Mobile Phones: Buying Advice, Tips, and News
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Buying Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Find the Right PhoneWhether you're looking for an Android phone, an iPhone, or a simple handset for voice calls, these are the top phones we've tested for various budgets across the major US wireless carriers.
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The Motorola Moto G Stylus for 2026 is a warmed-over refresh of last year's phone that offers most of the same features and about the same level of performance for $50 more.
$499.99
Stop blocking out the world with uncomfortable, stuffy in-ear tips. These flexible Soundcore V20i earbuds deliver rich, bass-heavy acoustics right outside your ears for $27.
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Motorola’s affordable flagship phone, the Edge, competes with the Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE.
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Don't let plane engines or office chatter ruin your vibe. These super comfortable Soundcore Q30 headphones bring premium hybrid noise cancellation for just over $50 right now.
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max is a productivity powerhouse that's worth the high price of entry for content creators who want the phone with the most capable cameras and category-leading battery life.
$1,199.99
The OnePlus 15 holds its own against top Android flagships from Google and Samsung, delivering a sleek design, category-defining battery life, lightning-fast performance, cutting-edge specs, and a dash of AI—all at a refreshingly affordable price.
$899.99
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The Motorola Razr for 2026 is one of the most accessible entry points into the foldable lifestyle, packing fantastic battery life, sharp cameras, and AI smarts into a fun-filled flip phone.
$799.99
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra's AI-enabled camera features are built for the kinds of unpredictable, real-world conditions that test a phone's hardware.
IDC expects smartphone demand to worsen further this year, citing the US-Iran war and the ongoing memory shortage, which are driving up costs.
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