Ranking Android OEMs from worst to best in 2025

Someone holding a lot of Android phones, including ones from Google, Samsung, and OnePlus.

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority

2025 was an eventful year for the Android phone ecosystem. Between the full-blown adoption of silicon-carbon batteries, Qualcomm’s Apple-rivaling Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and more phones with integrated Qi2 magnets, there was a lot to get excited about.

Which manufacturers excelled this year and which ones had a bad time, though? Well, I decided to rank major Android brands from worst to best, based on how well their year went. I took into account their products, innovations, software/updates, overall strategies, and more to create this best-to-worst ranking. Disagree with my list? Then post your own in the comments below!

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