--- title: "Best performance phones in India (2026)" url: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/ updated: 2026-10-24 source: "FindBestPhones" --- # Best performance phones in India (2026) The best performance phone in India right now is the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (₹1,79,900), with a performance score of 100/100: Geekbench 6 multi-core about 12,800, Geekbench 6 single-core about 4,735 and 3DMark Wild Life Extreme about 7,942. It is effectively tied with the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (100): the gap is under 2 points. Next is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (98, ₹1,27,999). We ranked 121 2026 models (first sold in India in 2026) with a published formula; updated 2026-10-24. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's Apple A20 Pro (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~12,800) is faster than 99% of the 120 other phones we track. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 1/1.28-inch main sensor is larger than 92% of the 78 other phones we track. ## Ranking | # | Phone | Price | Score | Key specs | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/) | ₹1,79,900 | 100 | Apple A20 Pro · Geekbench 6 single 4,735, multi 12,800 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 7,942 | | 2 | [Apple iPhone 18 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro/) | ₹1,64,900 | 100 | Apple A20 Pro · Geekbench 6 single 4,735, multi 12,800 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 7,942 | | 3 | [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/) | ₹1,27,999 | 98 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy · Geekbench 6 single 3,785, multi 11,563 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 7,123 · up to 16 GB RAM | | 4 | [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra/) | ₹1,94,999 | 98 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy · Geekbench 6 single 3,785, multi 11,563 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 7,123 · up to 16 GB RAM | | 5 | [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8/) | ₹1,74,999 | 98 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy · Geekbench 6 single 3,785, multi 11,563 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 7,123 · up to 16 GB RAM | | 6 | [Vivo X300 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x300-ultra/) | ₹1,59,999 | 96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · Geekbench 6 single 3,640, multi 11,033 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 6,490 · up to 16 GB RAM | | 7 | [Xiaomi 17 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/xiaomi-17-ultra/) | ₹1,27,997 | 96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · Geekbench 6 single 3,640, multi 11,033 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 6,490 · up to 16 GB RAM | | 8 | [Oppo Find X9 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra/) | ₹1,69,999 | 94 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · Geekbench 6 single 3,640, multi 11,033 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 6,490 · up to 12 GB RAM | | 9 | [Xiaomi 17](https://findbestphones.com/phones/xiaomi-17/) | ₹89,999 | 94 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · Geekbench 6 single 3,640, multi 11,033 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 6,490 · up to 12 GB RAM | | 10 | [Samsung Galaxy S26](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26/) | ₹87,999 | 93 | Samsung Exynos 2600 · Geekbench 6 single 3,197, multi 11,012 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 6,531 · up to 12 GB RAM | ## Best within this list for… ### Best camera phone 1. [Oppo Find X9 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra/): ₹1,69,999, 94/100 2. [Google Pixel 11 Pro XL](https://findbestphones.com/phones/google-pixel-11-pro-xl/): ₹1,34,999, 85/100 3. [Google Pixel 11 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/google-pixel-11-pro/): ₹1,19,999, 85/100 (87 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/camera-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#pick-camera) ### Best phone for video recording 1. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra/): ₹1,94,999, 100/100 2. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, 95/100 3. [Google Pixel 11 Pro XL](https://findbestphones.com/phones/google-pixel-11-pro-xl/): ₹1,34,999, 93/100 (47 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/video-recording-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#pick-video) ### Best selfie phone 1. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, 100/100 2. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro-plus/): ₹47,999, 100/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, 100/100 (9 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/selfie-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#pick-selfie) ### Best battery phone 1. [Vivo S2 FE](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-s2-fe/): ₹38,999, 100/100 2. [Oppo F35 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-f35/): ₹38,999, 100/100 3. [Redmi Note 17 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-17-pro-max/): ₹49,999, 100/100 (141 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/battery-life-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#pick-battery) ### Best fast charging phone 1. [Xiaomi 17](https://findbestphones.com/phones/xiaomi-17/): ₹89,999, 93/100 2. [Xiaomi 17 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/xiaomi-17-ultra/): ₹1,27,997, 92/100 3. [Oppo Find X9 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra/): ₹1,69,999, 90/100 (132 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/fast-charging-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#pick-charging) ### Best gaming phone 1. [Vivo X300 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x300-ultra/): ₹1,59,999, 91/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, 91/100 3. [Oppo Find X9 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra/): ₹1,69,999, 90/100 (101 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/gaming-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#pick-gaming) ### Best display phone 1. