Best phones — June 2026
Live rankings computed from our verified database of 594 phones — re-ranked on every update, with dying phones excluded from every list.
The rankings only we compute
Longest-supported phonesRanked 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 F16 5GSee the list →
By budget
Best phones under $200Top picks at $200 or less, ranked by Value Score.#1 nowSamsung Galaxy M35 5GSee the list →Best phones under $300Top picks at $300 or less, ranked by Value Score.#1 nowSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSee the list →Best phones under $400Top picks at $400 or less, ranked by Value Score.#1 nowSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSee the list →Best phones under $500Top picks at $500 or less, ranked by Value Score.#1 nowSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSee the list →Best phones under $700Top picks at $700 or less, ranked by Value Score.#1 nowSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSee the list →Best phones under $1000Top picks at $1000 or less, ranked by Value Score.#1 nowSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSee the list →
By what you care about
Best battery phonesonly models still receiving security updates qualify. Updated from live data.#1 nowInfinix Note EdgeSee the list →Best compact phonesone-hand-friendly picks that are still supported for years. Updated from live data.#1 nowOnePlus 13sSee 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.