{"id":8695,"date":"2021-09-01T20:30:44","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T18:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2021\/09\/01\/top-10-best-android-smartphones-updated-september-2021\/"},"modified":"2021-09-01T22:14:12","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T20:14:12","slug":"top-10-best-android-smartphones-updated-september-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2021\/09\/01\/top-10-best-android-smartphones-updated-september-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Best Android Smartphones \u2013 Updated September 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finding the best Android smartphones can be tough. Even tougher to narrow that list down to the one you want, or should buy. That\u2019s where we come in. Throughout the year, a lot of Android smartphones come across our desk, making it easier to find which ones are the \u201cbest\u201d. It also makes it easier to find out which ones are not worth your attention.
\nThis list has the best smartphones in different areas like battery life, camera experience, 5G, etc. So no matter what you\u2019re looking for, you\u2019ll find the right smartphone for you. If you are looking for something a bit cheaper, you can check out our Top 10 Best Value Smartphones.
\nTop 10 Best Android Smartphones 2021
\nWe are on the cusp of a new crop of smartphones, running on Qualcomm\u2019s latest chipsets. But those won\u2019t be available until the end of January at the earliest. So these are the best smartphones available right now, and many of them are discounted now.
\nIf you\u2019re in the market for a new smartphone right now, you really can\u2019t do wrong going with any of the ten smartphones listed below. And they range from $349 up to $1449, so there\u2019s something for everyone\u2019s budget.<\/p>\n

Cost
\nWhere to buy
\nSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
\n$1199
\nSamsung.com
\nOnePlus 8T
\n$749
\nOnePlus
\nGoogle Pixel 5
\n$699
\nAmazon
\nGoogle Pixel 4a
\n$349
\nAmazon
\nSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
\n$1299
\nSamsung.com
\nASUS ROG Phone III
\n$715
\nAmazon
\nASUS ZenFone 8
\n$629
\nASUS
\nOnePlus 9
\n$729
\nOnePlus
\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
\n$1799
\nSamsung.com
\nSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
\n$999
\nSamsung.com
\nBest Overall Smartphone
\nSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
\nSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
\nPrice: $1,199
\nBuy: Samsung.com
\nAs you might expect, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is now our pick for the best overall smartphone. It is also the only smartphone on this list with the Snapdragon 888 5G. But that won\u2019t last long.
\nThe Galaxy S21 Ultra sports a 6.8-inch QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, along with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You can get 16GB of RAM and 512GB of RAM for $180 more too. It is the best of the best, and now it works with the S Pen, though that is not available in the box. You will have to pay extra for the S Pen.
\nSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra – Samsung.com
\nBest Battery Life Smartphone
\nOnePlus 8T
\nOnePlus 8T
\nPrice: $749
\nBuy: OnePlus.com
\nOnePlus\u2019 newest smartphone, the 8T, is our new pick for the best battery life smartphone. It sports a 4500mAh capacity battery, which is pretty decent in size. It also has a 6.55-inch FHD+ 120Hz display. Which is going to be pretty impressive for those that are looking for a really great smartphone, that can last a full day.
\nIt also sports a Snapdragon 865 chipset, 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There is a 8GB\/128GB model available outside of the US.
\nThere\u2019s also a quad-camera setup on the rear, with a 48-megapixel main sensor, 16-megapixel ultra-wide, 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor included. All that for just $749, which is pretty impressive.
\nOnePlus 8T – OnePlus.com – $749
\nBest Camera Smartphone
\nGoogle Pixel 5
\nGoogle Pixel 5
\nPrice: $699
\nBuy: Amazon
\nThe Pixel 5 is no surprise, the best camera smartphone you can buy today. Sure there are other phones with crazier camera setups like the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, or the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. But from a pure photo quality perspective, nothing is able (still) to beat the Pixel.
\nPixel 5 is the company\u2019s\u00a0 latest smartphone. It comes with a 6-inch FHD+ OLED 90Hz display, the Snapdragon 765G chipset, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It is available in two colors: Just Black and Sorta Sage. And it is powered by a 4080mAh capacity battery too.
\nWith the Pixel 5, Google finally gave users what they wanted. An ultra-wide camera. So this one has a 16-megapixel ultra-wide and a 12-megapixel main sensor. It also has 4K60 video support, Cinematic Pans, Night Sight Portait Mode and so much more. All for just $699.
\nGoogle Pixel 5 – Amazon – $810
\nBest Compact Smartphone
\nGoogle Pixel 4a
\nGoogle Pixel 4a
\nPrice: $349
\nBuy: Amazon
\nThe Google Pixel 4a is our pick for the best compact smartphone. It\u2019s not necessarily a high-end smartphone, but at 5.81-inches, it is definitely compact. And offers a lot of the same features as the larger and more expensive Pixel 4 XL.
\nThat includes the same great Pixel camera. Allowing you to capture some really great looking portrait shots, as well as stunning photos at night, all on a phone that is under $400.
\nInternally, the Pixel 4a has a Snapdragon 730G chipset, with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Which is right on par with some of the smartphones on this list, at a much cheaper price.