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, 100/100 2. [Motorola Edge 70 Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-max/): ₹54,999, 97/100 3. [Realme 16 Pro+ 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-16-pro-plus/): ₹55,999, 97/100 (127 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/display-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#pick-display) ### Best phone for long software support 1. [Motorola Razr Fold](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-razr-fold/): ₹1,49,999, 100/100 2. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, 100/100 3. [Google Pixel 11 Pro XL](https://findbestphones.com/phones/google-pixel-11-pro-xl/): ₹1,34,999, 100/100 (97 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#pick-software) ### Best durable phone 1. [Vivo S2 FE](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-s2-fe/): ₹38,999, 100/100 2. [Oppo F35 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-f35-pro/): ₹45,999, 100/100 3. [Poco X8 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-power/): ₹30,999, 100/100 (141 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/durable-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#pick-durability) ### Best phone for music 1. [Poco M8x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8x-5g/): ₹18,999, 100/100 2. [Motorola Moto G Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g-max/): ₹19,499, 100/100 3. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, 100/100 (29 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/audio-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#pick-audio) ### Best value for money phone 1. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, 90/100 2. [Vivo X200T](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x200t/): ₹59,999, 86/100 3. [iQOO 15R](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-15r/): ₹56,975, 84/100 (76 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#pick-value) ## By brand ### Best Apple performance phone 1. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, 100/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro/): ₹1,64,900, 100/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-apple) ### Best Samsung performance phone 1. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra/): ₹1,94,999, 98/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8/): ₹1,74,999, 98/100 (15 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-samsung) ### Best Google performance phone 1. [Google Pixel 11 Pro XL](https://findbestphones.com/phones/google-pixel-11-pro-xl/): ₹1,34,999, 80/100 2. [Google Pixel 11 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/google-pixel-11-pro/): ₹1,19,999, 80/100 3. [Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold](https://findbestphones.com/phones/google-pixel-11-pro-fold/): ₹1,86,999, 80/100 (5 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-google) ### Best OnePlus performance phone 1. [OnePlus Nord 6](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oneplus-nord-6/): ₹45,993, 75/100 2. [OnePlus Nord CE 6](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oneplus-nord-ce-6/): ₹35,924, 42/100 3. [OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oneplus-nord-ce-6-lite/): ₹27,270, 36/100 (4 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-oneplus) ### Best Xiaomi performance phone 1. [Xiaomi 17 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/xiaomi-17-ultra/): ₹1,27,997, 96/100 2. [Xiaomi 17](https://findbestphones.com/phones/xiaomi-17/): ₹89,999, 94/100 3. [Xiaomi 17T](https://findbestphones.com/phones/xiaomi-17t/): ₹71,980, 69/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-xiaomi) ### Best Redmi performance phone 1. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/): ₹37,789, 45/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, 36/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, 34/100 (9 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-redmi) ### Best Poco performance phone 1. [Poco X8 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro-max/): ₹45,999, 85/100 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, 71/100 3. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, 34/100 (6 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-poco) ### Best Vivo performance phone 1. [Vivo X300 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x300-ultra/): ₹1,59,999, 96/100 2. [Vivo X300 FE](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x300-fe/): ₹89,999, 89/100 3. [Vivo X Fold6](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x-fold6/): ₹2,19,999, 88/100 (17 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-vivo) ### Best iQOO performance phone 1. [iQOO 15R](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-15r/): ₹56,975, 89/100 2. [iQOO Z11](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11/): ₹34,999, 43/100 3. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, 36/100 (4 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-iqoo) ### Best Oppo performance phone 1. [Oppo Find X9 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra/): ₹1,69,999, 94/100 2. [Oppo Find X9s](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9s/): ₹84,999, 85/100 3. [Oppo Reno15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-reno-15-pro/): ₹67,999, 67/100 (19 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-oppo) ### Best Realme performance phone 1. [Realme 16 Pro+ 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-16-pro-plus/): ₹55,999, 52/100 2. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, 39/100 3. [Realme 16 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-16-pro/): ₹46,999, 38/100 (11 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-realme) ### Best Motorola performance phone 1. [Motorola Razr Fold](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-razr-fold/): ₹1,49,999, 90/100 2. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, 90/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-max/): ₹54,999, 89/100 (8 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-motorola) ### Best Nothing performance phone 1. [Nothing Phone (4a) Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4a-pro/): ₹49,999, 52/100 2. [Nothing Phone (4a)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4a/): ₹35,999, 45/100 3. [Nothing Phone (4b)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4b/): ₹29,999, 37/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-nothing) ### Best Infinix performance phone 1. [Infinix Note 60 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-note-60-pro/): ₹35,999, 42/100 2. [Infinix Hot 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-hot-70-pro/): ₹24,999, 34/100 3. [Infinix Smart 20](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-smart-20/): ₹13,499, 0/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-infinix) ### Best Tecno performance phone 1. [Tecno Pova 8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/tecno-pova-8/): ₹29,999, 34/100 2. [Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/tecno-pova-curve-2-5g/): ₹31,999, 34/100 3. [Tecno Spark 50s 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/tecno-spark-50s-5g/): ₹19,999, 21/100 (6 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-tecno) ### Best Lava performance phone 1. [Lava Virat Curve 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-virat-curve-5g/): ₹23,999, 31/100 2. [Lava Blaze Duo 3](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-blaze-duo-3/): ₹24,999, 30/100 3. [Lava Bold N2 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-bold-n2-pro/): ₹7,999, 0/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-lava) ### Best Ai+ performance phone 1. [Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/ai-plus-nova-2-ultra/): ₹20,999, 35/100 2. [Ai+ Pulse 2](https://findbestphones.com/phones/ai-plus-pulse-2/): ₹8,999, 4/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-aiplus) ### Best Mivi performance phone 1. [Mivi One](https://findbestphones.com/phones/mivi-one/): ₹13,999, 28/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#brand-mivi) ## With a specific feature ### Best performance phone with 5G 1. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, 100/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro/): ₹1,64,900, 100/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 (113 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-5g) ### Best performance phone with an AMOLED or OLED display 1. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, 100/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro/): ₹1,64,900, 100/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 (77 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-amoled) ### Best performance phone with a 120Hz or faster display 1. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, 100/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro/): ₹1,64,900, 100/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 (119 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-120hz) ### Best performance phone with a 144Hz or faster display 1. [Vivo X300 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x300-ultra/): ₹1,59,999, 96/100 2. [Oppo Find X9 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra/): ₹1,69,999, 94/100 3. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, 90/100 (32 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-144hz) ### Best performance phone with an LTPO display 1. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, 100/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro/): ₹1,64,900, 100/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 (18 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-ltpo) ### Best performance phone with IP68 or IP69 water resistance 1. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, 100/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro/): ₹1,64,900, 100/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 (68 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-ip68) ### Best performance phone with IP69 water resistance 1. [Vivo X300 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x300-ultra/): ₹1,59,999, 96/100 2. [Oppo Find X9 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra/): ₹1,69,999, 94/100 3. [Motorola Razr Fold](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-razr-fold/): ₹1,49,999, 90/100 (48 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-ip69) ### Best performance phone with wireless charging 1. