Phone Reviews - The Verge

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.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro review: early adopter island

The Dynamic Island is a potentially good idea that’s waiting for the next step

May 17|

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Apple iPhone 14 review: meet the iPhone 13S

A slight camera upgrade, new emergency features, and... not a whole lot else

Allison Johnson

Sep 14, 2022|

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE review: parts bin revisited

There’s nothing wrong with the Galaxy S23 FE, but it feels like an uninspired collection of surplus components rather than one for the fans.

Allison Johnson

Nov 8|

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OnePlus Open review: right size, wrong price

The OnePlus Open finds a happy medium between the Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 5 size-wise, but it’s too close in price to the incumbent foldables.

Allison Johnson

Oct 19|

The best phone to buy right now

Allison Johnson

Oct 16|

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Dan Seifert Oct 13

Dingus Dongus, Professional iPhone User, reviews the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

“What an awesome feature that borks your footage for you so you don’t have to bork it yourself.”

DankPods remains undefeated.

1,000 photos with the Pixel 8 Pro: AI, UI, and Pro stuff

Oct 12|

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Pixel 8 and 8 Pro review: in Google we trust?

These might just be the Pixel phones we’ve been waiting for, but it all depends on how much trust you’re willing to put into Google.

Allison Johnson

Oct 11|

1,000 photos later, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max is still missing something

Oct 3|

The Action Button is the most significant new iPhone feature in years

A little button that you can program to do virtually anything you want unlocks a lot of possibilities for the computer that’s with you the most often.

Sep 25|

The iPhone 15 Pro is teaching me to embrace digital zoom

With new crop options and processing upgrades, digital zoom is finally worth your time.

Allison Johnson

Sep 23|

You asked, and we answered your burning iPhone 15 questions

Allison Johnson

Sep 22|

The new FineWoven iPhone cases are very bad

Allison Johnson

Sep 20|

Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus review: mainstream crossovers

Sep 19|

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: a little better is just good enough

Samsung’s head start in foldables is paying off, but it’ll have to do more next time around to stay in front.

Allison Johnson

Aug 10|

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: the flip phone we’ve been waiting for

Allison Johnson

Aug 7|

The Galaxy Z Flip 5’s cover screen software beats Motorola’s in every way but one

Allison Johnson

Aug 2|

The Nothing Phone 2 is mostly fine on Verizon — if you’ve got good 5G coverage

Jul 23|

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Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) review: welcome to bloatware hell

Oh, the apps you’ll uninstall.

Allison Johnson

Jul 20|

I switch phones once a week — here’s how I manage the chaos

Allison Johnson

Jul 14|

Nothing Phone 2 review: the vibes abide

Allison Johnson

Jul 13|

The Pixel Fold shows how far ahead Samsung’s folding phones are

Google’s Pixel Fold is the first real competition for Samsung in the US folding phone market. But it doesn’t make up for Samsung’s multiyear head start.

Jun 26|

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Google Pixel Fold review: closing the gap

The Pixel Fold is a powerful device with an entertainment-friendly inner screen, but it feels like it’s at least one generation away from greatness.

Allison Johnson

Jun 26|

Motorola Razr Plus review: the right moves

Allison Johnson

Jun 22|

OnePlus Nord N30 5G review: midrange performance, budget phone problems

Allison Johnson

Jun 15|

Honor Magic VS review: foldable perks, foldable quirks

Jun 1|

Motorola Edge Plus (2023) review: a little sharper

Allison Johnson

May 25|

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Google Pixel 7A review: a better deal

It’s $50 more than the Pixel 6A, but some key upgrades keep Google’s A-series at the top of the midrange class.

Allison Johnson

May 10|

Six months later, the iPhone 14 Pro is everything I love and hate about phones

Allison Johnson

May 5|

Motorola ThinkPhone review: business class

Allison Johnson

May 1|

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G review: a little bit flagship, but mostly midrange

Allison Johnson

Apr 13|

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Dan Seifert Feb 15

“The thing to know about the new 200-megapixel sensor is that taking 200-megapixel photos is one of the least interesting things you can do with it.”

The S23 Ultra doesn’t break the mold set by the S22 Ultra, but it is a better phone in a number of ways. If you want a big Android phone this year, it’s going to be tough to beat this one.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: practically peerless

Allison Johnson

Feb 15

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: practically peerless

Allison Johnson

Feb 15|

OnePlus 11 5G review: a great phone that’s a tough sell

Allison Johnson

Feb 14|

Motorola’s viva magenta Edge 30 Fusion is fun, and fun is good

Allison Johnson

Jan 21|

Clear Calling on the Pixel 7 is like noise cancellation for hard-to-hear phone calls

Allison Johnson

Jan 13|

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the most versatile gadget you can buy

Nov 26, 2022|

OnePlus Nord N300 5G review: fast charging isn’t enough

Allison Johnson

Nov 23, 2022|

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Rotom Phone review: it’s a literal lifesaver

Charles Pulliam-Moore

Nov 18, 2022|

iPhone 14 Pro vs. S22 Ultra vs. Pixel 7 Pro: what 1,000 photos tell us

Nov 9, 2022|

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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro review: better and better

They’re not quite the super-helpful, ultra-intelligent phones that Google wants them to be, but the latest Pixel devices are more competitive than ever

Allison Johnson

Oct 21, 2022|

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