Update: We've updated our best Android phones list with the latest handsets from OnePlus and Huawei.There's one key way in which Android is massively different from its Apple-branded smartphone competition - the number of phones out there running Google's hot mobile OS.The big names are all here; Samsung, LG, Huawei, OnePlus and Google are at the fore.
The many variations in screen size, processor power, software features and design makes finding the best Android phone for you extremely tough.While we've already had a huge number of major launches this year, but the HTC U12 Plus is just finishing off our in-depth review process before we see where it lands in our list.Will it manage to top our list of best Android phones Only time will tell.To help find the most fitting Android phone for you, we've rounded up the best Android handsets out there today, rating the phones on hardware performance, OS upgrade potential and, of course, how shiny and nice they are to have and boast about to work colleagues.So here they are - the best Android phones money can buy today.1.
Samsung Galaxy S9 PlusThe best Android phone aroundRelease date: March 2018 | Weight: 189g | Dimensions: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm | OS: Android 8 | Screen size: 6.2-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Battery: 3,500mAh | Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 8MPSuper premium buildExcellent low-light camerasBattery doesn't last as well as some others on the listSamsung has once again taken the top spot of the best Android phone in the world right now.Samsung's latest Galaxy S9 Plus is in the top position of this list thanks to an incredible design, amazing display and some truly great power packed into the phone.Everything that has made Samsung phones great over the last few years has been packed into this 6.2-inch device - that's almost bezeless too - and comes with top of the range hardware and some easy to use Android software.Samsung has added a dual-camera to the rear to enhance low-light photography, plus there's a better located fingerprint scanner and 960fps slo-motion video recording.Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus2.
Huawei P20 ProThe best phone Huawei has ever madeRelease date: April 2018 | Weight: 180g | Dimensions: 155 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm | OS: Android 8.1 | Screen size: 6.1-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2240 | CPU: Kirin 970 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 128GB | Battery: 4,000mAh | Rear camera: 40MP + 20MP + 8MP | Front camera: 24MPAmazing cameraSuperb battery lifeInterface isn't market leadingOnly Full HD displayWhat's this A Huawei phone at number two Your eyes do not deceive you, the Huawei P20 Pro really is second in our best Android phone rundown.After years of threatening the top players in the smartphone game without really worrying them, 2018 has seen a significant uptick from the Chinese firm and the beautiful P20 Pro.The triple camera setup on the rear of the P20 Pro provides great flexibility - and an excellent low-light mode - while the battery life comfortably gets through a day.Then there's the eye-catching, two-tone finish on the rear which really sets the P20 Pro apart from the competition.Read our full review:Huawei P20 Pro3.
Samsung Galaxy S9A great phone for the smaller-handedRelease date: March 2018 | Weight: 163g | Dimensions: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm | OS: Android 8 | Screen size: 5.8-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Battery: 3,000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 8MPPremium buildExcellent screenBattery life not greatSingle sensor on the rearThe Samsung Galaxy S9 is now the third best Android phone in world, missing out on top spot narrowly to its bigger brother which boasts an extra camera on the rear.There's still a lot to love about the S9 though, with an expansive 5.8-inch Infinity Display, powerful chipset, 4GB of RAM and excellent 12MP rear facing camera.Its battery life isn't quite as strong as the S8 it replaces, and visually it's almost identical to its predecessor.
However, the small changes are welcome and it's an impressive all-round offering.Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy S94.
LG G7 ThinQLG's latest phone is an impressive modelRelease date: May 2018 | Weight: 167 | Dimensions: 153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm | OS: Android 8.1 | Screen size: 6.1-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 3120 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 | RAM: 4/6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Battery: 3,000mAh | Rear camera: Dual 16MP | Front camera: 8MPInteresting Boombox speakerAttractive designBattery a little smallPerformance not quite as good as other flagshipsThe LG G7 ThinQ is a confident step up from its predecessor - the LG G6 - with LG allowing itself to be a little bolder with the design and features on its latest flagship Android phone.Its display comes with an ultra-bright mode which boosts brightness to an eye-dazzling 1000nits, handy if you're desperately trying to Instagram your latest snap from the beach.The AI built into the camera can recognize what you're shooting and adjust the settings accordingly, to give you the best shot.There are two cameras on the rear of the G7 ThinQ, with the secondary snapper offering up a super-wide angle lens to give you a different perspective on things.
We just wish LG would drop the 'ThinQ' part of the name.Read our full review: LG G7 ThinQ5.
Google Pixel 2 XLThe knock-out camera is the star hereWeight: 175g | Dimensions: 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9mm | OS: Android 8 | Screen size: 6-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2880 | CPU: Snapdragon 835 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64/128GB | Battery: 3520mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 8MPSuperb cameraGreat designNo 3.5mm headphone portScreen has poor viewing anglesGoogle's Pixel range matured in 2017, and the Pixel 2 XL is the firm's top dog with its impressive, slender bezel design, dual front-facing speakers and simply fantastic camera.If you're in the market for a new smartphone and camera quality is of high importance, STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING.
