If your two-year contract is up for renewal, and you’re looking for a new phone, now’s a good time to inspect your options. Every handset on this list has been reviewed thoroughly using the same combination of real-world use cases and repeatable benchmark tests.
Let’s take a look at the best smartphones of 2019
Huawei P30 Pro
A photography masters
Pros:
- Great cameras
- Massive battery
- Slick design
Cons:
- EMUI needs an overhaul
- Screen lacks the sharpness of the S10
Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus
The best phone screen we’ve ever seen
Pros:
- So much versatility with the cameras
- The best screen around
- Lovely new design
Cons:
- One UI is still a little bit ugly
- Battery life isn’t as good as expected on neither model
OnePlus 7 Pro
The best way to avoid a notch
Pros:
- Gorgeous 90Hz display
- Impressive design
- Clean software
- High-speed charging
Cons:
- It’s a huge phone
- No IP rating or Qi charging
4. Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Best for the sheer amount of features
Pros:
- Great camera
- Impressive design
- Lovely screen
- High-speed charging
- Exceptional battery life
Cons:
- Huawei’s software is still buggy and ugly
5. iPhone XR
iPhone XS features for less
Pros:
- Wide range of colours
- XS features at a lower price
- Great camera
- Top performance
Cons:
- No fast charger included
6. Google Pixel 3
Clean Android and an astounding camera
Pros:
- Great haptics
- Google’s Android is the best Android
- Much-improved design
- Breathtaking camera both on the front and back
- Fast wireless charging and smart Pixel Stand (even if it’s not included)
Cons:
- No form of facial unlocking
- Can scratch easily
7. Xiaomi Mi 9
2019’s best value, flagship?
Pros:
- Versatile camera experience
- Superb value for money
- Fantastic performance
- Excellent screen
Cons:
- Slightly temperamental fingerprint sensor
- No IP certification
8. Samsung Galaxy Note 9
The best big phone around
Pros:
- Fantastic display
- Big battery
- The S Pen
Cons:
- Bixby button is an annoyance
- The S10 Plus feels better
9. Honor View 20
Interesting features for the price
Pros:
- New screen design looks excellent and deals with the notch issue
- Good battery life and high-speed charging
- Competent camera
- A headphone jacks
Cons:
- No wireless charging or IP rating
- Strange performance quirks
- Software still needs work
10. iPhone XS & iPhone XS Max
Best for performance
Pros
- Amazing displays
- Exceptional performance
- Face ID remains the best at facial recognition
Cons
- Expensive
- iOS doesn’t make the most of Max’s more prominent display
- Fast charger not included
- Scratches too easily
10. Moto G7 Plus
Great quality and value
Pros:
- Good cameras
- Solid value
- Classy design
Cons:
- Deep notch
- Cameras dynamic range could be better
Go on, get your cell phones out!