Budget limited? Here are 5 great Samsung smartphones to try: from$379.99 to $2,019.99, with pros and cons

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Samsung announced its latest flagship Android phone lineup some time ago, including the powerful Galaxy S25 Ultra. The new phone fills out the brand's lineup of versatile phones, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 series.

After extensively testing the latest phones on the market, I found the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to be the best Samsung phone yet, with the company's top features and specs, including the S Pen for precision input, a 200MP camera, and the longest-lasting display on any Galaxy phone.

The size and richness of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will be almost overwhelming for some users. But there are others, so let's take a look at the best Samsung phones you can buy right now.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: The best Samsung phone overall
The most premium of the three 2025 flagship phones, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best phone you can buy from the brand.

The new Galaxy AI model embedded in the phone brings generative AI features including real-time phone translation, multi-app AI voice prompts, enhanced photo and video editing and a new AI selection tool that provides contextual shortcuts based on the thing you're hovering over.

Like its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra uses a large 6.9-inch AMOLED screen and a large 5,000mAh battery. At the same time, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is made of a lightweight but durable titanium frame.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra retains last year's anti-reflective screen, which, when paired with a larger cooling system, makes it a great all-purpose phone - whether for gaming or watching movies. Inside the phone, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra includes an upgraded Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, which improves graphics and AI capabilities, as well as 12GB of RAM.

As for the new camera system, the big upgrade comes in the form of a 50MP super lens, which will produce greater detail and vividness when shooting landscapes and macro shots.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus: The best Samsung phone for most people
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus may not be as impressive as its Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cousin, but it's a lot cheaper and for some people it's still a solid contender. It has the same Snapdragon 8 Elite processor as the Ultra and a 50MP main rear camera.

The biggest difference is that the internal storage standard of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is 512GB, which is half of that of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Therefore, if you are a photographer, you may want to increase the memory to get more storage space.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has the same 4,900mAh battery as its predecessor, but with a new processor and improved AI-assisted efficiency, you should be able to squeeze more life out of the battery per charge. To protect the delicate components inside, the S25 Plus is made of Gorilla Glass and aluminum with an IP68 water resistance rating.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: The best Samsung foldable phone
At the very beginning, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 set the pace for foldable phones that also function as mini tablets. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 improved on the two most requested features from foldable users (S Pen support and IPX8 water resistance) on the phone, while the Galaxy Z Fold 4 improved the rear camera and form factor, and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 upgraded the processor.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 offers its most refined design to date, with flatter edges, a wider inner display and a lighter design than its predecessor.

It's also more durable thanks to a new dual-track hinge that better distributes impacts, folded edges designed to resist pressure and sharp objects, upgraded aluminum for better scratch resistance, and for the first time, an IP48 rating for dust resistance.

One of the biggest upgrades in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the new Galaxy AI features. These hybrid AI tools are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 3rd Gen chip and 12GB of RAM.

Although the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6's camera hardware is almost identical to the Z Fold 5, it introduces new AI-driven image processing and editing tools. With a starting price of over 10,000 yuan, it is one of the most expensive phones.

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G: The best mid-range Samsung phone
If your budget is limited, I would recommend skipping the S and Z series and going straight for the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. This phone is equipped with an excellent 6.6-inch AMOLED screen that supports a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz, a rear triple-camera system including a 50-megapixel main camera, and a large 5000mAh battery.

After my testing, the performance of the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G gave me confidence that it can fully meet your daily needs for a mobile phone.

It uses a glass back panel design, is equipped with a more powerful Exynos chipset, and has an upgraded camera system. In addition, the battery life of the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has always been one of its highlights, and it can easily cope with all-day use.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: The best compact Samsung phone
Although the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is Samsung's best foldable phone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is also very good. Not only is it more affordable than the Z Fold series, it also has a more compact and portable design.

Apart from its unique folding design, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is very similar to the standard Samsung Galaxy S series flagship. It is equipped with a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, which is clear and bright, and can perfectly present high-resolution pictures and videos.

The storage capacity is up to 512GB and it is equipped with a 4000mAh battery. In addition, it is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and the overall design of the phone is also thinner and lighter than the previous generation.

The camera system of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 has also been significantly improved, with an improved 50-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The new AI-driven auto-zoom function can automatically detect the number of people in the picture and the background elements that the user may want to keep, and intelligently adjust the composition.

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