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Four brands. Zero compromise.
The best Android phones of the year, judged on camera, battery, screen and value.
Chapter I · The Sharpshooter
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max In stock
A 200MP zoom camera and a 6,000 mAh battery, for the least money of the flagships here.
- 200MP 4× telephotoHuawei’s large-sensor zoom camera, up to 100× digital, with OIS.
- Variable aperture main50MP main camera that shifts from f/1.4 to f/4.0 for night shots and crisp portraits.
- 6.9" LTPO OLED120Hz, sharp 2,880 × 1,308 screen.
- 6,000 mAh battery100W wired and 80W wireless charging.
- IP68 & IP69Dust and water resistant. Kirin 9030S chip, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage.
The good
- Top-tier zoom at the friendliest flagship price
- Big battery with very fast wireless charging
- Slim 8.1 mm body for a 6.9" phone
Consider
- No Google Play services: apps come from Huawei AppGallery
- Kirin chip trails the latest Snapdragon in raw speed
KSh 92,499Shop Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max →
Chapter II · The Executive
Honor Magic V5 In stock
A tablet that folds into your pocket and still feels like a normal phone when closed.
- 7.95" inner screenOpens to a near-square 120Hz LTPO AMOLED for reading, spreadsheets and split-screen. 6.43" cover screen.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite3 nm chip with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
- 50MP + 64MP 3× + 50MPMain camera with OIS, a 3× periscope telephoto and an ultra-wide. 20MP selfie on both screens.
- 5,820 mAh batterySilicon-carbon cell, 66W wired and 50W wireless charging.
- IP58 & IP59Rare dust and water protection for a foldable, plus a seven-year update commitment.
The good
- Phone and tablet in one, thin enough to forget it’s a foldable
- Real 3× zoom, which many foldables skip
- Long software support
Consider
- Cameras are good, not class-leading like the Vivo or Oppo
- Uses last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite
Colours Black · Ivory White · Dawn Gold · Reddish Brown
KSh 141,499Shop Honor Magic V5 →
Chapter III · The Director
Vivo X300 Ultra In stock
Two 200MP cameras and ZEISS optics. A film set that fits in your pocket.
- Two 200MP cameras200MP main (35 mm, 1/1.12" sensor, gimbal stabilisation) and a 200MP 85 mm periscope.
- 4K 120fps 10-bit LogStabilisation on every camera, ZEISS optics and T* coating.
- 6.82" 2K 144HzLTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision and eye-friendly 2160Hz dimming.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5The newest 3 nm Snapdragon, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage.
- 6,600 mAh battery100W wired and 40W wireless charging. IP68 & IP69.
The good
- The video and portrait king of the line-up
- Optional ZEISS extender lenses for 200 mm and 400 mm shots
- Super-sharp 2K, 144Hz screen
Consider
- Heavy at around 232 g
- The most premium price of the four
Colours Green · Black · White
KSh 187,499Shop Vivo X300 Ultra →
Chapter IV · The Explorer
Oppo Find X9 Ultra In stock
Hasselblad colour, a real 10× zoom and the biggest battery here. Built to go far.
- 10× periscope + 3× teleHasselblad quad camera: 200MP main, 200MP 3×, 50MP 10× (230 mm) and 50MP ultra-wide.
- 7,050 mAh batteryThe largest here. 100W SUPERVOOC wired and 50W wireless.
- 6.82" 2K LTPO AMOLEDUp to 3,600 nits peak, 144Hz in supported games.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5With 12GB/512GB or 16GB/1TB.
- IP66, IP68 & IP69Plus five years of OS upgrades and six of security updates.
The good
- Longest zoom and biggest battery of the line-up
- Natural Hasselblad colours with a dedicated colour sensor
- Choice of 512GB or 1TB
Consider
- Heavy at about 236 g
- No built-in magnets for Qi2 accessories
Colours Canyon Orange · Tundra Umber
From KSh 182,199Shop Oppo Find X9 Ultra →
Two iPhones worth the upgrade.
Apple’s first foldable and the one-hand Pro.
Chapter V · The Strategist
iPhone Duo In stock
Two screens. One decision. Apple’s first foldable, and it was worth the wait.
- 7.6" inner screenFolds out from a 5.4" cover screen. Both 120Hz ProMotion OLED.
- 5.2 mm unfoldedTitanium frame and hinge, IP68 water and dust resistance.
- A20 Pro chip2 nm chip with 12GB RAM for serious multitasking.
- Dual 48MP camerasWide and ultra-wide on the back, plus a 12MP cover camera.
- Touch IDFingerprint unlock built into the side button.
The good
- A phone and a mini tablet in one
- Huge screen for movies, reading and split-screen
- Still pocketable when folded
Consider
- No telephoto zoom camera
- The most premium price in the range
Colours Night Sky · Star White
From KSh 389,999Shop iPhone Duo →
Chapter VI · The Operator
iPhone 18 Pro In stock
Pro power in a size that still fits one hand.
- 6.3" ProMotion display120Hz OLED, up to 3,000 nits peak brightness outdoors.
- A20 Pro chip2 nm chip with 12GB RAM.
- Triple 48MP camerasMain, ultra-wide and a 4x (100 mm) telephoto zoom.
- Variable apertureNew f/1.5–4.0 main camera for sharper portraits and low light.
- Wi-Fi 7 & satellitePlus fast USB-C and IP68 water resistance.
The good
- Pro cameras and chip in a one-hand size
- Easy to hold and to pocket
Consider
- Smaller battery than the bigger flagships here
Colours Black · Silver · Glacier · Burgundy
From KSh 183,299Shop iPhone 18 Pro →
Side by side
| Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Honor Magic V5 | Vivo X300 Ultra | Oppo Find X9 Ultra | iPhone Duo | iPhone 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz | 7.95" fold + 6.43" cover | 6.82" 2K 144Hz | 6.82" 2K 120–144Hz | 7.6" fold + 5.4" cover | 6.3" 120Hz |
| Chip | Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | A20 Pro | A20 Pro |
| Main camera | 50MP variable aperture | 50MP | 200MP · ZEISS | 200MP · Hasselblad | 48MP | 48MP variable aperture |
| Optical zoom | 4× (200MP) | 3× (64MP) | 3.7× (200MP) | 3× + 10× | — | 4× |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,820 mAh | 6,600 mAh | 7,050 mAh | Not listed by Apple | Not listed by Apple |
| Charging | 100W · 80W wireless | 66W · 50W wireless | 100W · 40W wireless | 100W · 50W wireless | USB-C · MagSafe | USB-C · MagSafe |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP58/IP59 | IP68/IP69 | IP66/68/69 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Price | KSh 92,499 | KSh 141,499 | KSh 187,499 | From KSh 182,199 | From KSh 389,999 | From KSh 183,299 |
Choose your path
The SharpshooterWants flagship zoom without the top price.Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max →The ExecutiveRuns the day from a tablet that folds away.Honor Magic V5 →The DirectorShoots video like it’s a film set.Vivo X300 Ultra →The ExplorerNeeds 10× reach and two-day battery.Oppo Find X9 Ultra →The StrategistLives in the Apple world, wants the big fold.iPhone Duo →The OperatorWants pro cameras in one hand.iPhone 18 Pro →
“The best time to upgrade was yesterday. The second best time is today.” — Marcus Avechius
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