Which smartphone from Apple has the best overall rating?

Results

1. Rank 11Illustrative image
   Favourite: Best overall ratingi

   Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

   Model A3717

   • 62 h battery life: typical is 58 h
   • Waterproof: rated IP68
   • Repairability class C: index 3.14 out of 5, typical is 3.38

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating5.2/10solidProduct details
2. Rank 22Illustrative image

   Apple iPhone 18 Pro

   Model A3714

   • Waterproof: rated IP68
   • Repairability class C: index 3.14 out of 5, typical is 3.38
   • 5 years of updates: at least until 2031, per the manufacturer

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating5.1/10solidProduct details
3. Rank 33Illustrative image
   Favourite: Longest battery lifei

   Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

   Model A3526

   • Waterproof: rated IP68
   • Repairability class C: index 3.04 out of 5, typical is 3.38
   • 5 years of updates: at least until 2031, per the manufacturer

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating5.1/10solidProduct details
4. Rank 44Illustrative image

   Apple iPhone 17 Pro

   Model A3523

   • Waterproof: rated IP68
   • Repairability class C: index 3.04 out of 5, typical is 3.38
   • 5 years of updates: at least until 2031, per the manufacturer

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating5.0/10solidProduct details
5. Rank 55Illustrative image

   Apple iPhone Air

   Model A3517

   • Waterproof: rated IP68
   • Repairability class C: index 2.85 out of 5, typical is 3.38
   • 5 years of updates: at least until 2031, per the manufacturer

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating4.8/10modestProduct details
6. Rank 66Illustrative image

   Apple iPhone 17

   Model A3520

   • Waterproof: rated IP68
   • Repairability class C: index 2.82 out of 5, typical is 3.38
   • 5 years of updates: at least until 2031, per the manufacturer

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating4.8/10modestProduct details
7. Rank 77Illustrative image

   Apple iPhone 17e

   Model A3634

   • Waterproof: rated IP68
   • Repairability class C: index 2.79 out of 5, typical is 3.38
   • 5 years of updates: at least until 2031, per the manufacturer

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating4.8/10modestProduct details
8. Rank 88Illustrative image

   Apple iPhone Duo

   Model A3720

   • Waterproof: rated IP68
   • Repairability class C: index 2.65 out of 5, typical is 3.38
   • 5 years of updates: at least until 2031, per the manufacturer

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating4.7/10modestProduct details
9. Rank 99Illustrative image

   Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

   Model A3296

   • Waterproof: rated IP68
   • Repairability class C: index 2.83 out of 5, typical is 3.38
   • 5 years of updates: at least until 2031, per the manufacturer

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating4.5/10modestProduct details
10. Rank 1010Illustrative image

    Apple iPhone 16 Pro

    Model A3293

    • Waterproof: rated IP68
    • Repairability class C: index 2.83 out of 5, typical is 3.38
    • 5 years of updates: at least until 2031, per the manufacturer

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating4.5/10modestProduct details
11. Rank 1111Illustrative image

    Apple iPhone 16

    Model A3287

    • Waterproof: rated IP68
    • Repairability class C: index 2.80 out of 5, typical is 3.38
    • 5 years of updates: at least until 2031, per the manufacturer

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating4.5/10modestProduct details
12. Rank 1212Illustrative image

    Apple iPhone 16e

    Model A3409

    • Waterproof: rated IP68
    • Repairability class C: index 2.79 out of 5, typical is 3.38
    • 5 years of updates: at least until 2031, per the manufacturer

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating4.5/10modestProduct details
13. Rank 1313Illustrative image

    Apple iPhone 16 Plus

    Model A3290

    • Waterproof: rated IP68
    • Repairability class C: index 2.78 out of 5, typical is 3.38
    • 5 years of updates: at least until 2031, per the manufacturer

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating4.5/10modestProduct details

More about this ranking

The top-rated smartphones in detail

Strengths and weaknesses of each device from the manufacturer data, in ranking order; versions with identical values only once.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has EU repairability class C (average) and scores 5.2 out of 10 in our overall rating. It stands out for: waterproof (IP68).

Rank 1 of 1,075 Favourite

• Waterproof (IP68)
• Repairability class C (average)
• Battery not user-replaceable
• 5 years of updates, the legal minimum

5.2out of 10 solidView device

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has EU repairability class C (average) and scores 5.1 out of 10 in our overall rating. It stands out for: waterproof (IP68).

Rank 2 of 1,075

• Waterproof (IP68)
• Repairability class C (average)
• Battery not user-replaceable
• 5 years of updates, the legal minimum

5.1out of 10 solidView device

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has EU repairability class C (average) and scores 5.0 out of 10 in our overall rating. It stands out for: waterproof (IP68).

