RANKED: The Best Smartphones In The World Right Now

Now that Google has made its newest Nexus 5 phone official, we have a clear idea of what will be available for the holidays and through the end of the year.

If you're looking for a new phone, here are the devices you should consider.

Note: We update this list approximately once a month. We did not have a ranking in August or September as there was a brief lull in new smartphone releases. Our rankings are based on a variety of factors including design, software and hardware features, content selection, and price. We only consider phones that are on sale in the U.S. at the time of publication. You can see October's smartphone rankings here.