The best Google Fi phones you can get - Android

Formerly known as Project Fi, Google Fi has been around for around five years. It was initially limited to Nexus and Pixel phones before opening up to other Android handsets. Even the iPhone supports Google Fi, although you have to play around with the settings to get things working properly.

Before we jump into our list of the best Google Fi phones, please note that this post is divided into two sections. The first one lists the handsets you can buy directly from Google Fi, while the second one includes unlocked phones that are compatible with Google Fi. The reason for this is to give you more options since the selection of phones sold directly by Google Fi is limited, to say the least.

Best Google Fi phones:

1. Google Pixel 4 series
2. Google Pixel 3a series
3. Moto G7

Editor’s note: We will update this list of the best Google Fi phones as new devices launch.

1. Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL

The latest entries in Google’s line of Pixel flagships are the Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL. As you would expect, the XL variant is slightly larger than the regular model but, overall, the devices are mostly the same.

There are two main selling points for the Pixel 4 family: the rear camera system and the front-facing sensors. The rear camera system features two lenses — a 12.2MP primary sensor and a 16MP telephoto lens — and can create some incredible shots since they are paired with Google’s top-of-the-line computational software algorithms. Simply put, this is one of the best cameras on any smartphone in the world right now.

As far as the front-facing sensors go, Google actually baked-in a radar on the front of the Pixel 4. This system allows you to manipulate aspects of your phone without touching it. For example, a wave of your hand will reject a phone call or silence an alarm.

Unfortunately, the biggest downside to both devices in the Pixel 4 lineup is battery life. You shouldn’t expect either phone to last you much more than a day — if that. Still, the Pixel 4 and 4 XL are among the best Google Fi phones you can get at the moment.

Google Pixel 4 specs:

Google Pixel 4 XL specs:

2. Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL

Although the Pixel 3a series isn’t as powerful as the Pixel 3 or Pixel 4 series, it still packs what counts: the Google camera. The camera in Pixel devices is frequently cited as one of the best you can get in any smartphone, and with the Pixel 3a series, you’re getting that camera for very little money. Additionally, you’re going to get frequent Android security patches directly from Google and be one of the first to experience new versions of Android as they always land on Pixel devices first.

That all being said, you’re going to sacrifice some processing power in exchange for spending less cash. While the Snapdragon 670 isn’t terrible by any means, it’s certainly no Snapdragon 845 we saw in the Pixel 3, and definitely no Snapdragon 855 that powers the Pixel 4 phones

If you don’t know how to pick between the 3a or the 3a XL, it’s pretty simple: the 3a XL is larger and has a slightly larger battery. Other than that, the devices are essentially the same.

Google Pixel 3a specs:

Google Pixel 3a XL specs:

3. Moto G7

Motorola isn’t the company it used to be, but it still has a number of great phones in its lineup. One of them is the Moto G7, a mid-ranger that strikes a nice balance between performance and price.

It offers everything you need for a solid smartphone experience. There’s the Snapdragon 632 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, a decently-large 3,000mAh battery, and dual rear cameras. The Moto G7 won’t win any performance awards, but it’s just fine for day-to-day use.

The handset also sports a modern design with relatively thin bezels and a small waterdrop notch. All these things combined make it one of the best Google Fi phones you can get your hands on.

Motorola Moto G7 specs:

If none of these three Google Fi phones are up your alley, getting an unlocked device that’s compatible with the carrier is the way to go. More or less every unlocked Android phone should work with the network provided it runs at least Android 7.0 Nougat and has LTE bands 2 and 4.

However, keep in mind that the unlocked phones listed below do not support Google Fi’s network-switching technology that can switch between different networks to get the best connection possible. If that’s the feature you want, you’ll have to go with one of the “designed for Fi” phones listed above.

Best Google Fi-compatible phones:

Editor’s note: We will update this list of the best Google Fi-compatible phones as new devices launch.

1. Samsung Galaxy S20 series

Samsung’s latest Galaxy S series consists of three phones: the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra. The Ultra model offers the most of the three, sporting a large 6.9-inch display, as much as 16GB of RAM, and a triple-camera setup at the back (108MP+48MP+12MP) along with a ToF sensor. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset and packs a 5,000mAh battery.

The Galaxy S20 Plus is next in line, coming with a 6.7-inch display and a triple-camera setup at the back featuring 64MP, 12MP, and 12MP shooters and a ToF camera. The phone packs a 4,500mAh battery and 12GB of RAM. It’s powered by the same chipset as the Ultra model.

The regular Galaxy S20 is very similar to the Plus model. The major differences are that it comes with a smaller 6.2-inch display, packs a smaller 4,000mAh battery, and lacks a ToF sensor. All three phones sport an in-display fingerprint scanner, an IP68 rating, and wireless charging. And no, none of them have a headphone jack.

Samsung Galaxy S20 specs:

Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus specs:

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra specs:

2. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus

The Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus are both aimed at demanding users, although the Plus model offers more. It has a larger display with a higher resolution, more RAM, a bigger battery,