The Z5 Premium is a good phone, but it struggles to make up for the bloated price that comes with that 4K screen.
The Nokia 8 is an impeccably made but uninteresting Android flagship. Its unique features will only apply to a niche audience, while an inconsistent camera and tight battery life are sure to be red flags for others. The Nokia 8 is fine, but it doesn't do enough to standout from either cheaper or more expensive smartphones.
The Nokia 5 is an affordable smartphone that nails the essentials. Occasional performance hitches aside, the $329 device feels like it could command a higher price tag, and Nokia's commitment to rolling out monthly security updates makes the Nokia 5 standout from the crowd.
The Moto E4 is a budget smartphone that outperforms its discount price tag. The old adage of "you get what you pay for" is still true - you can't expect flagship features at a sixth of the price - but Motorola has managed to impress with just how much $249 can buy you.
Even if you don't have any interest in Moto Mods, the Moto Z2 Play is a compelling midrange smartphone thanks to a slim design, great battery life, and zippy Android experience.
OPPO's handsets might keep looking more and more like iPhones, but they also keep getting better and better. A couple of small issues don't detract from the value proposition made by the R11, and dual rear-facing cameras are the icing on the cake.
The Xperia XZ Premium is a big bundle of exciting functionality packed into a boring, unwieldly body. There's a lot to love, but there's also a lot you'll have to forgive if you're after Sony's latest high-end device.
Ready to get back in black? The new BlackBerry is a return to form and sure to please CrackBerrys who've been holding out for their next hit.
The $399 Sony Xperia XA1 might not have a fingerprint reader, but it has a camera that can almost go up against a flagship smartphone and a two-day battery life.
Ignore the gimmicks; the HTC U11 is fantastic phone with a great camera at a pretty reasonable price.