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You might be surprised that our picks for the best smartwatch for iPhone aren’t all the Apple Watch. While Apple’s own wearable syncs up nicely with iPhones there are a plethora of other options if you want a watch to track your fitness and ping you notifications. Oh yeah, and tell the time.

Smartwatches that run Google’s Wear OS also work perfectly with iPhones, though some omit some features that you can only get with an Android phone. Make sure to read our full reviews of each watch to be sure of what functionality you’ll get.

Samsung’s watches with its own Tizen software and Fitbits also couple up nicely with any iPhone, as do hybrid wearables from the likes of Withings. Basically if you want a smartwatch for iPhone, you’re really spoilt for choice.

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Most will track your basic health metrics like steps and calories, while ones with built in GPS make for perfect running, cycling and swimming companions. Many of the watches here also sync up to ping your wrist with notifications should you want to be bothered there instead of in your front pocket.

We’ve fully worn, tested and evaluated all the watches in this list and ranked them based on software and which we think is best for most people. Bear in mind the watch at number one might not be best for you though depending on your needs, tastes and budget.

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1. Apple Watch 5

The best Apple Watch money can buy

Always-on display

More storage

Battery isn't incredible

Still pricey

Looking for the very best Apple Watch on the market? It probably won't be a huge surprise to learn that it's the newest one. The Apple Watch 5 is the device that offers the best selection of features within Apple's range, but it's not a cheap option.

It's currently the most expensive Apple Watch, and the biggest upgrade for that is the fact you'll get an always-on display.

This doesn't drain your battery life as much as you may expect as the watch will dim its screen to offer you notifications on your wrist at all times rather than you having to raise it and wake it up to see your stats.

WatchOS 6 is available on the watch, so you can downloads apps directly to your wrist and it comes with a compass feature for the very first time.

If you own an Apple Watch 4, there's not much reason to upgrade here but if you own an older Apple Watch or you're looking to get your first smartwatch this may be a solid option for you.

Read the full Apple Watch 5 review

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2. Apple Watch 4

Once best Apple Watch money can buy

Larger display

Lightweight design

Battery could be better

Doesn't offer always-on

The introduction of the Apple Watch 5 may have seen the Apple Watch 4 drop in terms of pure excitement, but it's not cheaper than ever and it's not all that disimilar to the latest device.

This was the first smartwatch from the company to increase the display size to a 1.78-inch OLED. That looks great on your wrist, and the device comes in either 44mm or 40mm versions.

We particularly liked that the speaker is louder, plus the ECG monitor tech was a big upgrade at the time too.

You won't get the benefits of an always-on display, but if you want to save a bit of money you may want to look at the Apple Watch 4 over the latest addition to the range.

Read our full Apple Watch 4 review

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3. Apple Watch 3

Now even cheaper, but still great

Good battery life

Clear, bright screen

Only iPhone compatible

Siri still patchy

The Apple Watch 3 was of course the best smartwatch to use with an iPhone... but it's not the best anymore. Even though you can now buy the Apple Watch 4 and 5, this is still a fantastic smartwatch.

The Series 3 has a bright, high-quality screen, built-in GPS, waterproofing, optical heart rate monitoring and well over a day of battery life, plus all the things that make the Apple Watch 2 great, like a stylish design, water resistance and enough fitness features to cater to most users.

It’s a great all-rounder then, with style and substance, suited to both the office and the gym. There’s even an LTE model – though at a higher price. And of course, being an Apple Watch, it works perfectly with iPhone.

Read our full Apple Watch 3 review

4. Apple Watch Series 2

Good still if you can find one

Water-resistant

GPS onboard

Ageing processor

Hard to find

There's a lot going for the Apple Watch 2 - if you can find one, that is. Apple didn’t sell it for long and it’s much easier to find the Apple Watch 3 as Apple still sells it for a reasonable price.

If you’re really on a budget and want an Apple Watch though, then the Series 2 will still serve you well and gets software updates still. It's water-resistant so you won't have to worry about getting it wet in the rain when you're out for a jog.

