Mobile phones advice guides

Android or Apple? Big ticket or budget? We tell you how to pick the best phone for you, including advice on the features you need, those you don’t and which brands are best.

15 articles

Best smartphones for 2024 and buying guide

Looking to buy the best smarphone? Apple or Android? Cheap or premium? Find out how to choose right phone and which brands are most reliable.

2 April 2024

Apple iPhone vs Samsung Galaxy: who makes the best smartphones?

What is the best brand, Apple or Samsung? See which flagship phone is worth your money

15 April 2024

Best mobile phone and Sim-only April deals 2024

Our experts have picked the best contract and Sim-only deals, and tell you how to bag a bargain on an Android handset or iPhone

18 April 2024

How to buy the best refurbished phones

Find out the phones we recommend buying refurbished or second-hand. We show you how to get the best deal and the results of our lab tests on second-hand handsets

25 April 2024

Mobile phone repair: How to fix your smartphone

Discover the cheapest ways to fix common phone faults, and how to find a reputable service

25 April 2024

Which? Don't Buy mobile phones

Don’t Buy-rated mobile phones have dismal screens, paltry battery life, and take terrible photos. Avoid these handsets at any price.

24 April 2024

Check how long a mobile phone will stay secure

Use our security support tool to how long mobile phones are supported with important software and security updates, and find out what to do if you're at risk

23 April 2024

Best smartphones for kids

Looking to buy a first mobile phone for your child, but not sure which one to pick? Let us give you a helping hand

23 April 2024

How we test mobile phones

Find out more about our mobile phone tests, and why you can trust our independent reviews to unearth the best models on the market

15 April 2024

Which mobile phone brand to buy in 2024

Exclusive Which? data can help you choose a mobile phone brand that lasts. We surveyed owners of Apple, Samsung, Google and other mobile phones to find out which develop the fewest faults over time

15 April 2024

With the launch of the iPhone 15, now’s a great time to get a bargain on an older iPhone. Our experts have rounded up some great deals on the iPhone 14 and other models to help you find the best prices

5 April 2024

How to increase the ring time on your phone

Find out how to make your phone ring for longer, plus other ways you can customise your ringtone and volume settings

4 April 2024

How to recycle your mobile phone

Over a third of us still have old smartphones lying around the house – find out how to securely recycle your old phone and how to trade it in for some extra cash

22 March 2024