2640 x 1080
HDR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Refresh Rate
165 Hz
120 Hz
120 Hz
120 Hz
120 Hz
120 Hz
Ports
USB-C
USB-C
USB-C
USB-C
USB-C
USB-C
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Tensor G4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
MediaTek Dimenisty 7300X
RAM
16GB
12GB, 16GB
16GB
16GB
12GB
8GB
Colours
Pantone Rio Red, Pantone Cabaret, Pantone Mountain Trail, Pantone Scarab
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