RANKED: The Best Smartphones In The World

With the exception of Apple and Nokia, all the major smartphone makers have released their 2014 flagship devices.

So it's a good time to buy a new phone if you're ready for an upgrade. Below is our monthly ranking of the best phones you can buy.

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 on sale 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 May's smartphone rankings here.