The best phones aren't always the most expensive.
The most expensive phones are also packed with the most high-end specs, but a phone really doesn't need a 4K screen.
Better yet, because of the fast pace of technology, today's high-end specs will become tomorrow's midrange feature set. Overall, good is really just enough, and if that's all we really need, then that's the best for us.
So, topping off our list is the Asus ZenFone 2. When the only real complaint about the phone is the battery, and even then that the battery isn't user replaceable,you still have a winner in your hands. Encased in all plastic faux brushed aluminum design, the ZenFone is still quite a looker and feels well-placed in the hands. One of the first phones this year to ship with 4 GB of RAM, the standout feature of the ZenFone 2 is in fact it's price. It packs a bunch of value comparable to other company's flagship models with a price as low as $199 up to $299.