We review and review dozens of phones each year with one project in mind: to help you buy the phone that’s most productive for your needs. And with the wonderful features of Apple, Samsung, Google, and other brands, there are plenty of phones worthy of your attention.
We’re in a good position to choose the most productive phone based on our criteria. We spend a lot of time in our lab and in the real world testing the most productive phones so we can compare the main aspects of the competition. And we’ve got some expert recommendations on which models will come out on top.
The most productive phones offer wonderful cameras, enough functionality to seamlessly multitask or play extensive games, and enough all-day battery life. We checked them on both one and both smartphones we reviewed, and we also compared the phone’s software, demonstrated the quality and design. All of those criteria can distinguish a wonderful phone from the rest of the package.
In our ranking, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is ahead of the Galaxy S24 Ultra in the name of the phone. Check out our Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max matchup for an investigation of the phone comparison. Of course, with the iPhone 16 scheduled to launch in the fall, we may see a reshuffle of the rating very soon.
Looking for something beyond Apple and Samsung? We also took inspiration from other phones, adding the Pixel 8a, which we think will be the most productive phone under $500.
Samsung has unveiled new foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, which will ship on July 24. Keep an eye out for our full review to see if they’re among the phones, but you can read our convenient article on the Galaxy. Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 are convenient for first impressions.
The telephone in general
The iPhone 15 Pro Max outshines the other devices on this list thanks to its incredible A17 Pro silicon and a redesigned camera setup that includes a much larger telephoto lens than before. We also like the 14-hour battery life and extra garage that the Apple Phone offers. Offers.
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Best Samsung phone
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is the most productive Android phone you can buy, thanks to its rugged Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, long-lasting battery, and outstanding cameras. New AI-based features that simplify mundane responsibilities also increase the appeal and appeal of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. justifies its high initial value of $1,299.
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Best phone $500
Google continues to offer a wonderful option for its beloved flagships, with its A-series phones. The Pixel 8a has the newest Tensor chipset and the AI features that come with it, as well as the wonderful brands you’d expect from a Google phone. Best of all, it costs the same $499 as the previous Pixel 7a.
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The smartest cameras
Fans of mobile photography take a look at the Google Pixel 8 Pro and its AI photo processing features powered by the Tensor G3 chipset. You also get a brighter demo and seven years of software and security updates from Google.
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The value of the iPhone
At $799. Apple’s iPhone 15 offers the kind of value you don’t expect from this prince’s phones, whether it’s the impressive A16 Bionic processor, the Dynamic Island feature or the 48MP main camera. Whatever feature draws you to this phone, the low value helps seal the deal.
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Samsung’s AI phone
The Galaxy S24 comes with all the Galaxy AI features of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but in a less expensive $500 phone. You still get high-end specs in a more compact device that also lasts a long time on a charge.
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Best flagship
The OnePlus 12 emerges as the best option for more familiar Android brands with an advanced periscope telephoto lens and a larger screen. We’re also pleased to see the return of wireless charging to the OnePlus flagship.
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Compact flagship
While it doesn’t suit its big brother, either in terms of battery life or camera technology, the iPhone 15 Pro still suits everything you’d expect from it. A high-end phone in a relatively small frame.
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Best for Cash on Android
The OnePlus 12R sacrifices enough of the OnePlus 12’s features to cost the phone $500. But there are still enough key features to make this a very capable mid-range phone.
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The price of a large iPhone
There’s a big difference between the iPhone 15 Plus and the smaller iPhone 15, but the former’s battery life is the most productive among iPhones and it’s the cheapest way to get a big-screen Apple phone.
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The Flip Phone
The OnePlus Open is the foldable phone for you, thanks to its slim and smooth design, rugged Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, Hasselblad camera system, long-lasting battery, and the fastest foldable charging on the market. Handle multiple tasks thanks to its Open Canvas Function
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Better battery life
No phone lasts longer than the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro. The gaming-focused phone clocked in as long as we did in our battery test and charges quickly, too.
