It will be a while before we get to know the successors to the Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54. But the Galaxy S24 series is brand new and is of course be covered here. You can find the models in the section dedicated to the Galaxy S-Class.
Don’t be surprised that none of the new models appear in the first table of the best Samsung smartphones. Like last year, we’re holding off on this step until we’ve had a chance to take a closer look at the S24 devices.
The best Samsung Galaxy phones compared
Editor’s choiceGalaxy S24 Ultra
2023 top of the lineGalaxy S23 Ultra
S23 with a bigger displayGalaxy S23+
2023 flagshipGalaxy S23
2023 foldable flagshipGalaxy Z Fold 5
2023 compact foldableGalaxy Z Flip 5
Affordable flagshipGalaxy S23 FE
The popular mid-rangerGalaxy A54
Product
Picture
Review
Galaxy S24 Ultra Hands-on
Review: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Review: Samsung Galaxy S23+
Review: Samsung Galaxy S23
Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Review: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Review: Samsung Galaxy A54
Price (MSRP)
Display
6.8-inch LTPO OLED3,088 x 1,440 pixels1 ~ 120 Hz refresh rate
6.8-inch LTPO OLED3,088 x 1,440 pixels1 ~ 120 Hz
6.6-inch OLED2,340 x 1,080 pixels120 Hz
6.1-inch OLED2,340 x 1,080 pixels120 Hz
Unfolded: 7.6-inch | Dynamic AMOLED | 2316 x 904 pixelsFolded: 6.2-inch | Super AMOLED | 2268 x 832 pixels
Unfolded: 6.67-inch | Dynamic AMOLED | 2640 x 1080 pixelsFolded: 3.4-inch | AMOLED | 720 x 748 pixels
6.4-inch OLED2,340 x 1080 pixels120 Hz
6.4-inch OLED2400 x 1080 pixels120 Hz
SoC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (USA, China)Exynos 2200 (Global)
Memory
12 GB LPDDR5X RAM256 / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0 storage
8 / 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM256 / 512 / 1024 GB UFS 4.0 storage
8 GB LPDDR5X RAM256 / 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage
8 GB LPDDR5X RAM128 GB UFS 3.1 storage256 GB UFS 4.0 storage
OS
One UI 6.1 over Android 14Seven Android upgradesSeven years of security updates
One UI 5.1 over Android 13Four Android upgradesFive years of security updates
One UI 5.1 over Android 13Four Android upgradesFive years of security updates
One UI 5.1 over Android 13Four Android upgradesFive years of security updates
One UI 5.1 over Android 13Four Android upgradesFive years of security updates
One UI 5.1 over Android 13Four Android upgradesFive years of security updates
One UI 5.1 over Android 13Four Android upgradesFive years of security updates
One UI 5.1 over Android 13Four Android upgradesFive years of security updates
Camera
Main: 200 MP, f/1.7Ultra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.23x telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.45x telephoto: 50 MP, f/3.4
Main: 200 MP, f/1.7Ultra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.23x telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.410x telephoto: 10 MP, f/4.9
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8Ultra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.23x telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8Ultra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.23x telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8Ultra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.23x telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4
Main: 12 MP, f/1.8Ultra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.2
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8Ultra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.23x telephoto: 8 MP, f/2.4
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8Ultra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.2Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4
Selfie Camera
Internal: 4 MP, f/1.8External: 10 MP, f/2.2
Battery
Connectivity
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 7 | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC | UWB
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC | UWB
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC | UWB
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC | UWB
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC
IP Certification
Dimensions and weight
162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm, 232 g
163,4 x 78,1 x 8,9 mm, 233 g
157,8 x 76,2 x 7,6 mm, 195 g
146,3 x 70,9 x 7,6 mm, 168 g
Folded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mmOpened: 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm, 253 g
Folded: 71,9 x 85,1 x 15.1 mmUnfolded: 71,9 x 165,1 x 6.9 mm, 187 g
76,5 x 158 x 8,2 mm, 209 g
158.2 X 76.7 X 8.2 mm, 202 g
Offers*
As of February 2024, you will be able to find Samsung smartphones from five different product families on the market. Each of these normally occupies its very own price niche. We have divided this article into the various product families accordingly, revealing our favorites for each product family to you and, of course, presenting the alternatives. The shortcuts in the table of contents will take you directly to the respective Galaxy series.
Table of Contents:
Editor’s choice: Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Galaxy S24 Ultra once again welcomes the Galaxy Note orphans. / © nextpit
Samsung’s 2024 update to its flagship model, the Galaxy Ultra, at first glance (and second, and third) looks exactly like its predecessor. In true “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” fashion, the S24 Ultra brings small design changes, with some refinements in display, camera, and of course, performance. Firstly, the display is flat, as can be seen in the picture above, which solves problems when using the S Pen around the edges.