Rank 4 of 1,075

• Waterproof (IP68)
• Repairability class C (average)
• Battery not user-replaceable
• 5 years of updates, the legal minimum

5.0out of 10 solidView device

Apple iPhone Air

The Apple iPhone Air has EU repairability class C (average) and scores 4.8 out of 10 in our overall rating. It stands out for: waterproof (IP68).

Rank 5 of 1,075

• Waterproof (IP68)
• Repairability class C (average)
• Battery not user-replaceable
• 5 years of updates, the legal minimum

4.8out of 10 modestView device

Apple iPhone Duo

The Apple iPhone Duo has EU repairability class C (average) and scores 4.7 out of 10 in our overall rating. It stands out for: waterproof (IP68).

Rank 983 of 1,075

• Waterproof (IP68)
• Repairability class C (average)
• Battery not user-replaceable
• 5 years of updates, the legal minimum

4.7out of 10 modestView device

Top values

• Longest battery life: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, 62 h (rank 827)
• Longest updates: Apple iPhone 18 Pro, 5 yrs (rank 848)
• Most charge cycles: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, 1,000 (rank 854)
• Most drops survived: Apple iPhone 17 Pro, 180 drops (rank 896)

For each feature the strongest device rated at least 5.0 out of 10; each device only once.

How the models are distributed

1. 00%Avery good: 0 (0%)
2. 00%Bgood: 0 (0%)
3. 13100%Caverage: 13 (100%)
4. 00%Dfair: 0 (0%)
5. 00%Epoor: 0 (0%)

Compared with other brands

By share of models rated good or very good, Apple ranks 61 of 78. Brands with at least 3 products, counted from the dataset.

Brand	EU classes	Replaceable battery	Updates	Best overall rating
Motorola48 Models	1038	46%	5 to 7 years	7.6
OPPO17 Models	17	100%	5 to 6 years	7.6
HMD13 Models	103	77%	5 years	7.1
TCL13 Models	13	46%	5 to 7 years	6.7
Anyreal12 Models	12	0%	6 years	5.3
Umidigi12 Models	12	0%	5 years	5.7
Gigaset11 Models	74	100%	5 to 7 years	8.0
Lagenio9 Models	9	0%	5 years	6.0
SPC9 Models	9	0%	5 years	4.8
ZTE7 Models	7	86%	5 years	6.6
Unihertz6 Models	6	0%	7 years	6.0
Fairphone5 Models	5	80%	7 to 8 years	7.8
IIIF1505 Models	5	0%	5 years	6.0
myPhone5 Models	5	0%	5 years	5.2
Philips5 Models	5	0%	5 years	5.8
Viqee5 Models	14	0%	5 years	5.5
Emporia4 Models	4	100%	5 years	6.2
MobiMall4 Models	4	0%	5 years	5.2
RugOne4 Models	4	0%	5 years	5.8
Xgody4 Models	4	25%	5 to 6 years	5.6
XPPen4 Models	4	0%	7 years	4.9
88493 Models	3	0%	7 years	6.0
AGM3 Models	3	0%	5 to 7 years	5.8
Doro3 Models	3	100%	5 years	6.6
I.safe Mobile3 Models	3	100%	7 years	7.2
Meizu3 Models	3	0%	5 years	5.3
Google9 Models	8	0%	5 to 7 years	6.2
Crosscall7 Models	421	100%	5 to 7 years	7.7
Nubia7 Models	151	57%	5 years	6.2
Hammer18 Models	153	0%	5 years	6.1
Infinix6 Models	51	0%	5 years	5.5
Neow5 Models	41	60%	5 to 7 years	6.0
REDMAGIC5 Models	41	40%	5 years	5.9
Oscal16 Models	124	0%	5 to 6 years	6.1
Cepter4 Models	31	100%	5 years	6.1
OnePlus4 Models	121	50%	5 to 6 years	7.0
Blackview52 Models	3715	2%	5 to 6 years	6.2
Realme42 Models	2814	64%	5 to 6 years	7.2
Cubot25 Models	1411	4%	5 to 6 years	6.6
Ulefone40 Models	1821	0%	5 years	6.0
iHunt Strong13 Models	67	0%	5 to 6 years	5.8
Doogee90 Models	3555	0%	5 to 6 years	6.1
Hotwav40 Models	1523	0%	5 to 7 years	6.1
Oukitel153 Models	49101	4%	5 to 7 years	7.0
iGET3 Models	12	0%	5 to 6 years	5.8
Fossibot19 Models	613	0%	5 years	5.7
Honor7 Models	25	86%	5 years	6.9
Stargorilla8 Models	26	0%	5 years	5.7
Bigme4 Models	121	25%	5 to 8 years	5.4
Fuffi4 Models	112	0%	5 years	4.4
Samsung31 Models	625	42%	5 years	7.3
Vivo16 Models	16	100%	5 years	6.4
Invens15 Models	15	80%	5 years	5.4
Apple13 Models	13	0%	5 years	5.2
Redmi13 Models	13	69%	5 years	5.9
POCO11 Models	11	27%	5 years	5.8
Munbyn8 Models	8	0%	5 years	5.7
Servo6 Models	6	0%	5 years	4.7
Huawei5 Models	5	60%	5 years	5.2
Xiaomi5 Models	5	0%	5 years	5.0
Nothing4 Models	4	75%	5 years	5.9
Sony4 Models	4	0%	5 years	4.4
JCB Phone3 Models	111	0%	5 years	5.3
Maxcom3 Models	3	67%	5 years	4.9
Sonim3 Models	3	0%	5 years	5.3
Toblu3 Models	3	0%	5 years	4.4

