Best Android Phones of 2026: Tested by Our Experts

Display size, technology, resolution, refresh rate 6.2-inch AMOLED; 2,340×1,080 pixels; 1 to 120Hz dynamic refresh rate 6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60 to 120 Hz variable refresh rate 6.8-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440 pixels; 1 to 120Hz dynamic refresh rate 4-inch pOLED, 2,992×1,224p, up to 165Hz variable refresh rate; 7-inch AMOLED; 1,272×1,080p, up to 165Hz variable refresh rate 6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60-120 Hz variable refresh rate 6.5-inch AMOLED, 2,520×1,080p, 1 to 120Hz refresh rate; 8-inch AMOLED, 2,184×1,968p, 1 to 120Hz refresh rate 6.3-inch LTPO OLED; 2,856×1,280 pixels; 1 to 120Hz variable refresh rate 6.8-inch LTPO OLED; 2,992×1,344 pixels; 1 to 120Hz variable refresh rate 4.1-inch AMOLED, 948×1,048p, 120Hz refresh rate; 6.9-inch AMOLED, 2,520×1,080p, 1 to 120Hz refresh rate 6.7-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440 pixels; 1 to 120Hz dynamic refresh rate Pixel density aw 416pp aw 422pp 501 pp Cover: 417 ppi; it’s 464pp aw 422pp Cover: 422 ppi; Internal: 368 ppi it’s 495pp aw 486pp Cover: 342 ppi; Internal: 397 ppi aw 509pp Dimensions (inches) 5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 in. 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in 6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in. Open: 2.91 x 6.75 x 0.28 inches Closed: 2.91 x 3.47 x 0.62 inches 6.1 x 2.9 x 0.4 in Open: 5.63 x 6.24 x 0.17 in; Closed: 2.87 x 6.24 x 0.35 in 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in 6.4 x 3 x 0.3 in Open: 2.96 x 6.56 x 0.26 in; Closed: 2.96 x 3.37 x 0.26 in 6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29 in. Dimensions (mm) 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm Open: 73.99 x 171.48 x 7.19mm Closed: 73.99 x 88.12 x 15.69mm 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm Open: 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.2mm; Closed: 72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9mm 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm Open: 75.2 x 166.7 x 6.5mm; Closed: 75.2 x 85.5 x 13.7mm 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm Weight (grams, ounces) 162 g (5.71 oz.) 204 g (7.2 oz) 218 g (7.69 oz.) 199g (7oz) 186g (6.6oz) 215g (7.58 oz.) 207 g (7.3 oz) 232 g (8.2 oz) 188g (6.63 oz.) 190 g (6.70 oz.) Mobile software Android 15 Android 16 Android 15 Android 15 Android 15 Android 16 Android 16 Android 16 Android 16 Android 15 Camera 50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto) 48-megapixel (wide), 13-megapixel (ultrawide), 10.8-megapixel (5x telephoto) 200-megapixel (wide), 50-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto), 50-megapixel (5x telephoto) 50-megapixel (wide), 50-megapixel (ultrawide) 48-megapixel (wide), 13-megapixel (ultrawide) 200-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (telephoto) 50-megapixel (wide), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (5x telephoto) 50-megapixel (wide), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (5x telephoto) 50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide) 50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto) Front facing camera 12-megapixel 10.5-megapixel 12-megapixel 50-megapixel 13-megapixel 10-megapixel (internal screen); 10-megapixel (external screen) 42-megapixel 42-megapixel 10-megapixel 12-megapixel Video capture 8K 4K 8K 4K 4K 8K 8K 8K 4K 8K The processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Google Tensor G5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Snapdragon 8 Elite Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Google Tensor G5 Google Tensor G5 Samsung Exynos 2500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy RAM + storage 12GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB 12GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB 12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 16GB + 512GB, 1TB 8GB + 128GB, 256GB 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 1TB 16GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 16GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB 12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB Expandable storage Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Battery 4,000 mAh 4,970 mAh 5,000 mAh 4,700 mAh 5,100 mAh 4,400 mAh 4,870 mAh 5,200 mAh 4,300 mAh 4,900 mAh Fingerprint sensor Under the display Under the display Under the display Side Under the display Yes Under the display Under the display Yes Under the display Connector USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C Headphone jack Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Special features 2,600-nit high brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; 25W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7 Gorilla Glass 2 Victus cover glass; 3,000 nits maximum brightness; Satellite SOS; Dual-eSIM; Wi-Fi 6E; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 30W fast charging (wall charger not included); Qi2 15W wireless charging; support for PixelSnap magnetic accessories; Google VPN; Super Res Zoom up to 20x; Camera Trainer; Put me in; Main mode; No fading of the face; Auto Best Take; IP68 rating for dust and water resistance; 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back with satin finish aluminum frame Titanium frame, 2,600-nit high brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; Integrated IS Pen; UWB for other devices; 45W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7; Gorilla Glass Armor cover glass; ultrawideband IP48 rating, 68-watt wired charging, 30-watt wireless charging, 5-watt reverse charging, dual stereo speakers, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic cover release, 3,000 nits maximum brightness on the cover display, 4,500 nits maximum brightness on the main display, 5G. 7 years of OS, security and Pixel feature drops; Gorilla Glass 3; IP68 dust and water resistance; 2,700-nit high brightness; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 23W fast charging (charger not included); 7.5W wireless charging Qi certified; Wi-Fi 6E; NFC; Bluetooth 5.3; dual-SIM (nano SIM + eSIM); Put me in; Take the Best; The magic cell phone; The Magic Editor; Not blurring the image; Super Res Zoom; Search Circle One UI 8, 25W wired charging speed, Qi wireless charging, 2,600-nit high brightness, Galaxy AI, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, IP48 water resistance Gorilla Glass 2 Victus cover glass; 3,300 nits maximum brightness; Satellite SOS; Dual-eSIM; Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 30W fast charging (wall charger not included); Qi2 15W wireless charging; support for PixelSnap magnetic accessories; Google VPN; Pro Res zoom up to 100x; Camera Trainer; Put me in; Main mode; No fading of the face; Auto Best Take; High-Res Portrait Mode; IP68 rating for dust and water resistance; 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla GlassVictus 2 is a silky matte back with a polished aluminum frame; ultrawideband chip Gorilla Glass 2 Victus cover glass; 3,300 nits maximum brightness; Satellite SOS; Dual-eSIM; Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 45W fast charging (wall charger not included); Qi2.2 25W wireless charging; support for PixelSnap magnetic accessories; Google VPN; Pro Res zoom up to 100x; Camera Trainer; Put me in; Main mode; No fading of the face; Auto Best Take; High-Res Portrait Mode; IP68 rating for dust and water resistance; 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla GlassVictus 2 is a silky matte back with a polished aluminum frame; ultrawideband chip One UI 8, IP48 water resistance, 25W wired charging, Qi wireless charging, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Galaxy AI 2,600-nit high brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; 25W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7; ultrawideband US pricing starts at $800 (128GB) $799 (128GB) $1,300 (256GB) $1,300 $499 (128GB) $2,000 (256GB) $999 (128GB) $1,199 (256GB) $1,100 $1,000 (256GB)