Not only the S24 Ultra pack the latest and fastest Android chip for 2024, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Samsung is heavily touting its own “Galaxy AI” sauce to improve the overall experience with the phone, with some useful features and other not so much. Performance clearly outmatches 2023’s phones, even if frame delivery consistency is not the best.
Finally, the camera is “always good no matter the conditions” according to my colleague Antoine Engels, who also found that the change from 10x optical zoom to 5x made sense for most usage scenarios. Even if going beyond that magnification leads to some color inconsistencies, and worse image quality when compared to the S23 Ultra.
Read the Galaxy S24 Ultra review
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Best foldable: Galaxy Z Fold 5
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 looks very much like its two predecessors but packs all the tech that Samsung has to offer. / © nextpit
This pick is not really targeted towards existing Galaxy Fold owners, as—similar to the S24 Ultra—the Galaxy Z Fold 5 doesn’t exactly change much in comparison to the third and fourth generations. Still, the Fold 5 is the refinement of what is arguably the most reliable and durable foldable phone on the market, but it charges a steep price for the privilege.
You will find all the best features available in the market in 2023, a bright and fast display, top-notch performance (until the 2024 models begin to launch, that is), excellent cameras, great battery life, and the best update support among foldable…
But there are still some trade-offs to be found besides the high price: The Fold 5 gets hot in more demanding tasks (e.g. gaming or navigation), charging is not particularly fast despite the marketing branding, and while there is support for the S Pen, the stylus requires a special case to be stored with the phone. That may be the price to pay to have the tech tour de force in your hands…
Read the Galaxy Z Fold 5 review
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Best mid-range alternative: Galaxy A54
The Galaxy A54 can only be distinguished from the S line because of its thicker borders around the display. / © nextpit
If your requirements or budget are not as high as what our top picks offer, the Galaxy A54 is probably the best balance between price and features in the Samsung line-up. Surely, it won’t run games with all the latest bells and whistles but will run them nonetheless. Photos won’t be as sharp, and the lack of a telephoto camera means you will have to zoom with your feet.
If you don’t need the best camera in the category, nor a speed record breaker, you will find a reliable and capable phone in the Galaxy A54: A clean software installation, great display, good battery life (with “not so fast” charging), and once again, the best software support in the price range, making it suitable to gift to a relative, have it as a backup phone, or even resell it down the line.
Read nextpit’s review of the Galaxy A54
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Samsung Galaxy Z: Foldables from $999 to $2,259 Galaxy Z line technical specifications
2023 Galaxy Z models
2022 Galaxy Z models
Product
Picture
Review
Read the Galaxy Z Fold 5 review
Read the Galaxy Z Flip 5 review
Read the Galaxy Z Fold 4 review
Read the Galaxy Z Flip 4 review
Display
Internal: 7.6-inch OLED2176 x 1812 pixels1~120 Hz refresh rate
External: 6.2-inch OLED2316 x 904 pixels48~120 Hz refresh rate
Internal: 6.67-inch OLED2640 x 1080 pixels1~120 Hz refresh rate
External: 3.4-inch OLED720 x 748 pixels60 Hz
Internal: 7.6-inch OLED2176 x 1812 pixels1~120 Hz
External: 6.2-inch OLED2316 x 904 pixels48~120 Hz
Internal: 6.67-inch OLED2640 x 1080 pixels120 Hz
External: 1.9-inch OLED260 x 512 pixels60 Hz
SoC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Memory
OS
One UI 5.1, based on Android 13
Four years of Android upgrades
Five years of security updates
One UI 4, based on Android 12
Four years of Android upgrades
Five years of security updates
Camera
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Ultra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.2
3x telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4
Main: 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Ultra-wide-angle: 12 MP, f/2.2
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Ultra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.2
3x telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4
Main: 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Ultra-wide-angle: 12 MP, f/2.2
Selfie Camera
External: 10 MP, f/2.2
Internal: 4 MP, f/1.8
External: 10 MP, f/2.2
Internal: 4 MP, f/1.8
Battery
4,400 mAh
25 W wired charging
10 W wireless charging
3,700 mAh
25 W wired charging
10 W wireless charging
4,400 mAh
25 W wired charging
10 W wireless charging
3,700 mAh
25 W wired charging
10 W wireless charging
Connectivity
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC | UWB
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.2 | NFC | UWB
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.2 | NFC
IP Certification
Dimensions and weight
Closed: 6.1 x 2.64 x 0.53in154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm
Opened: 6.1 x 5.11 x 0.24in154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm
8.92 oz | 253 g
Closed: 3.35 x 2.83 x 0.59in85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm
Opened: 6.5 x 2.83 x 0.27in165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm
187 g | 6.6oz
Closed: 155,1 x 67,1 x 15.8 mm
Opened: 155,1 x 130,1 x 6.3 mm
263 g
Closed: 84.9 x 71.9 x 17.1 mm
Opened: 165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm
187 g
Offers*
August 2021 marked a paradigm shift for Samsung’s smartphones. Instead of a new Note generation, the South Koreans introduced two foldables from the Galaxy Z series: the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3. With the Galaxy Z Fold 4 as well as the Galaxy Z Flip 4, Samsung followed up with optimized versions in 2023. Samsung now continues this path with the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 and updates both models in a rather conservative fashion.
