Over the last few years, our list of the best Android phones has featured a smaller and smaller array of brands. That's not because we're biased towards particular companies; it's just that some of our favorite manufacturers have been winding down operations.
The last Nokia phone I reviewed was in 2022, the same goes for Realme, and we haven't published a full review of a Vivo or Nubia phone since 2024 (not including Nubia's RedMagic sub-brand). LG and Asus are two other high-profile brands that have retired from the mobile game in recent years, and I'm surprised that Sony is still ticking along (though its new mobile offerings are scant).
