Android phones come in all price points, shapes, and sizes. Whether you're looking to drop about $2,000 on the phone or you want to spend very little, you have a wide variety to choose from. What's more, you have the power to prioritize the features that are most important to you. Read on to find the right Android phone for your budget and needs.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- S Pen support
- Dynamic 6.8-inch AMOLED display
- Dual telephoto lenses
If you don't mind shelling out over $1,000 on your next phone, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is a great choice. Samsung has packed lots of premium features into this model. Its 6.8-inch display has a dynamic refresh rate that automatically scales between 10Hz and 120Hz, depending on whether the task you're performing will benefit from a faster refresh rate or not. The two telephoto lenses can help you capture a great amount of detail whenever you zoom in. Plus, other software-driven photo features help this phone capture some amazing shots.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first-ever Galaxy S phone that offers S Pen support, thus making it a productivity booster.
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Gorgeous design
- Great performance
- Excellent 120Hz display
From its beautiful display to its charging and battery life, the OnePlus 9 Pro is big, gorgeous, and extremely powerful. The OxygenOS software experience is top-notch, displaying many tweaks and features to help you make the phone truly yours. Thanks to its new collaboration with Hasselblad, the OnePlus 9 Pro also excels as a camera phone. The 48MP main shooter captures great photos with excellent dynamic range and natural color tones. The 50MP ultrawide sensor captures great detail too. Video is also a standout feature, with support for up to DOL-HDR, 4K 120 FPS, 8K 30 FPS, and Nightscape for low-light footage.
Google Pixel 5a
- Bright OLED display
- 128GB storage
- Excellent cameras
Thanks to its software experience, cameras, and price, the Google Pixel 5a is one of the best Android phones. Google nailed it with the 5a by also offering the biggest battery ever in a Pixel and a big and bright 6.43-inch OLED display. The Snapdragon 765G in the Pixel 5a helps it power through all the tasks you may want to throw at it. With more horsepower, a second ultrawide camera, and stronger battery life, the Pixel 5a is definitely a great Android handset.
