Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Reviewing the best Samsung smartphones you can buy in 2026, from the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Z Fold 7 to more budget-friendly options like the A57 and A37. I've tested loads of the latest Samsung phones so here's my favourites, and which ones to avoid.
You can check out my full reviews of (almost) all of these lovely Galaxy blowers right here on Tech Spurt. Hoping to publish a Galaxy S26 Plus video soon, fingers crossed the camera tech and battery life are better than the regular phone!
Now, no matter your choice of smartphone, you'll get a similar OneUI experience - although the Samsung S26 series comes with OneUI 8 out of the box, much like the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. However, some features including Samsung DeX and the most complex AI tools are only available on premium models like the Samsung S26 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Likewise, only the Ultra boasts that excellent Privacy display, as it's a hardware feature.
For photography fans, the camera setup varies considerably, even between those top models like the Samsung S26 Ultra and those foldable phones. Gaming is certainly best reserved for the more expensive smartphones, as the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and more budget models struggle with stuff like Wuthering Waves. As for the S25 Edge, that's overpriced folly - while the Samsung Flip 7 FE isn't as great value as it might seem.
That's my round up of the best phones in early 2026 from the Korean giant, let us know your own top picks below!
Best Samsung Smartphones 2026 Chapters:
0:00 - So. Many. Phones.
0:40 - Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
8:12 - Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
9:26 - Samsung Galaxy S26
11:03 - Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
11:45 - Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
20:29 - Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
21:27 - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
29:07 - Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
36:18 - Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Reviewing the best Samsung smartphones you can buy in 2026, from the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Z Fold 7 to more budget-friendly options like the A57 and A37. I've tested loads of the latest Samsung phones so here's my favourites, and which ones to avoid.
You can check out my full reviews of (almost) all of these lovely Galaxy blowers right here on Tech Spurt. Hoping to publish a Galaxy S26 Plus video soon, fingers crossed the camera tech and battery life are better than the regular phone!
Now, no matter your choice of smartphone, you'll get a similar OneUI experience - although the Samsung S26 series comes with OneUI 8 out of the box, much like the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. However, some features including Samsung DeX and the most complex AI tools are only available on premium models like the Samsung S26 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Likewise, only the Ultra boasts that excellent Privacy display, as it's a hardware feature.
For photography fans, the camera setup varies considerably, even between those top models like the Samsung S26 Ultra and those foldable phones. Gaming is certainly best reserved for the more expensive smartphones, as the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and more budget models struggle with stuff like Wuthering Waves. As for the S25 Edge, that's overpriced folly - while the Samsung Flip 7 FE isn't as great value as it might seem.
That's my round up of the best phones in early 2026 from the Korean giant, let us know your own top picks below!
Best Samsung Smartphones 2026 Chapters:
0:00 - So. Many. Phones.
0:40 - Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
8:12 - Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
9:26 - Samsung Galaxy S26
11:03 - Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
11:45 - Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
20:29 - Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
21:27 - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
29:07 - Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
36:18 - Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
