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It\u2019s high season for new phones, and a fresh crop of new devices \u2014 including iPhones \u2014 has a lot of people wondering whether it\u2019s time to upgrade. Whether you\u2019re in the market for a new Apple or Android phone, there\u2019s no shortage of great choices right now. Generally speaking, it\u2019s been a year of modest mobile tech updates, but they\u2019ve been important ones. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Foldable phones are getting more useful with bigger cover screens as on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, smartphone camera zoom has reached new heights on Samsung\u2019s top-tier flagship, and the iPhone finally made the jump from Lightning to USB-C. And if you\u2019re coming from a phone that\u2019s three or four years old, you\u2019ll find that the incremental advances over the past few years will add up for a significantly upgraded experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What I\u2019m looking for <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

Top-notch software support<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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The phones listed here have powerful processors and enough RAM to keep up for years, so it\u2019s fair to expect more than a handful of OS updates throughout the life of your phone. Four years of new OS versions and five years of security updates is a healthy benchmark for this class, and many of the phones here meet or exceed that standard. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A fantastic camera<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Most phone cameras can handle good lighting conditions well, from the flagship class down to $300 budget phones. The devices listed here offer a little something extra, like a useful telephoto lens, a great portrait mode, or impressive low-light shooting \u2014 many include all three. Stabilization for the main camera unit to help in low light is a must in this category.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Best-in-class build quality<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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The very best devices come with robust IP68 ratings, durable glass on the front and back, and sturdy aluminum exterior frames. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Value <\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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In addition to the very best devices at any price, I look for phones that offer the best mix of must-have features for good prices. That might lead to a recommendation of a lower-tier model if it\u2019s particularly feature-rich for its price or last year\u2019s model if it\u2019s still sold new and this year\u2019s device doesn\u2019t offer many upgrades.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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If you\u2019re looking to spend a little less and still get the best smartphone on a budget, you can find something really good for under $500. For those recommendations, check out our guide to budget smartphones<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Best iPhone for most people<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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