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, 100/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro/): ₹1,64,900, 100/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 (22 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-wireless-charging) ### Best performance phone with 100W or faster wired charging 1. [Vivo X300 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x300-ultra/): ₹1,59,999, 96/100 2. [Oppo Find X9 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra/): ₹1,69,999, 94/100 3. [Xiaomi 17](https://findbestphones.com/phones/xiaomi-17/): ₹89,999, 94/100 (7 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-100w-charging) ### Best performance phone with eSIM support 1. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, 100/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro/): ₹1,64,900, 100/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 (9 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-esim) ### Best performance phone with a 3.5 mm headphone jack 1. [Mivi One](https://findbestphones.com/phones/mivi-one/): ₹13,999, 28/100 2. [Poco M8x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8x-5g/): ₹18,999, 27/100 3. [Tecno Spark 50s 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/tecno-spark-50s-5g/): ₹19,999, 21/100 (21 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-headphone-jack) ### Best performance phone with a microSD card slot 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, 34/100 2. [Mivi One](https://findbestphones.com/phones/mivi-one/): ₹13,999, 28/100 3. [Vivo Y31t 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-y31t-5g/): ₹25,999, 25/100 (33 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-expandable-storage) ### Best performance phone with clean, near-stock Android 1. [Motorola Razr Fold](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-razr-fold/): ₹1,49,999, 90/100 2. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, 90/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-max/): ₹54,999, 89/100 (15 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-stock-android) ### Best performance phone with stereo speakers 1. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, 100/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro/): ₹1,64,900, 100/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra/): ₹1,94,999, 98/100 (27 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-stereo-speakers) ### Best performance phone with a periscope telephoto camera 1. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, 100/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro/): ₹1,64,900, 100/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 (18 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-periscope-camera) ### Best performance phone with a 200 MP camera 1. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra/): ₹1,94,999, 98/100 3. [Vivo X300 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x300-ultra/): ₹1,59,999, 96/100 (13 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-200mp-camera) ### Best performance phone with a 6,000 mAh or bigger battery 1. [Vivo X300 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x300-ultra/): ₹1,59,999, 96/100 2. [Xiaomi 17 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/xiaomi-17-ultra/): ₹1,27,997, 96/100 3. [Oppo Find X9 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra/): ₹1,69,999, 94/100 (92 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-6000mah) ### Best performance phone with a 7,000 mAh or bigger battery 1. [Oppo Find X9 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra/): ₹1,69,999, 94/100 2. [iQOO 15R](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-15r/): ₹56,975, 89/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-max/): ₹54,999, 89/100 (50 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-7000mah) ### Best performance phone with a variant with 8GB or more RAM 1. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra/): ₹1,94,999, 98/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8/): ₹1,74,999, 98/100 (87 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-8gb-ram) ### Best performance phone with a variant with 12GB or more RAM 1. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra/): ₹1,94,999, 98/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8/): ₹1,74,999, 98/100 (44 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-12gb-ram) ### Best performance phone with a variant with 16GB or more RAM 1. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra/): ₹2,54,999, 98/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8/): ₹2,34,999, 98/100 3. [Vivo X300 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x300-ultra/): ₹1,59,999, 96/100 (9 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-16gb-ram) ### Best performance phone with a variant with 256GB or more storage 1. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, 100/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro/): ₹1,64,900, 100/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 (80 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-256gb) ### Best performance phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip 1. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra/): ₹1,94,999, 98/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8/): ₹1,74,999, 98/100 (40 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-snapdragon) ### Best performance phone with a MediaTek Dimensity chip 1. [Vivo X Fold6](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x-fold6/): ₹2,19,999, 88/100 2. [Oppo Find X9s](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9s/): ₹84,999, 85/100 3. [Poco X8 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro-max/): ₹45,999, 85/100 (57 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-dimensity) ### Best performance phone with a weight of 185 g or less 1. [Samsung Galaxy S26](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26/): ₹87,999, 93/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-flip8/): ₹1,14,999, 93/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, 71/100 (10 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-lightweight) ### Best performance phone with a thickness of 7.5 mm or less 1. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra/): ₹1,94,999, 98/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8/): ₹1,74,999, 98/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy S26](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26/): ₹87,999, 93/100 (19 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#with-slim) ## By budget ### Best performance phone under ₹8,000 1. [Lava Bold N2 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-bold-n2-pro/): ₹7,999, 0/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-8000) ### Best performance phone under ₹10,000 1. [Ai+ Pulse 2](https://findbestphones.com/phones/ai-plus-pulse-2/): ₹8,999, budget score 100/100, national 4/100 2. [Lava Bold N2 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-bold-n2-pro/): ₹7,999, budget score 25/100, national 0/100 3. [Tecno Pop X](https://findbestphones.com/phones/tecno-pop-x/): ₹8,499, budget score 25/100, national 0/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-10000) ### Best performance phone under ₹12,000 1. [Ai+ Pulse 2](https://findbestphones.com/phones/ai-plus-pulse-2/): ₹8,999, budget score 100/100, national 4/100 2. [Lava Bold N2 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-bold-n2-pro/): ₹7,999, budget score 25/100, national 0/100 3. [Tecno Pop X](https://findbestphones.com/phones/tecno-pop-x/): ₹8,499, budget score 25/100, national 0/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-12000) ### Best performance phone under ₹15,000 1. [Mivi One](https://findbestphones.com/phones/mivi-one/): ₹13,999, budget score 100/100, national 28/100 2. [Motorola Moto G37 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g37-power/): ₹14,999, budget score 92/100, national 21/100 3. [Poco C85x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-c85x-5g/): ₹13,999, budget score 85/100, national 20/100 (14 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-15000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-15000) ### Best performance phone under ₹18,000 1. [Mivi One](https://findbestphones.com/phones/mivi-one/): ₹13,999, budget score 100/100, national 28/100 2. [Motorola Moto G37 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g37-power/): ₹14,999, budget score 95/100, national 21/100 3. [Redmi A7 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-a7-pro-5g/): ₹15,618, budget score 89/100, national 20/100 (23 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-18000) ### Best performance phone under ₹20,000 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 100/100, national 36/100 2. [Mivi One](https://findbestphones.com/phones/mivi-one/): ₹13,999, budget score 97/100, national 28/100 3. [Poco M8x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8x-5g/): ₹18,999, budget score 93/100, national 27/100 (30 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-20000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-20000) ### Best performance phone under ₹25,000 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 100/100, national 36/100 2. [Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/ai-plus-nova-2-ultra/): ₹20,999, budget score 98/100, national 35/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 94/100, national 34/100 (43 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-25000) ### Best performance phone under ₹30,000 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 39/100 2. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, budget score 94/100, national 38/100 3. [Nothing Phone (4b)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4b/): ₹29,999, budget score 88/100, national 37/100 (17 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-30000) ### Best performance phone under ₹35,000 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 100/100, national 45/100 2. [iQOO Z11](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11/): ₹34,999, budget score 93/100, national 43/100 3. [Vivo T5](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5/): ₹34,999, budget score 93/100, national 43/100 (23 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-35000) ### Best performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 98/100, national 71/100 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 98/100, national 71/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/): ₹37,789, budget score 89/100, national 45/100 (32 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-40000) ### Best performance phone under ₹50,000 1. [Poco X8 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro-max/): ₹45,999, budget score 100/100, national 85/100 2. [OnePlus Nord 6](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oneplus-nord-6/): ₹45,993, budget score 98/100, national 75/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro-plus/): ₹47,999, budget score 93/100, national 71/100 (41 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-50000) ### Best performance phone under ₹60,000 1. