📱 Buying guide

Best smartphones 2026

Our pick of the best smartphones, ranked by our independent scores — best overall, best value, best budget and more.

Our top picks

🏆Best overall

Xiaomi

85/100

Our highest overall score (85/100) in the category.

How much storage do I need?

128 GB suits most people; pick 256 GB+ if you shoot lots of 4K video or keep large game libraries. Storage usually can't be expanded.

Is 5G worth it?

5G gives much faster mobile data where available and is now standard on mid-range and flagship phones. Check the Network spec.

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