It’s hard to argue against the notion that smartphone designs have become significantly less diverse and radical over the years. After all, there are only so many ways you can package the same set of hardware — besides foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 3, of course.
That said, there were still quite a few outstanding smartphone designs that caught our attention this year. We also came across a handful of design choices that left us a bit disappointed, but let’s talk about that later. For now, here’s what we think the best (and least exciting) smartphone designs of 2021 were. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite in the poll below!