\nGoogle Pixel 4a – Amazon – $349
\nBest 5G Smartphone
\nSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
\nSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
\nPrice: $1,299
\nBuy: Samsung.com
\nThe Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is now our pick for the best 5G smartphone. It includes the best display, best processor, big battery, and even the S Pen is here. For $1299, it is a really good phone, and you\u2019d expect that for that price.
\nWith the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, you\u2019re getting a 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED display at 120Hz. As well as the Snapdragon 865+ chipset, 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is a micro SD card slot for expanding storage as well. Samsung has also included a 4500mAh capacity battery on this one.
\nThe cameras have been upgraded as well, with there being a 108-megapixel main sensor, capable of 50x zoom (not the 100x zoom on the Galaxy S20 Ultra), and then 12-megapixel periscope telephoto and ultra wide cameras. It\u2019s a really great smartphone, especially for those that want the best of the best, and the S Pen.
\nSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – Samsung.com
\nBest Gaming Smartphone
\nASUS ROG Phone III
\nASUS ROG Phone III
\nPrice: $715
\nBuy: Amazon
\nThe ASUS ROG Phone III isn\u2019t yet available to buy in the US, but it will be soon. So only the Chinese version is available without a warranty. So do keep that in mind here.
\nThe ROG Phone III is by far the best gaming smartphone available. It kept that huge 6000mAh capacity battery, which will keep you gaming for hours. It also sports a 6.59-inch FHD+ display that has a 120Hz refresh rate. It\u2019s powered by the Snapdragon 865+ chipset, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There are models that go up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage as well.
\nThis is a monster of a phone, which is what makes it great for gaming. And that battery is going to last all day and then some. Even with some heavy gaming.
\nNote: As of May 1, 2021, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is not yet available to purchase in the US and therefore not on our list. You can buy an imported international version, but we don\u2019t recommend that as it may not fully work on US carrier networks nor come with a warranty.\u00a0
\nASUS ROG Phone II – Amazon – $715
\nBest smartphone with stock Android
\nASUS Zenfone 8
\nASUS ZenFone 8
\nPrice: $629
\nBuy: ASUS
\nNow that the ASUS Zenfone 8 is finally available to purchase, we can add it to this list \u2013 replacing the Zenfone 6.
\nThe Zenfone 8 is a mostly stock Android smartphone, but it\u2019s also a compact smartphone. Coming in with a 5.9-inch FHD+ display, the Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, 8GB of RAM with either 128GB or 256GB of storage on board. And a massive 4500mAh capacity battery.
\nSoftware-wise, this is mostly stock Android, with a few tweaks here from ASUS. So you\u2019re getting Android 11 here, and it should get updated to Android 12 pretty quickly.
\nASUS ZenFone 8 – ASUS – $629
\nBest Flagship Value<\/p>\n

OnePlus 9
\nPrice: $729
\nBuy: OnePlus.com
\nThe OnePlus 9 is the latest flagship smartphone to be released, and its our pick for the best value flagship right now. It has a starting price of $729, which includes a 6.55-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, the Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You can upgrade to 12GB\/256GB too for only $829.
\nOf course, the OnePlus 9 series does run on Android 11 and OxygenOS 11. And it should get Android 12 before the end of 2021 (Android 12 isn\u2019t expected to launch until September). Additionally, OnePlus partnered with Hasselblad for their cameras this time around. So you\u2019re getting some really great cameras out of this one too.
\nAll powered by a 4500mAh capacity battery.
\nOnePlus 9 – OnePlus.com – $729
\nBest smartphone with a stylus<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
\nPrice: $1799
\nBuy: Samsung.com
\nFor 2021, Samsung is not releasing a Galaxy Note smartphone. Which made our choice for the best smartphone with a stylus a bit tougher. But we arrived on the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The other option would have been the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but we feel that the Fold 3 is a better option due to the larger display.
\nThe Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a 6.7-inch cover display, which unfolds to reveal a 7.6-inch main display. It\u2019s a larger, and almost square display that works really well for those that like to take notes with the S Pen. It also has a Snapdragon 888 5G processor, 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage inside. There\u2019s a 4400mAh capacity battery inside, which is somewhat small by today\u2019s standards.
\nFold 3 is really great because it allows you to do a lot more on your phone, and really be productive while you are out and about. Which is really nice.
\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 – Samsung.com
\nBest foldable smartphone<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
\nPrice: $999
\nBuy: Samsung.com
\nWith the new Samsung foldables now out, our pick for the best foldable smartphone is the Galaxy Z Flip 3. We feel that it is a better option for most people because of the price and the size. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is available for $999 \u2013 though you can get it much cheaper with trade-ins and other sales.
\nEssentially, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a 6.7-inch phone that folds in half. Making it great for those with smaller pockets. It sports the Snapdragon 888 5G processor, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is a somewhat small 3300mAh capacity battery inside though. However, it is waterproof now.
\nThe Galaxy Z Flip 3 is mostly the same as any other smartphone, but now it folds in half. Which is really cool.
\nSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 – Samsung.com
\nThe post Top 10 Best Android Smartphones \u2013 Updated September 2021 appeared first on Android Headlines.
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