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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra -- priced at $1,300 -- comes packed with maximum features that, for most people, is more than necessary. For the rest of us, last year's $800 Galaxy S25 is a standout among its Galaxy counterparts. Even with the release of the S26, the S25 remains a solid pick because it has much of the same hardware, software and AI capabilities as it pricier (and newer) peers. The Galaxy S25 has a very capable triple rear camera setup that is versatile in capturing bright outdoor scenes and candid moments inside under mixed lighting. Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is ideal for And

The Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL sit at the top of Google's phone lineup, with their Tensor G5 processor, fantastic cameras and a host of AI skills. Gemini Advanced is truly amazing, but in our testing, there were some hiccups. One thing to look out for is price. The Pixel 10 Pro is a new, smaller version with a 6.3-inch screen and a $999 price tag. The 6.8-inch Pixel 10 Pro XL is the larger version, with more starting storage and a bigger battery. The Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL also have satellite SOS for emergencies and come with seven years of major Android OS updates, security patches and Pi

Google’s $499 Pixel 10A is our pick for the best overall cheap phone, even though it’s only slightly improved over last year’s Pixel 9A. The new phone’s top-notch camera is unmatched among other handsets priced under $500. Plus, crucially, the company’s promise of seven years of software and security updates means the phone could last long enough to use until it finally gives out. Plus, its ability to send photos and files to an iPhone over AirDrop is a nice bonus, especially for people with friends using iOS handsets. One major caveat to this recommendation is that the base model comes with 1