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October 2025 update. For everyone looking for a bargain, we have a list of the best smartphones with a price tag of less than 200 euros. While entry-level models do come with certain compromises, they still handle most tasks well as long as one's expectations are realistic.

November 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. Camera features and image quality are central to the modern smartphone experience. Thanks to some very impressive technical advances of recent years, good camera phones make simple dedicated cameras redundant, with intricate behind-the-scenes calculations in the background making sure that even a quick snapshot from the hip always looks good. This article lists the best phones for photography that we have tested recently.

The iPhone 18 Pro is still far off, but new leaks are already buzzing about a big aesthetic shift. Apple is rumored to embrace warmer tones by introducing three all-new colors. The leaks also suggest the brand is skipping the traditional black or Space Gray finish. Update: Clarifications made in response to an update from the source.