With GPS onboard and watchOS 6 software running on it, if you own an iPhone 6s or later this is a great choice, and a touch more affordable than the Apple Watch 3 or 4.

Apple itself has stopped selling it, so the Watch 2 is now hard to find and often if you do spot it at a third-party retailer it'll be around the same price or sometimes even more expensive than the watch just above this one so be sure to check first.

Read our full Apple Watch 2 review

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Wear OS and Tizen watches

You’re not just limited to the Apple Watch if you want a smartwatch for your iPhone. There are some great compatible options that run either Google’s Wear OS or Samsung’s Tizen software.

As you might expect, Tizen is only found on Samsung smartwatches but they are all excellent, offering attractive circular designs, top specs and good battery life.

Wear OS is used by several manufacturers including Fossil and TicWatch, two brands who tend to make the best of Google’s platform.

Along with their Samsung counterparts they have GPS, heart rate sensors and just as many tracking features as most Apple Watches. Some of them also cost a lot less than the latest Apple wearable, meaning you can save some money and still get the features you want, all running in harmony with your iPhone.

1. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Great rotating bezel

Premium design

Battery life suffers

Bixby sucks

The latest Galaxy Watch is the best non-Apple smartwatch you can buy to pair with your iPhone. If you don’t like the aesthetic of the Apple Watch and prefer a circular watch then this is the one to get.

The Galaxy Watch 3 comes in two sizes depending on your tastes and wrist size, with the smaller available in bronze or silver, and the larger in silver or black. Both are packed with fitness features like GPS, and top tier smartwatch functions.

You can also get a 4G model so you could still take calls and receive messages if you were out without your phone.

But pairing any version of the Watch 3 with an iPhone means you’ll lose out on some of the functionality that you’d get paired with an Android device.

Read the full Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 review

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2. Fossil Sport

Fossil's latest big smartwatch attempt

Lightweight design

Powerful watch

Lacks high-end features

GPS can be slow

Our favorite Wear OS watch right now is the Fossil Sport, which is cheaper than a lot of the watches you've read about above.

It features the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100 chipset that offers enough power to run any of the apps you'll find in Wear OS, and in our experience we found the whole interface to be notably smooth.

It'll last for around two days from a single charge, and the design here feels premium on the wrist when you consider how much it costs compared to other Wear OS watches.

There isn't much uniqueness to the Fossil Sport, but it's good at pretty much everything you'd expect a smartwatch to do and it'll work with your iPhone too.

Read the full Fossil Sport review

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3. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

Samsung’s sporty option

Top performance

Two-day battery life

Quite expensive

Limited app choice

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a fine Tizen smartwatch with great battery life and solid performance.

Its circular display might attract you compared to the Apple Watch’s squarish look, and the Active 2 has a clever digital bezel to navigate menus. Its fitness features are just as good as Apple’s but you’ll have to use the Samsung Health app for iOS instead of Apple Health.

It’s waterproof and can track tons of different workouts including outdoor runs using GPS. There’s even a 4G option. Just bear in mind that while it works with an iPhone, it won’t be as smooth an experience as an Apple Watch.

Read the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 review

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4. TicWatch E2

A fully-loaded Wear OS watch you’ve never heard of

Affordable price

Easily two day battery life

No NFC for payments

Bland design

The TicWatch E2 is one of the more affordable devices on this list, and it's worth noting that this isn't the most premium looking device. That said, it's still a fantastic Wear OS watch.

It offers solid battery life as well as built-in GPS, an accurate heart rate sensor and sleep tracking as well.

The latest Wear OS software is running on the watch too, but you won't be able to get contactless payments as there's no NFC on this watch.

Read the full TicWatch E2 review

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5. TicWatch Pro

Our favorite Wear OS watch comes with two screens

Innovative screen tech

Premium design

Limited app

No LTE features

Our favorite Wear OS watch is the TicWatch Pro, which you can use easily with your iPhone. TicWatch is a little known brand so far, but this watch comes with two different displays that helps it stand out from the rest of the crowd.

