Best Smartphones of 2024

Searching for a cell phone with great battery life? Awesome cameras? A nice price? Take a look at these options from Apple, OnePlus, and Samsung.

By Courtney Lindwall

Updated March 25, 2024

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Top picks in phones include, from left, the OnePlus 12R, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.Photo: Consumer Reports, Apple, Samsung

Whether you’re looking for the latest flagship phone or a more modest pick for talking and texting, there’s no shortage of well-made options in our smartphone ratings (available to CR members).

Consumer Reports tests dozens of models each year, checking the basics, including battery life, how well the display performs, and premium features such as multicamera setups and the hinges on foldable phones.

In this article

Best iPhone

Best Android Phones

Best Low-Priced iPhone ($500 or Less)

Best Low-Priced Android Phones ($500 or Less)

Courtney Lindwall

Courtney Lindwall is a writer at Consumer Reports. Since joining CR in 2023, she’s covered the latest on cell phones, smartwatches, and fitness trackers as part of the tech team. Previously, Courtney reported on environmental and climate issues for the Natural Resources Defense Council. She lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.