So, if you're looking for one, you'll have to stick to a Samsung Galaxy device. The latest Galaxy S25 is a prime example of a compact phone that's powerful and doesn't make you perform finger gymnastics.

You can pick up an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for as low as $1050, saving you $250. If you aren’t looking to buy a smartphone that locks you under a 2-year contract and want a flagship experience for less, then this smartphone should be on your list.

Smartphone cameras can’t change their apertures. Well, Samsung changed that when it launched the Galaxy S9. When you’d take a photo, the aperture would shift between f/1.5 and f/2.4. It would depend if the lighting conditions called for it. This is a feature that can make a camera much more versatile.