Most powerful phones
Data updated
1048 smartphones in this category
The most powerful smartphones, with top-tier processors, the highest benchmark scores, and the fastest SoCs on the market. This selection includes 1048 models, sorted by performance score. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max takes first place — 100/100.
| # | Rating | Performance, score | Smartphone | Processor | Battery | Camera | AnTuTu | Launch price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 |
52
|
64
|
Huawei P50 Pocket
Huawei · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | 4000 mAh | 40MP | 1135878 | $1410 |
| 702 |
51
|
64
|
Sony Xperia 5 III
Sony · 2021 |
Snapdragon 888 | 4500 mAh | 12MP | 1135878 | $999 |
| 703 |
50
|
64
|
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Sony · 2021 |
Snapdragon 888 | 4500 mAh | 12MP | 1135878 | $1799 |
| 704 |
48
|
64
|
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Samsung · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | 4400 mAh | 12MP | 1135878 | $1799 |
| 705 |
48
|
64
|
Samsung W22 5G
Samsung · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | 4400 mAh | 12MP | 1135878 | — |
| 706 |
47
|
64
|
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Samsung · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | 3300 mAh | 12MP | 1135878 | $999 |
| 707 |
66
|
63
|
Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate
Huawei · 2023 |
Kirin 9000S | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 1062256 | — |
| 708 |
62
|
63
|
Huawei Nova 15
Huawei · 2026 |
HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 1033121 | $499 |
| 709 |
62
|
63
|
Huawei nova 14 Pro
Huawei · 2025 |
Kirin 8020 | 5500 mAh | 50MP | 1021894 | $470 |
| 710 |
61
|
63
|
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Samsung · 2021 |
Samsung Exynos 2100 | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 1074182 | $1199 |
| 711 |
60
|
63
|
Huawei Mate X5
Huawei · 2023 |
Kirin 9000S | 5060 mAh | 50MP | 1062256 | — |
| 712 |
60
|
63
|
Vivo V29 Pro
Vivo · 2023 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | 4600 mAh | 50MP | 1117927 | — |
| 713 |
58
|
63
|
Huawei Pocket 2
Huawei · 2024 |
HiSilicon Kirin 9000S | 4520 mAh | 50MP | 1062256 | — |
| 714 |
56
|
63
|
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Huawei · 2023 |
Kirin 9000S | 4600 mAh | 50MP | 1117236 | — |
| 715 |
55
|
63
|
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung · 2021 |
Samsung Exynos 2100 | 4000 mAh | 12MP | 1081778 | $799 |
| 716 |
65
|
62
|
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Google · 2021 |
Google Tensor | 5003 mAh | 50MP | 1010025 | $899 |
| 717 |
59
|
62
|
Google Pixel 6
Google · 2021 |
Google Tensor | 4614 mAh | 50MP | 990213 | $599 |
| 718 |
59
|
62
|
Google Pixel 6a
Google · 2022 |
Google Tensor | 4410 mAh | 2MP | 1015493 | — |
| 719 |
58
|
62
|
Redmi K50
Redmi · 2022 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | 5500 mAh | 48MP | 1092605 | $310 |
| 720 |
58
|
62
|
OnePlus Ace
OnePlus · 2022 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max | 4500 mAh | 50MP | 1138764 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which phone is the best — most powerful phones 2026?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max takes first place, scoring 100/100. The list is sorted by performance score, and includes 1048 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 1048 models, sorted by performance score.