[Consumers in the US] don’t get nearly as many of the options as you’ll find in Asia and Europe — brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, Honor, and Oppo just aren’t available here.

Is this true? I thought only Huawei was banned / not doing business in the US.

I’ve limited this guide to the devices I’ve personally tested in depth …

So the 'guide' doesn't cover phones by four of the big six manufacturers. That's like making a guide of the tallest mountains in the world, but excluding the Himalayas and the Andes.