Best Samsung Phone of 2024

The Galaxy S23 Plus is the Goldilocks of smartphones. It's not too big, but it's not too small, either. The S23 Plus' 6.6-inch screen is large enough to satisfy those who prefer larger phones, but it doesn't feel as gargantuan as the 6.8-inch Galaxy S23 Ultra. Compared with the Galaxy S22 Plus, the S23 Plus has a new processor, a bigger battery and more storage in the base model, although the camera is more or less the same. If you want a phone with a big screen that doesn't feel gigantic, a high-quality camera and an attractive design, the Galaxy S23 Plus is the way to go. Read our Galaxy S23 Plus review.

Pros:

• Attractive design
• Four generations of Android OS updates
• Longer battery life than the Galaxy S22
• Fast performance
• More storage in the base model

Cons:

• Cameras are basically the same as last year
• Expensive
• No improvements to fast charging

Android fans looking for a petite phone don't have much to choose from, but the 6.1-inch Galaxy S23 provides a compelling option for those who want a phone that feels compact while still providing enough screen space. The Galaxy S23 comes with routine upgrades, like a fresh processor (a version of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 that's been optimized for Samsung's phones), a slightly new design and a higher-resolution selfie camera. It's the Galaxy S23's larger battery, however, that makes it worth recommending. Read our Galaxy S23 review.

Pros:

• Attractive design
• Four generations of Android OS updates
• Longer battery life than the Galaxy S22
• Fast performance

Cons:

• Cameras are basically the same as last year
• Expensive
• No improvements to faster charging
• Regular Galaxy S23 lacks a base storage upgrade

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the biggest leap forward Samsug's flip phone has seen in years. Samsung has significantly expanded the size of the cover screen located on the outside of the device, meaning you can look up directions, take photos and send messages without opening the phone. It's this combined with the Z Flip's solid battery life and sturdy design that makes it a top pick.

The Z Flip 5 may be our favorite flip phone, but there are still some drawbacks. At $1,000, it's expensive for a phone without a telephoto camera. And not all apps work natively on the front screen as they do on the Motorola Razr Plus. Read our Galaxy Z Flip 5 review.

Pros:

• Big cover screen is fun to use
• New hinge eliminates the gap when closed
• Solid battery life
• More storage in the base model

Cons:

• Expensive
• Not all apps work on the cover screen natively
• Apps don't transition from main screen to cover screen
• Minimal camera updates

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is an incremental improvement that further refines Samsung's large-screened foldable. If you're looking for a phone that can double as a tablet for viewing work-related documents, running multiple apps on screen at once or watching movies, the Z Fold 5 is our top choice. The Pixel Fold may have better cameras, but the Z Fold 5's bright screen makes Samsung's phone better at its intended purpose: providing a big display that fits in your pocket.

The Galaxy Z Fold 5's $1,800 price is still hard to swallow and puts it out of range for most people. But if you can afford it, the Z Fold 5 is the best iteration of Samsung's phone-tablet hybrid yet. Read our Galaxy Z Fold 5 review.

Pros:

• Better battery life
• New hinge
• Brighter screen

Cons:

• S Pen doesn't work on the cover screen
• Cameras are still just OK
• The $1,800 price tag

Although it's one of the cheapest phones you can buy from Samsung, the Galaxy A54 still packs great features, like 5G connectivity, a decent multiple rear camera setup, solid battery life and power enough for your everyday essentials. It looks pretty, too, and it's one of the few remaining phones that let you expand the built-in storage using microSD cards.

It's a great all-round budget phone, although generally, we found that the Pixel 6A offers better camera and processor performance, and it costs less than the Samsung. Read our Galaxy A54 5G review.

Pros:

• Big, vibrant screen
• Expandable storage
• Affordable price

Cons:

• Processor and camera performance lag behind cheaper Pixel 6A

The $200 Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is one of the most functional phones under $200 available right now. Even though it's at a budget-friendly price, this Samsung phone includes 5G support for faster data and NFC for contactless payments using Google Wallet. While both of those inclusions are highlights for this price range, Samsung is also planning to support the Galaxy A14 with two years of software updates and five years of security updates, making it a phone that will be safe to use for several years.

You should still keep in mind that the phone does have trade-offs to hit its $200 price. It has a drab design, a slower processor and mixed photography performance. 

Yet despite its issues, the features it does include make it an easy recommendation if you are buying the phone outright or if it's offered for free with a carrier subsidy deal. Read our Galaxy A14 5G review.

Pros:

• NFC for contactless pay
• 90Hz refresh rate
• Good software and security update timeline

Cons:

• Sluggish performance
• Mixed photography
• Single audio speaker