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Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: Duo-over or strike two?
Microsoft’s second attempt at a folding phone rights a lot of the original’s wrongs, but doesn’t fix everything
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TCL’s budget 20S and 20SE phones beat expectations
Big phones with small price tags
Phone Reviews
Phones are all but vital to our modern existence, so choosing a good one is important. As they become thinner, more feature-packed, and inevitably more expensive, you’ll find the final word on the latest smartphones, both budget and flagship, Android and iOS, right here. For The Verge’s thoughts on everything Google Pixel, Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy S, and more, you’ve come to the right place.
iPhone 13 Mini and 13 Pro Max battery life: better, and a beast
If you need your phone to last, you have to get a bigger phone
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 review: nearly normal
As good as foldables get, but is that good enough?
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The best smartphone you can buy for under $500
You can get a great smartphone at this price, whether you want an iPhone, a big screen, or a great camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: flipping into the mainstream
Third time is maybe the charm
Google Pixel 5A review: boring, but better than ever
Smart updates and a lower price
OnePlus 9 Pro review: a refined, niche flagship
Fast charging and elegant software offset a so-so camera
Asus ZenFone 8 review: an Android iPhone mini
The ZenFone 8 delivers flagship-level build quality and performance in a small package
OnePlus Nord N200 5G review: T-Mobile’s best phone under $250
If you’re on the Un-carrier, the N200 offers 5G and a high-quality screen for the right price.
Oppo Find X3 Pro review: the Chinese phone to beat
A legit flagship from one of China’s biggest brands
Motorola Moto G Play (2021) review: a fairly good phone for a very good price
A good phone for the price, but if you can spend a bit more you’ll get some worthwhile upgrades
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review: a midrange phone that will last
It’s not the cheapest budget phone, but it will go the distance
Realme 8 Pro review: a peek at what’s next in midrange smartphone imaging
The 8 Pro uses a new 108-megapixel image sensor that could bring better photo capabilities to the midrange class
Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate review: overkill
It’s a mystifying phone with a steep price tag
Xiaomi Mi 11 review: undercutting Samsung
A great deal if you can get it
Samsung Galaxy S21 review: nice for the price
The processor is updated. The rest? Not so much.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review: the real deal
More phone, less money
OnePlus Nord N10 5G review: tall phone, small price
For $300, it’s right on the money
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max review: the best smartphone camera you can get
Apple’s biggest iPhone brings along an impressive camera
Apple iPhone 12 mini review: fit to size
It’s not the best iPhone for most people, but it’s going to be a favorite for many