Author: Zhen Tan

The ultrapricey Note 9 is one of the year’s best phones, but wait until Samsung announces its Galaxy Note 10 successor to make a decision.

The OnePlus 7 Pro’s camera, performance and price make it the go-to premium Android phone of 2019.

The Galaxy S10 Plus is an outstanding phone for 2019, although serious photographers will find its nighttime camera shots lacking. Competition, including from the upcoming Galaxy Note 10, is mounting.

Though the LG V50 is a solid phone and one of the first to have 5G, it’s not a worthwhile investment. Its high price can’t compete with the OnePlus 7 Pro and national 5G coverage is sparse.

The iPhone XR is the best iPhone for the price, delivering most of the advantages of the iPhone XS for hundreds less.

The Pixel 3’s truly exceptional cameras and AI-powered call screening give it an edge on the other great phones in 2018’s crowded winners’ circle.

While the Oneplus 7 lacks the excitement of the 7 Pro, it’s the sensible choice if you’re shopping on a budget. Get this phone over the older 6T.

The Pixel 3A XL has the best camera for its price and a generously-sized screen. But if having a fast processor and more memory is a priority, get the OnePlus 6T instead.

The Galaxy S10E is a terrific value for a compact, powerhouse phone, although it can’t beat the OnePlus 6T’s $550 price.

The Huawei P30 offers you a best-in-class camera setup and a terrific design while commanding a smaller price than the Samsung Galaxy S10, or even the S10E. It’s a fantastic deal, but a hassle to buy thanks to geopolitics.