Here are the absolute best phones you can buy in 2024, whether you’re looking for a budget buy, a premium handset or something in between
Need a new phone? You’ve come to the right place.
With new handsets launching left, right and centre, it can be difficult to keep track of what’s worth buying.
Your decision is easier if you want an iPhone – Apple only releases a few handsets each year, meaning your options are relatively limited. Your choice of Samsung Galaxy phones is more widespread, though it makes things more straightforward if you’re set on Samsung.
But what if you’re considering any phone, including all Android handsets? Your decision gets a lot more difficult, which is where this guide comes in.
We review every phone that’s worth buying – that’s over a hundred every year – but only the absolute best make the grade here. If you’re looking for something more affordable, see our best budget phones and best mid-range phone guides instead.
We can easily recommend all the phones below, but each model stands out for individual reasons. Whether you’re looking for a phone with AI features, great cameras, brilliant gaming performance, superb battery life, a folding screen or simply value for money, there’s something here that will appeal to you.
Samsung, Google, Apple, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Honor, Motorola and Nothing (via sub-brand CMF) are all represented here. Nokia, Realme, Asus, Huawei, Honor, Vivo and Sony miss out, but you will find them in other phone buying guides. At the bottom of this article, you’ll also find detailed buying advice, helping you to pick the perfect phone for your personal needs.
Why you should trust us: Phone reviews and buying advice have been a staple of Tech Advisor’s coverage since the original iPhone was released in 2007 and Android made its first headlines in 2008.
We’ve guided you through 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G; we’ve reported on the rise and fall of Windows Phone, BlackBerry phones and LG phones.
