Best Smartphones According to 157 Experts

Updated Aug 7, 2026

Best for most

APPLE

iPhone 13

$271

critic score

88

based on 8
critic reviews

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Apple

iPhone 17 Pro Max

$1,170

critic score

90

based on 6
critic reviews

Low cost

LG

G5

$142

critic score

88

based on 5
critic reviews