The best Android phones of 2025: Expert tested (and how the Galaxy S25 Ultra fares)

We're only two months into 2025, and the phone market is already blooming with capable handsets. Naturally, choosing the best Android phone right now is not as simple as it once was since there are so many options (and good ones, at that) to pick from. Among all the handsets from Android makers like Samsung, Google, Motorola, and OnePlus, I've developed a good sense of which ones are truly worth your hard-earned cash. That includes buying advice for phones that are hot off the press or are on sale -- and how they ultimately fare against the competition. The best Android phone should have a reliable camera system (regardless of how many lenses,) great battery life (with fast charging being a bonus), and high performance for the money. Also: The best cheap phones in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed What is the best Android phone right now? I thoroughly test every Android phone that makes its way onto my desk, spending at least two weeks (and up to months) with each device before deci ... Read full article.