Best Power for Smartphones

This list is all about processing power; not necessarily the kind of power which will affect your gaming experience. No, this kind of horsepower aims to get complicated operations done.

If, for instance, you want to reduce video rendering time or edit high-resolution graphics, this list is for you.

Most power across the board US$532 - US$1334

Here are the most powerful smartphones I have on file with absolutely no regards for price:

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 from US$54012% cheaper than usual
~$771 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 4/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by Large Smartphones and Phablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 835

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 540

Memory: 6.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 6.3"

Screen Resolution: 1440×2960

Dimensions: 16.25 x 7.48 x 0.86 cm
Weight: 0.200 kg

detailed info
US$538.18 from Newegg (Refurbished)
as of 2020-02-26 08:45:34, EST

Pricing Accuracy
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Google Pixel 3 XL from US$360;
~$532 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Large Smartphones and Phablets standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 845

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 630

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 6.3"

Screen Resolution: 1440×2960

Dimensions: 15.80 x 7.67 x 0.79 cm
Weight: 0.184 kg

detailed info
US$358.52 from Best Buy (Refurbished)
as of 2020-02-26 09:03:11, EST

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Apple iPhone XR from US$610;
~$854 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

Specs

Processor: Apple A12 Bionic

Graphics: Apple A12 Graphics

Memory: 3.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 6.1"

Screen Resolution: 828×1792

Dimensions: 15.09 x 7.57 x 0.83 cm
Weight: 0.190 kg

detailed info
US$600.58 from WestWorld Computers (New)
as of 2020-02-26 04:02:57, EST

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the WestWorld Computers site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Samsung Galaxy S9 from US$970;
~$1334 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 845

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 630

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 5.8"

Screen Resolution: 2960×1440

Dimensions: 14.77 x 6.87 x 0.85 cm
Weight: 0.160 kg

detailed info
US$961.38 from Newegg (New)
as of 2020-02-26 08:19:33, EST

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Newegg site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×