Experts named the best smartphones of the month

Experts have compiled a selection of the best smartphones of January.

Who made the rating

The list is opened by a budget folding smartphone Nubia Flip 2, which is offered at a price of 64 thousand yen (about 18 thousand UAH) in the 6/128 GB version. This model offers a flexible 120Hz display, NFC, eSIM support, stereo speakers, and a fingerprint scanner built into the power button.

The OnePlus 13R starting at $599.99 for the 12/256GB version, it offers a smooth 120Hz display, a camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 2x telephoto lens, a large battery, and fast charging. In addition, it is equipped with an IR port, NFC module, stereo speakers and an under-screen fingerprint scanner, as well as a silent mode switch.

Poco X7 Pro placed in third place. This smartphone in the 8/256 GB modification is offered for $299. It stands out for its smooth 120Hz display, dual camera, large battery with fast charging, IP68 water resistance, IR port, NFC, stereo speakers and under-screen fingerprint scanner.

The top also included Realme 14 Pro+ and three models of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.

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