10 Best Android Phones to Buy in 2021

1. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: As Samsung's elite flagship phone for 2021, the Galaxy S21 Ultra features a brilliant 6.8-inch AMOLED display with an ultrasmooth 120Hz refresh rate that also supports Samsung's S-Pen stylus, an awesome rear camera with incredible zoom skills and 5G connectivity for super speedy data. This is the best in mobile technology that Samsung has to offer, and it's the Android phone to go for if you're keen to put cutting-edge tech in your pocket. Read our Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G review.

2. OnePlus 9 Pro: The OnePlus 9 Pro delivers a gorgeous new design combined with top-notch internal hardware, cameras tuned by Hasselblad, and clean software. OnePlus finally has a phone that measures up to Android's best, and the OnePlus 9 Pro is an affordable alternative to the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

3. Samsung Galaxy S21: Samsung's Galaxy S21 is a great overall package, delivering 5G, the latest hardware, and all the extras you could ask for in a 2021 flagship. It has a great camera (12MP + 64MP + 12MP), and a battery capacity of 4000 mAh.

4. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: The latest premium smartphone from Samsung Note series, it has advanced features, a great-looking screen and and special features for the S Pen stylus which comes included in the phone. It is quite expensive and relatively bulky and may not have all the impressive features of the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but this is compensated by a lot of advantages that make it one of the best Android phones.

5. Xiaomi Mi 11: The Xiaomi Mi 11 is one of the best premium phones you should consider buying, as it’s well-specced in almost every department: it has super-fast processing, a high screen resolution with extra display modes, and some camera modes and features the competition lacks. It’s just a shame that the sub-par battery life and unreliable fingerprint scanners mar the experience.

6. Oppo Find X3 Pro: The Find X3 Pro is a flagship’s flagship, a phone that’s deliriously expensive and not ashamed of it. But if you are willing to spend that kind of money, then this is the right phone for you. The display is the best around, the charging speeds and battery life are both exceptional, and the two main camera lenses will be hard to beat - and that's not even mentioning the first-of-its-kind microlens camera.

7. Realme GT: The Realme GT is a powerful little Android smartphone with a top processor, fast charging and a svelte build. There’s a lot to like about it, most importantly the price, as this device is a lot more affordable than its specs suggest, and so if you’re on the market for a budget beast it’s a great choice. A few small issues, like software bugs and poor heat management, don’t detract much from the overall package.

8. Samsung Galaxy S20: Samsung's Galaxy S20 is a solid, affordable 5G phone that offers most of what makes Samsung flagships so good in a cheaper, colorful package. It features a 6.2-inch screen with a fast 120Hz refresh rate, 5G download speeds (when available), high-spec cameras on both sides of the phone (12MP + 64MP + 12MP), and a large battery to power (4,000 mAh/4500mAh).

9. OnePlus 9: This phone came to fix the most obvious flaws in the OnePlus, as it came with better cameras (48MP + 50MP + 2MP). So if you're looking for a value flagship and want a phone with a gorgeous design, the latest hardware, stellar cameras, fast charging, and clean software, the OnePlus 9 is the obvious choice.

10. Asus ROG Phone 5: The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is designed for gamers. It has an incredible build, a stunning 144Hz AMOLED display, and is paired with a massive 6,000mAh battery and 65W wired fast charging. There are also great accessories and extras to help you get the most out of your mobile gaming experience.