Whether you’re looking for top performance or a budget-friendly device, the best Samsung phones are packed with impressive AI. After testing, here are my top picks.

The Galaxy S III solidified Samsung’s position as a leading maker of high-end phones, a process kickstarted by the Galaxy S and Galaxy S II in previous years. Its success, however, wasn’t as much of a surprise as that of the next phone on the list.

All this to say the Galaxy S25 ($800), Galaxy S25+ ($1,000), and Galaxy S25 Ultra ($1,300) are powerful, reliable, and well-equipped smartphones. They're excellent upgrades if you're coming from a three or four-year-old device. They're just not otherwise interesting or exciting.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is the latest $1,000 smartphone from Samsung. If you've pre-ordered yours, here's a list of the best screen protectors to keep it safe.

Besides the aesthetics of keeping your phone pristine, there's a lot of Galaxy S25 Ultra features you'll want to protect. From powerful cameras to a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip that helps run a host of new AI features, this is the best Samsung phone by far and one you're going to want to keep in pristine condition for a long time.

The S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra feature modest upgrades, but are they enough to justify a big purchase? Here's how the phones stack up against each other, as well as previous Galaxy devices.

Samsung upgraded the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus with a powerful new processor, enhanced AI features, and a slight bump in battery life.

Phone manufacturers launch new handsets every year and Samsung is no exception. However, you definitely don’t need to buy new phone every year! A Uswitch survey from 2022 found that 38% of us upgrade every two years,