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I’m the cell phone editor at Tom’s Guide, where I’ve worked since 2015. In total, I’ve been covering generation for over 20 years, and I was there when Steve Jobs released the original iPhone in 2007. I’ve been reviewing and testing phones ever since, and if you stop by my home in Northern California, you’ll be able to marvel at the batteries in the phones I have on hand for head-to-head testing.
Our opinion:
✅ You need Apple’s iPhone: iPhone 15 Pro Max offers the benefits of Apple phones, adding a rugged 3nm chipset and a unique 5x telephoto lens.
✅ You appreciate the design: The iPhone’s side rails are now made of titanium alloy, the screen bezels are thinner, and an action button has replaced the undeniable mute switch.
✅ You have a phone that lasts a long time: This is an efficient phone, lasting more than 14 hours in our battery test.
❌ You’re on a budget: It’s arguably Apple’s most productive phone, but at $1,199, the iPhone 15 Pro Max also costs the most.
❌ You prefer compact devices: This 6. 7-inch screen requires a 6. 29 x 3. 02 x 0. 32 frame to house it. The iPhone 15 Pro Max does not have hassle-free compatibility in a pocket.
❌ You’re a phone that charges fast: Apple has moved to USB-C charging, but the speed is still limited to just 27W.
? The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the most sensitive notch in terms of design, photography, and performance. The upload speed and virtual zoom features could be more sophisticated and that costs a lot of money. But it’s still an extraordinary device that deserves an upgrade. ★★★★
Cameras: iPhones live and die through their cameras, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s telephoto lens is a huge improvement over previous Pro Max models, thanks to its 5x zoom capabilities. Its low-light functionality is also spectacular. That said, the Galaxy S24 Ultra still has the most zoom feature, although we think the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the phone with the biggest camera overall.
Performance: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip now outperforms the iPhone in some tests, but the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s A17 Pro chipset is still a very fast chip. You’ll notice the added impact when you’re fulfilling day-to-day responsibilities and switching between apps. Despite all the graphical improvements of the Snapdragon, the iPhone 15 Pro Max still outperforms the newest Galaxy device when it comes to real-world responsibilities like video transcoding. A17 Pro-powered phones like the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be able to use Apple Intelligence features that Apple will release later this year.
Battery life: The iPhone 15 Pro Max battery lasts over 14 hours in our battery test, an exceptional improvement over the already durable iPhone 14 Pro Max. If only the phone could run fast, as Apple still offers only 27W Stressed Charging and 15W wireless charging.
Value for money: Although this model costs $100 more than the starting price of the iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple has increased the amount of base storage to 256GB. The iPhone 15 Pro offers almost all of the same features, but in a smaller package and for a lower starting price. And if you prefer a large screen, you should also consider the iPhone 15 Plus. As for Samsung’s comparable device, the Galaxy s24 Ultra has also seen a price increase, so Apple’s high-end device is still the cheapest option.
Read the full review: iPhone 15 Pro Max
Our opinion:
✅ You need the available Android phone: The Galaxy S24 Ultra provides an optimal Android experience, thanks to the fast and efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
✅ Take a lot of photos: Few camera phones can match the photo quality of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, especially in low-light conditions.
✅ You need complex AI features: New features like Circle to Search and a tool that automatically formats your notes are useful and practical additions that are used every day.
❌ You can’t vary the maximum starting price: as smart as the Galaxy S24 Ultra is, $1,299 is a lot to pay for a phone, especially when other S24 models offer the Galaxy AI.
❌ You have 10x optical zoom: The S23 Ultra’s 10x zoom lens is replaced by a 5x camera (although it has sharper resolution). It seems like a step back.
❌ You prefer compact phones: The Galaxy S24 Ultra would possibly use a titanium frame to lighten the load, but a 6. 8-inch device is still a chore.
