The 20 best smartphones in the world

Tech Insider/Jeff Dunn

They might all be the same general shape, and most of them might run on similar chips, but each smartphone is very different.

You may want to look out for the upcoming phones at the end of this list, as they're looking for a spot in our top 20 smartphone ranking.

Here's our ranking of the best phones you can buy. 

Note: All prices below indicate how much the phones typically cost without a carrier contract. Prices may vary depending on the retailer.

20. BlackBerry Passport

The BlackBerry Passport may look strange, but a lot of BlackBerry fans seem to love it. It has a really nice physical keyboard, but the key feature is its unique square design.

Price: $450

19. BlackBerry Classic

If you were a BlackBerry fan back in the company's heyday, you're going to love the BlackBerry Classic. It looks similar to older BlackBerry models, but features a sharp touchscreen and an excellent physical keyboard.

Price: $329

18. Microsoft Lumia 950

If you must have a Windows phone, there's only one device to consider: Microsoft's Lumia 950. Although reviews were pretty bad, this phone does hold some promise for people who need Microsoft apps to do everything. It also has a really nice camera and can connect to a keyboard, mouse, and monitor and let you run a lightweight version of Windows.

Price: $445