The Best Cell Phones of 2021

We found the Top Cell Phones by analyzing Best Cell Phones articles including The best phone to buy for 2021 and The Best Phones for 2020 from publications like CNET and PCMag.

1
Google Pixel 4A
  • Best Camera Phone for Its Price—CNET
  • Best for Stock Android—PCMag
  • The Best Value Smartphone Camera—Tech Radar
  • Best Phone for Affordable 5G—CNET
$349 on Amazon
2
Apple iPhone SE
  • The Best Budget Phone—CNET
  • Best for Affordable iOS—PCMag
$399 on Amazon
3
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • An Ultrapremium Android Experience—CNET
  • Best for Artists and Note Takers—PCMag
$1,230 on Amazon
4
Samsung Galaxy S20
  • Top-of-the-Line Android Smartphone—CNET
  • Best for 5G on All Carriers—PCMag
$453 on Amazon
5
Alcatel Go Flip 3
  • Best for Flip Phone Users—PCMag
Find it on Amazon
6
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
  • Best for Shutterbugs—PCMag
$899 on Amazon
7
Apple iPhone 12
  • The All-Around Best Phone—CNET
$829 on Amazon
8
Motorola Edge Plus
  • Motorola Goes Premium—CNET
Find it on Amazon
9
Motorola Moto e
  • Best for Lowest Price—PCMag
$122 on Amazon
10
Motorola Moto G Power
  • Best for Long Battery Life—PCMag
$180 on Amazon
11
OnePlus 8
  • Flagship With a Great Value—CNET
$1,199 on Amazon
12
OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro
  • Best for Lower-Cost 5G—PCMag
  • Best for Performance Freaks—PCMag
$895 on Amazon
13
Samsung Galaxy A51
  • Solid Samsung at a Lower Price—CNET
$400 on Amazon
14
Samsung Galaxy S10e
  • Best for a Hand-Friendly Form Factor—PCMag
Find it on Amazon