Top 10 Smartphones in the World Right Now

Xiaomi 12 Pro stands out as one of the most well-rounded smartphones available today. Priced at approximately 1,000 USD, it easily surpasses top offerings from Apple, Oppo, and Samsung. The phone features an impressively smooth matte finish that resists fingerprints better than any other glass-backed phone we've encountered, though its sleek design does make it a bit slippery. Available in subtle shades of blue, gray, and purple, the colors are sophisticated and mature, without being too flashy.

Sporting a stunning 6.73-inch A+ rated display with Samsung’s LTP O2 AMOLED technology, the Xiaomi 12 Pro offers crisp visuals that truly pop. Combined with four Harman Kardon-tuned speakers and Dolby Atmos support, the sound quality is expansive, although the iPhone 13 Pro Max still holds the edge in audio performance. Storage options of 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 are impressive, though it lacks a microSD slot, only featuring dual SIM support.

While its 4600mAh battery might not seem enormous, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is optimized to last all day with 10-20% charge left. Even more remarkable is its charging speed: with 120W charging, the phone powers up in just 18 minutes, the fastest charging we've seen in any phone. Offering bold yet refined color choices and an undeniably attractive design, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is undoubtedly one of the best Android phones and among the finest Xiaomi devices available.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is an upgraded version of the Galaxy Note, featuring a faster S Pen, enhanced camera capabilities, a brighter display, and faster charging. Overall, it’s an outstanding device, though it does come at a premium price. The Galaxy S22 Ultra combines the best features of the Galaxy Note with a host of new improvements. The biggest upgrades are in the camera, as Samsung aims to surpass the iPhone 13 Pro Max and Google Pixel 6 Pro to become the best camera phone on the market.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra features the best display Samsung has ever made: its AMOLED panel is brighter than its competitors in the same class, making it ideal for outdoor use, and it offers superior color saturation. The S Pen’s performance is smoother than ever, with a 70% reduction in latency, making writing and drawing on the S22 Ultra feel like using pen and paper. An integrated leather case is also included. Thanks to a larger main sensor, the S22 Ultra captures brighter photos than the S21 Ultra, and its Night Mode performs better than the iPhone 13 Pro Max in certain low-light conditions.

While the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra may have a simple look, it’s undeniably beautiful in design. Samsung promises five years of support, with four years of major OS updates, ensuring that this flagship will stay relevant for a long time. The phone is protected by a steel frame and a Gorilla Glass Victus+ back, and it’s lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max, with no notch. Charging hits 67% in 30 minutes, slightly better than the 25W charging (58%).

Honor is back with a flagship smartphone, the Honor Magic 4 Pro. It stands out with a large circular camera setup on the back, but that’s not all—there’s also a pill-shaped cutout in the top left corner of the display. The Honor Magic 4 Pro features a 120Hz AMOLED screen with a maximum brightness of 1000 nits, a resolution of 2848 x 1312 pixels, and a pixel density of 460 PPI. The pill-shaped cutout houses a 3D ToF sensor along with the front camera for better facial recognition, and it works impressively well.

The Honor Magic 4 Pro design includes dual front-facing speakers, an infrared emitter for remote control devices, and a significant curved display. There's also a single USB 3.1 USB-C port, a SIM tray, but no headphone jack. Overall, the design is stunning yet bold. The included screen protector is of low quality, but the transparent case provided in the box does a good job of covering the sleek glass back.

Honor’s camera expertise has always been impressive, and despite separating from Huawei, it seems the brand is still in the game. The Honor Magic 4 Pro is equipped with high-end sensors that perform exceptionally well. Running Magic UI, Honor’s own version of Android, this is the company’s first smartphone to feature flagship-level specifications. With excellent battery life and faster charging than most competitors, the Magic 4 Pro truly stands out in the Android market.

The OnePlus 10 Pro is a strong competitor to the Galaxy S22 Ultra for the title of the best Android phone. With an attractive design, powerful performance, and long-lasting build quality, the OnePlus 10 Pro features the best camera OnePlus has ever produced. From the improved camera to the stunning display and sleek design, the OnePlus 10 Pro presents a serious challenge to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. It’s the best device from OnePlus to date, surpassing even the OnePlus 9 Pro in several ways.

