Rather than purely choosing the phones with the highest ratings here, we're trying to deliver a list of phones that are spread broadly across different price points.

Apple's iPhone 12 mini delivers the best price-to-power ratio of any 2020 iPhone, bringing top-of-the-line features to a phone that easily fits into smaller hands.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G delivers all the phone performance most people need at a price more people can afford.

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G tops our list of budget phones thanks to its strong performance and gorgeous 90Hz display.

The Alcatel Go Flip 3 is the feature phone we've been waiting for, with just enough smart features to make it convenient to use.

If you're a serious creative who doesn't want a huge phone, the iPhone 12 Pro packs superior imaging and video capability into a reasonably sized, beautifully designed body.

For less than $200, the Nokia 5.3 delivers excellent performance, battery life that will get you through the day, and guaranteed Android One software updates.

The OnePlus 8T is a solid Android phone with a terrific software experience and the fastest charging we've seen.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 packs plenty of power into its small stature and sets the stage for better 5G phone performance in the future.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra delivers a high-quality superzoom camera that truly works, supports Samsung's excellent S Pen, and sets the bar for smartphone features in 2021.

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