No matter your lifestyle or budget, Samsung has a range of phones to fit what you’re looking for. From baseline options such as the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus (or the newer S26 and S26 Plus ) to more premium picks like the Galaxy S26 Ultra , you can get solid performance, good cameras and long-lasting batteries regardless of how much you spend. Recently, the Galaxy S26 Ultra received a CNET Lab Award for having the fastest wired charging of 33 phones we tested. For a novel design, you can choose Samsung’s pricier Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Z Fold 7 , or even the super-slim Galaxy S25 Edge . And for a more affordable option, Samsung’s A26, A36 or A56 might be a good fit. Our roundup can help you find the phone that best fits your needs. Our Picks Best premium Android phone Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra $1,300 at Samsung 9.3/10 CNET Score CNET Score CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance. Read more on: How we test The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra isn’t a radical upgrade from the S25 Ultra, but there are improvements where it counts. It’s the thinnest and lightest Ultra, at 7.9mm thick and 214 grams — an admittedly minor slim-down that’s still noticeable. Jump to details Pros Innovative Privacy Display Long-lasting battery Intuitive AI features Consistently great cameras Cons Some inconsistent AI features No magnetic wireless charging Many of the same specs as the S25 Ultra Expand Pros & Cons The Samsung phone for most people Samsung Galaxy S26 $800 at Amazon 8.3/10 CNET Score CNET Score CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance. Read more on: How we test The $900 Samsung Galaxy S26 is a leading flagship with a price hike, and while it’s extremely likely that Samsung is just the first phonemaker in 2026 to give its phone a price hike, it still stings to have to pay $100 above last year’s Galaxy S25. Still, there are some notable software and AI upgrades, including the impressive Horizontal Lock feature that super-stabilizes recorded footage, no matter how you twist the phone around while shooting video. Jump to details Pros Good cameras Clean, modern phone design Fun, even useful AI perks Cons $100 price hike not worth extra storage 25W wired charging is comparatively slow Nearly all upgrades are to software, not hardware Expand Pros & Cons Best foldable Samsung phone Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 $1,600 at Amazon 8.5/10 CNET Score CNET Score CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance. Read more on: How we test With the Galaxy Z Fold 7 , Samsung has finally addressed some of the key issues with its previous book-style foldables. The impressively thin build and wider, 6.5-inch cover screen makes this feel like a standard phone when closed, and that wider 8-inch inside display is great for multitasking, with the ability to run up to three apps simultaneously. Perhaps most notably, the camera gets a major upgrade with the addition of a 200-megapixel main camera, which takes shots on par with the top-of-the-line S25 Ultra. Jump to details Pros Thin 4.2mm design 200-megapixel main camera Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor Durable build Cons Steep $2,000 price tag Same 4,400-mAh battery as last year’s Fold 25-watt wired charging Expand Pros & Cons Best Samsung flip phone Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 $1,210 at Amazon 8.3/10 CNET Score CNET Score CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10
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