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, budget score 100/100, national 90/100 2. [iQOO 15R](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-15r/): ₹56,975, budget score 97/100, national 89/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-max/): ₹54,999, budget score 97/100, national 89/100 (51 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-60000) ### Best performance phone under ₹70,000 1. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, budget score 100/100, national 90/100 2. [iQOO 15R](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-15r/): ₹56,975, budget score 97/100, national 89/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-max/): ₹54,999, budget score 97/100, national 89/100 (55 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-70000) ### Best performance phone under ₹80,000 1. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, budget score 100/100, national 90/100 2. [iQOO 15R](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-15r/): ₹56,975, budget score 97/100, national 89/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-max/): ₹54,999, budget score 97/100, national 89/100 (58 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-80000) ### Best performance phone under ₹1 lakh 1. [Xiaomi 17](https://findbestphones.com/phones/xiaomi-17/): ₹89,999, budget score 100/100, national 94/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy S26](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26/): ₹87,999, budget score 98/100, national 93/100 3. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, budget score 97/100, national 90/100 (63 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-under-100000) ### Best performance phone between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000 1. [Mivi One](https://findbestphones.com/phones/mivi-one/): ₹13,999, budget score 100/100, national 28/100 2. [Motorola Moto G37 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g37-power/): ₹14,999, budget score 90/100, national 21/100 3. [Poco C85x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-c85x-5g/): ₹13,999, budget score 80/100, national 20/100 (11 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-10000-15000) ### Best performance phone between ₹15,000 and ₹20,000 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 100/100, national 36/100 2. [Poco M8x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8x-5g/): ₹18,999, budget score 93/100, national 27/100 3. [Tecno Spark 50s 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/tecno-spark-50s-5g/): ₹19,999, budget score 83/100, national 21/100 (16 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-15000-20000) ### Best performance phone between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 39/100 2. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, budget score 94/100, national 38/100 3. [Nothing Phone (4b)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4b/): ₹29,999, budget score 88/100, national 37/100 (17 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-20000-30000) ### Best performance phone between ₹30,000 and ₹50,000 1. [Poco X8 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro-max/): ₹45,999, budget score 100/100, national 85/100 2. [OnePlus Nord 6](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oneplus-nord-6/): ₹45,993, budget score 96/100, national 75/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro-plus/): ₹47,999, budget score 87/100, national 71/100 (24 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-30000-50000) ### Best performance phone above ₹1 lakh 1. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, budget score 96/100, national 100/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro/): ₹1,64,900, budget score 96/100, national 100/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, budget score 79/100, national 98/100 (15 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/#band-above-100000) ## How this list is ranked Chip speed from published benchmarks: chip geekbench 6 multi-core (35%, required), chip geekbench 6 single-core (30%, required), chip gpu, 3dmark wild life extreme (25%), maximum ram (10%). Benchmarks are per chipset (typical published results), not measured on each phone; cooling can change sustained speed. Methodology: https://findbestphones.com/methodology/performance/ ## FAQ **Which is the best performance phone in India?** The best performance phone in India right now is the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (₹1,79,900), with a performance score of 100/100: Geekbench 6 multi-core about 12,800, Geekbench 6 single-core about 4,735 and 3DMark Wild Life Extreme about 7,942. **What are the top 3 performance phones?** 1. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (₹1,79,900), 2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro (₹1,64,900) and 3. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (₹1,27,999). **Which is the cheapest phone in this top 10?** The Samsung Galaxy S26 at ₹87,999, ranked #10. **How is this list ranked?** Chip speed from published benchmarks: chip geekbench 6 multi-core (35%, required), chip geekbench 6 single-core (30%, required), chip gpu, 3dmark wild life extreme (25%), maximum ram (10%). Benchmarks are per chipset (typical published results), not measured on each phone; cooling can change sustained speed. Scores are relative to the phones in our India catalog. **How often is this list updated?** The live list is rebuilt whenever prices or specifications change and is frozen weekly and monthly; this version is from 2026-10-24. Cite: FindBestPhones, "Best performance phones in India (2026)", updated 24 October 2026, https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/