The 20 best smartphones in the world
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- What's the best smartphone? This list focuses primarily on high-end flagship devices, but the best flagship smartphones don't have to be the most expensive.
- Value plays a huge role in this list, and there's a couple mid-range device here that are well worth considering for more budget-minded buyers.
- In fact, the top three phones in this list aren't the top flagship models everyone expects from Apple or Samsung.
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It would be easiest to rank smartphones based purely on specs and the number of features each offers, but that would mean the most expensive smartphones would always rank in the top three — and they're not the first phones I'd usually recommend.
One of the biggest factors for me when ranking and recommending a phone is its value in relation to its specs and features. That typically leads me to recommend phones that may have fewer features or a less-sleek design than the ultra-premium models that command four-figure price tags.
Indeed, just because a phone has everything and the kitchen sink doesn't mean you have to buy it — it's just an option for those who might have a larger budget. The same logic applies to pretty much anything you can buy: Do you pick the most expensive model of everything you buy? If you don't, the top three will suit you well. If you always go with the top-of-the-line, then you probably already know the phone you want.
Check out our list of the top 20 smartphones in 2019 that you can buy:
20. LG V40
Hollis Johnson/Business InsiderWhat we like:
- Great performance.
- Triple-lens-camera system.
- Headphone jack with HiFi DAC.
- IP68 water resistance.
- 6.4-inch OLED screen with 1440p resolution.
- Rear fingerprint sensor.
What you might not like:
- Priced too high for a 2018 smartphone.
- Bland design.
- Notch.
Price: $950
19. LG G8
Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderWhat we like:
- One of the lightest smartphones on this list.
- IP68 water resistance.
- 6.1-inch OLED screen with 1440p resolution.
- Great performance.
- Good dual-lens-camera system (one regular, one ultrawide).
- Headphone jack with HiFi DAC.
- Rear fingerprint sensor.
What you might not like:
- Dull design.
- Notch.
- Hand gesture features are gimmicky and don't work well.
- Carriers sell the LG G8 for around $820, which doesn't offer great value for this phone.
- LG phones have shown to be very slow to receive new versions of Android, if they get them at all.
Price: Above $800 from most carriers.
18. Moto G7
MotorolaWhat we like:
- Among the best value smartphones in this list.
- Premium design and materials.
- Good performance.
- Runs a clean and simple version of Android.
What you might not like:
- Secondary camera is purely for depth sensing.
- For $100 more, the Pixel 3a is a better phone.
Price: $300
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