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The best phones of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed


These are the standout phones in 2025 from brands like Samsung, Apple, and OnePlus that we've thoroughly tested - and are all vying for a place at the top.

I went hands-on with the new Razr Ultra model earlier this year, and was thoroughly impressed by the improved hinge system (read: the phone feels sturdier to flip open and close), as well as the performance, which is underpinned by an updated Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 12GB of RAM. While flagship cameras from Apple and Samsung are impressive, we've found Google's system frequently excels, particularly demonstrating superior shutter speed for capturing fast action, nuanced post-processing, and natural-looking color accuracy compared to rivals like the Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Additions like an improved ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, unique design options including vegan leather backs, helpful screen features like Glove Mode, and the signature Alert Slider round out a compelling hardware package supporting a capable triple 50MP camera system.

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