GoKawiilRecently, our very own C. Scott Brown declared the Trump T1 the worst Android phone he’s used in 2026. I can understand the sentiment, and I’m certainly not arguing with him on this one, but the truth is that the Trump phone is in good company. In fact, there are plenty of devices out there that I could argue are, in some ways, almost worse.
At least with the Trump phone, all the red flags were already there. Inconsistent design renders before the phone came out, constant delays, and relatively sketchy marketing should have been enough to tell most buyers to avoid the Trump phone.
Below, we’ll take a closer look at just five phones that don’t have any such major red flags, and yet, for most users, they would prove to be a really bad buy compared to the competition.
What Android phone do you think is worse than the Trump Phone? 23 votes OnePlus 15 0 % Motorola Moto G (2026) 4 % Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 9 % T-Mobile Revvl 8 Pro 13 % Sonim XP Pro 5G 0 % It doesn't get worse than the Trump Phone 74 %
OnePlus 15
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The OnePlus 15 looks like a solid flagship at first glance. Not only does it feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and incredible battery life, but it also offers some of the best fast wireless and wired charging options.
Dig a bit deeper, and the problems start to surface. Not only are the cameras downgraded from the OnePlus 13, but the impressive processor also has thermal issues. While it doesn’t outright overheat, it arguably comes pretty close, and there is concern about how this would impact device longevity.
As if this weren’t enough to make the OnePlus 15 one of the worst phones to buy in 2026, OnePlus recently announced it is bowing out of the American and European markets.
While it says it will continue to honor its commitments to software and beyond, we’ve already seen signs that warranties may shift toward vouchers instead of actual repairs. Likewise, OnePlus might still commit to keeping its software promises, but the market shift could still lead to delayed updates and other issues.
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