MKBHD’s best smartphones of 2025
Of course, not everyone will agree with his picks. For example, after testing the Vivo X300 Pro’s cameras in Cyprus for several weeks, we believe the device deserves a spot on the list. Given the wide range of iPhone competitors available in Europe, crowning the iPhone 17 phone of the year may also seem like an oversight, though this is probably influenced by the YouTuber’s location. Aside from OnePlus and Nothing, many smartphone brands popular in Europe, such as Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo, remain largely unavailable in the US.Â