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Only the best phones earned their spot on this site. I evaluate top performers across 10 categories — things we all want from a phone — and exclude anything that doesn't make the cut, saving you time in your search.

Every phone is a one-hand phone depending on the size of your hand. For people who like to type by swipe, or simply wish they carried a smaller device, I list every phone's width in millimeters and let you filter the list by width.

No ads, no sponsored rankings, no agenda — just numbers.

Use the list to build your personal Phone Lineup™. The OHP Cookie saves it in your browser — edit, reorder, add notes and come back to it as your search progresses. And unlike most sites, I collect zero information about you, your selections or your behavior online.

A smartphone is your most important tool. Choose the right one.

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Score string (above) has 10 categories — first 5 max at 15 points each, second 5 max at 5 points each. Total max points: 100. Bigger number is always better. Visit the About page for a detailed list of metrics.

My list features the world's best phones, ranked purely by numbers. When two phones have the same total score, the more recent one ranks higher. If the score and release date are the same, the narrower phone is ranked above (it is harder to make and easier to use).

I use BADGES to highlight outstanding performers.

Badges: FOLD long-edge hinge FLIP short-edge hinge SUPERIOR top-end flagship phone * BEST the BEST, only one * BEST Midranger best midrange phone * TOP one of the TOP performers * TOP PHOTO/VIDEO max scores for imaging * TOP Compact one of the TOP phones with 72mm or less width ⭐ star after phone name indicates a pre-test listing

BEST OF THE TOP 100

You won't regret getting any one of these phones. You could even consider yourself lucky to get your first choice — many of them are not available everywhere.

The biggest differences between them are size and price. Battery life and cameras vary to some degree, but none of these phones will disappoint you in day-to-day use — though Samsung and most Apple phones in this tier will run out of battery faster than the others.

These are the best flagship phones in the world.

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