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OnePlus improves upon its previous flagship by throwing in a massive 18:9 display, shrinking the bezels, and tweaking the cameras to deliver one of the best phones of the year, all for $499.

Sony's new Xperia XZ2 is a viable alternative to the assortment of look-alike Android flagships, even if it doesn't necessarily offer the best value.

Xiaomi's Mi Mix 2S is as elegant and powerful as any Android flagship, but it makes too many compromises and is simply too difficult to buy to recommend over the Pixel 2 or Galaxy S9.

Nuu Mobile's G3 evokes the looks of the Galaxy S9 for a fraction of the price. But this budget phone is only a fraction as good.

For Asus' new ZenFone Max Plus, the beauty runs only skin deep.

An incredibly bright screen and Android Oreo aren't enough to make Sony's bulky midrange phone worth its steep price tag.

Honor's View 10 delivers flagship specs on a budget, but it makes too many compromises to stand out.

You get a solid camera, decent display and nostalgic design with the Galaxy J7 Prime, but similarly priced budget phones offer more pizazz.

The Essential Phone is a gorgeous Android phone with an edge-to-edge screen, clever modular design and refreshingly clean software, but the camera is a letdown so far.

BlackBerry may never rule the smartphone world again, but this TCL-built phone is a very good device, thanks to a multipurpose keyboard and a monster battery.

BlackBerry's latest Android smartphone opts for a bigger screen instead of a physical keyboard, but brings the same focus on productivity and security.

PSafe DFNDR is feature-rich and easy to use, but its malware protection is inconsistent and the free version has too many ads.

The Moto X4 Android One is a great lower-cost entry point for Google's wireless service, but it makes compromises other phones don't.

The 5.5-inch Moto E4 Plus tackles one of the biggest problems with the smaller Moto E4 by delivering all-day battery life in an affordable device.

With so many affordable Android phones offering premium features, the K20 Plus is a fine device that fails to impress.

Available for less than $100 if you buy it as an Amazon Prime Exclusive, Alcatel's A30 Plus gets the job done, but its camera, battery and design underwhelm.

Thanks to a host of improvements and new features, Android Oreo will be a welcome addition to your phone — once the update becomes available to you.

The Alcatel's Idol 5S style, bright display and sweet sound bring it so close to being a great value, but weak battery life holds it back.

Motorola’s latest budget phone offers unexpectedly good features for an insanely low price, but its battery life disappoints.

With a big bulky grip and an even bigger camera module, the Kodak Ektra may not be the sleekest or the most powerful phone, but it's still pretty charming.

The ZTE Max XL is a fantastic big-screen phone for budget-conscious buyers on Sprint, Boost and Virgin Mobile.

At just $179 for a big, 5.5-inch screen and fingerprint reader, Huawei's Ascend 5W looks enticing, but mediocre battery life and underexposed photos make the total package much less appetizing.

Get this $99 phablet if you’re a MetroPCS user who loves a big display and lasting battery life, but won’t miss a high-quality camera.

Get the Energy XL if you want an unlocked, big-screen Android phone that can last for hours on end, but it doesn't work with Verizon or Sprint.

The LG Watch Urbane LTE makes and receives calls and messages, and gets notifications without being tethered to your phone, but iPhone owners should wait for iOS compatibility.

With better cameras, design, audio and software, the HTC 10 is a significant upgrade for smartphone buyers and the brand.

The LG G5 boasts an innovative modular design and useful dual cameras, but short battery life holds it back.

As appealing as the K5's low price tag and long-lasting battery are, it makes too many compromises to outshine more compelling budget Android phones.

The Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3 squeezes a long-lasting battery, Android 5.0 and a solid 5.5-inch display into a sleek frame for just $250 unlocked.

The LG G4 offers a crisp quad-HD display and an excellent camera within an attractive leather design, though its battery life disappoints.