Whether you're looking for an Android phone, an iPhone, or a simple handset for voice calls, these are the top phones we've tested for various budgets across the major US wireless carriers.

PERFORMANCE: Overall the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) was excellent. It struck an exceptional balance of quickness, battery life, and camera quality. Ease of use on the iPhone 16 Plus was very good.

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