What's good
- Bright, vibrant display
- Sleek design
- Excellent value
- Great cameras
- Clean interface
- Dash charging
- All-day battery life
What's bad
- No microSD support
- Fingerprint magnet
- No IP rating
Verdict
The OnePlus 6 is about as good as it gets without paying flagship prices. If you don’t mind the lack of waterproofing and don’t mind picking up a case to keep it looking good, it’s a solid value that reviewers loved.
What's good
- Pocketable size
- Lightning fast processing power
- IP68 certified
- Sharp and colorful display
What's bad
- Thicker when compared to other modern smartphones
- Camera struggles in low light situations
- Battery consumption skyrockets with high use
Verdict
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact offers everything you want from a flagship smartphone in a smaller package. While it’s a little chunky and doesn’t have the best camera on the market, it’s the best “small” phone on the market.
What's good
- Decent performance
- Budget-friendly price
- Solid battery life
- Includes fingerprint scanner
- Expandable storage
- Software shortcuts
What's bad
- Poor audio quality
- Mediocre camera quality
- Disappointing display
- Weak multitasking
What's good
- 90Hz display
- Headphone jack
- Affordable 5G access
- Good performance
What's bad
- Unimpressive cameras
- Dim display
What's good
- Good battery life
- Insane charging speed
- Fast, smooth performance
- 120Hz refresh rate
What's bad
- Cannot expand storage
- No IP rating
Verdict
Offering outstanding performance, eye-catching and durable design, the latest software, and display that hits nearly all the important marks, the OnePlus 9 might not be quite as budget-friendly as previous models, but its still far more affordable than its similarly specced competitors.
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