Best Android Phones 2026
The best Android phones right now, from flagships to great mid-range picks. Every phone here runs Android, is on sale today and was announced in the last two years.
Updated Top 10 of 233 phones that qualify How we picked
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Top pick
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
Best value
OnePlus 15
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1. OPPO Find X9 Ultra
Overall9.4- 6.82″ OLED, 144 Hz
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- 200 MP main camera
- 5 years of OS updates
- Pro: Two 200MP rear cameras, including a 3x telephoto
- Pro: 50MP periscope camera with 10x optical zoom
- Con: No charger in the box of the global version
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2. OnePlus 15
Overall9.4- 6.78″ OLED, 165 Hz
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- 50 MP main camera
- 4 years of OS updates
- Pro: 7,300mAh silicon-carbon battery
- Pro: 120W wired and 50W wireless charging (80W wired in the US)
- Con: No microSD slot or headphone jack
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3. POCO F9 Ultra
Overall9.3- 6.9″ OLED, 185 Hz
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- 200 MP main camera
- 4 years of OS updates
- Pro: 8,050mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Pro: 6.9-inch AMOLED display with up to 185Hz refresh rate
- Con: Heavy at 235 g
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4. HONOR Magic8 Pro
Overall9.3- 6.71″ OLED, 120 Hz
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- 50 MP main camera
- 7 years of OS updates
- Pro: 6,270 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100 W wired and 80 W wireless charging
- Pro: 200 MP periscope telephoto with 3.7x optical zoom
- Con: European battery is smaller than the Chinese 7,200 mAh version
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5. HONOR Magic V6
Overall9.2- 7.95″ OLED, 120 Hz
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- 50 MP main camera
- 7 years of OS updates
- Pro: 6,660mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W wired and 66W wireless charging
- Pro: IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance
- Con: Not officially sold in the US
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6. OPPO Find X9 Pro
Overall9.2- 6.78″ OLED, 120 Hz
- Dimensity 9500
- 50 MP main camera
- 5 years of OS updates
- Pro: 200MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS
- Pro: Large 7,500 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- Con: No charger in the box
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7. vivo X500 Pro Max
Overall9.1- 6.85″ OLED, 144 Hz
- Dimensity 9600 Pro
- 50 MP main camera
- 5 years of OS updates
- Pro: 200 MP periscope telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom
- Pro: Security updates until at least November 2031 and five OS upgrades
- Con: European models have 6,750 mAh, against 7,800 mAh or 8,000 mAh elsewhere
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8. vivo X500 Pro
Overall9.1- 6.36″ OLED, 144 Hz
- Dimensity 9600 Pro
- 50 MP main camera
- 5 years of OS updates
- Pro: Compact 6.36-inch body with a 3.5x periscope telephoto
- Pro: Security updates until at least November 2031 and five OS upgrades
- Con: Germany and Austria get a smaller 5,300 mAh battery
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9. vivo X300 Ultra
Overall9.1- 6.82″ OLED, 144 Hz
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- 200 MP main camera
- 5 years of OS updates
- Pro: Two 200 MP rear cameras, including an 85 mm periscope telephoto
- Pro: Optical stabilization and 4K 120 fps video on all rear cameras
- Con: Not officially sold in the US
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10. Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Overall9.1- 6.9″ OLED, 120 Hz
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- 50 MP main camera
- 5 years of OS updates
- Pro: 50MP 1-inch main camera with Leica optics
- Pro: 200MP periscope telephoto with 75-100mm optical zoom
- Con: Starts at €1,499 in Europe
How we picked
We take every Android phone that is on sale and was announced in the last two years, then rank it by its overall PhoneRanked score. Only phones officially sold in the US or Europe are included. Scores are calculated from specs, so every phone is judged by the same rules. Learn more about how we rate phones.
What to look for
Look at update promises
Update support varies a lot between Android makers, from two years to seven. Longer support keeps a phone secure and useful for longer, so check it before you buy.
Mind the chip
Top Snapdragon and Dimensity chips handle anything you throw at them. Mid-range chips are fine for everyday use but slow down sooner with heavy apps and games.
Try the software
Each maker adds its own interface on top of Android. Pixels stay close to stock Android, while Samsung's One UI and others add more features and settings. Try a phone in a store if you can.
FAQ
What is the best Android phone right now?
Right now it's the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, with a PhoneRanked score of 9.4 out of 10. The OnePlus 15 and the POCO F9 Ultra round out the top three.
Where are Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones on this list?
They are ranked by the same rules as every other phone, and no brand gets extra points. The best Galaxy is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, at No. 19 of 233 with a score of 8.9. Compared with the No. 1 OPPO Find X9 Ultra, it scores higher on software support but lower on camera, display and battery. The best Pixel is the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, at No. 35 of 233 with a score of 8.4. Compared with the No. 1 OPPO Find X9 Ultra, it scores higher on software support but lower on performance, camera, battery and value for money. Our score is built from specs, so it doesn't capture strengths like image processing, software features and wide US carrier support. If those matter most to you, these phones are still worth a close look.
Which Android phones get the longest updates?
Recent Samsung Galaxy S phones and Google Pixel phones get seven years of Android updates. Many other makers promise four to six years; each phone's page lists its update promise.
How often is this list updated?
Automatically. When we add a phone or update its specs, the list is rebuilt within a few minutes. The date at the top of the page shows the last update.