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The most powerful smartphones, with top-tier processors, the highest benchmark scores, and the fastest SoCs on the market. This selection includes 1001 models, sorted by performance score. The Xiaomi 18 Fold takes first place — 100/100.
| # | Rating | Performance, score | Smartphone | Processor | Battery | Camera | AnTuTu | Launch price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 |
83
|
98
|
OnePlus 15s
OnePlus · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 7500 mAh | 50MP | 3950082 | $700 |
| 22 |
82
|
98
|
Honor Magic V6
Honor · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 6660 mAh | 50MP | 4166339 | $1599 |
| 23 |
80
|
98
|
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Nubia · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 8000 mAh | 50MP | 4013168 | $660 |
| 24 |
78
|
98
|
Honor Win
Honor · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 10000 mAh | 50MP | 3991174 | $599 |
| 25 |
77
|
98
|
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Nubia · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 8000 mAh | 50MP | 3950082 | — |
| 26 |
77
|
98
|
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Nubia · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 8000 mAh | 50MP | 3950082 | $749 |
| 27 |
74
|
98
|
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Samsung · 2026 |
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 4800 mAh | 50MP | 3950082 | — |
| 28 |
93
|
97
|
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Redmi · 2026 |
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 9070 mAh | 200MP | 3722803 | $730 |
| 29 |
89
|
97
|
Poco F8 Ultra
Poco · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 6500 mAh | 200MP | 3651476 | $729 |
| 30 |
89
|
97
|
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 3600724 | $999 |
| 31 |
89
|
97
|
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | 5500 mAh | 50MP | 4430255 | — |
| 32 |
88
|
97
|
Xiaomi 17 Max
Xiaomi · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 8000 mAh | 200MP | 3654776 | $799 |
| 33 |
86
|
97
|
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Redmi · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 7560 mAh | 50MP | 3622315 | $561 |
| 34 |
86
|
97
|
OnePlus 15
OnePlus · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 3606149 | $799 |
| 35 |
82
|
97
|
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | 8000 mAh | 200MP | 4704310 | $499 |
| 36 |
80
|
97
|
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple · 2026 |
Apple A20 Pro | 5567 mAh | 48MP | 3551073 | $1299 |
| 37 |
77
|
97
|
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Sony · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 3842882 | $1500 |
| 38 |
77
|
97
|
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Apple · 2026 |
Apple A20 Pro | 4288 mAh | 48MP | 3551073 | $1199 |
| 39 |
72
|
97
|
Apple iPhone Duo
Apple · 2026 |
Apple A20 Pro | 4883 mAh | 48MP | 3551073 | $1999 |
| 40 |
91
|
96
|
Redmi K100 Pro
Redmi · 2026 |
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 9000 mAh | 200MP | 3531378 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which phone is the best — most powerful phones 2026?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold takes first place, scoring 100/100. The list is sorted by performance score, and includes 1001 models in total.
What is the most powerful smartphone of 2026?
The most powerful smartphones of 2026 come with top-tier processors that post the highest AnTuTu and Geekbench scores.
Why does high performance matter in a smartphone?
A powerful processor ensures smooth gameplay in demanding games, fast video rendering, and a responsive interface under heavy multitasking.
How many smartphones are in this category?
This selection includes 1001 models, sorted by performance score.