There's a transparent LCD display at the top with a full color OLED panel below it. That means you can get a full Wear OS watch experience with the TicWatch Pro, but when the battery dies off you can then still get some details like heart rate, date and time through the secondary display.

That's a great feature - but there's lots else to love here including GPS, NFC for Google Pay and the Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset we've seen in almost all the Wear OS watches on this list.

The best part is the lower price than a lot of other top-end smartwatches, which makes this one of the best Wear OS choices to use alongside your iPhone.

Read the full TicWatch Pro review

Other alternatives

There are quite a few devices you can use with your iPhone including some running Fitbit OS and others that you may not even refer directly to as a smartwatch. Read on about them all below:

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Fitbit Versa 2

The best smartwatch from Fitbit

Always-on display

Five day battery life

No GPS

Design not for everyone

A third attempt at the smartwatch from Fitbit has seen the brand create one of its best devices in years. The Fitbit Versa 2 is slimmer and smaller on your wrist than an Apple Watch and offers a lot of great fitness features including swim tracking as well as HIIT coaching.

The Versa 2 is also cheaper than Fitbit's other watch called the Ionic (which you'll find coming up in this list) making it an attractive option for your wallet as well as your wrist.

Fitbit OS isn't as fully fledged as the Wear OS or Apple Watch devices above in this list as there are still a limited amount of apps available to you, but if you want to have a watch as a fashion piece and focus on the fitness elements you'll enjoy the Versa 2.

It allows you to listen to music on the move, plus you have Fitbit Pay so you can do contactless payments if your bank supports it. Our main gripe with the Versa 2 is the lack of GPS, but if you plan to exercise with your phone in your pocket or strapped to your arm it won’t be an issue.

Read the full Fitbit Versa 2 review

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Fitbit Ionic

A noble first effort from the fitness kingpin

OS: Fitbit OS | Compatibility: iOS / Android | Display: 1.45-inch LCD | Processor: Unknown | Band sizes: Small (its wrists 5.5" - 6.7" in circumference) and large (its wrists 6.7" - 8.1" in circumference) in box | Onboard storage: 7 days of movement | Battery: 4+ days (10 hours of GPS) | Charging method: Proprietary wired | IP rating: 50m water resistance | Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS

Solid battery life

Great fitness features

Controversial design

Lack of apps

Fitbit’s answer to the Apple Watch’s fitness threat piles all of its best fitness-tracking features into a highly functional smart timepiece.

There’s GPS, continued heart rate tracking, excellent multi-day battery life and the ability to track multiple activities.

That being said, the Fitbit Ionic runs off the bespoke Fitbit OS so it doesn’t offer the full fat smartwatch features of watchOS or Wear OS.

There’s also a shortage of apps available right now, you can download around 300 songs and connect Bluetooth headphones for phone-free exercise. Also, the design’s a bit controversial and very much has the look of a first-gen smartphone.

Read the full Fitbit Ionic review

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Garmin Forerunner 735XT

For serious fitness fanatics only

Great looking

Advanced fitness and training features

Thick-ish bezel

No music storage

If you’re seeking a powerful fitness companion rather than a wearable extension of your smartphone, they don’t come much better than the Garmin Forerunner 735XT.

The multi-sport GPS watch, designed with triathletes in mind, features an optical heart rate sensor and reams of deep data insights into your performance.

Runners, for example, will glean metrics like ground contact time, balance, stride length, vertical ratio and much more. There’s a VO2 max estimator, race predictor and recovery adviser too.

Read the full Garmin Forerunner 735XT review

Withings Steel HR

A great hybrid choice

Best-in-class design

Reliable data

Expensive for functionality offered

No replaceable battery

This hybrid watch used to be called the Nokia Steel HR, but it has now been rebranded as the Withings Steel HR.

It features a built-in digital display that’ll show your heart rate in real time, as well as step progress and limited smartphone notifications. It has the neat analogue dial showing process towards a daily movement goal and can automatically track activities like running and swimming.

