Despite being a monster in size, that is

Mar 26, 2021 18:32 GMT  ·  By

Consumer Reports has published an analysis of the best phones to buy these days, and somewhat surprising is that the group called the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G the best Android model right now.

In other words, the Note20 Ultra is even a better choice than the recently-introduced Galaxy S21, though the consumer watchdog admits the device is a monster when it comes to dimensions.

“While this year’s Galaxy S21 phones did great in our testing, the most mind-blowing thing about them is that they cost $200 less than last year’s comparable models. And the Galaxy Note20 Ultra remains the top-scoring Android phone in CR’s ratings,” Consumer Reports says.

“Yes, size-wise it’s a monster, but its stylus helps make all that real estate more manageable. And, of course, you get those premium big-phone perks we’ve all come to expect: great battery life, a fancy zoom camera (in this case a 5x), and a Netflix-worthy display.”

The best iPhone

When it comes to iPhones, Consumer Reports says the iPhone 12 Pro Max is the best model currently on the market. So at the first glance, CR favors large models this year, finally acknowledging that such a form factor allows for more powerful hardware under the hood.

Also surprising is that the consumer organization also highlights phones that aren’t necessarily affordable, as the iPhone 12 Pro Max exceeds the $1,000 threshold.

“While the 12 Pro Max will cost you $100 more than its smaller sibling, the 12 Pro, it packs in several more hours of battery life, a slightly larger display, and a 2.5x zoom camera that gets you just a hair closer to the action than the 12 Pro's 2x camera,” CR says in the analysis.

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