The camera on the Google Pixel 2 XL is one of the most impressive snappers we've used on a phone.There's also a whole heap of power under the hood, and the 6-inch display gives you lots of space to operate.It's not the most premium feeling phone in the hand - a shame considering the price tag - and the viewing angle on the screen is very narrow before a blue tint creeps in, but there's no question this is a great device.Read the full review: Google Pixel 2 XLAlso consider: If our top three are a little rich for your liking, then take a look at the OnePlus 5T.
It's got a big screen, loads of power under the hood and a premium design for a lot less.6.
Huawei Mate 10 ProA battery warrior with a great cameraWeight: 178g | Dimensions: 154.2 x 74.5 x 7.9mm | OS: Android 8 | Screen size: 6-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2160 | CPU: Kirin 970 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 128GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 20MP + 12MP | Front camera: 8MPGreat enthusiast cameraClass-leading batteryNo headphone jackNo wireless chargingHuawei is getting really good at making competitive, high-end flagships these days and the Mate 10 Pro is its best handset to date.The standout feature is battery life, toppling pretty much every other phone on this list, but its also got a decent slug of power under the hood to handle any task you can chuck at it.For those looking for a strong camera performance from their phone need to take a look at the Mate 10 Pro as well.
Phones higher up in this list offer better auto modes, but for camera enthusiasts the Mate 10 Pro provides a great selection of modes and settings.Read our full review:Huawei Mate 10 ProAlso consider: After something a little smaller Then check out the Huawei P20 - a flagship phone that fits a little easier into the palm of your hand, it has a heap of power and dual cameras too.7.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8When it comes to being the biggest, Note 8 is the bestWeight: 195g | Dimensions: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6mm | OS: Android 7.1 | Screen size: 6.3-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Exynos 8895 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64/124/256GB | Battery: 3300mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 8MPSamsung's best smartphone camera'Infinity Display' is excellentVery expensiveSpeakers are a little weakThree Samsung phones in the top five! It may seem extreme, but there's a very good reason why - they're all really, really good.The Galaxy Note 8 doesn't quite hit the heights of its S9 siblings, but it's a triumphant return to form for a series that was potentially in trouble after the Note 7 debacle.But enough about other handsets, what makes the Galaxy Note 8 worthy of its fifth place birth There's no question the phablet is more of a niche device, but its iconic S Pen stylus is now even better, with higher accuracy and more levels of pressure sensitivity making it great for sketching and drawing.Then there's the massive 6.3-inch QHD Infinity Display which is superb for movies and games, and with a display this big using apps side-by-side isn't just possible, it makes sense!Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy Note 8Also consider: Does the S Pen scream productivity to you If it's a business workhorse you're looking for then the BlackBerry KeyOne delivers you an email machine with a full QWERTY keyboard for you to bash out messages on.8.
OnePlus 6A fantastic flagship on a budgetWeight: 177g | Dimensions: 155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm | OS: Android 8.1 | Screen size: 6.28-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2280 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 | RAM: 6/8GB | Storage: 64/128/256GB | Battery: 3300mAh | Rear camera: 16MP + 20MP | Front camera: 16MPGreat powerAppealing designDownward firing speaker'Only' Full HDThe OnePlus 6 excels in the flagship arena thanks to a combination of impressive specs and an affordable price tag.It has the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM, there's a premium all-glass design making it look and feel the part, and you get to choose from either 64GB, 128GB or 256GB of storage.As if that wasn't enough, there's fingerprint and face unlock, dual rear cameras and water proofing - all for a price which is lower than pretty much every other phone on this list.Read our full review:OnePlus 69.
Samsung Galaxy S8Still a top Android phone, now with a lower price tagWeight: 155g | Dimensions: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 5.8-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Exynos 8895 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 8MPAmazing displayHuge powerHigh priceIrritating biometric unlockingThe Samsung Galaxy S8 has been usurped by the Galaxy S9, but there differences between the two are low.It means that the Galaxy S8 is still a great buy, and it now has a lower price tag making it an enticing proposition.You still get a fantastic display, futuristic design and a great camera, making it a solid choice for those looking to save a few pounds.Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy S810.
LG V30An impressive combination of power and performanceWeight: 158g | Dimensions: 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 6-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2880 | CPU: Snapdragon 835 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64/128GB | Battery: 3300mAh | Rear camera: 16MP+16MP | Front camera: 5MPStreamlined designExcellent audio performanceLow-light photos not greatA big OLED screen, impressive design and a whole of heap power help keep the LG V30 in our 10 best Android phones lineup.It arrived in the second half of 2017, and it still offers up a great experience with the benefit of now being lower in price.While the rear-facing cameras low-light performance doesnt quite live up to expectations, theres a lot of fun to be had with its numerous features, like Point Zoom for dramatic close-ups and Cine Video color grading.Read our full review: LG V30LjKA3vReRHSEqzPsX3NHig.jpg#