One of the standout features of the OnePlus 10 Pro is its fingerprint-resistant finish, something its predecessor lacked. The design flows seamlessly into the frame, similar to the Galaxy S22’s edge. The camera module is made from durable ceramic, offering both durability and style. The signature Alert Slider, a feature since the OnePlus 2, remains present and more useful than ever. It’s a great tool for quickly switching the OnePlus 10 Pro into silent or vibrate mode.

Holding the OnePlus 10 Pro feels incredibly comfortable. It’s slimmer and lighter than the Galaxy S22 Ultra, making it much easier to hold, even though it’s still a fairly large device. With a 6.7-inch QHD AMOLED display, the screen is vibrant and immersive. The OnePlus 10 Pro also uses second-generation LTPO technology, allowing the screen to intelligently adjust its refresh rate based on the content being displayed. You can also choose between FHD+ and QHD+ resolutions, with the former helping to conserve battery life.

The Realme GT 2 Pro is the best smartphone Realme has made to date, offering impressive performance, a stunning display, and a versatile camera array, all wrapped in an eco-friendly body that gives it a premium feel, almost on par with much more expensive competitors. Known for its affordable devices, Realme has proven it can also compete in the premium segment, even though it lacks telephoto capabilities or wireless charging. It may not fully match the top-tier flagship devices, but it certainly holds its ground.

The Realme GT 2 Pro is more durable, features an improved display, and has an enhanced rear camera setup. This represents a significant step forward from last year’s Realme GT, with the company also focusing on sustainability. The amount of plastic in the packaging has been significantly reduced, the phone uses a more eco-friendly bio-polymer structure, and Realme has committed to planting a tree for every GT 2 Pro sold directly through its website. Despite its similarities to the OnePlus 10 Pro, Realme’s responsible environmental approach and overall performance make it stand out and earn appreciation.

According to Realme, the bio-polymer plastic used in the GT2 Pro is a world-first in the smartphone industry, produced through a process that generates 35% less carbon emissions than other materials. The textured finish looks stunning and effectively resists fingerprints, without the need for constant polishing throughout the experience. The GT 2 Pro looks like a flagship device, with a metal frame, textured power button, and minimal camera module that protrudes just slightly from the back. Weighing 189g and measuring 8.2mm in thickness, it’s light and as slim as most high-end competitors.

Competing in the high-end price bracket, the Edge 30 Pro is Motorola's latest flagship. It comes equipped with Qualcomm's fastest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and features a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. A stylish camera bump on the back houses three lenses: a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.8 lens, supported by a 50MP f/2.2 ultrawide lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The ultrawide also doubles as a macro lens.

The Motorola Edge 30 Pro stands out among the best in its class. Under optimal lighting conditions, it captures photos and videos with excellent exposure and pleasant white balance. The device consistently achieves accurate target exposure, and the white balance remains stable and accurate, giving outdoor images a cool, natural feel. Even in low-light environments, the Edge 30 Pro excels at capturing well-exposed subjects.

Overall, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro is a solid phone, offering an excellent balance of affordability and performance. Running on Android 12, Motorola promises at least two major software updates (including Android 14) and three years of security updates, ensuring long-term durability and support for the Edge 30 Pro.

Red Magic 7 is a smartphone designed with one purpose in mind: gaming. The Red Magic 7 Pro not only looks sleek but packs an extensive range of gaming features that combine to create a truly exceptional experience. The glass back features a slight silver tint, and if you forget about the specs, the key details are conveniently marked around the device. While not as refined as the iPhone 13 Pro or Samsung Galaxy devices, the mix of grey and brown delivers a modern, distinctive feel.

The glass back of the Red Magic 7 doesn't seem to attract fingerprints for long. Around the edges, you'll find vents to keep the 20,000 RPM turbofans running, along with touch-sensitive triggers, a lock button, volume controls, a slide switch to activate Game Space (RedMagic's control center), and a mm headphone jack. Colors truly pop on the display, although the brightness level could be higher. Still, it does an excellent job of distinguishing sharp color contrasts and deep blacks.

