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Phones are all but vital to our modern existence, so choosing a good one is important. As they become thinner, more feature-packed, and inevitably more expensive, you’ll find the final word on the latest smartphones, both budget and flagship, Android and iOS, right here. For The Verge’s thoughts on everything Google Pixel, Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy S, and more, you’ve come to the right place.

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Apple iPhone 16 and 16 Plus review: all caught up

It’s a good year for Apple’s basic iPhone, even if its AI is MIA.

Allison Johnson
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro review: small camera update, big difference

I’m not saying you should buy a new phone for a single camera setting... but I’m not not saying that, either.

Nilay Patel
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: in great shape

Allison Johnson
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Google Pixel 9 review: the phone that Android needs

The Pixel 9 is the Android flagship for anyone who just wants a dang phone.

Allison Johnson
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Tech

The best phone to buy right now

Allison Johnson

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Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL review: AI all over the place

The AI is inconsistent, but the hardware is oh so good.

Allison Johnson
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: the practical flip phone

It’s not the most fun, but reliability goes a long way.

Allison Johnson
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a great phone that’s out of ideas

Samsung’s flagship foldable is as good as ever, but it feels anything but fresh.

Allison Johnson

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Motorola’s 2024 Razr Plus is a damn fun flip phone with the same old flaws

The bigger, better cover screen is a delight to use — but familiar problems persist.

Allison Johnson

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Google Pixel 8A review: the sensible choice

At $499 with all the essential features, Google’s Pixel phone starts making sense.

Allison Johnson
Gadgets

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra review: just another big phone

Allison Johnson

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The OnePlus 12R is a $500 phone with flagship tendencies

Time for Samsung and Google to make some room in the midrange.

Allison Johnson

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Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus review: smart choices

With its newest devices, Samsung cleverly mixes original AI features with some familiar concepts.

Allison Johnson

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: all that and AI

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is packed with top-tier hardware, but its highly touted AI features are hit-or-miss — and the price is higher than ever.

Allison Johnson

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Honor Magic V2 review: fabulous foldable running so-so software

It’s thin and light enough to feel like a regular smartphone when folded. That’s impressive. I just wish Honor’s software were as svelte.

Jon Porter

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OnePlus 12 review: refreshingly basic

While Samsung and Google were busy shipping AI features as fast as possible, OnePlus doubled down on the essentials.

Allison Johnson
Google

The Pixel 8 Pro’s videos get a whole lot brighter with video boost

Allison Johnson
Reviews

Motorola Razr 2023 review: not enough of a good thing

Allison Johnson

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE review: parts bin revisited

There’s nothing wrong with the Galaxy S23 FE, but it feels like an uninspired collection of surplus components rather than one for the fans.

Allison Johnson

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OnePlus Open review: right size, wrong price

The OnePlus Open finds a happy medium between the Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 5 size-wise, but it’s too close in price to the incumbent foldables.

Allison Johnson
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Dingus Dongus, Professional iPhone User, reviews the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

“What an awesome feature that borks your footage for you so you don’t have to bork it yourself.”

DankPods remains undefeated.


Reviews

1,000 photos with the Pixel 8 Pro: AI, UI, and Pro stuff

Becca Farsace
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Pixel 8 and 8 Pro review: in Google we trust?

These might just be the Pixel phones we’ve been waiting for, but it all depends on how much trust you’re willing to put into Google.

Allison Johnson
iPhone

1,000 photos later, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max is still missing something

Becca Farsace
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The Action Button is the most significant new iPhone feature in years

A little button that you can program to do virtually anything you want unlocks a lot of possibilities for the computer that’s with you the most often.

Dan Seifert
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The iPhone 15 Pro is teaching me to embrace digital zoom

With new crop options and processing upgrades, digital zoom is finally worth your time.

Allison Johnson
Tech

You asked, and we answered your burning iPhone 15 questions

Allison Johnson
Apple

The new FineWoven iPhone cases are very bad

Allison Johnson
Apple

Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus review: mainstream crossovers

Dan Seifert

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: a little better is just good enough

Samsung’s head start in foldables is paying off, but it’ll have to do more next time around to stay in front.

Allison Johnson
Reviews

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: the flip phone we’ve been waiting for

Allison Johnson
Tech

The Galaxy Z Flip 5’s cover screen software beats Motorola’s in every way but one

Allison Johnson
Mobile

The Nothing Phone 2 is mostly fine on Verizon — if you’ve got good 5G coverage

Chris Welch
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Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) review: welcome to bloatware hell

Oh, the apps you’ll uninstall.

Allison Johnson
Gadgets

I switch phones once a week — here’s how I manage the chaos

Allison Johnson
Reviews

Nothing Phone 2 review: the vibes abide

Allison Johnson

The Pixel Fold shows how far ahead Samsung’s folding phones are

Google’s Pixel Fold is the first real competition for Samsung in the US folding phone market. But it doesn’t make up for Samsung’s multiyear head start.

Dan Seifert
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Google Pixel Fold review: closing the gap

The Pixel Fold is a powerful device with an entertainment-friendly inner screen, but it feels like it’s at least one generation away from greatness.

Allison Johnson
Reviews

Motorola Razr Plus review: the right moves

Allison Johnson
Reviews

OnePlus Nord N30 5G review: midrange performance, budget phone problems

Allison Johnson
Reviews

Honor Magic VS review: foldable perks, foldable quirks

Jon Porter
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