What's good
- Incredibly fast performance
- Great battery life
- Sharp pictures with accurate colors
- Scratch-resistant
What's bad
- Slippery
- Slow auto-focus on camera
- Display not as sharp as competitors
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
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OS
- 5.8"Display size
- 12+ MP Camera
- 2.84 GHzProcessor
- 128/256/ 512 GBStorage
- Yes4G
What's good
- Excellent battery life
- Interesting design
- Bright, punchy OLED display
- Plenty of storage
- MicroSD support
- Good camera
- Fast charging
What's bad
- Price
- Weak audio
- Not actually an Android One device
Verdict
Offering a nearly stock Android experience, good everyday performance, and a powerful camera, the Motorola One Zoom offers a compelling camera phone option in the mid-tier price bracket. Just don’t mistake it for an Android One device.
What's good
- Compact size
- Great performance
- 120Hz display
What's bad
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto lens
- No storage expansion
Verdict
The Asus Zenfone 8 proves that you don't need to sacrifice performance or features to enjoy a super-portable phone. Unless you're looking for a huge display or days-long battery life, it's a compelling small-sized Android option.
See full review, specs & pricesWhat's good
- Excellent display with true-to-life colors
- Thin, light body
- 4G connectivity
What's bad
- Low battery life
- Slightly delayed touch response
- Occasional lag in interface
What's good
- Great camera
- Blazing performance
- Solid, eye-catching design
- Fast charge support
- All-day battery
- 128GB of internal storage
- Bright, punchy display
What's bad
- No microSD support
- Clunky camera interface outside of auto
- No IP67 water-resistance
Verdict
Unless you’re looking at the phone’s bigger sibling -- the P20 Pro -- the P20 has little competition at its price point. A great camera, all-day battery, vivid screen, and plenty of power make it a great choice for anyone looking for a top-tier device at a lower price.
What's good
- Fast, smooth performance
- Sharp, colorful screen
- Unique camera
- Good battery life
What's bad
- Telephoto and wide-angle lenses produce soft images
- Low screen brightness
Verdict
The LG V40 ThinQ offers a solid smartphone experience with a creative -- albeit imperfect -- five-camera experience.