Which phones stay in
We keep phones that are still sold new in major markets, on iOS and Android. A model comes out when it is discontinued or no longer realistically purchasable new. A new one goes in after specs and a reference price are checked.
Methodology
Methodology
Nine questions set the weights. Each phone already has a 1–5 score on camera, battery, display, performance, longevity (software support), durability, and value. You get a top match and two alternatives.
The catalog is reviewed every month: reference prices, scores, and which models are still listed. It currently has 39 phones. Last update: September 2026.
The nine questions
Budget is every price range you would consider, with a 15% tolerance. Platform is iOS, Android, or either. Storage excludes a phone that does not offer at least the capacity you set. Those three are the hard filters.
Size, camera, battery, and durability go into a weighted average. Primary use (gaming, photography, or work) raises the dimensions that match that use.
How the weights move
Your answers set the weights. If photography is the priority, camera counts for more. Size is scored on its own when you want a compact phone or a large screen.
From four months after release, the match starts to drop, and that drop is capped at eighteen months. A discount of at least 10% off that model's list price offsets the penalty. At 30% off, the penalty is gone. The 1–5 catalog scores stay the editorial ratings.
Match percentage
The match % is that weighted average, shown on a scale that runs from 70% to 98%. Each of the three phones has a reason it fits and a trade-off.
Limitations
Prices on the site are reference prices from the last catalog update. Confirm the current price at the retailer before you buy.
Our recommendations are informational, not personal financial or technical advice. Retake the quiz if you want a different set of priorities.