Best Cell Phones Updated January 2025
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2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated January 2025
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9.9

1

9.9

Google Pixel 8a - Unlocked Android Phone with Google AI, Advanced Pixel Camera and 24-Hour Battery - Obsidian - 128 GB
Phone quality
Speed
Value for money
Ease of use
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Best Cell Phone

9.9

1
Google Pixel 8a - Unlocked Android Phone with Google AI, Advanced Pixel Camera and 24-Hour Battery - Obsidian - 128 GB
Phone quality
Speed
Value for money
Ease of use
Save 20%
Popular

9.7

2

9.7

Apple iPhone 12, 128GB, Black - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)
Phone functionality
Quality
Value for money
Ease of setup
Save 9%
Save 9%
Popular

9.7

2
Apple iPhone 12, 128GB, Black - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)
Phone functionality
Quality
Value for money
Ease of setup
Save 9%

9.5

3

9.5

SAMSUNG Galaxy A15 5G A Series Cell Phone, 128GB Unlocked Android Smartphone, AMOLED Display, Expandable Storage, Knox Security...
Phone quality
Value for money
Phone functionality
Battery life
Speed
Picture quality

9.5

3
SAMSUNG Galaxy A15 5G A Series Cell Phone, 128GB Unlocked Android Smartphone, AMOLED Display, Expandable Storage, Knox Security...
Phone quality
Value for money
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Battery life
Speed
Picture quality
Premium Pick

9.3

4

9.3

SAMSUNG Galaxy A35 5G A Series Cell Phone, 128GB Unlocked Android Smartphone, AMOLED Display, Advanced Triple Camera System, Ex...
Phone quality
Value for money
Speed
Battery life
Ease of use
Screen quality
Premium Pick

9.3

4
SAMSUNG Galaxy A35 5G A Series Cell Phone, 128GB Unlocked Android Smartphone, AMOLED Display, Advanced Triple Camera System, Ex...
Phone quality
Value for money
Speed
Battery life
Ease of use
Screen quality

9.2

5

9.2

Apple iPhone 12 Mini 5G, US Version, 128GB, Blue - Unlocked (Renewed)
Quality
Phone quality
Value for money
Looks great
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Save 9%
Save 9%

9.2

5
Apple iPhone 12 Mini 5G, US Version, 128GB, Blue - Unlocked (Renewed)
Quality
Phone quality
Value for money
Looks great
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9.1

6

9.1

Moto G 5G | 2024 | Unlocked | Made for US 4/128GB | 50MP Camera | Sage Green
Phone quality
Value for money
Lag
Looks
Save 25%
Save 25%

9.1

6
Moto G 5G | 2024 | Unlocked | Made for US 4/128GB | 50MP Camera | Sage Green
Phone quality
Value for money
Lag
Looks
Save 25%
Best Value

9.0

7

9.0

Moto G Play | 2024 | Unlocked | Made for US 4/64GB | 50MP Camera | Sapphire Blue
Functionality
Value for money
Camera quality
Ease of use
Save 27%
Save 27%
Best Value

9.0

7
Moto G Play | 2024 | Unlocked | Made for US 4/64GB | 50MP Camera | Sapphire Blue
Functionality
Value for money
Camera quality
Ease of use
Save 27%

8.7

8

8.7

Moto G Stylus 5G | 2024 | Unlocked | Made for US 8/256GB | 50MP Camera | Caramel Latte
Value for money
Battery life
Speed
Functionality
Phone quality
Screen quality
Save 38%
Save 38%

8.7

8
Moto G Stylus 5G | 2024 | Unlocked | Made for US 8/256GB | 50MP Camera | Caramel Latte
Value for money
Battery life
Speed
Functionality
Phone quality
Screen quality
Save 38%

8.5

9

8.5

Google Pixel 7a - Unlocked Android Cell Phone - Smartphone with Wide Angle Lens and 24-Hour Battery - 128 GB – Charcoal
Save 33%
Save 33%

8.5

9
Google Pixel 7a - Unlocked Android Cell Phone - Smartphone with Wide Angle Lens and 24-Hour Battery - 128 GB – Charcoal
Save 33%

8.4

10

8.4

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, US Version, 128GB, Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)
Phone quality
Speed

8.4

10
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, US Version, 128GB, Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)
Phone quality
Speed

Our Top Choice

Best Cell Phone

9.9

1

9.9

Google Pixel 8a - Unlocked Android Phone with Google AI, Advanced Pixel Camera and 24-Hour Battery - Obsidian - 128 GB
Phone quality
Speed
Value for money
Ease of use
Save 20%
Save 20%
Best Cell Phone

9.9

1
Google Pixel 8a - Unlocked Android Phone with Google AI, Advanced Pixel Camera and 24-Hour Battery - Obsidian - 128 GB
Phone quality
Speed
Value for money
Ease of use
Save 20%
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