Phone tier list UK (S–D)

Weekly auto-ranked S–D phone list for the UK (updated 2026-09-13). Rankings refresh from review and news feeds — the top phone can change each week. Links go to brand stores or UK shopping search.

Last updated 14/09/2026

S

(£1,079–£1,449)

iPhone 17 Pro

~£1,099 · flagship

iPhone line noted for longevity and smooth performance
Frequently recommended in recent roundups

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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

~£1,279 · premium

Flagship-smooth performance in reviews
Pixel line still associated with camera and clean software
Display wins praise in reviews
Camera draws criticism in recent reviews

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Google Pixel 11 Pro

~£1,079 · flagship

Strong camera performance in recent reviews
Design and build stand out in reviews
Pixel line still associated with camera and clean software

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

~£1,449 · ultra-premium

Frequently recommended in recent roundups
Positioned as a premium flagship in current reviews
Design and build stand out in reviews
Pricing called steep in reviews
Display criticised in recent write-ups

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A

(£879–£1,699)

iPhone 17

~£899 · flagship

Strong camera performance in recent reviews
Strong value for money in reviews
iPhone line noted for longevity and smooth performance

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Google Pixel 11

~£879 · flagship

Strong camera performance in recent reviews
Pricing called steep in reviews

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Samsung Galaxy S26

~£1,049 · flagship

Strong camera performance in recent reviews
Design and build stand out in reviews
Getting full review treatment this cycle

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

~£1,699 · ultra-premium

Positioned as a premium flagship in current reviews
Design and build stand out in reviews
Strong camera performance in recent reviews
Software bloat or update doubts raised
Battery life called out as a weakness

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B

(£399–£999)

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

~£699 · upper midrange

Flagship-smooth performance in reviews
Getting full review treatment this cycle
Pricing called steep in reviews

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Xiaomi 17T Pro

~£449 · midrange

Strong camera performance in recent reviews

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OPPO Find X9 Pro

~£999 · flagship

Pros/cons pending editorial review

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Redmi Note 17 Pro

~£399 · midrange

Battery life praised in recent reviews

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C

(£489–£999)

Nothing Phone (4a)

~£499 · upper midrange

Design and build stand out in reviews
Strong value for money in reviews

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OPPO Find X9

~£999 · flagship

Strong camera performance in recent reviews
Fast charging highlighted by reviewers
Flagship-smooth performance in reviews

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Samsung Galaxy A57

~£769 · flagship

Design and build stand out in reviews
Getting full review treatment this cycle
Camera draws criticism in recent reviews
Pricing called steep in reviews

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Samsung Galaxy A37

~£489 · upper midrange

Strong value for money in reviews

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D

(£209–£449)

Nothing Phone (4b)

~£399 · midrange

Pros/cons pending editorial review

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Xiaomi 17T

~£449 · midrange

Strong camera performance in recent reviews
Design and build stand out in reviews
Pricing called steep in reviews

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Samsung Galaxy A17

~£209 · budget

Strong value for money in reviews
Getting full review treatment this cycle

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Swipe each tier row sideways to see every phone in it. Tier price ranges are estimated typical UK prices for phones in that row (lowest–highest), not live retailer quotes. Plus/minus bullets are editorial.