Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

 

2021 has got off to a good start as far as phones go, as we've already seen the Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra - three phones that are sure to be among the best and most popular of the year.

They were followed by the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, while the impressive Xiaomi Mi 11 range has also launched, as has the Oppo Find X3 Pro, but there's plenty more on the way if leaks and rumors are to be believed. 

From high-profile handsets like the iPhone 13 to oddities like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, there should be something for everyone. With the Covid-19 pandemic and chipset shortages impacting smartphone production, it may be a strange year for new devices, but there are sure to still be exciting new phones.

Below, we’ve highlighted the most interesting options that we’re expecting to see before the end of the year. These are phones that in most cases are likely to be great, and at the very least should be interesting, unusual, or innovative.