Phones
One phone per page: what it costs, what is inside, how long the maker promises to update it, and which buyer it suits. Reviews here are built from the maker's published specifications and support policies, and each one says so near the top. We don't describe using a phone we haven't used.
Google Pixel 11: what $899 buys in 2026
The Pixel 11 on paper: Tensor G6, 256GB to start, a 5x telephoto and updates to about August 2033 for $899. Compared with the Pixel 10, iPhone 17 and Galaxy S26.
iPhone 17e: the cheapest new iPhone, now $699
iPhone 17e on paper: the A19 chip, 256GB, one 48MP camera and up to 26 hours of video playback. Launched at $599, now $699. Compared with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17.
Moto G Power (2026): a big battery and a $100 price rise
The moto g power 2026 on paper: 5,200 mAh, IP68/IP69, 8GB RAM and security updates to January 2029. Launched at $299.99, now $399.99 at Motorola.
Pixel 10a: Google's cheapest Pixel after the price rise
Pixel 10a on paper: 6.3-inch 120 Hz screen, 5,100 mAh, Tensor G4 and updates to about March 2033. Launched at $499, now $599. Compared with the Galaxy A57 and A37.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: updates to 2031 for $269.99
Galaxy A17 5G on paper: 6.7-inch 90 Hz AMOLED, 5,000 mAh, microSD and security updates to August 2031. Launched at $199.99; Samsung now lists it at $269.99.
Samsung Galaxy S26: the $999 small Galaxy
Galaxy S26 on paper: 6.3-inch screen, 167 g, a 3x telephoto and updates to February 2033, now $999.99 at Samsung. Compared with the S26+, S26 FE and Pixel 11.