Other suppliers: 61 with 134 models in total

Shenzhen kehuitong Technology (10), Shenzhen Zuomeng Technology (8), Shenzhen Connectech Technology (7), Telcos (7), AGM Mobile (6), Shenzhen Doogee Hengtong Technology (6), Shenzhen Baitai Network Technology (5), Shenzhen Jiaqi Technology (5), Shenzhen Haimeilan Technology (4), Shenzhen Tailongfeng Communication (4), Shenzhen Haimeilan TechnologyCo (3), Sichuan Southwest Prosperity Communication Technology (3), Ascom (2), Bayuda (2), Bluefox (2), Cyrus (2), Danew (2), Guangzhou Shangke Information Technology (2), Kruger&Matz (2), Mudita (2), Punkt (2), Shenzhen Lagenio Technology (2), Shenzhen Pinjin Technology (2), Shenzhen Redbeat Technology (2), Shenzhen Tailefeng Communications (2), ShenZhen Viqee Technology (2), Shenzhen Yunji Intelligent Technology (2), Soyes (2), T Phone (2), Ainuevo (1), Aodoeu (1), BLU (1), Falling Leavesy (1), Hamtod (1), Hugerock (1), Huidun (1), iKKO Technology (1), iSen (1), JtQtJ (1), Lexy (1), LilCost (1), Logicom (1), McMgc (1), PrzTIk (1), Qubo (1), Rhino (1), Shenzhen Deqi Investment Consulting (1), Shenzhen Kenxinda Technology (1), Shenzhen Wufang Technology (1), Shenzhen Xindali Technology (1), Shenzhen Xindali Technology (1), Shenzhen Yishunxing Technology Co.，Ltd (1), Shenzhenshimimitukejiyouxiangongsi (1), Solana Mobile lnc (1), Swissvoice (1), Teracube (1), Thomson (1), Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions (1), Volla (1), Würth (1), Xiaomi Communications (1)

How the ranking is made

This page shows all models of this brand or supplier from the smartphones ranking, with the same data and the same order; the order follows our overall rating from 8 EPREL values (our own rating), the values themselves stay unchanged. Spellings that differ only in upper and lower case count as one name. In the French data, a supplier (manufacturer, importer or retailer) reports the score; the brand comes from the sales name confirmed on the manufacturer’s website or, where the supplier sells exactly one brand, from the supplier. Models without a reliable brand count towards no brand.

Method, cleaning and limits of the full ranking

How we choose the favourites

• Favourites come only from devices with their own device page (confirmed sales name or well-known consumer brand), and each is from a different brand.
• Our favourite: the highest overall rating.
• Best for battery replacement: the highest overall rating among devices whose battery you can replace yourself, according to the supplier.
• Longest updates: the most years of software updates among devices with an overall rating of 5 or more; on a tie, the higher overall rating.
• If a rule drops out, the next one applies: longest battery life, then most charge cycles, each among devices with an overall rating of 5 or more.
• After the favourite, the first two rules that find a suitable device apply. A rule drops out if it applies equally to every device on the page. If a rule finds no suitable device, its card is left out, so fewer than three favourites may appear. On topic and brand pages, the rules apply to the filtered list; on brand pages without the different-brand condition. Nobody can buy a place as a favourite.

Icons in the list: green means at least the typical value in the category (median), grey means below. Our own calculation from the data; the values themselves are unchanged.

Compared: all 13 smartphones from Apple in EPREL, the European Commission’s product database (supplier data). As of 2 November 2026, updated weekly. Order: by our overall rating from 8 factors (our own rating; weights under “How the ranking is made” on the full ranking); the rank counts within this page.

Frequently asked questions

Which smartphone from Apple comes first?

In our overall rating, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (5.2 out of 10, EU class C). The values come from the suppliers in EPREL.

How does Apple compare?

0 of 13 models are rated good or very good, ranking Apple 61 of 78 brands with at least 3 products (our own count).

What are the alternatives to Apple smartphones?

Among other brands, Gigaset GS6 Enterprise (8.0 out of 10, EU class A), Fairphone (Gen.6+) (7.8 out of 10, EU class A) and Crosscall STELLAR-M6 CHAMONIX (7.7 out of 10, EU class A) rank highest (our overall rating from EPREL values).