RANKED: The best smartphones in the world

Business InsiderThe Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.Samsung and HTC may be about to launch new flagship devices, but that shouldn't keep you from getting a new smartphone now.

Here's a look at the best smartphones you can buy today.

We update this list approximately once a month. Our rankings are based on a variety of factors including design, software and hardware features, content selection, carrier availability, and price. We only consider phones that are available in the U.S. at the time of publication. We list approximate prices for what phones cost without a contract. Prices vary from carrier to carrier and retailer to retailer. You can see January's smartphone rankings here.