The Best Samsung Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Samsung Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Samsung Phone(s) Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26+ Read more $900 Amazon (S26) Best Upgrade Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Read more $1,300 Amazon The Best Folding Phone Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Read more $2,000 $1,675 (16% off) Amazon Best Budget Samsung Phone Samsung Galaxy A26 Read more $300 Samsung There's the iPhone, and then there are Samsung Galaxy phones—those are the two most popular phone brands in the US.

But whereas Apple is the sole company behind the iOS mobile operating system, even the best Samsung phones face stiff competition in the Android world.

(And yes, Galaxy phones are Android phones , though Samsung calls its layer over Android “One UI.”) Google's Pixel phones are my favorite Android devices , but Samsung's offerings are just as great and often have better hardware.

Alongside Google, Samsung promises the longest software support for its cheap and high-end devices.

That means you don't have to upgrade your phone as often, as it will stay up-to-date, secure, and bug-free for longer.

But the Korean giant has many, many models at varying prices.

What's the best Samsung phone?

I sort it out here in this guide.

I also have tips and tricks to get the most out of your shiny new hardware.

Check out our mobile guides, including the Best Samsung Galaxy S25 Cases , Best Galaxy S24 Cases , Best Android Phones , Best Cheap Phones , Best Pixel Phones , and Best Folding Phones .

Updated March 2026: We've added the entire Galaxy S26 series and mentioned Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57.

The best part of being in the world of Android is choice of hardware.

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