待翻译：The best Android phones of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

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If you're on the market for an Android phone, you've got options. Over the years, ZDNET's team of mobile experts has put the best Android phones from brands like Google, Samsung, and Motorola through rigorous testing. We evaluate each handset's unique capabilities, day-to-day endurance, camera quality, and more. With Google just releasing its Pixel 11 series of devices, we now have a clear picture of what the biggest and best brands have to offer in 2026.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers.What is the best Android phone right now?Our pick for the best Android phone overall is the which starts at $1,050. It features the company's latest display innovation, the Privacy Display, a quad-camera setup that's highly functional, a built-in S Pen stylus for precision inputs, and AI capabilities that play well with Samsung's Bixby model and Google's Gemini. As a runner-up, we're honoring the , a $425 Android phone with a durable design, support for up to seven years of OS and security updates, and a reliable camera system. Also: The best Samsung phones you can buyFor our August update, we added the Pixel 11 Pro series, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Motorola Razr Ultra (2026). The update also reflects the Made by Google and Samsung Unpacked events that happened over the summer. Best Android phones in 2026 Latest news on Android phonesGoogle just unveiled its Pixel 11 series, which includes the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. All the phones are equipped with the company's new Tensor G6 chipset. Google says it yields faster app load times, enhanced photography capabilities, and longer battery life. The prices of each model have also been bumped up by $100, though Google has recalibrated its base storage tier to 256GB from 128GB.Also: Every Pixel device announced at Made by Google 2026: 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 5, and moreThe news comes just after Samsung launched its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip foldables at Unpacked London. The headlining act was the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which features a unique 5.5-inch outer display, making it one of the most compact phone-to-tablet foldables on the market. According to Samsung, the Z Fold 8 has seen such high success, including meaningful conversions from once Z Flip users, that it's ramping up production for the second half of the year. Kerry Wan's smartphone adviceI've used dozens of smartphones in the past year alone, learning the ins and outs -- the tips and tricks -- to make the most out of my handset. Here are my three biggest pointers on taking care of your smartphone in 2026:Speeding up your smartphoneSomething I always do when setting up a new Android phone is dialing up animation and transition speeds. You can do this by turning on Developer Options, a backend catalog of system settings meant for developers to access (but rules were meant to be broken, right?).Also: Best phones for battery life: Great battery, even better performanceTo turn on Developer Options, go to the About Phone page in settings and tap Build Number seven times. You should see a pop-up indicating that Developer Options has been turned on. Now, the activated tab will appear in the main settings list. From there, scroll down until you find Windows, Transition, and Animator duration scale. Tap into each and switch from 1x (default) to 0.5x to double the speed of your phone's animations.Optimizing your battery healthTo preserve your phone's battery life, it's best to charge it between 20% and 80% and never let it drop to 0% or charge fully to 100%. This is because the heat generated from overcharging the phone can degrade the battery, reducing its number of charge cycles. This phenomenon is the reason why you shouldn't charge your phone overnight or leave it plugged in for an extended period of time.When in doubt, after a year or two of usage, consider getting your phone's battery swapped to refresh its charge cycles. You'll be amazed at how well it functions again.How to keep your phone cleanUnless you're invested in a repair and warranty plan like Samsung Care, consider protecting your phone with a protective case and/or a tempered glass screen protector. Beyond drop protection, the two accessories will help prevent scratches, scuffs, and other blemishes, and can greatly reduce the risk of water damage. For what it's worth, if a manufacturer claims its phone is rated IP68, that means the device can withstand dust ingress and be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes at one meter deep.FAQ on smartphones Latest updatesIn our August update, we added the Pixel 11 Pro series, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Motorola Razr Ultra (2026). The news portion was also updated to reflect the Made by Google and Samsung Unpacked events that happened over the summer. In our April update, we replaced the Galaxy S25 Ultra with the Galaxy S26 Ultra for best Android phone overall, while the new Pixel 10a has earned its spot as the best budget Android phone. Information regarding Google I/O has also been added.In our February update, we added the OnePlus 15 as a top pick for the best Android phone for battery life. We also added a new visualization graph that shows battery life over time in select Android smartphones we've tested.Are there alternative smartphones worth considering? Outside of this list of excellent options, here are worthy alternatives that will surely delight you, including foldables, budget picks, and more. For more on getting the most out of your Android phone, check out how to clear your Android phone cache, tips to extend battery life by hours, and ways to factory reset without unlocking the phone.