? The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra gives the iPhone everything it can handle, has a longer lifespan than Apple’s handset and outperforms it in several benchmark tests. Add in seven years of software updates and smart AI features, and it’s a phone that delivers value. ★★★★
Cameras: Replacing a 10MP telephoto lens with 10x zoom with a 50MP camera with 5x zoom is like a step backwards, even with higher resolution photos. (At least you can still do 10x zooms by cropping those 50MP photos. And the 100x zoom feature is just as impressive as before. ) However, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is still a high-end camera phone, with greater color control than previous Samsung flagships.
Performance: The Galaxy S24 Ultra’s internal Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 offers exceptional functionality, enough to outperform the iPhone 15 Pro models in some tests, especially when it comes to graphics. Unlike other S24 models, which use other chipsets depending on their region, the Galaxy S24 Ultra uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, so you’re guaranteed the most productive Android functionality no matter where in the world you live.
Battery life: In addition to its stellar performance, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 also handles power well, allowing the S24 Ultra to last 16 hours and forty-five minutes in our battery test. Wired charging speeds remain at 45W, which is even slower than the OnePlus 12 and its 80W charging speeds.
Value for money: Although its price has increased by up to $100 compared to the previous generation, you still get what you pay for with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, especially if you can find a lower price thanks to the best Galaxy S24 Ultra deals. Seven years of software and security updates justify the cost.
Read full review: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Our opinion:
✅ You don’t need to pay more than $500: Despite rumors to the contrary, Google has kept the US value of the Pixel 8a at $499, the same as the Pixel 7a.
✅ You need wonderful cameras for your money: the Pixel 8a has the same camera setup as the Pixel 7a, but that’s not a bad thing. You get wonderful photos.
✅ You have Tensor’s newest features: Since it uses the Tensor G3 discovered on Pixel 8 phones, the Pixel 8a has the same AI-based capabilities, adding Magic Editor.
❌ You need the newest hardware: The Pixel nine phones will launch this fall and will likely feature a Tensor G4 that introduces even more AI features.
❌ You need a phone with fast charging: Although the Pixel 8a offers longer battery life than before, it still charges at a limited 18W.
❌ You need a phone with more performance: The Tensor G3 may be smart, but it’s not as fast as Qualcomm’s high-performance silicon found in other Android phones.
?The Pixel 8a is a wonderful addition to the A series, with wonderful cameras for a budget phone. With more wonderful battery life than before and expanded software support, Google’s mid-range phone is an even better deal than before. ★★★★
Cameras: You’ll find the same cameras on the Pixel 8a as you do on the Pixel 7a, and the photo processing features work the same way too. While we need more extensive improvements, you can’t tweak the Pixel 8a’s camera performance. Especially compared to other camera phones in this price range. You may not need to upgrade from last year’s phone, but other people with older phones will still be inspired by the quality of photos taken with the Pixel 8a.
Performance: As always, the story of Pixel phones is the AI features supported through the Tensor core on Google silicon. With a Tensor G3 at the controls, the Pixel 8a matches the Pixel 8’s flagship feature set, with the Magic Editor and Best Take photo editing features stealing the show. But don’t sleep on the phone’s call control features either. That said, if you’re looking for raw functionality power, you might not find it in the Pixel 8a, as the Tensor chips fall behind what Snapdragon silicon can offer in Android phones.
Battery life: Google has finally created a phone that lasts longer than the average phone on a charge. The Pixel 8a clocked in at 11 hours and 21 minutes on our battery test, the most productive result we’ve seen for a Pixel in a long time. We just wish the charging speeds were faster, but at least you had wireless charging support.
Value for money: In addition to saving you between $200 and $300 on flagship features, the Pixel 8a also comes across as a telephone that you can stay on for a long time. Google now offers seven years of software and security updates, which matches the performance of regular Pixel 8 phones. With the Pixel 8a, Google shows other phone makers what a mid-range device should look like.
Read the full review: Google Pixel 8a
Our opinion:
✅ You’re a smart camera: The Pixel 8 Pro’s camera hardware is pretty impressive, but the included AI features turn decent images into wonderful ones.
✅ You have a future-proof phone: Google offers seven years of updates to Pixel 8 Pro owners, adding Android updates and security patches.
