Best phones — July 2026
Live rankings computed from our verified database of 1,013 phones — re-ranked on every update, with dying phones excluded from every list.
The rankings only we compute
Phones with the longest software supportRanked by how long they'll stay safe to use, dated to the month.#1 nowApple iPhone 6sSee the list →Cheapest phones to own (TrueCost)Price ÷ months of support left — the real cost per month of safe ownership.#1 nowSamsung Galaxy M07See the list →
By budget
Best phones under $200Top picks at $200 or less, ranked by Value Score.#1 nowSamsung Galaxy M17e 5GSee the list →Best phones under $300Top picks at $300 or less, ranked by Value Score.#1 nowSamsung Galaxy M17e 5GSee the list →Best phones under $400Top picks at $400 or less, ranked by Value Score.#1 nowXiaomi Redmi K90See the list →Best phones under $500Top picks at $500 or less, ranked by Value Score.#1 nowXiaomi Redmi K90See the list →Best phones under $700Top picks at $700 or less, ranked by Value Score.#1 nowXiaomi Redmi K90See the list →Best phones under $1000Top picks at $1000 or less, ranked by Value Score.#1 nowXiaomi Redmi K90See the list →
By what you care about
Best battery phonesonly models still receiving security updates qualify. Updated from live data.#1 nowRealme P4 Power 5GSee the list →Best compact phonesone-hand-friendly picks that are still supported for years. Updated from live data.#1 nowOnePlus 13TSee the list →Best gaming phonessustained speed first, with support windows and cost-per-month noted. Updated from live data.#1 nowApple iPhone 17 ProSee the list →Best camera phones under $500supported models only. Updated from live data.#1 nowSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSee the list →
Every list re-ranks itself from the database on each build — no sponsorships, no affiliate reshuffling. How our scores work.