There’s no GPS so you can’t expect hyper-accurate distance tracking, but the Steel HR is still a fantastic, stylish watch with great battery life that you can wear around the clock.

Read the full Withings Steel HR review

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Looking for a smart running watch?

You should also check out our extensive range of devices to help you run - in our cunningly named best running watches round up - as many of these offer incredibly battery life as well as smart notifications from your wrist.

For instance, the Garmin Forerunner 935 will last almost 10 days on a single charge while running every day, allow you to take or reject calls and control your music - plus it's one of the most gifted exercise companions we've seen.

So if you're thinking of getting fitter - check out the burgeoning world of running devices to help you out.

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Having accumulated extensive experience in smartphone SoC development, Huawei-owned HiSilicon introduced its Kunpeng 920-series processors in late 2018, designed for more performance-hungry applications.

These CPUs are yet to be properly supported by software, so Huawei recently started to offer up Kunpeng-powered workstations to developers.

Meet the Huawei Qingyun W510, which is driven by the HiSilicon Kunpeng 920-3211K processor with 24 cores, operating at 2.60GHz. The CPU itself is based on HiSilicon’s proprietary Armv8.2-compatible Taishan v110 cores.

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The workstation is equipped with AMD’s Radeon 520 discrete GPU that cannot be upgraded, 8GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB SSD. Huawei also bundles a 23.8-inch full HD display with the machine.

Huawei is targeting the Chinese government with its Qingyun W510 workstations, as well as large local enterprises, which is why it runs the domestic Deepin operating system (not Windows). Initially, the system will be available for developers and only later will it be pushed out en masse.

HiSilicon chips

Originally, HiSilicon’s Kunpeng 920-series was designed with servers in mind, so the CPU supports an octa-channel DDR4-2933 memory controller, two 100GbE controllers, 40 PCIe 4.0 lanes with CCIX support, 16 SAS 3.0 ports, two SATA 3.0 ports, and four USB 3.0 connectors.

This particular 24-core SKU — the model 3211K — seems to be a cut-down version of the 32-core Kunpeng 920-3226, so not all features are supported. Meanwhile, according to Huawei, the Kunpeng 920-3211K can offer multi-core performance similar to that of Intel’s Core i9-9900K.

HiSilicon’s Kunpeng 920 CPUs are made by TSMC using its 7nm node. Because of restrictions imposed by the USA, TSMC can no longer supply processors to Huawei or any of its subsidiaries, so it remains to be seen whether the Chinese company has enough processors to support a high-volume launch.

It is noteworthy that, in addition to Deepin-based workstations, Huawei is also reportedly working on client devices based on its own HarmonyOS 2.0. The first of such products may be announced as early as next month.

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The best portable charger or power bank for you depends on what gadget you need it for and how much juice you need away from the mains. We’ve all got phones that need topping up on long days out but there are chargers out there that can top up larger things like a Nintendo Switch or even a laptop.

It’s all about the three Ps: price, power, and portability. Consider these things and you’ll find the right mobile charger. Do you need it to top up your phone when you’re at the football or on a night out? Or are you going camping for three days and need to charge several devices?

Look out for the mAh rating - the higher the number, the more charge the bank will hold. You should also check how fast it can output charge, as if you’re relying on it to charge a big device like an iPad or laptop, you might be waiting around a while if the output is slow.

Below we’ve listed the best portable chargers by capacity, slimness, and port selection. Make sure to read the full descriptions of each to see which best suits your needs and budget.

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Best power banks for capacity

iMuto 20,000mAh power bank

Two ports, 20,000mAh and affordable

Large capacity

Has a screen

Chunky design

Very heavy

If you're looking for a high capacity charger that's portable, the iMuto 20,000mAh portable charger may be for you. It offers a 20,000mAh capacity that will be able to charge your average smartphone over four times and still have some charge left.

