Our Experts CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. What to Consider iOS or Android If your family and friends are on Apple services like iMessage and FaceTime, stick with an iPhone. If you’ve been deep on Samsung, stay on Android.
Know that switching between the two has never been easier. Size Phones are big in general with the smallest ones having a 6.1-inch screen and large models topping out at 6.
8 inches. That makes visiting a store and trying a phone out before you buy it quite important. Cameras Phone cameras have gotten better over the past five years.
Don’t be fooled by how many cameras a phone has. More is not necessarily better. Software support Phone makers promise varying lengths of long-term software and security support ranging from just one year to as many as seven.
These updates not only ensure you get many of the latest features but also keep your phone secure. Our Picks Google Pixel phones are known for their camera capabilities, and the Pixel 8 Pro takes it to the next level with its supercharged AI features. While some might consider them gimmicks, most are Pixel-exclusive features.
The Pixel series has comfortably competed against the best from Apple and Samsung, usually with a more bearable price tag. While we had some early issues with the latest Google flagship, it's a solid Android option that puts up a strong fight against the iPhone 15 Pro and .