RANKED: The Best Smartphones In The World

Fall is when gadget makers typically like to pump out all their new gadgets. And there's a lot on the horizon.

But if you need a new smartphone now, here are the best ones.

Note: 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've listed discounted prices carriers give for signing a contract at the time of publication. You can see August's smartphone rankings here.