There has never been a better time to join Team Android. Phone manufacturers are innovating faster than ever and the results are clear to see; these days, you can get your hands on an AI-powered phone that doubles as a professional camera for the same price it used to cost to simply make calls.

While iPhones and iOS certainly have their own appeal, Android leads the pack. It has been the world's smartphone operating system of choice since 2011 and the phones which utilize it best are renowned for unparalleled flexibility and functionality.

Of course, such a reputation makes the Android marketplace somewhat chaotic. Though brands like Samsung and Sony have carved a niche for themselves amongst Android fans, newcomers like Huawei and OnePlus have quickly developed respect and reputations of their own.

To help you figure out which new release might be right for you, The Telegraph has spent time with some of the best Android phones over the past year. Here is how they stack up:

The best Android smartphones

1. OnePlus 7 Pro

£699, John Lewis