The 'best' phone of the year confirmed but has Android or iPhone come out on top?

The first batch of tech awards 2025 have just been handed out and it's good news for Samsung. The Korean technology giant has just been handed "Best Phone" by the expert team at T3, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra grabbing this coveted trophy. That's probably no surprise with this latest Android phone featuring a an improved design, bigger screen, impressive camera, fast performance and an S Pen which tucks neatly inside its titanium shell.

The S25 Ultra has beaten some stiff competition this year including the top-rated iPhone 16 from Apple and brilliant Pixel 9 from Google.

Along with "Best Phone", T3's top panel of judges also handed out a further 82 awards including Product Of The Year (Nintendo Switch 2), Best Electric Car (Maserati GranTurismo Folgore), Best Headphones (Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3) and Best TV (Samsung S95F).

Samsung also grabbed the gong for Brand Of The Year.

Other winners this year include devices from Apple, Nothing, Sonos, Google and Amazon.

Speaking about the awards, T3’s Editor-in-Chief, Mat Gallagher, said: “Each T3 award represents a stamp of authority,both for the brand in recognition of its product’s performance, but also for those looking to make a purchase.

"Our winners have been thoroughly tested by our experts and stand out in an often highly competitive market."You know that if you buy one of these products, you are getting the very best."

You can find the full list of winners at T3 here but here's a pick of the top ten gongs handed out in 2025.

Brand Of The Year • Samsung

Product Of The Year • Nintendo Switch 2

Best Smartwatch • Oneplus Watch 3

Best Smart Video Doorbell • Ring Battery Video Doorbell (2024)

Best Soundbar • Sonos Arc Ultra

Best Travel Headphones • Sony WH-1000XM6

Best Earbuds • Technics EAH-AZ100

Best Laptop • Apple MacBook Air

Best Mid-range Phone • Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Best Folding Phone • Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Best Smart Speaker • Amazon Echo Show 21

Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner • iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max

Best Electric Bike • Brompton G Line

Best Video Streaming • Service Apple TV+

Best Monitor • Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)

Best Wireless Speaker • Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition

Best Hair Styling Tool • Dyson AirWrap

Best Air Fryer / Multicooker • Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket Airfryer with Steam