Best iPhone 2020: Ranking all the top iPhones from Apple
What is the best iPhone for you? Ranking the best iPhones from Apple
So, you’re on the hunt for a brand-new iPhone. Luckily we’ve fully reviewed each and every device Apple currently sells. Read on for a look at the best iPhones.
Apple has a number of phones available now. These range in size from the small and affordable iPhone SE 2 to the big, and very expensive, iPhone 11 Pro Max. We also expect the iPhone 12 to be announced later this year, so that could sway your decision if you’re happy to wait.
Luckily we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to and you’ll find all the answers in our best iPhone list below. We’ve looked at all the iPhones currently available on the market, and based on our thorough, independent testing, ranked them all according to who and what they are best suited to.
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Below, we’ve summarised the best options for you in a handy list, but if you scroll down further down the page, you’ll find a longer overview, plus a link to the full, comprehensive reviews.
Best iPhone for most people: iPhone 11
Best iPhone for camera : iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
Best iPhone for compactness : iPhone SE 2
Best value iPhone : iPhone XR
Still a powerful performer : iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
Best for TouchID fans : iPhone 8 Plus
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1. iPhone 11
Best overall iPhone for most people
Pros:
Great camera
Really strong battery life
Nice colour options
Surprisingly great value
Cons:
A screen resolution bump would have been nice
No fast charger in the box
The new ‘default’ iPhone is the iPhone 11 and thankfully it’s an excellent choice. This is basically the iPhone XR 2, but Apple has clearly realised there’s no point in trying to make it appear like a lesser phone anymore.
There are plenty of similarities between the iPhone 11 and iPhone XR. The 11 retains the look of the XR, with that glass back and plenty of colourways available, however it’s now more water-resistant than before. The screen is nice and bright, though a bump in resolution would have been appreciated.
A big upgrade for the iPhone 11 is the new camera. There are two on the back, both packing 12-megapixels, with one taking your standard shots and the other expanding that out into ultrawide shots. The results are stunning and the 2x telephoto lens is the only real thing missing when you compare this to the pricier Pro model.
Battery life and performance are both excellent, too. You should easily get through the day without reaching for the Lightning cable and there’s wireless charging available too.
Read our iPhone 11 review
2. iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
Best iPhones for camera
Pros:
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