Best Smartphones of 2026
Fourteen current phones across OnePlus, Apple, Samsung and Google, scored on performance, battery, camera, display and value using official specs and the consensus of the reviews we trust most.
1
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Tested Sep 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Longest-lasting iPhone battery ever measured by Tom's Guide
- Same flagship A20 Pro chip and variable-aperture camera as the Pro
- Fastest charging yet on an iPhone
Excellent
9.1
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OnePlus 15 CPH2749 North America 512GB 16GB Infinite Black Tested Sep 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Largest-in-class battery with very fast charging
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 handles anything
- 165Hz display excels for gaming
Excellent
9.1
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Tested Sep 2026 by Team RankingRight
- First 2nm chip in a smartphone, no throttling under load
- Variable-aperture camera adds real optical control
- 35% smaller Dynamic Island
Excellent
9.0
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OnePlus 13 CPH2655 North America 512GB 16GB Arctic Dawn Tested Sep 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Two-day battery life for most users
- Snapdragon 8 Elite matches pricier flagships on benchmarks
- Useful telephoto lens
Very Good
8.8
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OnePlus 11 5G CPH2451 North America 256GB 16GB Titan Black US Tested Sep 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Stellar, above-average battery life in independent testing
- Hasselblad-tuned camera performs well in low light
- Fast charging even without wireless charging
Very Good
8.7
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Apple iPhone 17 Tested Sep 2026 by Team RankingRight
- A19 chip delivers flagship-class performance
- Noticeably better low-light photos and selfies than the iPhone 16
- All-day battery life, improved over the prior generation
Very Good
8.6
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OnePlus 12 CPH2583 North America 512GB 16GB Flowy Emerald US Tested Sep 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Excellent all-round camera, strong in low light
- 80W wired + 50W wireless charging
- Flagship performance well below flagship price
Very Good
8.6
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OnePlus 13R CPH2647 North America 256GB 12GB Astral Trail Tested Sep 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, ages well
- Excellent battery and fast wired charging
- Bright, high-refresh display
Good
8.4
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OnePlus 15R CPH2771 North America 512GB 12GB Charcoal Black US Tested Sep 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Huge 7,400mAh battery, top of its class
- Best-rated water/dust resistance in the lineup
- Near-flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance
Good
8.4
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10
Google Pixel 10 Tested Sep 2026 by Team RankingRight
- 5x optical zoom on a non-Pro phone for the first time
- Comfortably lasts a full day of mixed use
- 7 years of promised software updates
Good
8.3
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11
OnePlus Open North America 512GB 16GB Emerald Dusk US Tested Sep 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Best foldable multitasking interface, per reviewers
- Bright displays inside and out with Ceramic Guard protection
- Cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold 5 with comparable or better cameras
Good
8.3
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Tested Sep 2026 by Team RankingRight
- New 50MP ultrawide is a real, measurable upgrade
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy handles multitasking smoothly
- Excellent display
Good
8.2
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13
OnePlus 12R CPH2611 North America 256GB 16GB Cool Blue US Tested Sep 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Same display tech as the pricier OnePlus 12
- Long battery life
- Genuinely flagship-level performance for a mid-range price
Good
8.0
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OnePlus Nord N30 5G Tested Sep 2026 by Team RankingRight
- 108MP main camera rare at this price
- Fastest charging in the US budget segment
- Headphone jack and microSD expansion
Fair
7.1
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*Scores: Performance 25 · Battery 25 · Camera 20 · Display 15 · Value 15; score = Σ ÷ 10. Prices shown were checked on the date beside each and may change. Affiliate links are added only after a score is locked and can never change it. How we rank.
#1 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max9.1
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