The Best Android Phones in The USA and UK

Android is the most popular operating system for mobile phones nowadays and there are lots of new device releases each month. With Android covering more than 40% of the market shares, it is clear that Google's OS runs on the best smartphones out there. Although in fierce competition with the iPhone, the phone manufacturers working with Android do a fantastic job and even if it is difficult to name the best Android device, it is clear some of them stand out. Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S are definitely the best Android phone out there.

 

1. Google Pixel 6 Pro - Short Review

Stormy Black Google Pixel 6 Pro  >> See product details

The Pixel 6 Pro takes the amazing Pixel 6 and adds a bigger, better screen and a zoom camera. We see from the aspect of the Google Pixel 6 Pro, which until now is still priced at around $900 and is finally equipped with Google's own Tensor chip. The Pixels 6 Pro feature is indeed quite interesting because it is equipped with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM which can be calculated to support user multitasking activities.

In addition, the Google Pixel 6 Pro is equipped with 256GB or 512GB UFS 2.1 access as a more spacious file storage area. The Android 12 operating system is the mainstay of this smart phone and there is the latest Android version with a period of three years to 5 years of security updates on this smartphone.

This smart phone made by Google is also equipped with a 6.7-inch curved LED LTPO screen that presents a standard high resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels to be able to create a refresh rate of 120Hz. The panel shape of the screen is also equipped with Gorilla Glass Victus technology which provides a punch hole in the middle for the camera.

Not only does it offer some calculations from RAM and chipset, but the camera on this phone gives the best option in the front sector with an 11.1MP resolution and three rear cameras in the form of a 50MP primary camera and 48MP telephoto and 12MP ultrawide.

Indirectly, the camera feature of the Google Pixel 6 Pro provides additional features such as Face Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Magic Eraser, and makes it easy for users to delete background objects in one photo.

The battery capacity provided by Google on this smartphone is fairly high, which is supported by a 30watt wired and 23watt wireless power system. There are three color variants including Sorta Sunny, Stormy Black, to Cloudy White.

2. Google Pixel 6  - Short Review

Kinda Coral Google Pixel 6  >> See product details

The Pixel 6 offers the best version of Android, with guaranteed updates through fall 2026, plus the best Android camera we’ve ever tested, a custom Google processor, and excellent build quality for half as much as Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Google Pixel 6 version which should be able to provide the best concept for a sophisticated phone which is priced at around $700. The Google Pixel 6 is also equipped with up to 8GB of RAM, there are two ROM options, namely 128GB and 256GB. The battery capacity of the Google Pixle 6 version is slightly below the capacity of the Pro version, reaching 4612mAh.

In addition, this one phone is also equipped with a Full HD OLED screen with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels with a size of 6.4 inches with a refresh rate of up to 90Hz.

In terms of the operating system, this smart phone also uses Android 12 which then gives faster multitasking access speeds. Not infrequently the performance of this new phone is also said to be more effective for browsing activities or processing all documents.

The camera feature of the Pixel 6 itself provides two rear camera options, two 50MP resolution lenses for the primary, while 12MP for the ultrawide. The 114-degree Field of View feature on this new phone is also said to be quite effective for creating the best images and the front camera is also equipped with an 8MP resolution camera.

The color variant on the Google Pixel 6 is also available in 3 color variants ranging from Kinda Coral, Softwa Seafoam, dan Stormy Black.

Google Pixel 6 Pro and Google Pixel 6

3. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Ssamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G  >> See product details

When compared to the other two series (Galaxy S21 & Galaxy S21+), the Galaxy S21 Ultra has superior specifications, such as a larger screen, higher brightness, the highest screen resolution, the most camera configurations, and many other factors.

There are several variants of the Galaxy S21 Ultra offered by Samsung. The first model is 12GB RAM / 128GB ROM, the second model has 12GB RAM / 256GB ROM, and the last model is 16GB RAM / 512GB ROM. For the record, the entire Galaxy S21 series is not equipped with a microSD slot. And like the previous Galaxy series, the Indonesian market gets the Galaxy S21 Ultra with Samsung's own Exynos 2100 processor. Here are the results of my review.

Design

The screen size of the S21 Ultra is the largest when compared to other Galaxy S21 series, which is 6.8 inches. For information, the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ have a size of 6.7 inches and 6.2 inches, respectively. Talking about the screen, it is not surprising that the S21 Ultra comes with a 2X AMOLED panel technology that has a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz.

In order to save battery, the refresh rate can vary according to the content being displayed. To enable this feature simply go to Settings > Display > Motion smoothness. Then, select the Adaptive option. This option offers an automatic refresh rate from 10 Hz to 120 Hz. The screen resolution that the S21 Ultra brings is WQHD + or 3200 x 1440 pixels.

The left and right sides of the phone's screen are curved, but not as significant as in the early days of Samsung implementing a curved side screen on the previous Galaxy S series. At the top of the screen there is a notch with the Infinity-O design for the front camera.

The mobile screen with dimensions of 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm has a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus, which is the strongest screen protection system currently from Corning. Turning to the back, the S21 Ultra body feels very elegant when held. When exposed to light, the S21 Ultra is Phantom Silver in color as if it displays rainbow colors. But unfortunately, the phone body which weighs 227 grams tends to feel slippery in the hand.  

On the right side are the power button and volume button. By default, the power button will take us to access the Bixby digital assistant when pressing it for a long time. But you can change it to access power by going to Settings > Advanced features > Side key. After that, you just select the 'Power off menu' option. In addition, this button can also be a shortcut to access the camera when pressed 2 times.

Samsung designed the body of the S21 Ultra with IP68 certification. This means that this phone is water resistant to a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. On the bottom side, there is a tray for a SIM card, a USB-C port, a microphone hole, and a speaker. There is no socket to attach the 3.5mm earphone jack. The entire frame of this phone is made of aluminum.

Good Camera

On the rear camera module, the S21 Ultra has 4 cameras, consisting of a main camera with a resolution of 108 MP, an ultra-wide camera with a resolution of 12 MP, a telephoto camera (3x zoom) with a resolution of 10 MP, and finally a periscope lens camera (zoom 10x) with a resolution of 10 MP. While on the front, there is 1 camera with a resolution of 40 MP.

The main camera of this phone has a focal length of 24 mm (35 mm equivalent), so that includes wide coverage. The resulting color is very good. However, the brightness is maintained so that it doesn't become over-saturated. However, there are parts that still look dark on the leaves that I photographed on the right. However, the overall performance of Auto Exposure looks very good because it displays an optimal portion of the highlights and shadows. In addition, the texture on the leaves in the distance is still clearly visible.

Well, that's the best android phone recommendation according to my research. Thank you for reading.