The 14 Best Smartphones of 2026
Flagship titans, clever foldables and value-packed underdogs all jostle for a spot in your pocket this year. Which one comes out on top?
1iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple's 2026 flagship, blending its most powerful hardware with a refined camera and software experience.1000pts
2iPhone 17Apple's well-rounded standard 2026 model offering great cameras and performance at a lower price.731pts
3Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung's powerhouse 2026 flagship with a built-in S-Pen stylus and a Privacy Display.577pts
4Asus ROG Phone 9Asus's gaming-focused flagship packing top-tier performance, cooling, and a high-refresh display.577pts
5Nothing Phone 3Nothing's distinctive transparent flagship with its signature Glyph LED interface.577pts
6Google Pixel 10 ProThe compact Pro Pixel offering flagship cameras and AI features in a smaller frame.500pts
7Samsung Galaxy S26The compact, premium 2026 Galaxy flagship balancing performance, cameras, and battery life.500pts
8Xiaomi 16 ProXiaomi's 2026 flagship with a high-end Leica-tuned camera system and rapid charging.409pts
9OnePlus 14OnePlus's 2026 flagship known for blistering performance and fast charging at a sharp price.409pts
10Google Pixel 10The well-rounded standard Pixel, widely recommended as the Android phone for most people.300pts
11Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung's flagship book-style foldable with a large unfolding inner display.300pts
12Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7Samsung's compact clamshell foldable that snaps shut into a pocketable square.300pts
13Google Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle's large 2026 flagship, praised as one of the best phones available for its cameras and AI.0pts
14Motorola Razr 2026Motorola's stylish clamshell foldable with a large cover display.0pts
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Comments
Slab, foldable and flip gets Samsung four entries here, while Apple ships one shape and takes two, and the Pixel 10 line takes three: https://youpick.best/articles/apple-vs-samsung-ranked
