We also use our own video editing test in the Adobe Premiere Rush app to see how long it takes to transcode a clip, which we run on both Android phones and iPhone to compare performance. In terms of performance, we used Geekbench 5 to measure overall speed and 3DMark to measure graphics performance. How we test smartphonesĮvery smartphone Tom’s Guide evaluates is tested for several days in real-world use cases and benchmarked with a gamut of performance-measuring apps. But if you like to be able to swipe around, type messages and browse through your apps with one hand, then you might be better off going for a more compact device, which we'd class as phones around 6 - 6.3 inches in size. If you don't mind using your phone with two hands, then this won’t matter so much. The final bit of advice we'll give is to keep in mind how large the phones are. Whichever phones do these better should be your first port of call when looking for more information or prices. Even on phones that in theory do it all, there are some big differences in how well they handle things like photography, charging speed or performance. Next, decide which features you want to prioritise. Figure out what you can afford and stick to it. The price of a mid-range phone is around £400, with cheaper phones costing less than that, and the most expensive phones clearing £1,000 or more. To start off on making your Android phone shortlist, have a budget in mind.
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Read our full Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review. These don't detract from the phone's main appeal though, which is its tablet-like productivity experience that fits in your pocket. It remains a heavy, tricky to use device in its folded form too, while on the inside, the 4MP under-display camera still takes underwhelming selfies. The main limitation here is the Z Fold 4’s price, as it still costs far more than other, excellent phones. The upgraded rear cameras and brighter displays make a big difference to the Z Fold 4's general usability too. You'll still want to spend plenty of time with the phone open though, as the new taskbar makes swapping between apps and opening several at once super easy, and the brighter display makes all your content really pop. The flexible phone has been adjusted to have a more comfortable aspect ratio, making the outer display more usable. Do you have £1,600 and want to spend all of it on a phone? Why not throw caution to the wind and buy the Galaxy Z Fold 4, the most advanced phone currently on sale in the U.K.