1) Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max:-
Display: 6.7-inch OLED (2,778 x 1,284-pixel resolution) at 458 ppi | CPU: Apple A15 Bionic chip | RAM: TBD | Internal Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | Rear cameras: 12MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide (120-degree field of view), 12MP telephoto (6x optical zoom) | Front camera: 12MP | Weight: 240g | Dust/water resistance: IP68
Apple's most extensive and most feature-rich iPhone is a mouthful, the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Apple listened to customers, and while the phone looks just about the same as last year's 12 Pro Max, it is a tad thicker with a larger capacity battery and longer battery life.
The display now supports a refresh rate up to 120 Hz while optical zoom on the telephoto camera is improved to 6x. Macro photography and cinematic video modes are new features in the camera system that will please photographers and videographers alike.
Apple continues to actively improve iOS 15 while also offering 1TB of internal storage so you can capture content to your heart's delight.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max price starts at $1,099 for the 128GB model and ranges up to $1,599 for the 1TB storage capacity. The iPhone 13 Pro Max is available in graphite, silver, gold, and sierra blue.
Pros:
- High quality ceramic glass and stainless steel materials
- Best video recording performance
- High-quality cameras
- Stable and well supported by Apple
Cons:
- Expensive
- Wide and Heavy

2) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G:-
Main display: 7.6 inches (2,208 x 1,768-pixel resolution) Dynamic 120Hz AMOLED | Cover display: 6.2 inches (720 x 1680-pixel resolution) AMOLED | CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus | RAM: 12GB LPDDR5 | Internal Storage: 256GB, UFS 3.1 | Rear cameras: 12MP rear f/2.4 telephoto, 12MP f/1.8 wide-angle, and 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide cameras (123-degree field-of-view) | Front cameras: 10MP f/2.2 camera on the main display and 10MP camera on the cover display | Weight: 282g
While I put the iPhone 12 Pro Max as the best overall phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the best overall phone for my needs. The addition of S Pen support and an IPX8 water-resistant design makes the Z Fold 3 the perfect phone and mini tablet I could ask for, and it is very well optimized for getting work done on the go.
I'm testing out a review unit but already ordered my own in lovely Phantom Green. In addition to the hardware improvements, Samsung made the purchase a bit easier with a $200 price cut than the previous Z Fold 2. The company also offers pre-order specials and the ability to trade in up to four other devices to help cut the price down further.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 serves as a capable smartphone and small tablet, providing a solid and fast 5G connection in both modes. The outside display offers a typical 6.2-inch smartphone experience with the addition of 120Hz refresh rate support this year. The extensive 7.6-inch primary collection is stunning with a 120Hz refresh rate, Samsung's lovely AMOLED technology, and exceptional S Pen support. What could be more perfect for a Note and foldable fan?
You get the fastest RAM and internal storage speeds available, S Pen support, water resistance, triple rear cameras, a 10MP front-facing camera, a unique 4MP under-display camera, and much more. The 4,400mAh battery quickly gets you through a full day, even when using the large primary screen.
Pros:
- Stunning engineering marvel
- Incredible AMOLED displays
- S Pen support
- IPX8 water resistance
- Software optimizations for foldable and extensive display usage
Cons:
- Expensive
- No S Pen support on cover screen
- Not the best Samsung cameras on the back

3) Google Pixel 5A with 5G:-
Display: 6.34 inches (2,400 x 1,080-pixel resolution) OLED | CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | RAM: 6GB | Internal Storage: 128GB | Rear cameras: 12.2MP rear f/1.7 and 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide (107-degree field-of-view) | Front camera: 8MP f/2.0 | Weight: 168g
The Google Pixel 4A 5G was a great 5G phone, but in 2021 Google replaced it with the 5A 5G that offers more and has a price of $50 less. At $449, it's one of the most affordable 5G phones we have seen released, and it includes some upper-level features such as IP67 dust/water resistance and a metal unibody design...
In addition to the software being a focus for Google, the camera is another reason to buy the Pixel 5A 5G over other, better smartphone hardware. However, while others have three or four rear cameras, Google provides just two, so there are some limits on its capability as a daily shooter.
Android 11 powers the phone, but Android 12 is coming very soon. The phone will receive OS upgrades for three years. Monthly Android security updates are essential software support for the enterprise, given major firmware updates tend to break things and be less stable immediately after release.
Pros:
- Google Pixel camera is fantastic
- 5G support
- Affordable
- Long battery life
- Timely updates and years of support
Cons:
- Limited RAM and storage
- Reports of overheating with extended camera use

