Best flagships
Data updated
347 smartphones in this category
Flagship smartphones — the best models on the market, with maximum performance, top-tier cameras, and premium materials. This selection includes 347 models, sorted by the overall MobileRank rating. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max takes first place — 96/100.
This list holds 55 flagships (85+) and 292 sub-flagships (70–84), ranked by overall score. The ranking is current for 2026 and covers models from every release year.
| # | Rating | Smartphone | Processor | Battery | Camera | AnTuTu | Launch price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
96
|
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | 8800 mAh | 200MP | 5524187 | — |
| 2 |
95
|
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | 9000 mAh | 200MP | 4627389 | — |
| 3 |
94
|
|
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | 8000 mAh | 200MP | 4706878 | — |
| 4 |
94
|
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 5153294 | — |
| 5 |
93
|
|
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 9070 mAh | 200MP | 3722803 | $730 |
| 6 |
92
|
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | 8500 mAh | 200MP | 5001234 | $986 |
| 7 |
92
|
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 8000 mAh | 200MP | 4288382 | — |
| 8 |
92
|
|
MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | 8000 mAh | 200MP | 3852105 | $842 |
| 9 |
92
|
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 7100 mAh | 200MP | 3950082 | $845 |
| 10 |
92
|
|
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 7050 mAh | 200MP | 4231988 | $1299 |
| 11 |
92
|
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | 7000 mAh | 200MP | 4888150 | $845 |
| 12 |
92
|
|
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 4838033 | — |
| 13 |
91
|
|
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 9000 mAh | 200MP | 3531378 | — |
| 14 |
91
|
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 7000 mAh | 200MP | 4247433 | $950 |
| 15 |
91
|
|
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 6000 mAh | 200MP | 4166339 | — |
| 16 |
90
|
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 8050 mAh | 200MP | 4165108 | — |
| 17 |
90
|
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 3950082 | $599 |
| 18 |
90
|
|
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | 6510 mAh | 50MP | 5016623 | $970 |
| 19 |
89
|
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | 10100 mAh | 200MP | 4761285 | — |
| 20 |
89
|
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | 8400 mAh | 50MP | 5498720 | $840 |
Frequently asked questions
Which phone is the best — best flagships 2026?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max takes first place, scoring 96/100. The list is sorted by the overall MobileRank rating, and includes 347 models in total.
What is a flagship smartphone?
A flagship is a top-tier smartphone with the best processor, the best cameras, premium materials, and maximum performance. On the MobileRank scale that means 85 points and above; this list starts at 70, so it also includes sub-flagships that trail the leaders in one or two categories.
What is the best flagship of 2026?
The best flagships of 2026 are determined by the MobileRank rating, which is built from benchmarks, camera, battery, display and portability. Price is not part of the overall score — value for money is a separate score.
How many smartphones are in this category?
This selection includes 347 models, sorted by the overall MobileRank rating.