What makes the iMuto a little more useful than the other charging banks on this list is the fact you can see its exact remaining charge, not a rough estimate like in some of the competitors, so you know how much more you can charge your devices for. Sure, the body of the power bank is a little large and ungainly, but the screen more than makes up for it

Anker PowerCore 20,100 power bank

A whole 20,100mAh to play with

Big battery size

High speed charging

Heavy

Doesn't support Qualcomm Quick Charge

You've likely heard of Anker, and this is one of the company's best portable chargers. It comes with a huge 20,100mAh battery inside, meaning this will be able to charge up your phone or tablet multiple times before it needs a recharge.

We found it pretty snappy to use, in that it charges up quickly, and can also power up your devices speedily. Sure, it did heat up a bit when we were charging it, more so than other devices, but not to worrying degrees. This high-speed charging isn't available for all devices, only for if they use PowerIQ or VoltageBoost. It won't be able to use Qualcomm's QuickCharge technology, but it'll still boost your device when you're on the go.

RAVPower 20,000mAh power bank

Two ports, and slimmer than the iMuto

Affordable

Surprisingly portable

Weighty

The RAVPower 20,000mAh doesn't look much different to a lot of the options above and below, but it offers a lot of capacity and can be cheaper than the other devices surrounding it.

You have two ports here so you can charge two gadgets at the same time and it'll have enough capacity to be able to charge both a mobile and an iPad or tablet from 0% too. It's lighter and more streamlined than other banks on this list, so unlike the competition it can actually fit in pockets (well, unless you've got a small pocket).

Aukey power bank 20,000mAh

Charge two at a time

Large battery capacity

Two USB ports

Blocky design

No quick charging

This power bank features two ports so you can charge both your phone and your tablet at the same time and also has a light to show you how much battery charge is leftover. That's quite a standard feature on a larger power bank, but still useful for many people.

The blocky design may not be for everyone, and it's the prime reason this piece of tech isn't higher in this list, but this portable charger should be able to charge your phone and other gadgets a few times over with such a high capacity cell inside.

RAVPower Universal Power Bank Travel Charger

One for your laptop

AC output

20,100mAh capacity

Big design

RAVPower's portable charger is a great choice if you need a device that can charge both your laptop and your phone. It features USB-C and normal USB outputs as well as an AC output, so you can plug your laptop charger directly in.

There's also a 20,100mAh capacity battery inside, so this will be able to juice up your phone or tablet multiple times before you need to put it back on charge.

Mophie Powerstation Wireless XL Portable Battery

A wireless charging behemoth

Huge capacity

Wireless charging option

Expensive

Large

This power bank by trusted brand Mophie gives you both wired and wireless charging from its enormous 10,000mAh capacity. You can top up two devices at once using both methods, and it’ll even charge your AirPods wirelessly too if you have the right AirPods case.

You’ll also be able to charge iPads thanks to Lightning and USB-C ports. This is truly a one-stop-shop portable charger if you have all the Apple gear and are frequently away from a plug.

That said, it’ll also charge any USB-C or Qi wireless charging compatible Android phone or tablet, so it’s not exclusively for Apple products. It’s a bit chunky at 280g and it’s not the cheapest out there, but it’s an all round excellent power pick from one of the market’s most revered manufacturers.

NOVOO Power Bank 22,500mAh

For when USB-C or Lightning isn't enough

Has a mains port

Variety of connections

Odd design

Sometimes you don't want to charge a USB-C, microUSB or Lightning device up, and that's why you'll want something like this power bank. It has a socket like you'd find it a wall, letting you plug anything in there.

Sure, it's quite a big device, and most devices you'd plug into the wall might want a little more juice than 22,500mAh. But with a connection of plugs and ports, this is a very malleable piece of tech.

Mophie Powerstation Plus XL

The best portable charger designed for iPhones

Integrated Lightning cable

Great fabric design

Not the cheapest

The Mophie Powerstation Plus XL is one of the best power banks designed for the iPhone and iPad (aside from the new iPad Pro 2018 range with its USB-C port), and we say that for several reasons.