✅ You’ve got a bright display: older pixels took a beating from dark screens, but the Pixel 8 Pro’s display hit 1,526 nits in our tests.
❌ You need amazing performance: The Tensor G3 chipset that powers the Pixel 8 Pro excels at AI, but it lags behind the Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
❌ You need a device that lasts a long time: The Pixel 8 Pro lasts longer than its predecessor in our battery test, but still offers average battery life.
❌ You have to pay less for your phone: A rise in the price of the Pixel 8 Pro means the $999 device costs as much as an iPhone 15 Pro and Galaxy S24 Plus.
? Google Pixel 8 Pro is a great choice for the most productive Android phones, especially if you need a top-notch camera. The Pixel 8 Pro’s Tensor G3 chipset offers a smarter assistant that can take your phone calls, right? Write your grammar and summarize Internet pages. ★★★★
Cameras: All cameras in the Pixel 8 Pro’s rear camera array get an upgrade, especially the ultrawide lens that now uses a 48MP sensor. The main camera has a wider aperture to let in more light, improving the quality of low-resolution images. clear images. But it’s the photo processing features that make this phone stand out, as Google uses AI to make its images look their best. We love how Best Take can arrange images and how Magic Audio Eraser gently removes unwanted sounds from videos.
Performance: The Tensor G3 chip is helping the Pixel 8 Pro achieve higher benchmark times. But it still can’t live up to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon discovered in other top Android phones, let’s leave it to the A17 Pro that powers the newest iPhone Pro models. And since the launch of the Pixel 8 Pro, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has made its way into mainstream Android phones, widening the functionality gap even further.
Battery life: Google’s phones don’t have a great reputation for battery life, but the Pixel 8 Pro takes steps to correct that. In our test, it lasted 2 hours longer than the Pixel 7 Pro. But this is only a middle result for smartphones. Other leading smartphones last longer on a charge.
Value for money: You’ll have to pay more for the Pixel 8 Pro than its predecessor, thanks to a $100 value increase. But the Pixel 8 Pro still offers exceptional value, thanks to Google extending this device to seven years of software and security updates.
Read full review: Google Pixel 8 Pro
Our opinion:
✅ You don’t need to spend too much on a new iPhone: This is the cheapest new iPhone. The new design and colors give it an even fresher look.
✅ You need a balance between battery life and battery life: the iPhone 15 is very efficient, and the old A16 chipset still delivers performance.
✅ You have some top-notch features: the display is now as bright as the Pro models. And you get a 48MP main camera.
❌ You want a big screen: While some people like the iPhone 15’s compact screen, others may find it cramped.
❌ You need a phone with fast charging: Apple hasn’t updated the iPhone 15’s charging speeds yet.
❌ You need a sleek display: The iPhone 15 is one of the new flagships with a 60Hz display. Today, even reasonable Android devices offer 120Hz elegance.
? The iPhone 15 offers better value for money than the iPhone 14. We love the new 48MP main camera with 24MP photos and 2x zoom mode, more convenient USB-C charging, and more perfect performance. Apple is expected to offer faster charging and demonstrate refresh rates. ★★★★
Cameras: With the addition of a 48MP main camera to this year’s base model, Apple has unleashed a lot of photographic potential in the iPhone 15. The phone can now take more detailed 24MP pictures than the popular 12MP from previous iPhones. The iPhone 15 can now also use a lossless 2x zoom mode without the need for a telephoto lens, helping to bridge the gap between this and the Pro models. In our head-to-head with the iPhone 15’s zoom against the Galaxy S24, Apple’s telephone held its ground.
Performance: The iPhone 15’s A16 Bionic chipset is still powerful, even though it debuted in the 2022 iPhone 14 Pro models. At least the A16 still beats newer Android phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in many benchmarks; since then, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phones have surpassed it. From multitasking to graphics-intensive gaming, the iPhone 15 can handle almost anything. Although the iPhone 15 can run the iOS 18 update coming in the fall, it does not have the chipset capable of supporting AI-based Apple Intelligence features.
