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For Smule, the phone is only one part of the recording chain. The current iOS app requires iOS 15 or later, while Smule’s Android guidance says device audio latency varies and recommends wired headphones rather than Bluetooth. The models below are current phones with USB-C; on iPhone, Smule documents wired-headset and USB-C-audio-interface input selection. Test the complete wired setup before an important take.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple iPhone 17 | $799-$999 | Amazon |
| 2 | Apple iPhone Air | $999-$1,199 | Amazon |
| 3 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | $1,099-$1,499 | Amazon |
| 4 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | $1,199-$1,599 | Amazon |
| 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | $800-$1,000 | Amazon |
| 6 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | $850-$1,100 | Amazon |
| 7 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | $1,050-$1,500 | Amazon |
| 8 | Google Pixel 10 | $600-$800 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Google Pixel 10 Pro | $700-$1,000 | Amazon |
| 10 | OnePlus 15 | $900-$1,000 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
Apple iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 starts at $799 and runs an iOS version well above Smule’s iOS 15 minimum. USB-C gives a wired route for compatible headphones, Apple’s USB-C-to-3.5 mm adapter or a USB-C audio interface.
- iOS platform
- USB-C connector
- Wi-Fi 7
- $799 starting price
- Current iPhone meets the app requirement
- Wired iOS inputs are documented by Smule
- USB-C headphones can need input-selection troubleshooting
Apple iPhone Air
Apple’s current iPhone Air starts at $999 and uses USB-C. Choose it for its thinner form factor, not for an assumed Smule-specific latency or microphone advantage.
- iOS platform
- USB-C connector
- thin design
- $999 starting price
- Meets the current iOS app requirement
- Uses the same wired iOS audio path
- Costs more than the standard iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
The iPhone 17 Pro starts at $1,099 and is a current Pro-tier iOS option with USB-C. The relevant recording decision remains the wired headset or interface, not the Pro label.
- iOS platform
- USB-C connector
- Pro-tier model
- $1,099 starting price
- Current iPhone platform
- USB-C supports compatible wired audio accessories
- Premium price does not remove setup testing
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at $1,199 and is the large-screen current iPhone option. Smule says a connected USB-C interface appears as an available iOS input, typically Input 1.
- iOS platform
- USB-C connector
- large-screen model
- $1,199 starting price
- Large display for lyrics and controls
- Smule documents USB-C interface input on iOS
- Largest and most expensive iPhone here
Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung’s current Galaxy S26 is listed at $799.99 for unlocked 128 GB and has USB Type-C. Use a wired headset, then use Smule’s Vocal Match Slider if the finished Android recording needs sync adjustment.
- Android platform
- USB Type-C
- unlocked 128 GB
- $799.99 MSRP
- Current Android flagship at a lower starting price
- USB-C wired-audio route
- Android timing varies by device and setup
Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Galaxy S26+ is the larger current Samsung option; Samsung’s US store showed $849.99 for an unlocked 256 GB model during the observed sale, against a $1,099.99 prior price.
- Android platform
- USB Type-C
- larger S26-series model
- 256 GB sale listing
- More room for lyrics than S26
- Current flagship Android hardware
- Price changes with storage and promotions
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung lists the unlocked 256 GB Galaxy S26 Ultra at $1,299.99, with a USB-C data cable in the box. Smule’s Android guidance still favors wired headphones and a post-recording sync check over Bluetooth monitoring.
- Android platform
- USB Type-C
- 256 GB unlocked
- $1,299.99 listed price
- Current large-screen flagship
- USB-C wired accessory path
- High price for an app that also runs on less costly phones
Google Pixel 10
Google’s Pixel 10 is listed from $599 on promotion, $799 regular, and has USB Type-C 3.2 plus three microphones. It is a current Android option for a wired headset or adapter.
- Android platform
- USB Type-C 3.2
- three microphones
- $799 regular price
- Current Google phone at an accessible flagship price
- Published USB-C 3.2 hardware
- Hardware cannot predict latency with every audio accessory
Google Pixel 10 Pro
The Pixel 10 Pro is listed from $699 on promotion, $999 regular, and is a current 6.3-inch Pro Android model. It uses USB-C and ships with a USB-C-to-USB-C cable.
- Android platform
- 6.3-inch Pro model
- USB-C connection
- $999 regular price
- Compact Pro-size current Pixel
- Current Google Play platform
- Wired headphones and a test recording matter more than Pro branding
OnePlus 15
The OnePlus 15 is a current Android flagship with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and official support for standard Type-C earphones. Its US 16 GB/512 GB launch price was $999.99.
- Android platform
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
- supports Type-C earphones
- three-microphone noise cancellation
- Official spec names Type-C earphone support
- Current high-end Android hardware
- US availability and configuration pricing vary by seller
Buying tips
- Use wired headphones. Smule says Bluetooth headphones may add latency on Android, and its iOS microphone-input selector is for wired connections.
- On iPhone, connect the headset or USB-C interface before opening the recording screen, then check the selected microphone input.
- Make one private test take with the exact phone, adapter, headphones and microphone; Smule’s Android Vocal Match Slider can correct a recording a few hundred milliseconds out of sync.
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