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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 1002 models, sorted by performance score. The Xiaomi 18 Fold takes first place — 100/100.
| # | Rating | Performance, score | Smartphone | Processor | Battery | Camera | AnTuTu | Launch price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 521 |
70
|
68
|
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
ZTE · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | 5000 mAh | 64MP | 1294871 | — |
| 522 |
70
|
68
|
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Honor · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 4600 mAh | 50MP | 1294871 | — |
| 523 |
69
|
68
|
Huawei Mate X6
Huawei · 2024 |
HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 1383793 | — |
| 524 |
69
|
68
|
Xiaomi 14T
Xiaomi · 2024 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 1559755 | $449 |
| 525 |
68
|
68
|
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
Vivo · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 4700 mAh | 50MP | 1294871 | — |
| 526 |
68
|
68
|
Oppo Find X4 Pro
OPPO · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | 4500 mAh | 50MP | 1294871 | — |
| 527 |
67
|
68
|
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Samsung · 2022 |
Samsung Exynos 2200 | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 1434169 | $1199 |
| 528 |
67
|
68
|
Nubia Z40 Pro
Nubia · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 5000 mAh | 64MP | 1294871 | — |
| 529 |
67
|
68
|
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
ZTE · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | 5000 mAh | 64MP | 1294871 | — |
| 530 |
67
|
68
|
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Sony · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 5000 mAh | 12MP | 1242193 | — |
| 531 |
67
|
68
|
Vivo X80 Pro
Vivo · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 4700 mAh | 50MP | 1294871 | — |
| 532 |
67
|
68
|
Honor Magic4 Pro
Honor · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 4600 mAh | 50MP | 1294871 | — |
| 533 |
66
|
68
|
Huawei Mate 70
Huawei · 2024 |
HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | 5300 mAh | 50MP | 1383793 | $780 |
| 534 |
66
|
68
|
Motorola Edge X30
Motorola · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 1294871 | — |
| 535 |
66
|
68
|
Vivo X Note
Vivo · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 1294871 | — |
| 536 |
65
|
68
|
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Sony · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 5000 mAh | 12MP | 1320406 | — |
| 537 |
64
|
68
|
Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 4500 mAh | 50MP | 1322176 | $750 |
| 538 |
63
|
68
|
Realme GT 2 Pro
Realme · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 1294871 | — |
| 539 |
63
|
68
|
Huawei Pura X
Huawei · 2025 |
HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | 4720 mAh | 50MP | 1383793 | — |
| 540 |
63
|
68
|
Nothing Phone (2)
Nothing · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | 4700 mAh | 50MP | 1436634 | $599 |
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 1002 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 1002 models, sorted by performance score.