What is the best smartphone of 2026?

From pocket-sized flagships to foldables that open into tablets, this lineup pits the year's boldest cameras, chips, and screens against each other. Which one earns a spot in your pocket? Cast your vote!

1

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung's 2026 flagship with a 200MP camera, S Pen, and best-in-class zoom photography.

1000pts

2

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

A gaming-first phone with a high-refresh screen, shoulder triggers, and top-tier cooling.

835pts

3

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Google's top Pixel with Tensor-powered computational photography and a clean Android experience.

762pts

4

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Xiaomi's photography flagship co-engineered with Leica optics and a quad-camera array.

571pts

5

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple's largest pro iPhone, still the industry standard for mobile video and ProRes recording.

467pts

6

Nothing Phone 3

A design-led flagship with the signature transparent Glyph-lit rear panel.

467pts

7

Google Pixel 10 Pro

The compact Pixel Pro with the best natural-looking computational photography.

467pts

8

OnePlus 15

A performance-focused flagship known for fast charging and a high-refresh display.

467pts

9

OnePlus Open 2

OnePlus's foldable rival to the Fold, praised for a crease-light inner display.

467pts

10

Sony Xperia 1 VII

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

343pts

11

Samsung Galaxy S26+

The larger standard S26 with a big battery and flagship Snapdragon performance.

343pts

12

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026

A clamshell foldable with a large cover display and retro-modern flip design.

343pts