It contains an embedded Lightning cable you can’t lose, it charges via a Lightning cable and you can charge it wirelessly with any Qi charger, so you may already have everything you need.

This 10,000mAh power bank has a soft fabric finish and can charge two devices at once, one via the 10W USB-A port and another with the integrated Lightning charger. You won't find as much use from this portable charger if you're on Android, though it's still possible to use that USB-A port so you can help a friend charge.

Best slim power banks

Xiaomi 10,000mAh Power Bank Pro

A slim, well-crafted portable charger

Portable, metal-clad design

Works for micro USB and USB-C devices

A bit thick

Xiaomi has a hand in some unexpected and disparate sectors of technology, including phones, scooters, kettles, audio and portable chargers. But don't sleep on either, as it's onto something worth checking out.

During our testing, its 10,000mAh Power Bank provided good results, both in terms of its portability and charging potential. While not the fastest charger out there, it was able to charge our Google Pixel 2 in a little over two hours. Thankfully, it's discreet enough that you can bring it with you just about everywhere to plug in when necessary.

It's not rare for a power bank to come with a charging cable, but we appreciate that this one has been built with care to suit both micro USB and USB-C users with the same cable, as seen in the above gallery.

Veho Pebble P1 Pro

Fast charging with a great design

Two USB ports

Charge via microUSB and USB-C

Not a design for everyone

With 10,400mAh inside, two USB outputs and fast charging technology the Pebble P1 Pro may be one of the best all-round power banks you can buy right now. This doesn't have anything to do with the defunct watch brand, but instead it's called the Pebble for its curved edges design.

This should be able to recharge most phones at least two and a half times from a single charge, plus this power bank can be charged up by either microUSB or USB-C so you won't need to have a specific cable with you to pump it up again when it's out of juice.

Poweradd Pilot 2GS 10,000mAh

Metal and sleek

High capacity

Quick recharge

Still quite heavy

Poweradd also offers a great slim portable charger, and it's one of the cheapest options on this list yet boasts a substantial 10,000mAh cell inside.

It may be quite heavy, but this is only 1.3cm thick, making it a great device to slip into your back pocket when you're out and about. You'll want to grab a cable to go with it though as unlike the Iceworks choice above it doesn't come with one built in.

Anker PowerCore II 10,000mAh power bank

The one to slip into your pocket

Super slim design

Very portable

No cables in the box

We love this little guy. The Anker PowerCore II 10,000 power bank is perhaps the most portable option on this list and allows you to have at least two full charges for your phone in your back pocket ready to go.

At only 209g and 1.5cm thick, you'll be able to take this around with you and not feel weighed down while still having 10,000mAh of extra power for any of your devices. Plus it comes with Anker's own fast-charging tech that should mean you won't be plugged into it for too long.

Like a lot of the chargers on this list, it doesn't come with a cable attached so you'll need to take your own out and about with you.

RAVPower 6,700mAh portable charger

Bright with a large capacity

Bright color options

Compact design

Could be smaller

This is the cheapest option for a portable charger we have on the list, but this option from RAVPower should suit you for recharging your mobile phone while on the go.

It has a capacity of 6,700mAh, which should recharge your average smartphone at least once and maybe even twice. There are three color options here with the choices of either pink, bright blue or silver.

The LEDs on the side of the device also show you how much charge is left and there's fast-charging tech built-in too.

Omars Power Bank 10,000mAh

Charge your USB-C device

Rare device that comes with USB-C

Can be charged up with USB-C

Not USB-C speeds

One of the problems with most power banks is that they still use the outdated microUSB, both to charge up and to power other phones (this isn't a problem for iPhone users, who have had to use the slightly antiquated Lightning charging for years now).

This Omars power bank can be charged up by its USB-C port, letting you fill it up quickly, and also comes with a USB to USB-C cable, so you can power up your modern Android phone, tablet or iPad Pro without having to remember your own. The USB-C connector is actually snapped on to a microUSB cable, so you're not getting true USB-C fast charging, but it's a start.