Battery life: Apple’s larger iPhones have more room for larger batteries, but the iPhone 15 still lasts more than 11 hours on a single charge. Charging is slow, though, with stressed speeds of 20W still available on older models.
Value for money: The iPhone 15’s starting price of $799 is still a generous sum for mid-range phones. But with the iPhone 15 Pro starting at $999 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max costing even more, that $799 value represents smart pricing at Apple. World. This is a clear step forward from the iPhone 14.
Read the full review: iPhone 15
Our opinion:
✅ You get Galaxy AI at a lower price: You get the same Galaxy AI features in a $799 phone as you do in the $1,299 S24 Ultra.
✅ You like compact phones: measuring 5. 8 x 2. 8 x 0. 3 inches, the Galaxy S24 fits perfectly in your hand and offers a 6. 2-inch screen.
✅ You want a phone that lasts: The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset lasts almost 13. 5 hours on the S24 in our battery test.
❌ You prefer giant screens: Even with a slight increase in screen size, some would find a 6. 2-inch screen too narrow.
❌ Needs a more powerful zoom: Although the Galaxy S24 has a dedicated zoom lens (uncommon for a $799 phone), it supports 3x zoom.
❌ You want faster charging: stressed charging is still 25W for the Galaxy S24. The Plus and Ultra versions have a charge of 45 W.
? The Galaxy S24 may not be Samsung’s most feature-rich flagship, but it does offer a telephoto lens, Galaxy AI capabilities, and, at least in North America, a beefy Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. ★★★★
Cameras: Very few cameras have been replaced on the Galaxy S24 compared to the S23, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Samsung’s flagships produce perfect images, and the S24 is no exception – some images came out a little dark in our tests. Samsung also includes a telephoto lens on its cheaper flagship, something Apple doesn’t do with the iPhone.
Performance: The North American Galaxy S24 models are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which is good news for Samsung. This silicon produces numbers that surpass Apple’s cellular chips in some tests. Elsewhere, S24 buyers will have to make do with the Exynos 2400 System-on-Chip. Our tests revealed that the Exynos 2400 is not as fast as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the same tests.
Battery life: With a battery life of thirteen hours and 28 minutes in our battery test, the Galaxy S24 beats the average smartphone by 3. 5 hours. The 25W charging speed is a bit disappointing, as Samsung’s other S24 models still offer 45W charging. Specifically, the cheaper OnePlus 12 charges faster than the S24.
Value for money: It’s hard to argue with a phone that offers a telephoto lens and Galaxy AI features for less than $800. Seven years of software and security are even more impressive. Unless you really want a big screen or a tougher telephoto lens, the Galaxy S24 will more than satisfy your desires, and you may not have to deal with a starting value of four either. numbers.
Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy S24
Our opinion:
✅ You want to rate your phone quickly: 80W charging speeds fully qualify the phone within 30 minutes.
✅ You need maximum Android performance: A super-fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset helps keep the Galaxy S24 fast.
✅ You need to save money: With the trade-in, you can reduce the value of the OnePlus 12 to $699.
❌ You get lots of AI features: Unlike the Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8, AI takes a backseat on the OnePlus 12.
❌ Take a lot of low-light photos: The camera’s functionality is good, but low-light photos seem underexposed.
❌ You are for strong water resistance: An IP65 waterproof rating means you can’t drop the phone into water.
?The OnePlus 12 is OnePlus’ most comprehensive offering yet, featuring the Qualcomm chipset, a Hasselblad-designed triple camera formula, fast and stressful charging, and the return of wireless charging. ★★★★
Cameras: The telephoto lens can now offer 3x zoom (on previous OnePlus models it’s 2x) because the OnePlus 12 features the fourth-generation Hasselblad camera system. In our tests, it was found that low-light images were underexposed, but under other conditions. The photographs looked sharp and well-composed.
Performance: A Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset means the OnePlus 12 can compete with performers like the Galaxy S24 and not miss a step. In graphics tests, the OnePlus 12 even outperforms newer iPhones. The OnePlus 12 doesn’t have any challenges, it’s not easy to play games or switch between apps quickly.
