The 10 Best Android Phones in 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Other mobile phones need to be considered

We tested a large number of Android phones. We like the options below, but it is best to choose one of the above options. If you haven’t done this yet, check out our guide to the best cheap phones and the best folding phones.

The price of the Google Pixel 9 is $699: The Pixel 9 is a great smartphone (9/10, wired recommendation), but it’s hard to stand out between the Pixel 9a and the Pixel 9 Pro range. It has many features to share with higher siblings, but you can get one Very Similar experience to the Pixel 9a, while saving hundreds of dollars. If you like designing and want new smart software features, please don’t let me stop you!

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE priced at $650: Since the flagship Galaxy S24 series is hard to find for sale, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 FE can be purchased better. This is a powerful smartphone with a three-camera array (including a 3x telephoto camera) and can provide good performance. It has wireless charging, is IP68 waterproof, and has a solid one-day battery life. Unfortunately, the design is a bit monotonous. Also, you can try to find flagship Galaxy S24 series sales: the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra are still great devices, but make sure you don’t spend anywhere near its retail price.

Moto G Power 2025

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Motorola Moto G Power 2025 priced at $300: The new Moto G Power (7/10, Wired recommends) is not as good as its predecessor, which boils down to one reason: due to the smaller chipset, a slightly hit performance, and a more dull feeling of use. But, perform well enough that you won’t feel frustrated. Aside from that, this is an extraordinary $300 phone. The green faux leather back exudes luxury and is slim and slim. The camera is solid, with a 6.8-inch LCD screen with a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz and it gets very bright. On top of that, the company retains wireless charges that debuted in last year’s model, making it one of the only convenient phones under $300. Another area of ​​improvement? It’s IP68/69 level, so you don’t have to open this phone near the pool. It handles the dipping sauce very well. Motorola has also expanded software updates about the Moto G series and is expected to have two Android OS upgrades with the same 3-year security update. There is a lot of bloatware, but you can remove most of these pre-installed apps.

Google Pixel 8a, priced at $487: The pixel 8a (8/10, wired recommendation) is not much the same as the latest Pixel 9a. It looks gorgeous (especially in the glittering aloe colors), has a powerful processor-tuner G3, and nearly all the same smart software features can make pixels a pleasure. The 64-MP camera and 13-MP super camera capture better photos than most mid-range phones, and you’ll get a compact 6.1-inch OLED screen with a 120 Hz screen refresh rate. Make sure you don’t cost more than $399. If it’s close to $499, just buy the newer pixel 9a.

ROG Phone 9

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ASUS ROG Phone 9 priced at $1,000: The ROG phone series is suitable for serious gamers. There are two USB-C ports, so you can comfortably charge your phone even when playing in landscape mode. It has the privileges like a headphone jack and a range of accessories you can connect to, such as a cooler and a moving controller, to enhance the gaming experience. Unfortunately, other aspects of this phone are hard to match with the high price – the software can feel clumsy, and the camera is simply not what you expect at this price level. I also encountered some annoying mistakes when using the Phone 9 Pro.

Minimum phone number

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Minimum phone number, $399: Difficult to curb your screen time? Instead of trying cold turkeys like Light Phone III, try the least phone (6/10, wired review). This is an e-paper Android phone with a physical keyboard. The purpose is to give you access to the usual Android apps, but since the screen is not suitable for videos and most social media, you can naturally avoid these distractions. It has been a success in this mission, but the ongoing screen ghost and plastic builds can undermine the experience.

The Google Pixel 8 costs $600 and the Pixel 8 Pro costs $669: Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro (7/10, wired recommendation) from 2023 is still available, and they have a lot of life left in it. Just make sure you spend no more than $600. (Price keeps fluctuating.) More, you should only buy from the new Pixel 9 series.

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Samsung Galaxy Z fold6 priced at $1,900: The Fold6 (7/10, wired recommendation) is an excellent large-screen folding smartphone. If you are worried about durability and repairability when buying folds, Samsung is your best choice as it has already produced these devices for the longest time. These cameras took great photos, the monitors became shocking, and Samsung promised lengthy software support. The external screen of Fold6 is slightly wider than previous iterations and is much more used, but beyond that, there are no large number of new changes beyond AI advancements. You can still grab the Galaxy Z Fold5 for 2023 to save some dough.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is priced at $1,100: FLIP6 (7/10, wired recommendation) has some benefits for Motorola’s new RAZR+, such as better hinge mechanism, better build quality, stronger cameras and longer software support. But I still prefer the overall experience of Motorola flips, mainly due to the larger external screen. Still, the 3.4-inch cover screen of Flip6 is still convenient for browsing widgets, which you can turn on for a large-screen Android phone experience. If you don’t mind buying 2023 Tech for a lower price, the Galaxy Z Flip5 is a worthwhile choice.

Mobile accessories you may need

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We have suggested some popular devices, such as Samsung’s Galaxy S25, Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23 or Google’s Pixel 9 series. It’s wise to shoot the boxes on these glass sandwiches and screen protectors to keep the monitor free of wear and scratches. There are some other notable accessories here, including a charging adapter, which many phones no longer include. Read our best USB-C cable guide for additional suggestions.

Anker 45-watt charger for $28: This tiny charger is enough to get most people to charge most smartphones. It is compact, reliable and cheap, plus prongs folded. Smartphones can reach 45 watts more than ever before, so use a 45 watt charger to take advantage of.

Corresponding to a retractable charger for $44: This is not the best value, but this design frontline charger has retractable 4-foot cable, making it a great 2-in-1 cable without having to pack individual chargers and cables! It outputs 35 watts, can quickly charge most phones and tablets, and the pins fold up to travel.

Peak Design Samsung and Pixel Daily Cases, Priced at $50: If you have a Samsung or pixel phone and you often mount your phone on a bike or scooter, you should owe yourself to grab this case and Peak Design’s bike mount. The case reaches perfectly into the hill, easy to release, and after years of riding, it has not fallen. Peak Design also sells several other accessories you can attach to the back of these situations and brings Android into Apple’s Magsafe ecosystem.

Nimble Champ Portable Charger 10,000 MAH, priced at $60: The portable battery is small enough to stay in the bag, but has enough power to fully charge the phone once or twice. There is a USB-C and USB-A port; it provides 18 watts of power, so it can charge your tablet or phone and packs 73% of the post-consumer plastic with plastic-free packaging.

Nomad Chargekey v2 costs $25: When your phone dies, it’s almost always when you forget to have a charger or battery pack. The ChargeKey is a beautiful solution – just like cutting a small USB-C charging cable onto your keychain. Just plug one end into the phone and the other end into any type of power supply (if you manage to find a phone or charging adapter for power), you can fill up your phone. The local alliance has similar items, it is cute but capable.

Select a wireless charger: Our guide to the best wireless chargers includes dozens of different colors, shapes and materials models, and even some for specific phones. Not all Android phones support wireless charging, but it’s a luxury you want to take advantage of. Bring Gander’s guide to our favorites.

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