Best power banks with lots of ports

MAXOAK 50,000mAh

A whole six ports

Six ports

Huge battery

Large design

This may not be the most portable charger on our list, but it features a lot of ports, so you can charge multiple devices at the same time. It'll even charge laptops as well as your phone and tablet.

You can charge six devices at once, and with a 50,000mAh capacity it has the juice to do that, so if you're usually surrounded by a lot of tech this is possibly one of the best chargers to buy.

A-Elefull-E 30,000mAh power bank

Big capacity without being too large

Affordable

Says remaining power

Powers up with microUSB

If you want an above-average power bank without having to break your back at carrying the thing around, this device might be for you. With a 30,000mAh capacity, two USB ports and several other connectors, it'll keep multiple devices going.

It also has a mini readout, telling you the remaining charge, which is a feature we like in power banks as it lets you know exactly how much juice you've got left.

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Oppo phones sit in all facets of the smartphone market, from its top-end Find devices to the mid-range Reno and budget A devices, so whatever you're looking for, it's possible a handset from Oppo is the right device for you.

You can usually notice an Oppo phone as they tend to stand out from the crowds, whether that's for their vibrant colors or distinctive pop-up modules, and their intriguing design language is usually matched by top battery life, performance and camera capabilities.

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These Oppo devices manage to achieve these feats at every price point, too - the seven phones on this list span a wide range of prices to suit your specific budget and needs. There really is an Oppo phone for everyone.

Don’t be too taken in by Oppo’s odd naming system - many of the phones here are Reno branded but are quite different, so take a look at our full reviews of each phone for a more in depth explanation of their features.

The most recent additions to this list are the Oppo Find X2 Pro, which dominates the top spot, and the 'standard' Find X2 which, with its lower price but similar specs, is a fine second. Later in the year we expect more Reno and A devices too.

Oppo has made large strides into the European phone market over the last two years, cementing itself as a major force. The company has been huge in its native China for years, and finally the rest of the world is getting to see what all the rightly-earned fuss is about.

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Best Oppo phones of 2020 at a glance

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Oppo A9 2020

Best Oppo phones

1. Oppo Find X2 Pro

Oppo's most premium and accomplished smartphone

Beautiful display

Feels great to hold

Very pricey

Middling battery life

The Oppo Find X2 Pro is the best phone you can buy from Oppo right now, with a top-end display, processor, camera array and software. It seems the company really went all-out to create the best smartphone it could.

The reason you wouldn't consider picking up this phone is the price - the Oppo Find X2 Pro costs more than the base version of the iPhone 11 Pro Max, which is to say it's a supremely expensive device with a cost that matches its specs.

If you can look past the high price, however, the Oppo Find X2 Pro is definitely worth your attention, and we'd recommend it as the best Oppo phone you can buy right now.

Read our in-depth Oppo Find X2 Pro review

2. Oppo Find X2

Not the Pro but not far off

Superb screen

Very fast charging

No wireless charging

Cameras not market best

The Find X2 is most of the phone the Find X2 Pro is but with a few differences that make it cheaper. The main difference is its triple cameras, which while very good are capable of only 2x optical zoom, and have fewer megapixels on the ultrawide lens.

This aside, the X2 performs superbly with an outstanding 6.7in OLED display inside a slim glass (or ceramic) and metal body. WIth 65W wired charging you can also fully charge the phone from dead in 38 minutes.

It’s available with 8/12GB RAM and 128/256GB storage so it’s a fast phone that you won’t fill up in a hurry. All models run on the excellent Snapdragon 865 chip too. If you can put up with the minor differences from the X2 Pro, the X2 is cheaper for much the same experience.

Read our in-depth Oppo Find X2 review

3. Oppo Reno 10x Zoom

Oppo's best mid-ranger

Sleek design

Fast processor

A little heavy

UI a touch slow

The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom, named after its 10x hybrid zoom, is one of the best smartphones you can buy right now. It has got a sleek design, with rear cameras that are flush with the back of the phone, and a distinct 'shark-fin' pop-up camera section that houses the selfie camera, as well as the rear flash.