Battery life: Outside of gaming phones, you may not find devices that are more durable than OnePlus phones. The OnePlus 12 lasted more than 17. 5 hours in our test, where the average smartphone hovers around 10 hours. With 80W of stressed charging and wireless charging feedback, you’ll be able to keep your battery charged.
Value for money: A $100 value increase over the OnePlus 11 is a bit disappointing, but at least one very liberal trade-in program negates that value increase, bringing the OnePlus 12 down to a $699 discount. That’s $100 less than the Galaxy S24 and $300 less than the Galaxy S24 Plus.
Read full review: OnePlus 12
Our opinion:
✅ You have a budget of around $1,000: The iPhone 15 Pro has the most features of the iPhone 15 Pro Max for $200 less.
✅ It has a strong design: The titanium sides make this phone strong and lighter than previous stainless metal iPhone Pro models.
✅ You’re a photography fanatic: the phone shines especially in portraits and low-light shots.
Cameras: It’s a shame that the iPhone 15 Pro only offers 3x zoom, because that’s the only thing stopping it from absolutely matching the iPhone 15 Pro Max at the most sensitive part of this list. Still, it’s a wonderful camera phone, especially suited to taking night mode and portrait photography. The iPhone 15 Pro’s main, selfie, and ultra-wide cameras are also among the most productive.
Performance: Apple’s impressive A17 Pro chipset gives the iPhone 15 Pro functionality that outperforms almost any other phone on any given benchmark; Android phones powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 show higher numbers in graphics tests. That said, the iPhone 15 Pro is still gaming smart thanks to its ray-traced GPU. Thanks to the A17 Pro processor, the iPhone 15 will be able to support Apple Intelligence features that bring more AI-based features to the iPhone.
Battery life: The iPhone 15 Pro falls short of the 11-hour mark that separates the most durable phones from the crowd. It has the shortest battery life of any phone in the iPhone 15 family. Don’t take this to mean that battery life is bad, as the Pro still outperforms several Android rivals.
Value for money: Staying at $999 means the iPhone 15 Pro seems like a reduced price for high-end Android phones, or the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which costs $200 more. But $999 is still a lot of money to shell out, so think carefully about your purchase.
Read the full review: iPhone 15 Pro
Our opinion:
✅ You’re on a budget: The OnePlus 12R proves that you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a smartphone, as it costs less than $500.
✅ You want epic battery life: With a result of 18 hours and 42 minutes in our battery test, the OnePlus 12R lasts longer than almost each and every phone we tested.
✅ Your top-tier performance: The OnePlus 12R’s old Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC still delivers fast performance.
❌ You’re in Europe: The OnePlus 12R 8GB/128GB that US buyers can buy cheap is not available in Europe. Instead, you’re limited to a more expensive model with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
❌ Want to charge wirelessly: Wireless charging might be part of the OnePlus 12, but that’s not the case on this cheaper model.
❌ You want extended software: Three years of software updates and 4 years of security are limited compared to other Android phones.
?The OnePlus 12R offers exceptional battery life and solid performance. Add in a low starting price in the US and you’ve got something unbeatable for a mid-range phone. ★★★★
Cameras: The cameras are the OnePlus 12R’s biggest flaw, lacking the Hasselblad partnership that bolstered the main OnePlus 12’s cameras. Phones like the Pixel 7a simply take better pictures than those produced by the OnePlus 12R.
Performance: The OnePlus 12R’s in-house Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is no longer the fastest Android silicon, now that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powers Android flagships. But last year’s silicon is still fast and tough enough to propel the 12R ahead of other phones in its price range.
Battery life: The OnePlus 12R offers exceptional battery life, outperforming all phones tested in the last 18 months. With 80W stressed charging, you can recharge the battery quickly, but there is no wireless charging on this model.
Value for money: The OnePlus 12R offers a lot for a $499 phone. We just wish the software and security lasted a little longer.
