#1
Editor's Choice
Apple
iPhone 17
The safest iPhone upgrade for most people.
4.5
91/100iOS5G128GBflagship
From $649 $799
Updated June 2026 · Independent rankings
The Most Popular
Phones Right Now
Independent buying guides covering the best-selling iPhones, Android flagships, budget phones, and refurbished deals — ranked by real-world performance, not ad spend.
Top Picks
#1–3 Most Popular Right Now
Ranked by sales data and editorial assessment
#2
Editor's Choice
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S26
The most popular Android flagship, refined.
4.5
89/100Android5G128GBflagship
From $649 $799
#3
Google Pixel 10
The best camera on any phone, period.
4.5
88/100Android5G128GBflagship
From $619 $799
Carrier Deals
Best Carrier Deals Today
Top trade-in offers and low-cost unlimited plans
verizon
iPhone 17 for $0/mo with trade-in
Trade in an eligible iPhone (11 or newer) and get the iPhone 17 at $0/month on select Unlimited plans. One of the best trade-in offers available.
$0/mo
with eligible trade-in
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mint mobile
Unlimited plan from $30/mo
Mint Mobile runs on T-Mobile's network and offers Unlimited data from $30/month when you pay for 3 months upfront. Bring your own phone or buy one through them.
$30/mo
$90 upfront
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visible
Unlimited 5G for $25/mo
Visible by Verizon offers Unlimited 5G data — on Verizon's actual network — for just $25/month with no contracts. One of the best prepaid deals for city dwellers.
$25/mo
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Budget
Best Budget Phones
Top-rated phones under $500 — value without compromise
#1
Motorola
Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2025)
The best cheap phone that doesn't feel cheap.
3.5
72/100Android5G256GBbudget
From $179 $249
#2
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A55
The best mid-range Android you can buy.
4.0
79/100Android5G128GBmid-range
From $299 $449
#3
Apple
iPhone SE (4th generation)
The most affordable way into the Apple ecosystem.
4.0
80/100iOS5G128GBbudget
From $379 $499
Buying Guide
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