4) Samsung Galaxy s21 Ultra 5G:-
Display: 6.8 inches (3,200 x 1,440-pixel resolution) 120Hz Infinity-O AMOLED | CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | RAM: 12GB/16GB LPDDR5 | Internal Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB | Rear cameras: 10MP rear f/4.9 telephoto with 10x optical zoom and second 10MP f/2.4 telephoto with 3x optical zoom, 108MP wide-angle camera, and 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera (120-degree field-of-view) | Front camera: 40MP f/2.2 camera | Weight: 229g | Dust/water resistance: IP68
Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is one of the best overall smartphones today and the best that Samsung offers for camera performance. With a $200 price cut at launch, compared to the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the phone is also one of the more affordable high-end flagship offerings.
In addition to the latest and most excellent specifications, the S21 Ultra 5G supports Samsung's S Pen, so you are no longer limited to just the Note line if you want stylus support.
If your job requires you to zoom into subjects far away, no other phone beats the S21 Ultra in terms of telephoto capability and quality. Zooming up to 30x provides good quality images, but even beyond this zoom level, there are practical reasons to see details of the subjects you are shooting.
Pros:
- High quality and capable quad-camera system
- Best telephoto shooter available
- S Pen support
- Incredible AMOLED displays
- More affordable than the S20 series
Cons:
- Large size phone

5) One Plus 9 Pro:-
Display: 6.7 inches (3,216 x 1,440-pixel resolution) 120Hz AMOLED | CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | RAM: 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 | Internal Storage: 128GB/256GB | Rear cameras: 8MP rear f/2.4 telephoto, 48MP f/1.8 wide-angle camera, and 50MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, 2MP monochrome camera | Front camera: 16MP f/2.4 camera | Weight: 197g
OnePlus used to be the "flagship killer" brand but has since evolved into higher-priced flagships directly challenging the likes of Samsung and Apple. Compared to Samsung, OnePlus offers an experience free from ads and bloatware while also providing some exciting features such as reverse wireless charging and adaptive 120Hz displays.
The OnePlus 9 Pro is priced at about $200 less than Samsung's S21 Ultra, which is significant given that Samsung's price is also $200 less than its launch price in 2020. For less than $1,000, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a severe flagship smartphone to consider.
The Hasselblad camera partnership was a significant area presented and covered at the launch event but understand that only software enhancements are present in this first device with the Hasselblad branding on it. That said, camera performance has been tremendous and improved over what OnePlus provided in the past.
One area that OnePlus leads the pack in is the charging capability of its phones. Warp Charge 65T support and Warp Charge Wireless 50 support are provided in the OnePlus 9 Pro. This means you can charge up your phone from 1% to 100% in just 29 minutes. The wireless charging even achieves this charging performance in 43 minutes, faster than wired charging of most other phones.
Pros:
- Lovely, high-quality design
- Ultra-fast wireless and wired charging capability
- Outstanding specifications
- Capable cameras
Cons:
- Expensive
- Hasselblad partnership in its infancy
- Water-resistance level not certified

6) Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G:-
Display: 6.9 inches (3,088 x 1,440-pixel resolution) 120Hz Infinity-O AMOLED | CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus | RAM: 12GB LPDDR5 | Internal Storage: 128GB storage (with microSD card) | Rear cameras: 12MP rear f/3.0 telephoto, 108MP f/1.8 wide-angle camera, and 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera (120-degree field-of-view) | Front camera: 10MP f/2.2 camera | Weight: 208g | Dust/water resistance: IP68
This category may be a bit debatable now that Samsung has added S Pen support to the S21 Ultra and Z Fold 3, but there is no silo for the S Pen in either phone. It's an extra accessory for these devices, and the hassle of carrying one around makes it less convenient than the Note series. It's not clear if we will see another Note from Samsung either.
Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 20 series last fall, and it is clear the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is one of the best smartphones for productivity and an easy recommendation for those who love the S Pen.
The Galaxy Note 20 devices bring everything we saw on the Galaxy S20 series and some improvements in the cameras. Of course, the S Pen is a staple of the Note series, and with the Note 20, we see more Air Actions that are proving to be quite valuable and reliable this year. While LG has solid support for stylus use, nothing beats the functionality and capability of the S Pen. It is also housed inside of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, making it easily accessible for use all day long.
Pros:
- Complete S Pen support with silo on the device
- Incredible AMOLED displays
- IP68 dust and water resistance
- High-quality cameras
Cons:
- Expensive
- Big phone

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