Read the full review: OnePlus 12R
Our opinion:
✅ You don’t need to pay for the iPhone 15 Pro Max: If you need a large screen (and none of the premium features of the iPhone 15 Pro Max), the iPhone 15 Plus offers the same 6. 7-inch display, but for $300 less. Formation
✅ You need a phone that lasts a long time: The enormous length of the iPhone 15 Plus leaves plenty of room for a large battery. This is an impressive result in our 14+ hour battery test.
✅ You need high-end cameras: Any iPhone 15 model you buy will take wonderful pictures, even those without a telephoto lens. And the iPhone 15 Plus produces detailed photos with its 48MP main camera.
Cameras: Like the iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus has a new 48 MP camera that provides more details and a new 2x zoom mode. This isn’t on par with a committed telephoto lens, but it still does the job well.
Performance: You’ll get the same functionality of the A16 Bionic inside the iPhone 14 Plus. Although it’s already a year old, it still works on most Android phones, which means you shouldn’t have any problems running difficult apps and games.
Battery life: This is the distinguishing feature of the iPhone 15 Plus. Lasting over 14 hours, you probably won’t want to visit a charging station too often. Which is fortunate, since the iPhone 15 Plus still only charges at 20W, despite the new USB-C port.
Value for money: It’s hard to argue with a big-screen iPhone that costs $300 less than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, we hope that Apple has added more features, such as a quick-refresh screen, to its $899 smartphone. But Apple reserves premium features for its Pro models on those days, so you end up making compromises for that reduced $899 value.
Read the full review: iPhone 15 Plus
Our opinion:
Cameras: Armed with a Hasselblad camera system, the OnePlus Open handles peak conditions with ease, basically excelling with its main camera when mild conditions are ideal. Its 3x telephoto zoom camera works just as well as the Pixel Fold’s 5x zoom camera, but it has issues. in incredibly mild conditions.
Performance: The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 offers smart effects with the OnePlus Open. It beats the Galaxy Z Fold five in terms of graphics processing discovered in our benchmark tests, but we found it to be responsive on a daily basis.
Battery life: Foldable phones don’t last long when charged, given the large screens they need to power. Still, the OnePlus Open lasts more than 11 hours in our battery test, easily outperforming the Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 5. It also charges much faster, achieving 85% charge capacity with 30 minutes of downloading.
Value for money: OnePlus offers an attractive proposition to potential buyers. It’s already lower than other foldable laptops with its starting price of $1,699, but the extra $200 trade-in credits it offers make it $1,499, which is a much higher price per cash than the $1,799 charge for the Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Read full review: OnePlus open
Our opinion:
✅ You, the battery life champion: N phoneo has never lasted as long as the 18 hours and 48 minutes that the ROG Phone 8 Pro lasted in our test.
✅ You’re a wonderful gaming phone: In addition to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and a 165Hz refresh rate, the ROG Phone 8 offers capacitive triggers and traditional gaming software add-ons.
✅ You’ve got a durable phone: This is the first time an ROG gaming phone features an IP68 water resistance rating, and a Gorilla Glass Victus 2 demo increases durability.
❌ You take a lot of photos: While larger than most gaming phones, the ROG Phone 8 Pro can’t match the performance of priced camera phones.
❌ Needs long-term software support: The ROG Phone 8 Pro only promises two years of software updates, well below Android phones.
❌ You’re on a budget: With a starting value of $1,199, the ROG Phone 8 Pro will slash your budget significantly.
? ROG Phone 8 Pro is a very durable device that is out of position in the hands of any user. Still, gamers will take full advantage of the ROG phone’s rugged processor and battery life. ★★★★
Cameras: Cameras haven’t historically been a strong point for gaming phones, but Asus is doing its best to make things better. We like the inclusion of a telephoto lens and the solid video footage shot through the gimbal-stabilized main camera. That said, flagship phones with a price tag produce better photographs.
Performance: With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, you will get the functionality of any Android phone from the Asus ROG Phone 8. You can also charge the device with up to 24GB of RAM.
Battery life: The ROG Phone 8 Pro came close to the 19-hour mark in our battery test, an exceptional time that beats all the phones we’ve tested. With 65W charged charging, you can also charge the phone quickly.
