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Q3 2025 update. Smartphones with large displays are omnipresent now. Ubiquitous. It's small phones that are hard to find, which is why we came up with a list of the most compact smartphones currently available on the market that have been extensively tested by Notebookcheck and got a good to very good rating.

Hybrid shutter is the magic word that apparently prompted Apple to abandon its long-standing collaboration with Sony as the exclusive supplier of camera sensors for iPhones. A report from South Korea about certain camera technology presented at ISSCC 2025 sheds some light on the background of Apple's new collaboration with Samsung and its investment in a manufacturing facility in the US, which doesn't appear to be as politically motivated as one might suspect.

September 2025 update. A few years ago, high-end smartphones could be had for under 600 dollars/euros. Now, most flagships go way above the 1,000 euro mark, leaving the 500 euro range to upper mid-range models and older flagships. Still, while not really showcasing exciting new technology, these products can be very strong options.

September 2025 update. Smartphones are essential for our everyday lives. Notebookcheck tests numerous Android phones and iPhones each month, evaluating performance, features, and overall value, and this list highlights the best smartphones reviewed recently.

September 2025 update. There are so many phones to choose from in the sub-300 euro range. They all tend to offer an extremely attractive price-performance ratio. If you are looking for a smartphone with a solid feature set while keeping costs under control, this list of the best models sold for under 300 euros tested by Notebookcheck recently may help.