Best Phone for Business 2026: Top Picks for Professionals
Business buyers prioritize different things — enterprise security, multi-app productivity, long battery life, and broad MDM (mobile device management) support. Here are the strongest picks anchored to MKBHD's Smartphone Awards.
Updated · 4 picks · Rankings reflect MKBHD Smartphone Awards outcomes.
How we picked
Phones with strong enterprise security, MDM support, multitasking capabilities, and long battery life. Award context from MKBHD's 2024 and 2025 awards.
- #1
Runner-up Best Camera at MKBHD's 2025 Smartphone Awards. iOS has the most mature enterprise MDM support, and Apple's Mac/iPad ecosystem integration (AirDrop, Handoff, Continuity) is decisive for cross-device work.
Pros
- Most mature enterprise MDM support
- Best Mac/iPad ecosystem integration
- ProRes video for executive briefings
Cons
- $1,099 starting
- No multi-app split-screen on iOS
- #2
Best multi-app productivity phone — 2025 Best Foldable
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Samsung · 2025 · From $1899
Won Best Foldable at MKBHD's 2025 Smartphone Awards. The 8-inch inner display handles three-app multitasking that no slab phone can match. Samsung Knox enterprise security is among the most respected.
Pros
- MKBHD's 2025 Best Foldable
- Three-app multitasking on inner display
- Samsung Knox enterprise security
Cons
- $1,899 — most expensive on this list
- Heavier than slabs
- #3
Runner-up Phone of the Year at MKBHD's 2025 Smartphone Awards. S Pen for note-taking, signing documents, and presenter mode. DeX (desktop mode) turns the phone into a laptop replacement.
Pros
- S Pen for note-taking and signing
- Samsung DeX desktop mode
- Samsung Knox enterprise security
Cons
- $1,299 starting
- 232g — heavy
- #4
Pixel 9 Pro line won Most Improved at MKBHD's 2024 Smartphone Awards. AI features like Recorder transcription, Call Screen, and Pixel Studio are uniquely useful for business use cases.
Pros
- Recorder transcription saves hours
- Call Screen filters spam calls
- Cleanest Android — no carrier bloat
Cons
- Tensor G4 trails Snapdragon
- Less-mature MDM than Apple/Samsung
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best phone for business in 2026?
iPhone 17 Pro for cross-Apple-device work; Galaxy Z Fold 7 (MKBHD's 2025 Best Foldable) for multi-app productivity; Galaxy S25 Ultra for S Pen and DeX desktop mode.
iPhone or Android for business?
iPhone if your company uses Macs; Galaxy if you need multi-app productivity or Samsung Knox; Pixel if AI features (Recorder, Call Screen) are key. All three have strong enterprise MDM support.
Is the Galaxy Z Fold 7 worth $1,899 for business use?
Yes if you'd actually use the inner display for daily multi-app work — three-app split-screen is a real productivity feature no slab phone matches. For phone-first business use, the S25 Ultra is the better value.
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.