Value for money: As the ROG Phone 8 Pro is, $1,199 is a lot to spend on any device. We’d feel better about the expense if Asus provided more than two years of software support.
Read the full review: Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
When we review smartphones, we carry out a battery check where we set the phone’s screen to 150 nits of brightness. We then force phones to browse the internet using their default browser, timing the time it takes for them to run out of power. The smartphone lasts approximately 10 hours in this test.
Should you Android or iPhone? Android phones give you more options in terms of price, length, and cutting-edge designs. However, iPhones will offer faster software updates, more games and apps, and greater security and privacy. Check out our iPhone vs. Android showdown to learn more about the strengths and weaknesses of the two cellular platforms.
Should you buy your teletelephone through a mobile teletelephone provider or unlock it?In the United States, most buyers purchase new telephones through their wireless service provider. But an unlocked teletelephone gives you the freedom to buy the device without any kind of contract and then take it to the carrier you need to use. And on those days, it’s pretty simple to take an unlocked teletelephone to any teletelephone provider.
What length of phone do you deserve to have? Fans of the most productive small phones today will be hard-pressed to find devices with screens smaller than 6 inches, even if there are still some left. Thanks to shrinking bezels, phones with screens around 6. 1 inches are quite compact. If you prefer a giant phone, go for a model with a 6. 5 to 6. 8-inch screen. Anything larger, and you’ll probably prefer a foldable phone, where the device opens up to reveal a giant screen.
What type of camera is worth looking for? Most phones come with at least two rear cameras: a main lens and an ultra-wide camera, usually. Telephoto lenses that offer optical zoom are reserved for more expensive flagship phones. Don’t pay attention to the number of megapixels. Instead, watch the matchups between phones to see the quality of the images and look for special features like night mode for higher quality in low-light conditions. Plus, check out our assortment of the most productive camera phones to learn more about the gadgets that really stand out when it comes to taking pictures.
What is worth looking at in terms of battery life?Generally, phones with larger batteries (measured in mAh) offer the longest battery life, but this is not the case. That’s why we run our own battery test, in which we do Telephones surf the internet until they run out of power. The average telephone runs out of battery in 10 hours, while the most productive battery life we’ve tested tends to exceed the 12-hour mark.
For a smartphone to be on our list of most productive phones, it needs to excel in several tests we run on the phone. We perform some of those tests in our labs and some in the real world.
When it comes to performance, we rely on artificial benchmarks like Geekbench 5 and 3DMark’s Wild Life Unlimited to measure graphics performance. These checks allow us to compare the performance of iPhone and Android devices. We also carry out a genuine video transcoding check on every phone using the Adobe Premiere Rush app and time the result.
To measure the quality of a phone’s screen, we perform laboratory tests of the panel’s brightness (in nits) as well as the color of each of the screens (DCI-P3 color range). In those cases, the higher numbers are larger. We also measure the color accuracy of each panel with a Delta-E index, where lower numbers are higher and a score of 0 is perfect.
One of the most important tests we perform is the Tom’s Guide Battery Test. We perform an Internet browsing test on 5G or 4G with a screen brightness of 150 nits until the battery runs out. As noted above, a phone that lasts more than 10 hours has a smart battery life, while phones that last around 12 hours or more are some of the longest-lasting phones we’ve tested.
Last but not least, we used the most productive phones in the pack for outdoor, indoor, and night photography in low-light situations to see how they perform compared to their closest competitors. We shoot landscapes, food, portraits, and much more, and will also let you judge them through side-by-side comparisons in our reviews.
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Philip Michaels is editor of Tom’s Guide. Se has been interested in private technology since 1999 and in construction when Steve Jobs first launched the iPhone. It has been reviewing smartphones since the first iPhone announced in 2007, and has been tracking phone carriers and smartphone plans since 2015. It has solid reviews about Apple, the Oakland Athletics, old movies, and correct killing techniques. Follow it on @PhilipMichaels.
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