Buying someone a new phone this Christmas? Here are my 7 expert recommendations for every type of person

It’s the season of giving – Christmas is right around the corner, and some keen gift-givers will be looking to buy someone a new smartphone to celebrate the holidays.

However, it can be hard to know which phone to buy for that lucky someone. A keen photographer might want better cameras than a devout mobile gamer, who in turn could need more processing power than a casual user. And that’s before you start factoring in things like price.

Luckily, here at TechRadar, I've been keeping track of the best phones on the market, from the top performers to the best value picks, and there are plenty of great options for every type of person in 2025.