Best New Smartphone 2025. From the bottomless pit of phone choices, these are my favorite android handsets, including the google pixel 8a, wired's top pick. Currently, four phones stand out among our editors' choice winners:

Right now, the iphone 16 pro max is the best iphone money can buy, while the samsung galaxy s24 ultra is far and away the best samsung phone. Apple’s budget phone might make a comeback in 2025.