Apple · 2019
The triple-camera system with ultra-wide and the Deep Fusion algorithm set a new standard.
Runner-up: Huawei P30 Pro
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Every winner and runner-up from MKBHD's 2019 Smartphone Awards — including 7 categories like Phone of the Year, Best Camera, and Best Battery. Tap any category badge to see the full award history.
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Phone of the Year
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2019
MKBHD's Phone of the Year 2019. Three cameras, all-day battery, and the A13 Bionic chip — Apple's most balanced pro phone.
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"Three cameras, all-day battery life, and an A13 chip that crushed every competitor."
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Apple · 2019
Apple's biggest battery leap in years. All-day and then some.
Samsung · 2019
Despite a rocky launch, the Galaxy Fold proved the future of form factors had arrived.
Xiaomi · 2019
Snapdragon 855 for under $400. Xiaomi showed that flagship chips don't require flagship prices.
Runner-up: Google Pixel 3a
ASUS · 2019
6000mAh battery, 120Hz display, and Snapdragon 855 Plus made the ROG Phone 2 a gaming powerhouse.
Runner-up: Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
Motorola · 2019
Nostalgic design, but plastic display, outdated specs, and a $1,500 price tag disappointed.
Samsung · 2019
Flat display, hole-punch camera, and a premium build at a lower price point.
Runner-up: iPhone 11
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Each category has its own page with the full winner history from 2014 to present, brand statistics, and spec comparisons. See how the 2019 winners stack up against all-time results.
About the 2019 Awards
2019 brought foldables, 5G, and triple/quad cameras. Night mode became standard. Asus delivered gaming phones with massive batteries. Apple's iPhone 11 Pro won best camera with its ultra-wide lens trio.
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