Best Phones of 2018

  • Moto G6: Motorola's new value-priced phone gives you a lot for just $249, including an elegant glass design (front and back), dual cameras, and an expansive 5.7-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 845 processor should be fine for most tasks. Check out our Moto G6 hands-on impressions.
  • iPhone SE 2: Apple hasn't touched the iPhone SE since the 4-inch phone debuted in 2016, but that may change soon. The latest rumor has the iPhone SE 2 possibly arriving in May, and it could feature a new glass back to allow for wireless charging. The phone's also likely to get the A10 Fusion processor found in the iPhone 7.
  • OnePlus 6: Targeting premium Android flagships, this new handset is said to feature a sharp 6.3-inch display, a Snapdragon 845 processor and a whopping 8GB of RAM. Catch up on all the latest OnePlus 6 rumors.
  • LG G7 ThinQ: LG's new G7 ThinQ flagship promises a sleek design and lots of AI features that should make it stand out from the pack. It's being announced May 2.
  • Asus ZenFone 5: Coming this spring, the ZenFone 5 sports a 6.2-inch screen, complete with a small notch up top. In addition, the ZenFone 5 offers facial recognition for unlocking the device and a camera with AI features.
    Google Pixel 3: Although it likely won't launch until October, some Pixel 3 rumors have started to surface. Expect Android P, a possible iris scanner and maybe three new models in the line.
  • iPhone X2: It's very early in the game, but Apple is reportedly working on three new iPhone X models for later this year, and one of them could start at a more reasonable $850. Get caught up on all the latest iPhone rumors.
  • Samsung Galaxy X: Samsung's DJ Koh has confirmed that Samsung is working on a folding phone, with the Galaxy X reportedly folding its screen out into a larger display. The latest rumors point to a 7-inch total size but a release date that could be slipping to 2019

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