The 20 best smartphones in the world
Get the Full StoryAntonio Villas-Boas Business InsiderWhat's the best smartphone? This list focuses primarily on high-end flagship devices, but the best flagship smartphones don't have to be the most expensive.
Value plays a huge role in this list, and there's a couple mid-range device here that are well worth considering for more budget-minded buyers one of them is ranked at No. 2!
In fact, the top three phones in this list aren't the top flagship models everyone expects from Apple or Samsung.
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It would be easiest to rank smartphones based purely on specs and the number of features each offers, but that would mean the most expensive smartphones would always rank in the top three and they're not the first phones I'd usually recommend.
One of the biggest factors for me when ranking and recommending a phone is its value in relation to its specs and features. That typically leads me to recommend phones that may have fewer features or a less sleek design than the ultra-premium models that command four-figure price tags.
Indeed, just because a phone has everything and the kitchen sink doesn't mean you have to buy it it's just an option for those who might have a larger budget. The same logic applies to pretty much anything you can buy: Do you pick the most expensive model of everything you buy? If you don't, the top three will suit you well. If you always go with the top-of-the-line, then you probably already know the phone you want.
But if you haven't made up your mind, check out our list of the top 20 smartphones you can buy:20. LG G8
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Unfortunately for LG, the new LG G8 at its 820 price places it pretty low on this list. It's comparable to the 750 Galaxy S10e, but without the sleek design and with little to show for the extra 70 you'd spend.
Still, it's a solid device that checks all the right boxes, but doesn't excel in any particular thing.
You can find the LG G8 for 700 at Best Buy and B&H Photo, which is what the LG G8 should have been priced at to begin with. I wouldn't recommend buying it for its full price tag from carriers, however.
Read the LG G8 review
Price: Above 800 from most carriers.
19. Moto G7
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Motorola's Moto G series of smartphones has been our favorite mid-range option ever since they were first released back in 2013, and they've only been getting better every generation. Last year's Moto G6 was a fantastic device that made me forget I was using a 250 phone, and not one that cost more 800.
The new 300 Moto G7 comes with updated specs, design, and even a few rare, out-of-style features that many smartphone users still value.
Price: Currently 30 off for 270
18. Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
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The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are now more than 2 years old, but for 450 and 570, respectively, they're still worthy of your attention.
Apple phones generally offer better apps and a better user experience than their Android counterparts, and the iPhone 7 is no different. The support you get from Apple if something goes wrong is superior to what you get from Android device makers. And unlike on most Android phones, with iPhones you can always get the latest software updates straight from Apple as soon as it releases them.
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus offer some compelling features, including water-resistance, great cameras that perform well in low light, and powerful processors. The phones also work well with other Apple products, including the company's wireless headphones, AirPods.
The iPhone 7 Plus' dual-lens camera system takes pictures with a professional-looking "bokeh" effect, which blurs the background behind your subject. Additionally, the system allows you to zoom in on your subjects; its second camera offers a 2x optical zoom.
Unlike the digital zoom feature found in other cameras, an optical zoom allows you to enlarge an image of your subject without sacrificing picture quality.
iPhone 7 price: 450
iPhone 7 Plus price: 570
Check out the iPhone 7 review
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