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
- 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.
What's good
- Made with Green materials
- Durable
- Good battery life
- Five-year warranty
What's bad
- Poor cameras
- Temperamental fingerprint scanner
- No headphone jack
Verdict
When it comes to eco-friendly phones, there aren’t many options out there. That’s where Fairphone 4 comes in. While it’s not the top phone out there, it’s probably the most sustainable, and it runs pretty well.
What's good
- Plenty of storage space
- microSD support
- MotoMods add flexibility
- Blazing performance
- TurboCharge support
What's bad
- Price
- MotoMods add further to price
- Poor low-light camera performance
- ShatterShield display prone to scratches
- No headphone jack
What's good
- Sleek, attractive design
- Great AMOLED panel
- Plenty of storage space
- Dual SIM support
- microSD support
- Adaptive fast charging
What's bad
- So-so performance
- Poor low-light camera performance
- Bloated UI
- Outdated Android software
- Awkward fingerprint scanner
Verdict
If design and screen quality are important, the Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus leads the mid-tier market. But at the price, the Honor V10 and OnePlus 5T offer better performance and better cameras at a similar price.
What's good
- Speedy performance
- Excellent battery life
- Vivid, bright display
- One-handed usability
What's bad
- The camera performs poorly in most lighting situations
- The camera is slow to focus
- Chunky body
Verdict
The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact offers fast performance, sharp screen, and great battery life in a small package. Despite its price and middling camera, it’s an excellent option for those who want or need one-handed usability. For everyone else, there are better, cheaper options.