If you're looking to find out which is the best smartphone of the moment, then you've come to the right place, as we regularly update this list with the very best choices.We put the phones through a rigorous testing process to make sure that we're giving you the right recommendation for your smartphone, finding the options that have the best camera, the top screen, a good, long-lasting battery and something that feels great in the hand too.We'll also round up the best prices you can find these phones at too, so if you're ready to buy you'll find some decent choices to help you get a great deal.Some people will be surprised by a new entrant into the top three: the Huawei P20 Pro is a hugely impressive phone that's got all the criteria nailed and has impressed us a lot - check that one out.However, the best smartphone, as you'll see, is the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, thanks to an improved camera, better screen and a lovely rolling glass-and-metal design.And if you're after the best iPhone, then - spoiler - it's the iPhone X.
But we've also got a couple of other options in there for you too.Or maybe you're after something a little alternative, that brings a little difference to the mix - whatever you need, these are the best smartphones you can buy in April 2018.1.
Samsung Galaxy S9 PlusThe best Android phone aroundRelease date: March 2018 | Weight: 189g | Dimensions: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm | OS: Android 8 | Screen size: 6.2-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Battery: 3,500mAh | Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 8MPSuper premium buildExcellent low-light camerasBattery doesn't last as well as some others on the listThe Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is a big phone that's designed for big hands - and it takes the very best of what's on the smartphone market and puts it together in a compelling package that we've loved testing.Screen: The Super AMOLED 6.2-inch display has been measured as one of the very best around right now, with super colours, great dynamic range and, essentially, the very best viewing experience you can have on a mobile phone.Battery life: The battery life on the S9 Plus is better than the smaller version, thanks to the 3500mAh battery - although it's probably the weakest part of the phone, not offering as much life as we'd have liked.Camera: The camera on the Galaxy S9 Plus is among the best on the market, and the dual-aperture capability offers some startlingly good snaps when things get a little darker.
Colours can look a tad washed out when the exposure is higher, but the power of the sensor, with memory built into it, offers very low-noise shots.Mini verdict: If you're after a bigger phone with all the latest and greatest features on it, the Galaxy S9 is that and more.Read more: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus review