The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is definitely a good phone, but in a year with rising prices, increased competition, and eroded trust after plenty of bad software updates, it's tough to recommend unless you really love a specific feature like Magic Capture or the new Creator Studio tools.
Aside from this one amazing feature, however, the cost of these Pixels far outweighs the benefits.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 combines the utility of a book-style foldable with the pocketability of a flip phone to create what may be the ultimate foldable form factor.
If money were no object and I had to choose any foldable in June 2026, it would be the Honor Magic V6.
The 17T Pro isn't too different to what we got last year, but a bigger battery and tweaks to the camera tuning mean you get a better overall phone. It costs a little too much at launch, but if you're willing to wait a month or two, it is a good option to consider.
The Instax Mini 13 has a vibrant design, is easy to use, and doesn't cost much. If you need an instant camera in 2026, this is a great choice.
It's easy, then, to see that the Find X9 Ultra is in a league of its own.
Combine that with the latest internals, a huge 6,600mAh battery, and a bold design, and this really is the best camera-focused flagship you can buy in 2026.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display and impressive OS outshine the pack, giving you plenty of reasons to choose Samsung's latest flagship.
There's a lot to like about the Google Pixel 10a, despite it being a mostly recycled version of the Pixel 9a. The identical price point, at just $500, is chief among them.
There's no doubt that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is one of the best camera phones of 2026.
The OnePlus 15 is an improvement over the OnePlus 13 in many ways, including a faster processor, even better 165Hz OLED, improved camera quality, and an even more durable build.
The Find X9 Pro comes with meaningful upgrades that allows it to stand out in general. The battery lasts two days, and that alone is a big enough differentiator that I see this phone doing really well in Asian countries.
On the whole, if you're looking to buy a new phone and want the best cameras and a great all-round device, the X300 Pro is the phone to beat.
If you need a small phone that holds its own against regular flagships, I have no problems recommending the X200 FE. The phone is better to hold and use than the X200 and X200 Pro, and it has most of the same features that makes those devices stand out.
Essentially, the 15T Pro is the phone you buy if you don't need the absolute best cameras and want to save a few hundred dollars.
The cameras are much better than previous years as well. However, they don't measure up to Chinese rivals, the hardware is distinctly second-best, it isn't launching with Android 16, and the phone just isn't worth the $799 asking price.
One UI 7 is infused with so much AI that you'll feel like you're living in the future, there's a rather welcome upgrade to the camera system, and it could've powered trips to the Moon in 1969 enough times that we'd almost be on the way to Mars. But there's always a but.
The OnePlus 13 is the best Android phone ever made, with uncompromising design and build quality, top-tier performance, features you'll love using, and a camera that'll make you smile day or night.
If you're looking to make the switch to a foldable and want a device that feels futuristic, the Magic V3 is the obvious recommendation.
Odd name notwithstanding, this is about as close as it gets to being the perfect upgrade from its predecessor. There are a few qualms here and there, but I'm hoping that this is a sign that we can expect future foldable phones from Google.
If you've used a Samsung foldable in the past and need an upgrade, this is the one to get.
The Pixel 8a is Google's best mid-range hardware yet, further blurring the line between the company's flagship "premium" offerings and this mid-range winner. The cameras are still best-in-class and AI features aren't gatekept to the most expensive Pixels, unlike Apple's strategy.
The 13T Pro continues to be a stellar choice in 2024, and while it may not have the latest hardware or the best cameras, it is a great all-rounder.