The Reno 10x Zoom also has a fantastic camera array, including its 48MP main snapper and the 13MP telephoto lens, which is responsible for the 10x zoom (although there's only actually 5x optical zoom, so the name is a touch misleading).

Sure, the device is a little bulky, and not exactly great for one-handed use – but that tends to be the case with tanks of phones like this, and there are alternative devices if it's too much.

Read our in-depth Oppo Reno 10x Zoom review

4. Oppo Reno 2

The Oppo Reno's successor

Decent camera capabilities

Snappy charging

Battery life lacking

Mediocre processing power

The Oppo Reno 2 is an improved version of the Oppo Reno, with better camera capabilities and a bigger battery, among other changes. It also came out for exactly the same price tag, making its predecessor rather redundant, at least unless you see it in a sale.

Sure, the Reno 2 doesn't top the 10x Zoom, which Oppo left alone as the top-end Reno device, but if you don't want to splash out for that decidedly mid-range phone, this is a great alternative. You get the stylish design and access to Oppo's ColorOS branch of Android, just like the other Oppo phones.

Read our in-depth Oppo Reno 2 review

5. Oppo Reno 2Z

A slightly modified Reno 2

Low price

Decent battery life

Camera's just okay

No 'shark-fin'

The Oppo Reno 2Z is a very similar device to the Reno 2, so much so that we actually reviewed them together. The main differences here are a weaker chipset, and slightly lower camera specs.

For the most part your experience with the Reno 2Z will be the same as with the Reno 2, but if you're a huge photographer or gamer, you may want to stay away from the Z. Its price is a little lower though, making it a tempting alternative.

We've tested the Oppo Reno 2Z for our Oppo Reno 2 review

6. Oppo Reno Z

The most budget Reno device

High-quality display

Design looks premium

Chipset only okay

Limited camera functions

The Oppo Reno Z is the most affordable device in the first wave of Reno phones (which include the base model and the 10x Zoom), and it drops the 'shark-fin' of the other devices, but keeps much of the rest.

The phone has the premium rear design of the Oppo Reno and its rear cameras too, so there are only really a few ways it betrays its budget roots. One of those is front design, as it looks quite a bit like your standard Android phone front-on.

If you want to get in on the Oppo Reno trend but don't want to pay much, or don't want mechanically moving parts, this is the phone to go for.

Read our in-depth Oppo Reno Z review

7. Oppo Reno

The phone that started it all

Compact and sleek design

Novel pivot-hinge camera

Limited cameras

ColorOS is divisive

The Oppo Reno could be considered the 'original' Reno device (although it did launch alongside the 10x Zoom), as it's the 'standard' device of the first wave of the phones.

On the inside it's not the most groundbreaking device, but the Oppo Reno is good-looking, with the 'shark-fin' pop-up and flush rear design. It's also a little smaller than most recent Oppo devices, so if you want the pop-up without straining your fingers all the time, it's the phone to go for.

It's a little hard to get hold of the Oppo Reno in most places since it's been replaced by the Reno 2, but you can still find it from third-party and second-hand retailers.

Read our in-depth Oppo Reno review

8. Oppo A9 2020

Oppo's latest true budget device

Superb battery life

Good stereo speakers

Plastic back

Two rear cameras redundant

If you're on a budget, the Oppo A9 2020 could be the best phone for you. It's Oppo's most recent device on this list, landing at the end of 2019, and it's quite the antithesis to the rest of Oppo's 2019 phone selection, which is mostly the (comparatively) high-end Reno handsets.

The Oppo A9 2020 has a plastic back, 720p screen and standard notch, so it's not exactly the most premium device, but that's to be expected at this price. But with four rear cameras, a huge battery and a decent processor, there's a lot to like here too.

Read our in-depth Oppo A9 2020 review

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