It’s been a pretty good year for smartphones in 2021, with 5G becoming almost a given, flagship pricing becoming a little more palatable, and several more brands committing to longer update support. We saw loads of standout phones too, such as the Pixel 6 series, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
What about the devices that went under the radar though? There were plenty of releases that didn’t quite get the love they deserved, for whatever reason. While there are plenty of handsets that could’ve made this list, we’ve pulled together six of the most underrated phones of 2021.