What is the best smartphone of 2026?

From camera-obsessed flagships to marathon-battery workhorses and a foldable that doubles as a tablet, this year's top phones chase very different definitions of best. Which one earns your vote?

1

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung's 2026 flagship with a 200MP main camera and 10x optical zoom, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

1000pts

2

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Google's flagship with a 6.8-inch display, Tensor G5 chip, and triple camera system.

743pts

3

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple's top 2026 iPhone with a major camera, design, and performance overhaul.

681pts

4

Oppo Find X9 Ultra

Oppo's camera-focused flagship with dual 200-megapixel sensors and premium build quality.

619pts

5

OnePlus 15

OnePlus's 2026 flagship known for a massive dual-cell battery and multi-day battery life.

619pts

6

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Xiaomi's premium camera-centric flagship for 2026.

619pts

7

Sony Xperia 1 VII

Sony's creator-focused flagship with a 4K display and pro-grade camera controls.

545pts

8

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Samsung's foldable flagship blending a phone and tablet in one device.

454pts