Buying guide
Which Samsung Galaxy Should You Buy in 2026? 7 Picks for Every Budget
Best for most people: Galaxy S25. Best camera: S25 Ultra. Best value: S25 FE. Every pick, specs side by side, with live prices.
For most people, the best Samsung to buy is the Galaxy S25. Want the best camera and a pen, get the Galaxy S25 Ultra. For the best value, get the Galaxy S25 FE, and on a budget, the Galaxy A36 5G.
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Our picks
- 6.2"120Hz screen
- 3xoptical zoom
- 162 gweight
Buy it if you want a flagship Galaxy that fits one hand.
Skip it if you are a heavy user. It has a 4000 mAh battery, against 4900 on the S25 FE.
Why we picked it
It has the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, a 50MP main camera with a 3x telephoto, IP68 and a 6.2-inch 120Hz screen in a 162 g body.
- 200MPmain camera
- 5xperiscope zoom
- S Penbuilt in
Buy it if you want the best camera and the biggest screen, plus a pen for notes.
Skip it if you want something small or light. It is 218 g.
Why we picked it
It has a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultra wide, 3x and 5x telephoto lenses, a 6.9-inch screen, a 5000 mAh battery and a built-in S Pen.
- 6.7"120Hz screen
- 4900mAh battery
- 3xoptical zoom
Buy it if you want a big-screen Galaxy S with a telephoto lens and a big battery.
Skip it if you want the fastest chip. It uses the Exynos 2400.
Why we picked it
Launched in September 2025, it has a 6.7-inch 120Hz screen, a 50MP main camera with a 3x telephoto, a 4900 mAh battery and IP68.
- 200MPmain camera
- 5xperiscope zoom
- S Penbuilt in
Buy it if you want Ultra cameras and the S Pen and can live with last year's chip.
Skip it if weight matters. At 232 g it is the heaviest pick here.
Why we picked it
It shares the 200MP main camera, 5x periscope, 5000 mAh battery and built-in S Pen with the S25 Ultra, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip.
- 6.7"120Hz screen
- 5000mAh battery
- IP67water resistant
Buy it if you want a big, modern Galaxy on a budget.
Skip it if camera quality or speed come first. It has no telephoto lens.
Why we picked it
Launched in March 2025, it has a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, a 5000 mAh battery, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip and IP67 water resistance.
- 6.9"folds in half
- 4.1"cover screen
- 4300mAh battery
Buy it if you want a big screen that folds into a pocket-size square.
Skip it if you need full dust protection. It is rated IP48.
Why we picked it
It folds a 6.9-inch screen in half and has a 4.1-inch cover screen for texts, maps and selfies with the main camera. It has the Exynos 2500 chip and a 4300 mAh battery.
- 8.0"inner screen
- 200MPmain camera
- 215 gweight
Buy it if you want a phone that opens into a small tablet.
Skip it if you want a light phone. It is 215 g, and thicker than a regular phone when closed.
Why we picked it
It opens to an 8.0-inch screen with a 6.5-inch cover screen, has a 200MP main camera with a 3x telephoto, and weighs 215 g.
Every pick side by side
| Galaxy | Screen | Chip | Main camera | Zoom | Battery | Water resistance | Released | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | 6.2", 120Hz | Snapdragon 8 Elite | 50MP | 3x optical | 4000 mAh | IP68 | February 2025 | $659.99 |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | 6.9", 120Hz | Snapdragon 8 Elite | 200MP | 5x optical | 5000 mAh | IP68 | February 2025 | $1,199.99 |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | 6.7", 120Hz | Exynos 2400 | 50MP | 3x optical | 4900 mAh | IP68 | September 2025 | $589.99 |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | 6.8", 120Hz | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 200MP | 5x optical | 5000 mAh | IP68 | January 2024 | $879.99 |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | 6.7", 120Hz | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | 50MP | None | 5000 mAh | IP67 | March 2025 | $349.99 |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 | 6.9", 120Hz | Exynos 2500 | 50MP | None | 4300 mAh | IP48 | July 2025 | $839.99 |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | 8.0", 120Hz | Snapdragon 8 Elite | 200MP | 3x optical | 4400 mAh | IP48 | July 2025 | $1,529.99 |
How to pick a Galaxy
- S, A or Z? The S series is the flagship line. The A series costs less with simpler cameras. The Z series folds.
- Ultra or not? Ultras add the S Pen, a 200MP camera and 5x zoom. If you never zoom or write notes, a regular S model does the job.
- Check the battery. The smaller S models have 4000 mAh batteries. Heavy users should look at the FE, Plus or Ultra.
Updates: Samsung promises 7 years of Android and security updates for the Galaxy S24 and S25 series, so a pre-owned S24 or S25 still has years of support.
Questions people ask
Which Samsung phone is best right now?
The Galaxy S25 for most people, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want the best camera, the biggest screen and the S Pen.
What is the best value Samsung?
The Galaxy S25 FE. It has a 6.7-inch 120Hz screen, a 3x telephoto and a 4900 mAh battery.
Galaxy S25 or S25 Ultra?
The Ultra adds a 200MP camera, 5x zoom, the S Pen, a 6.9-inch screen and a 5000 mAh battery. The S25 is 162 g against 218 g. See Galaxy S25 vs S25 Ultra.
Is the Galaxy S24 Ultra still worth buying?
Yes. It has the same 200MP camera, 5x zoom, S Pen and 5000 mAh battery as the S25 Ultra, and Samsung promises 7 years of updates for the S24 series. Read S24 Ultra vs S25 Ultra.
Galaxy S25 or S25 FE?
The S25 has the faster Snapdragon chip in a smaller 6.2-inch body. The FE has a bigger 6.7-inch screen and a 4900 mAh battery. See Galaxy S25 vs S25 FE.
Are Samsung foldables durable?
The Z Flip7 and Z Fold7 are rated IP48: protected against water, but only against solid objects larger than 1 mm, so keep them away from sand.
Do your Samsung phones work on any carrier?
Yes. Every phone we sell is unlocked, so it works with any Canadian carrier.
Is a pre-owned phone a safe buy?
Every phone we sell is inspected and tested, unlocked, and has at least 80% battery health. You get up to a 1-year warranty and 14-day returns. Grades describe looks only.
How did we pick?
We compared Samsung's published specs for every Galaxy we sell (chip, screen, cameras, battery and water resistance) and weighed them against price and release date. Prices on this page are live from our store.
Still choosing? Read the best phones in Canada, compare Galaxy S24 vs S25, or shop all Galaxy S phones. Trading in your old Samsung? See what it's worth.
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