What are the best flagship smartphones over €1,000 for 2026?
Discover the best options for every use and budget, and find useful tips on how to choose the right one for your needs!
To find the best options for you, we relied on user reviews on their main features, such as screen, camera, processor, and screen & sound quality.
Best All-Around: Apple iPhone 18 Pro
The latest iPhone features a 6.3-inch display, a unibody aluminum design, an A20 Pro chip for speed and power, rear cameras all at 48MP, and improved battery life compared to every previous model.
For Apple enthusiasts.
- Display: 6.3" (Super Retina OLED 120Hz)
- Processor: A20 Pro
- Rear camera: 48MP wide-angle, 48MP Fusion telephoto with 8x optical zoom, 48MP ultra-wide
- Video recording: 4K 120FPS
A review that stood out to us
"It's flawless in every way. Very fast, with a magical camera that will make you doubt it can really take such amazing photos, and a very secure operating system."
Best Camera: Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra stands out for its top-of-the-range camera system, ideal for demanding photographers.
It features a triple rear camera with a 50MP wide-angle lens, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens and an impressive 200MP telephoto lens with 4.3x optical zoom, delivering exceptional clarity and detail in every shot.
It supports video recording up to 8K at 30fps and 4K at up to 120fps, and includes technologies such as Dual Pixel for ultra-fast focusing, OIS for image stabilisation, HDR and Night Mode for stunning night shots. The selfie camera is also 50MP, ensuring high-quality front-facing shots too.
With AI photo-editing capabilities, this phone is a true creative tool for every user.
With the best camera.
- Display: 6.9"/2608 x 1200/120 Hz
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Rear camera: Wide 50MP, Telephoto 200MP 4.3x, Ultra-wide 50MP
- Video recording: 8K 30FPS
- Selfie Camera: 50MP (Wide)
User review we highlighted
''When it comes to photography, it's simply unbeatable. Night becomes day. The zoom is incredible. It charges in 15 minutes and lasts all day.''
For endless gaming: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What does a smartphone need to offer you an incredible gaming experience? A top processor like the Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12GB RAM, an amazing 8’’ screen (!!!), with a resolution of 2184 x 1968 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate. In other words, the Galaxy Z Fold7!
For endless gaming.
- Display: 8"/2184 x 1968 /120 Hz
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Rear camera: Wide 200MP, Telephoto 10MP 3x Optical Zoom, Ultra-wide 12MP
- Video recording: 8K 30FPS
- Selfie Camera: 10MP (Wide)
User review we highlighted
"Perfect, practical because you have a manageable size and when you want to unfold all its capabilities you just open it and enjoy it."
For endless use: Poco F9 Ultra
If you want a phone with a huge battery and long-lasting battery life, look no further!
The brand-new Poco F9 Ultra comes with an 8050mAh battery so you can forget about charging it!
It also features the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and other premium features, such as a bright 6.9" AMOLED display and a triple camera with a 200MP main sensor!
For all-day use
- Display: 6.9" (AMOLED 185Hz)
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Rear camera: 200MP wide-angle, 50MP 5x telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide-angle
- Video recording: 4K 30FPS
- Selfie camera: 32MP (wide-angle)
A review that stood out to us
"If you're looking for excellent build quality, speed, a superb screen and, above all, great SOUND, buy it without hesitation!"
What should you pay attention to before buying?
Find your main need!
You may get excited by the various features, but at the end of the day, you are looking for the smartphone that best meets your needs. In this price category, all options are quite competitive in most areas, so pay extra attention to the features that relate to your main use, such as gaming.
Pay attention to protection
Together with your new phone, get a case and a screen protector to keep it safe!
Does it come with a charger?
Nowadays, many companies do not include a charger with the phone. If you don’t have one from a previous phone, you’ll need to get one!
Do you have wireless headphones?
Most high-end phones today do not have a headphone jack. If you listen to music often, so you don’t get caught off guard, get some bluetooth handsfree as well!
Check the reviews and... the offers!
Other users have already tried the phone, check their ratings—they will help you make your final choice.
And if you want to know about the best deals, check out our current Plus Deals!
If you’re looking for more suggestions for every budget, check out the guide to the best phones of 2026.
If you’re looking for more budget options, you can also see the guide to the best phones up to €800 or up to €1000.
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