Best Phones of 2019

These are the best smartphones you can buy right now!

2019 has been an excellent year already in terms of tech, and especially smartphones. With major companies like Samsung, Apple and Huawei launching brand new phones for the year, there’s plenty of choice available, with each device claiming it's better than the last.

But what are the best phones for 2019? In this guide, we’ll run you through the top ten phones for the year, as well as some exciting smartphones to look out for in the latter part of the year.

1. Samsung Galaxy S10+

The best smartphone of 2019 – so far.

Pros:	Cons:
Amazing camera Great battery life Brilliant AMOLED screen	Expensive Not great for longeviety

The Samsung Galaxy S10 boasts the very best in tech and specs. It has a 6.4-inch super AMOLED display, industry-leading 4,100 mAh battery and triple lens 12MP+12MP+12MP camera to boot. It delivers a super-fast performance thanks to its Snapdragon 855 processor and Android Pie operating system, and is the fastest, most feature-packed and attractive handset Samsung has ever created. No wonder it’s the best smartphone of 2019.

New Price: £899 - £1399

Refurbished Price: £609 - £729

2. Huawei P30 Pro

Amazing for photography.

Pros:	Cons:
Brilliant camera Great battery life	Poor screen

If you’re looking for a smartphone with an incredible camera, then you can’t go wrong with the Huawei P30 Pro. The quad-lens camera system delivers clear, bright and detailed shots, while the long-lasting 4,200 mAh battery keeps you active all day, without having to recharge. The Huawei P30 Pro is a reliable and impressive choice, and perfect for budding photographers.

New Price: £899 - £1099

Refurbished Price: £719 - £739

3. Apple iPhone Xs/Xs Max

The latest and most top-spec device from Apple.

Pros:	Cons:
Huge screen, compact phone Great camera	Poor battery life

The newest iPhones on the block, the XS and XS Max stand out due to their edge-to-edge displays and super high resolution. Alongside this, there’s a super-fast A12 Bionic processor, fantastic dual 12MP camera and facial recognition technology. The XS and XS Max are easily the best iPhones made so far, and deserve their place in the top three.

New Price: £949 - £1099

Refurbished Price: £779-£889

4. Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Incredibly capable with an impressive camera system.

Pros:	Cons:
Amazing camera Excellent battery life Reasonbly priced	OPerating system has performance problems

The second top 10 phone from Huawei, the Mate 20 Pro delivers on performance, camera quality and style. It houses the world’s fastest CPU, the Kirin 980, as well as a fantastic OLED screen, huge 4,200 mAh battery and Leica camera system. Plus, it’s reasonably priced too – no wonder it’s one of the best phones you can get your hands on this year.

New Price: £549 - £699

Refurbished Price: £389 - £489

5. OnePlus 7 Pro

The best device to date from this Chinese brand.

Pros:	Cons:
Fast performance Excellent charging speeds	Expensive

The best handset this Chinese-based brand has made; the OnePlus 7 seriously delivers. It’s got a fantastic AMOLED screen, huge 4,000 mAh battery and thanks to the popular Snapdragon 855 processor, it’s super-fast too. While it does fall short in relation to the bigger brands in terms of wireless charging and water resistance, you’ll still find plenty to love about the OnePlus 7 Pro.

New Price: £619 - £699

Refurbished Price: £439 - £549

6. Google Pixel 3

Great photography, compact size.

Pros:	Cons:
Impressive camera Compact and comfortable to hold	No headphone jack

The only phone from Google on this top 10 list, there’s plenty to enjoy with the Pixel 3. It’s one of the only phones featured that you can comfortably fit in one hand – there's no excessively large screen in sight. The camera delivers too, and has been praised by critics and users alike for its clear, bright and detailed shots. Although the battery life isn’t as high as other devices, the Google Pixel 3 still deserves its place in the top 10.

New Price: £589 - £839

Refurbished Price: £409 - £419

7. Samsung Galaxy Note 9

A reliable, hardworking phone with helpful digital stylus.

Pros:	Cons:
Digital stylus Large AMOLED screen	Quite a heavy design

Another of Samsung’s offerings, the Galaxy Note 9 is unique in that it comes with its very own digital stylus, making it even easier to interact with the phone, and use it for work purposes. The large AMOLED screen delivers a super-high resolution, and the powerful hardware makes this one of the most reliable phones on the market.

New Price: £489 - £799

Refurbished Price: £449 - £459

8. Honor View 20

Reliable and impressive, it’s the best device Honor has ever made.

Pros:	Cons:
Camera is impressive Battery life is great	Poor water-resistant No wireless charging

Honor’s only featuring in this top 10 list, the View 20 is sure to impress. The huge 6.4-inch screen, incredibly quick Kirin 980 processor and impressive 48MP camera are not to be sniffed at, and make the Honor View 20 a powerful, reliable and user-friendly device. Plus, the price point is entirely reasonable too, despite its high-end specifications.

New Price: £369 - £399

Refurbished Price: £199 - £289

9. iPhone XR

An iPhone with maximum impact, for an affordable price.

Pros:	Cons:
Great colour selection Impressive liquid retina display	Poor battery life

iPhone’s second featuring in this list, the XR was launched alongside the XS and XS Max in Apple’s late-2018 offering. Its defining features are its wide range of colours, but the XR has plenty more to shout about. The liquid retina edge-to-edge display delivers a cinematic viewing experience, and the phone features Apple’s fastest operating system to date too.

New Price: £649 - £899

Refurbished Price: £399 - £469

10. OnePlus 6T

An affordable, impressive flagship device.

Pros:	Cons:
Great value for money Strong storage space and battery life	Camera is lacking quality

Looking for an affordable flagship device? The OnePlus 6T won’t disappoint. Reasonably priced, the OnePlus 6T deserves its place in the top 10 thanks to its excellent battery life and storage space, huge 6.4-inch AMOLED display and fantastic dual-lens camera too. Although it may not be the best there is, it’s definitely a great choice if you want a cheaper, but reliable, alternative.

New Price: £349 - £439

Refurbished Price: £169 - £249

Upcoming phones: 2019

So, the top 10 phones of 2019 have been decided – but what about those to come? Here, we take a look at what phones you can expect to top the list, when they’re released later on in the year.

Motorola Razr Folding phone
Sony Xperia 2 and Xperia 20
Apple iPhone XI
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Google Pixel 4
Huawei Mate 30
Huawei Mate X
Samsung Galaxy Fold

Conclusion:

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The Best Smartphones of 2019