Best Smartphones Updated May 2025

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Best Smartphones
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.9

1

9.9

Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G, US Version, 128GB - Unlocked (Renewed)
Phone quality
Functionality
Quality
Value for money
Picked by 103 people this week!
Picked by 103 people this week!

9.9

1
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G, US Version, 128GB - Unlocked (Renewed)
Phone quality
Functionality
Quality
Value for money

9.7

2

9.7

Apple iPhone 13, 128GB, Midnight - Unlocked (Renewed)
Quality
Functionality
Phone quality
Value for money
Looks good
Ease of setup

9.7

2
Apple iPhone 13, 128GB, Midnight - Unlocked (Renewed)
Quality
Functionality
Phone quality
Value for money
Looks good
Ease of setup

9.4

3

9.4

Apple iPhone 12, 64GB, Black - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)
Functionality
Quality
Value for money
Looks great

9.4

3
Apple iPhone 12, 64GB, Black - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)
Functionality
Quality
Value for money
Looks great

9.3

4

9.3

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, 128GB, Cloud Navy - Unlocked (Renewed)
Quality
Phone quality
Value for money

9.3

4
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, 128GB, Cloud Navy - Unlocked (Renewed)
Quality
Phone quality
Value for money

9.0

5

9.0

Apple iPhone 11, US Version, 128GB, Black - Unlocked (Renewed)
Functionality
Quality
Value for money
Looks great

9.0

5
Apple iPhone 11, US Version, 128GB, Black - Unlocked (Renewed)
Functionality
Quality
Value for money
Looks great

8.7

6

8.7

Apple iPhone SE (2nd Generation), US Version, 128GB, Red - Unlocked (Renewed)
Functionality
Looks great
Phone quality
Value for money

8.7

6
Apple iPhone SE (2nd Generation), US Version, 128GB, Red - Unlocked (Renewed)
Functionality
Looks great
Phone quality
Value for money

8.6

7

8.6

Gear Beast Cell Phone Lanyard - Universal Mobile Phone Lanyard with Case Holder, Card Pocket, Soft Neck Strap, and Adjustable C...
Functionality
Ease of use
Comfort
Lanyard

8.6

7
Gear Beast Cell Phone Lanyard - Universal Mobile Phone Lanyard with Case Holder, Card Pocket, Soft Neck Strap, and Adjustable C...
Functionality
Ease of use
Comfort
Lanyard

8.4

8

8.4

Apple iPhone 12 Pro, 128GB, Pacific Blue - Unlocked (Renewed Premium)
Functionality
Quality
Looks great
Value for money

8.4

8
Apple iPhone 12 Pro, 128GB, Pacific Blue - Unlocked (Renewed Premium)
Functionality
Quality
Looks great
Value for money

8.2

9

8.2

Apple iPhone 11, 64GB, Purple - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)
Functionality
Quality
Value for money
Looks great

8.2

9
Apple iPhone 11, 64GB, Purple - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)
Functionality
Quality
Value for money
Looks great

7.9

10

7.9

Motorola Moto G Play | 2024 | Unlocked | Made for US 4/64GB | 50MP Camera | Sapphire Blue
Phone quality
Value for money
Speed
Works well
Ease of use
Reliability

7.9

10
Motorola Moto G Play | 2024 | Unlocked | Made for US 4/64GB | 50MP Camera | Sapphire Blue
Phone quality
Value for money
Speed
Works well
Ease of use
Reliability

Our Top Choice

9.9

1

9.9

Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G, US Version, 128GB - Unlocked (Renewed)
Phone quality
Functionality
Quality
Value for money
Picked by 103 people this week!
Picked by 103 people this week!

9.9

1
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G, US Version, 128GB - Unlocked (Renewed)
Phone quality
Functionality
Quality
Value for money