11 best smartphones 2018: our pick of the very best phones
These are the very best smartphones money can buy. The T3 team has tested every handset that matters, and this guide is designed to provide you with all the key info you need so you can choose the best smartphone for you.
We only include the best phones in this list, so you can be sure you're always getting the very latest, cutting-edge device. We've listed all the phones in order of preference, too, so there's no confusion. The first phone is the best phone.
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So whether you're after the most powerful Android smartphone money can buy, or a shiny new iPhone upgrade, we've seen and extensively tested them all so you don't have to.
Take a look and we guarantee you'll find the best smartphone for your needs, beginning with the very best phone currently available...
- IPHONE X
Simply the best smartphone you can buy today
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 174gDimensions: 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mmOS: iOS11Screen size: 5.8-inchesResolution: 1125 x 2436 pixelsCPU: Apple A11 BionicRAM: 3GBStorage: 64/256GBBattery: 2716mAhRear camera: Dual 12MPFront camera: 7 MP f/2.2
REASONS TO BUY
+Incredibly desirable
+Future of the iPhone
REASONS TO AVOID
-Gestures take getting used to
-Fragile
- SAMSUNG GALAXY S9
The OTHER best smartphone you can buy today…
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 163gDimensions: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mmOS: Android 8.0Screen size: 5.8-inchesResolution: 1440 x 2960 pixelsCPU: Exynos 9810 OctaRAM: 4GBStorage: 64GBBattery: 3000mAhRear camera: 12 MP f/1.5Front camera: 8 MP f/1.7
REASONS TO BUY
+Amazing design
+Almost flawless
REASONS TO AVOID
-Bixby
-Similar to S8
- HUAWEI P20 PRO
The Huawei P20 Pro is a legitimate premium alternative to the iPhone X
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 180gDimensions: 155 x 73.9 x 7.8mmOS: Android 8.1Screen size: 6.1-inchesResolution: 1080 x 2244 pixelsCPU: Kirin 970RAM: 6GBStorage: 128GBBattery: 4000mAhRear camera: Triple 40MP + 20MP + 8MP LeicaFront camera: 24MP f/2.0
REASONS TO BUY
+Premium design
+Battery life
+Awesome camera
REASONS TO AVOID
-Software
-'Just' HD screen
- GOOGLE PIXEL 2 XL
The best smartphone camera
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 175gDimensions: 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9mmOS: Android 8Screen size: 6.0-inchesResolution: 1440 x 2880 pixelsCPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835RAM: 4GBStorage: 64/128GBBattery: 3520mAhRear camera: 12MP f/1.8Front camera: 8MP f/2.4
REASONS TO BUY
+Great camera
+Super software
REASONS TO AVOID
-Plastic-like metal
-Lackluster screen
- HONOR 10
The best value smartphone available right now
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 153gDimensions: 149.6x71.2x7.7mmOS: Android 8.0Screen size: 5.84-inchesResolution: 1080x2280 pixelsCPU: Kirin 970RAM: 4GBStorage: 128GBBattery: 3400mAhRear camera: Dual 16MP + 24MPFront camera: 8MP f/2.0
REASONS TO BUY
+Great price
+Excellent design
+Fantastic camera
REASONS TO AVOID
-Not waterproof
- ONEPLUS 6
A beautiful Android smartphone with speed that kills
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 177gDimensions: 155.7 x 75.4 x 7.75mmOS: Android 8.1Screen size: 6.28-inchesResolution: 1080 x 2280 pixelsCPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845RAM: 6/8GBStorage: 64/128/256GBBattery: 3300mAhRear camera: Dual 16MP f/1.7 + 20MP f/1.7Front camera: 16MP f/2.0
REASONS TO BUY
+Incredibly fast with big benchmark scores
+Lower price for a flagship phone
+Beautiful and premium build
REASONS TO AVOID
-Not waterproof
-No wireless charging
- IPHONE 8 PLUS
Overshadowed by the X, but still a brilliant smartphone
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 202gDimensions: 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5mmOS: iOS11Screen size: 5.5-inchesResolution: 1080 x 1920 pixelsCPU: Apple A11 BionicRAM: 3GBStorage: 64/256GBBattery: 2691mAhRear camera: Dual 12MPFront camera: 7 MP f/2.2
REASONS TO BUY
+Excellent camera
+Convenient wireless charging
REASONS TO AVOID
-Dated design
-iPhone X is coming
- HTC U11+
The best smartphone for music lovers
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 188gDimensions: 158.5 x 74.9 x 8.5mmOS: Android 8.0Screen size: 6-inchesResolution: 1440 x 2880 pixelsCPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835RAM: 4/6GBStorage: 64/128 GB (expandable)Battery: 3930mAhRear camera: 12MP f/1.7Front camera: 8MP f/2.0
REASONS TO BUY
+Great camera
+Amazing sound and software
REASONS TO AVOID
-Only available from HTC
-Fragile design
- LG G6
First of the bezel-less phones, with a great dual camera
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 163gDimensions: 148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9mmOS: Android 7.0Screen size: 5.7-inchesResolution: 1440 x 2880 pixelsCPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821RAM: 4GBStorage: 32/64GBBattery: 3300mAhRear camera: Dual 13MPFront camera: 5MP f/2.2
REASONS TO BUY
+Large screen
+Dual camera
REASONS TO AVOID
-Less premium than rivals
-UI
- IPHONE SE
The best small smartphone
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 113gDimensions: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6mmOS: iOS 10Screen size: 4.0-inchesResolution: 640 x 1136 pixelsCPU: Apple A9RAM: 2GBStorage: 32/128GBBattery: 1624mAhRear camera: 12MP f/2.2Front camera: 1.2MP f/2.4
REASONS TO BUY
+It's small!
+Great battery life
REASONS TO AVOID
-Old, boxy design
-Due an update
- MOTOROLA MOTO Z2 FORCE
The best durable smartphone
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 143gDimensions: 155.8 x 76 x 6.1 mmOS: Android 7.1Screen size: 5.5-inchesResolution: 1440 x 2560 pixelsCPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835RAM: 4/6GBStorage: 64/128GB
REASONS TO BUY
+Durable design
+Unbreakable screen
REASONS TO AVOID
-Weak battery life
-Not waterproof
