The Galaxy S21 Ultra is Verizon's best phone - Android

Best overall

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Staff Pick

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is Samsung's ultimate mobile experience, cramming powerful specs and a 6.8-inch 120Hz display into a modern design. It also has an enormously capable camera system that features a 108MP main sensor and up to 100X zoom, plus 8K video capture. You get a massive 5000mAh battery and 5G support, and the S21 Ultra even supports the S Pen stylus.

From $39.99/mo at Verizon

Best compact phone

Google Pixel 5

If you value clean software and timely updates above all else, there's no better choice than a Pixel. Of course, the Pixel 5 also takes incredible photos, particularly in low light thanks to Night Sight, and even manages impressive 4K video. The 4080mAh battery inside is shockingly resilient, easily landing all-day battery life with even heavy use, and of course, the Pixel 5 supports Verizon's 5G network.

$29.16/mo at Verizon

Best value flagship

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G UW

The S20 FE is one of the best values in the high-end space, offering a flagship-tier Snapdragon 865 processor and a large, 120Hz flat display. You get Samsung's One UI 3.1 software overlay on top of Android 11, and the S20 FE is available in a wide range of eye-catching colors. It's already a great value at its usual price, but thanks to current Verizon promotions, the S20 FE is an unbeatable deal.

$10/mo at Verizon

Best foldable

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

With such a high sticker price, the Z Fold 2 isn't for the faint of heart, but it's an unbelievably powerful device that can extend from a phone to a miniature tablet at a moment's notice. The 120Hz inner display is a stunning canvas for multitasking and full-screen apps, and the foldable is backed by three great cameras — which you can even use in tandem with the cover screen to take high-quality selfies.

From $66.66/mo at Verizon

5G on a budget

Pixel 4a 5G

There's no need to invest heavily into 5G while the network is still in its infancy — but if you can get it for cheap, why not give it a shot? The Pixel 4a 5G features roughly the same design as the Pixel 5 in a larger footprint with a larger display, and even packs the same Snapdragon 765G processor inside. Don't let its low price scare you away; it has great battery life and surprisingly snappy performance.

$5/mo at Verizon

Best battery life

Motorola Moto G Power

The Moto G Power is a fairly average phone by most modern standards, with a 6.4-inch 1080p display and a triple camera system that offers ultra-wide and macro secondary lenses, but its namesake comes from the 5,000mAh battery. With that kind of juice, the Moto G Power can easily make it through two or even three days on a single charge, making it the perfect phone for a weekend getaway.

$5/mo at Verizon