I tested 7 top flagship phones from Apple, Samsung, Google, and more — here's which models I recommend for every type of user

A selection of the best phones in a cardboard box.

We’ve finally reached that point in the year where all of the biggest tech brands have released their flagship phones for the 2025/26 season, so what better time to take stock of the landscape and highlight our favorite models from the past few months?

I’ve covered this very subject in a dedicated YouTube video, which you’ll find below, but if you’d rather read my words rather than listen to them (I’ve heard that before), scroll down for my roundup of the best phones you can buy right now.