While we personally spend most of our time with higher-end models that help us get our work done most efficiently, there are mid-range phones worth consideration so we include them as well.
It was much easier to choose a Samsung phone option in the past when just the S and Note series were available, along with some low-range basic phones. Samsung has significantly expanded its offerings with the A Series, Fold, and Flip options so now the first thing to consider is your desired form factor.
If you choose a standard form factor, then price is the next factor to consider. Apple failed this time, but it will try again and likely succeed next time. My Health Record mobile app for account holders to launch in early You agree to receive updates, promotions, and alerts from ZDNet. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to receive the selected newsletter s which you may unsubscribe from at any time.
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Samsung's cheapest 5G phone Galaxy A32 5G. The cheapest Samsung Galaxy phone Galaxy A If you can find it with a big discount Galaxy S20 series. The ultimate Samsung phone. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. The best Galaxy bang for your buck. Galaxy S20 FE. The flagship all-rounder. Galaxy S21 Plus 5G. The no-brainer upgrade phone. Galaxy S21 5G. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G. The best folding phone. Galaxy Z Fold 3. Samsung's smaller folding phone. Galaxy Z Flip 3. Galaxy A52 5G.
Affordable, 5G and a big screen. You'll make some tradeoffs with the Galaxy S20 FE — the phone features a plastic case and its included charger isn't as fast — but this is a great phone for people who want premium features at a reasonable price. A rumored successor, the Galaxy S21 FE , doesn't look like it's going to materialize this year, so the Galaxy S20 FE remains the best way of getting flagship features for less.
Samsung's midrange phone lineup is currently led by the Galaxy A52 5G. That's the case in the U. Despite a lower price tag than the Galaxy S series, you'll find a lot of the key features that highlight those phones.
Samsung includes a 6. The main 64MP lens takes some pretty compelling shots, even if the other cameras on the phone a 12MP lens plus dedicated macro and depth sensors can't keep pace with the photos produced by top camera phones in this price range.
You will appreciate the A52 5G's Snapdragon G chipset, its hearty battery life and the fact that a phone charger ships with the phone.
See how these phones stack up in our Galaxy A52 5G vs. Galaxy A42 5G vs. Galaxy A32 5G comparison. Read our full Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review. Samsung isn't resting on its laurels with the affordable 5G smartphone market. It sports many things people love about Galaxy phones, but with some corners cut to keep the price down.
The biggest downside is the underwhelming display. The size combined with the low resolution doesn't look great in person. However, if you're strapped for cash and want a phone with decent cameras, the Galaxy A32 5G is one you should consider. With its big 6. But it packs a 5, mAh battery that lasts a really long time — almost 12 hours in our testing with its adaptive refresh rate enabled.
You can also expect the Galaxy A32 to go for longer than many other budget options, with Samsung promising three years of Android updates and four years of security patches. Read our full Galaxy A32 5G review. This makes for a very pocketable device that packs a serious punch.
That said, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 has notable flaws, such as its short battery life. In our testing, it lasted for just 6 hours when the display was locked at 60Hz. And the Flip 3 lacks a telephoto lens, unlike other phones at this price range.
But the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a novel thing. Samsung bills this option as a way to add your own unique flair to an already unique-looking device. Read our full Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review. You might have forgotten about the year-old Samsung Galaxy A71 5G, especially since Samsung has launched the Galaxy A72 , which promises newer hardware, even if it lacks 5G connectivity. But the A72 won't be headed to the U. That's especially true, when you consider that the A71 5G offers good battery life, decent performance and — most importantly — connectivity with all kinds of 5G networks.
You'll also appreciate the big, 6. Read our full Samsung Galaxy A71 5G review. Picking which Samsung phone to buy is primarily driven by budget considerations. Add to that a top-tier chipset and this is almost a perfect foldable — though its high price still holds it back. Read our full Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 review.
The highlights are its screen, camera, and chipset. For the first of those you get a 6. The camera meanwhile is a triple-lens one, consisting of a 12MP main snapper, a 12MP ultra-wide one, and an 8MP telephoto one, ensuring all the main photography bases are covered. In our review we also found that these lenses performed well. Finally, the chipset is either the Snapdragon or Exynos — the former is what you get with the 5G version of the phone, while the latter comes with the 4G model, but both are high-end.
The build could be better and the price is perhaps a bit steep, but otherwise the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition really is a fan pleaser. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus sat at the top of this list throughout , only being knocked further down now that the S21 range is here. So unsurprisingly this is an absolutely fantastic phone.
The screen now has a silky-smooth Hz refresh rate, it packs a more powerful chipset, and its cameras have had a big boost. The most exciting lens is its 64MP telephoto one, facilitating a 3x hybrid optical zoom, but there are also 12MP main and 12MP ultra-wide ones, as well as a depth sensor. Add in a massive 4,mAh battery, 5G support, and all the things you expect from a Samsung flagship - like water resistance and an in-screen fingerprint scanner - and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is clearly one of the very best phones from any company, not just the South Korean giant.
Read our full Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus review. While slightly less exciting than the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus and S20 Ultra, the standard Galaxy S20 has a lower price going for it, as well as a more pocket-friendly size. Though at 6. The Samsung Galaxy S20 is also available in a 5G flavor, has a large 4,mAh battery, and top-end power, thanks to either a Snapdragon or Exynos chipset depending on where in the world you buy it.
Read our Samsung Galaxy S20 review. And this phone has more than just the S Pen going for it. Plus its triple-lens camera with a 12MP main, 64MP telephoto, and 12MP ultra-wide sensor allows for versatile photography. Read our full Samsung Galaxy Note 20 review. A solidly dependable choice for a mid-range handset, the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G doesn't offer anything you'll love but with a high-refresh rate screen and a better rear camera than elsewhere in the A series, you'll appreciate what it can do.
And, of course, there's 5G connectivity at a good price, as well as a solid design that may feel a little cheap, but also feels robust and workable.
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