Best Large-Screen Phone 2026: Top Picks With 6.7-inch+ Displays
Big phones are now the default — most flagship buyers in 2026 want 6.7+ inches. We index this list against MKBHD's Best Big Phone award (running every year since 2022).
Updated · 5 picks · Rankings reflect MKBHD Smartphone Awards outcomes.
How we picked
Phones with 6.7-inch or larger displays that won or placed at MKBHD's Best Big Phone award between 2022 and 2025.
- #1
Won Best Big Phone at MKBHD's 2025 Smartphone Awards. 6.9-inch AMOLED, 7,500 mAh battery, triple 50MP cameras, and a 3-inch always-on back display.
Pros
- MKBHD's 2025 Best Big Phone
- 7,500 mAh battery
- Innovative back display
Cons
- Limited US availability
- HyperOS less polished
- #2
Runner-up Phone of the Year — best mainstream big phone
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung · 2025 · From $1299
Runner-up Phone of the Year at MKBHD's 2025 awards. 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED with anti-reflective coating, S Pen, and 7-year update commitment.
Pros
- Runner-up Phone of the Year 2025
- Brightest mainstream big-phone display
- S Pen and 5x periscope
Cons
- 232g — heavy
- $1,299 starting price
- #3
2024 Phone of the Year and Best Big Phone winner
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung · 2024 · From $1299
Won both Phone of the Year and Best Big Phone at MKBHD's 2024 Smartphone Awards. Now $300+ off launch — same camera array and S Pen as the S25 Ultra at much better value.
Pros
- MKBHD's 2024 Phone of the Year and Best Big Phone
- Now $300+ off launch
- Seven years of updates
Cons
- One generation behind on chipset
- Heavy at 232g
- #4
6.8-inch Super Actua display, same triple-camera array as the Pixel 9 Pro, and the longest-lasting Pixel battery. The right Pixel for big-phone buyers.
Pros
- Cleanest big-phone Android UI
- Best on-device AI features
- Seven years of updates
Cons
- Tensor G4 trails Snapdragon
- $100 more than 9 Pro
- #5
First iPhone Pro Max with 5x telephoto and titanium build. Now $799–$899 refurbished — supports Apple Intelligence with 4+ years of iOS updates remaining.
Pros
- First 5x telephoto iPhone
- Refurbished pricing $799–$899
- Apple Intelligence supported
Cons
- 8GB RAM tight for AI
- Two generations behind on chipset
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best large-screen phone in 2026?
Xiaomi 17 Pro won Best Big Phone at MKBHD's 2025 awards. For US buyers, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the closest equivalent with broader carrier support.
How big is too big for a phone?
Above 6.9 inches and 230g most users find it hard to operate one-handed. Galaxy S25 Ultra and Z Fold 7 are at this practical limit; Xiaomi 17 Pro pushes slightly further.
Big phone or foldable?
Foldable (Z Fold 7) if you'd actually use the tablet-sized inner display. Big-phone slab (S25 Ultra, Pixel 9 Pro XL) if you want one device that works as a phone first.
About this list
We index every phone that won or placed in MKBHD's annual Smartphone Awards (2014–2025) and surface the strongest matches for this category. Award badges link to the full award history. We earn a commission on purchases via our retailer links — at no extra cost to you.