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.
See full review, specs & pricesWhat's good
- Lightning fast performance
- 4K HDR video recording capabilities
- Decent picture quality in good light
- Modern and sleek design
- IP68 rated
What's bad
- Mediocre battery life
- Camera struggles in low light
- Slippery/prone to drops
Verdict
Sony has made some significant upgrades to the XZ2 from the XZ1, but much of it is playing catch up to current flagships. While it provides excellent performance, a good display, and a decent camera, it has no standout features to distinguish it from its competitors.
What's good
- Bright, colorful screen
- 120hz refresh rate
- Fast charging and wireless charging
- IP67 rating
- Snappy performance
- MicroSD support
- IP67 rating
- Front-facing stereo speakers
What's bad
- Chunky design
- Weak camera
- So-so battery life
- Phone gets warm during gaming
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
Verdict
If the allure of a high refresh rate display and playing the latest games at full quality appeals to you, the Razer Phone 2 excels. However, if you’re looking for a powerful, all-around phone, there are better values available.
What's good
- Beautiful design
- Amazing display
- Smooth performance
- IP 65/68 waterproofing
What's bad
- Poor fingerprint sensor placement
- Average battery life
- Good camera -- but not as good as the competition
Verdict
While it might not provide the best camera on the market, the Sony Xperia XZ3 combines a range of capable features into one stylish bundle.
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
- OS
- 6.9"Display size
- 108+ MP Camera
- 3 GHzProcessor
- 128/512 GBStorage
- Yes4G
What's good
- 120Hz refresh screen
- Camera with 5x optical zoom and up to 50x digital zoom
- All-day battery life
- S Pen stylus support
- Outstanding performance
What's bad
- Very expensive
- Heavy and awkward to hold
- Protruding camera hub
ZTE nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
- OS
- 6.8"Display size
- 64+ MP Camera
- 3.2 GHzProcessor
- 256/512 GBStorage
- Yes4G
What's good
What's bad
Verdict
Otherwise, if you want something capable and lighter than the A72, this is comparable in just about every way.