If you prefer Android, the Galaxy S9+ is a great big-screen phone, offering a gorgeous 6.2-inch display, fast Snapdragon 845 processor and a much improved camera that produces better images in low light and records awesome slow-motion video. (The regular Galaxy S9 is also good, though it has less RAM and a smaller battery, and it doesn't have dual rear cameras like the S9+.
Android purists and photographers should get the 6-inch Pixel 2 XL, which delivers the best camera we've tested and a squeeze-to-activate Google Assistant. Prefer an even bigger screen? The Galaxy Note 8 is currently the phablet to beat, thanks to its 6.3-inch display and versatile S Pen.
If you’re on a budget, check out the Honor 7X. The $199 Android phone features a big and sharp 5.9-inch screen, dual cameras and speedy performance from its Kirin 659 processor. The mid-range phone to watch is the OnePlus 6, which promises to be even faster than the Galaxy S9 for a cheaper price; it's arriving in May.
Tom's Guide reviews dozens of new smartphones, and we evaluate them in our lab and in the real world based on design, features, performance, camera quality and battery life. Check out our top smartphone choices in multiple categories, along with new and notable phones we're planning on reviewing shortly and the latest rumors about upcoming handsets.
Smartphone News and Rumors (April 2018)
- OnePlus 6: Targeting premium Android flagships, this new handset is likely to feature a sharp 6.3-inch display, a Snapdragon 845 processor and a whopping 8GB of RAM. We know for certain on May 16, as that's when OnePlus will hold a launch event for its new phone. Until then, catch up on all the latest OnePlus 6 rumors.
- LG G7 ThinQ: LG's new G7 ThinQ flagship promises a sleek design, a bright screen and lots of AI features that should make it stand out from the pack. It's being announced May 2.
- Moto G6: Motorola's new value-priced phone gives you a lot for just $249, including an elegant glass design (front and back), dual cameras, and an expansive 5.7-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 845 processor should be fine for most tasks. Check out our Moto G6 hands-on impressions.
- iPhone SE 2: Apple hasn't touched the iPhone SE since the 4-inch phone debuted in 2016, but that may change soon. The latest rumor has the iPhone SE 2 possibly arriving in May, and it could feature a new glass back to allow for wireless charging. The phone's also likely to get the A10 Fusion processor found in the iPhone 7.
- Asus ZenFone 5: Coming this spring, the ZenFone 5
sports a 6.2-inch screen, complete with a small notch up top. In
addition, the ZenFone 5 offers facial recognition for unlocking the
device and a camera with AI features.
Google Pixel 3: Although it likely won't launch until October, some Pixel 3 rumors have started to surface. Expect Android P, a possible iris scanner and maybe three new models in the line. - iPhone X2: It's very early in the game, but Apple is reportedly working on three new iPhone X models for later this year, and one of them could start at a more reasonable $850. Get caught up on all the latest iPhone rumors.
- Galaxy Note 9: With the S9 launch behind it, Samsung can now focus on prepping a successor for the Galaxy Note 8, which should arrive in late summer/early fall. The Galaxy Note 9 could have a 6.4-inch screen and a 4,000 mAh battery. Check out the other Note 9 rumors.
- Samsung Galaxy X: Samsung's DJ Koh has confirmed that Samsung is working on a folding phone, with the Galaxy X reportedly folding its screen out into a larger display. The latest rumors point to a 7-inch total size but a release date that could be slipping to 2019.
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