ZDNET Adds 3 New Models to Best Android Phones List as Pixel 11 Series Debuts
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Updated · ZDNet · Aug 19
ZDNET Adds 3 New Models to Best Android Phones List as Pixel 11 Series Debuts
3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Aug 19
Summary
ZDNET’s August refresh added three newly launched devices—the Pixel 11 Pro series, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Motorola Razr Ultra (2026)—to its best Android phones list.
The update follows Google’s Made by Google event and Samsung’s summer Unpacked showcase, which clarified the 2026 flagship lineup across major Android brands.
Google’s Pixel 11 family uses the new Tensor G6 chip and carries a $100 price increase, though base storage rises to 256GB from 128GB.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra still holds ZDNET’s top overall spot at $1,050, while the Pixel 10a remains its budget runner-up at $425.
The revised list underscores how 2026 Android competition is centering on AI features, foldable designs and longer software support, with Google, Samsung and Motorola leading key categories.