Each phone was tested in this list accurately by the CNET expert review team. We use the phone, test features, play games and take pictures. We evaluate any marketing promises that the company provides about its phones. If we find something that we do not like – whether it is the battery life or building quality – we tell you that.
We study each side of the phone during the test:
- an offer
- Design and feeling
- Processor
- Battery life
- Camera quality
- Features
We test all the cameras (front and back) in a variety of conditions: from the open air under the sun to the low interior and night scenes (for any night modes available). We also compare our results against models with similar prices. We have a series of battery tests in the real world to find out the time the phone continues under daily use.
We take additional phone features such as 5G, fingerprints, facial readings, style, fast charging, folding offers and other useful additions. We weigh all our experiences and test them for the price so that you know if the phone represents a good value.
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