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 longterm 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 The best phones in 2024 all have amazing cameras that can take photos that'll wow your Instagram followers or family members. These include high-performance phones from Apple, Google, Samsung and others. Different companies offer unique features, a spectrum of camera lenses and varied megapixel counts.
Read more: Everything to Know About Samsung's July Galaxy Unpacked Event We thoroughly tested and compared dozens of phones and found that one with more lenses or megapixels isn't necessar.