The Best Android Phone Overall Google Pixel 8A The Pixel 8A ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) comes very close to being the perfect phone for everybody. It looks gorgeous (especially in the flashy Aloe color). It has a powerful processor—Tensor G3—to run demanding games and zip through dozens of apps with ease, with access to nearly all the same smart software features that make Pixels such a joy to use.
The 64-MP camera and a 13-MP ultrawide capture better photos than most other phones at this price (and some pricier ones too). The 6.1-inch OLED screen is a nice size that's not too large and not too small, and it gets decently bright.
Don't forget the smooth 120-Hz screen too ! Then there's wireless charging and the IP67 water resistance rating. Google also has two modes of biometric authentication here: fingerprint or face unlock, and both can be used to access sensitive apps. Did I mention it costs less than $500? It will even last a while, thanks to a whopping seven years of software updates.
It does have some drawbacks. The battery life is just OK; on average it can last a day, but you'll need a power bank if you're a power user. Also, I had some issues with Real Tone, which is Google's imaging algorithm designed to more accurately capture darker skin tones.
The results weren't as good as prior models. But if you can make do with those flaws, this is the best smartphone for the money. Best Flagship Phones Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra Samsung's smartphones are the.