The Red Magic 7 Pro comes packed with unique features, all working together to deliver an incredible mobile gaming experience, from internal power to the UI of every game. The device integrates numerous cooling systems to keep everything running smoothly. Beyond its gaming functions, the Red Magic 7 Pro’s software is smooth and reliable. Red Magic on Android 12 is easy to use and responsive.

The iPhone 13 Pro Max refines every aspect of what makes a smartphone truly remarkable. This premium flagship (starting at $1,099) boasts a 120Hz refresh rate display, the fastest performance of any mobile device, and impressive battery life. However, it's the camera that takes the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the next level. You can shoot cinematic videos with stunning bokeh effects, select your own photography style, and capture ultra-close shots with the new macro mode that leverages the ultra-wide camera.

The camera module on the iPhone 13 Pro Max is significantly more prominent, thanks to larger sensors and a more refined design compared to the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The phone retains the flat edges of the previous model, but with subtle differences. The camera array now takes up more space on the back of the phone. On the plus side, the notch on the iPhone 13 Pro Max's screen is smaller, as Apple has reduced it by 20% while still keeping Face ID technology intact.

The biggest upgrade to the iPhone 13 Pro Max's display is the new ProMotion technology. This 6.7-inch panel can dynamically adjust the refresh rate from 10Hz to 120Hz, offering smoother overall performance and more fluid animations. The iPhone 13 Pro Max is available in four colors: gold, graphite, silver, and sierra blue. A noteworthy addition is Apple's new Self Service Repair program, allowing you to perform repairs on your device yourself.

The Oppo Find X5 Pro stands out as a top-tier Android phone that balances both performance and price. It not only features a silky smooth 120Hz display but also offers outstanding photography capabilities, especially in low-light environments. The phone is equipped with a near-borderless 6.7-inch LPT O2 AMOLED screen running at a resolution of 1440 x 3216 px (525 pixels per inch), with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. The dynamic refresh rate can drop as low as 1Hz when you're not interacting with the display, saving energy. It boasts a peak brightness of 500 nits under normal use, which can ramp up to 800 nits in high-brightness mode when needed.

The Oppo Find X5 Pro has smooth, rounded edges, with a tiny punch-hole for the front camera and an under-display fingerprint scanner. On the back, the cameras are raised but follow a gentle, elegant curve. Available in either glossy Ceramic Black or Ceramic White, the rear shell has a polished finish that reflects light beautifully, resembling a shiny piece of onyx. The Find X5 Pro is one of the first flagships to feature the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset paired with the Adreno 730 GPU. Its 21:9 wide-screen design stands out thanks to the absence of a notch, opting instead for a small hole-punch camera at the top left. This device exudes sophistication and high-end craftsmanship.

The iPhone 13 Pro is one of the most powerful phones to date. While it has a larger camera bump and lacks Touch ID, this latest iPhone model still delivers an incredible performance with a stunning display and top-tier camera. Apple's flagship phone has set such a high bar that it's hard to find any real flaws—apart from the absence of Touch ID and its max 20W charging speed. From the brilliant 120Hz OLED display to the outstanding performance of the A15 Bionic chip, this is a device built for power.

What’s more, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are identical in features. Both phones offer the same telephoto zoom capabilities and feature optical image stabilization via sensor shift. You won't be missing anything by opting for the smaller, more affordable iPhone 13 Pro. The design closely resembles the iPhone 12 Pro, except for two key differences: a larger camera bump and a smaller notch. The lenses and surrounding square module protrude noticeably, meaning the phone isn’t flat when placed on a surface.

The stainless steel frame of the iPhone 13 Pro adds a solid, premium feel, making it heavier and more substantial in hand. Since the design remains largely unchanged from the previous model, it feels more like a refined update than a complete redesign. With the same 6.1-inch OLED display, the iPhone 13 Pro packs even more pixels, delivering vibrant colors, excellent contrast, and wide viewing angles.