The Fold remains the most impressive from a technical point of view. Samsung has packed everything into it that is possible—including S-Pen support and a camera hidden in the display. However, the wow factor is higher with the Galaxy Z Flip, which is really super-compact when folded—and it should also be clearly ahead of the Fold in buyers’ favor. Visually, the significantly larger cover display of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is striking. Furthermore, both models now fully close flat when folded.
In addition to the current models from 2023, you can also find the predecessors in the table. Since their prices have dropped rapidly since their launch, these older devices could be a good opportunity for you to get a taste of the Foldables game.
The following two links tell you what the basic differences are between Samsung’s 2023 and 2022 generations of foldables, including our impressions on the latest models.
Samsung Galaxy S: Flagships from $599 to $1,299
2024 flagshipGalaxy S24 Ultra
2024 Plus modelGalaxy S24+
2024 compact modelGalaxy S24
Top-of-the line S-seriesGalaxy S23 Ultra
Big-screen S-seriesGalaxy S23+
Basic S-seriesGalaxy S23
2023 Fan EditionGalaxy S23 FE
Picture
Review
Galaxy S24 Ultra Hands-on
Not yet tested
Galaxy S24+ hands-on
Not yet tested
Galaxy S24 hands-on
Review: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Review: Samsung Galaxy S23+
Review: Samsung Galaxy S23
Review: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Price (MSRP)
Display
6,8-inch LTPO OLED3088 x 1440 pixels120 Hz refresh rate
6,6-inch OLED2340 x 1080 pixels120 Hz
6,1-inch OLED2340 x 1080 pixels120 Hz
6,8-inch LTPO OLED3088 x 1440 pixels120 Hz
6,6-inch OLED2340 x 1080 pixels120 Hz
6,1-inch OLED2340 x 1080 pixels120 Hz
6,4-inch OLED2340 x 1080 pixels120 Hz
SoC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (USA)Samsung Exynos 2400 (Global)
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (USA)Samsung Exynos 2400 (Global)
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (USA, China)Samsung Exynos 2200 (Global)
Memory
12 GB LPDDR5X256 / 512 / 1024 GB UFS 4.0 storage
12 GB LPDDR5X256 / 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage
8 GB LPDDR5X RAM128 GB UFS 3.1 storage256 GB UFS 4.0 storage
8 / 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM256 / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0
8 GB LPDDR5X RAM256 / 512 GB UFS 4.0
8 GB LPDDR5X RAM128 GB UFS 3.1256 GB UFS 4.0
8 GB LPDDR5X RAM128 GB UFS 3.1256 GB UFS 4.0
OS
One UI 6.1 over Android 147 Android upgrades7 years of security updates
One UI 6.1 over Android 147 Android upgrades7 years of security updates
One UI 6.1 over Android 147 Android upgrades7 years of security updates
One UI 5.1 over Android 134 Android upgrades5 years of security updates
One UI 5.1 over Android 134 Android upgrades5 years of security updates
One UI 5.1 over Android 134 Android upgrades5 years of security updates
One UI 5.1 over Android 134 Android upgrades5 years of security updates
Camera
Main: 200 MP, f/1.7, OISUltra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.2Telephoto 3x: 10 MP, f/2.4Telephoto 5x: 50 MP, f/3.4
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, OISUltra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.2Telephoto 3x: 10 MP, f/2.4
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, OISUltra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.2Telephoto 3x: 10 MP, f/2.4
Main: 200 MP, f/1.7, OISUltra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.2Telephoto 3x: 10 MP, f/2.4Telephoto 10x: 10 MP, f/4.9
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, OISUltra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.2Telephoto 3x: 10 MP, f/2.4
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, OISUltra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.2Telephoto 3x: 10 MP, f/2.4
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, OISUltra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.2Telephoto 3x: 8 MP, f/2.4
Selfie camera
Battery
5.000 mAh45 W wired charging15 W wireless charging4.5 W reverse wireless charging
4.900 mAh45 W wired charging15 W wireless charging4.5 W reverse wireless charging
4.000 mAh25 W wired charging15 W wireless charging4.5 W reverse wireless charging
5.000 mAh45 W wired charging15 W wireless charging4.5 W reverse wireless charging
4.700 mAh45 W wired charging15 W wireless charging4.5 W reverse wireless charging
3.900 mAh25 W wired charging15 W wireless charging4.5 W reverse wireless charging
4.500 mAh25 W wired charging15 W wireless charging4.5 W reverse wireless charging
Connectivity
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 7 | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC | UWB
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 7 (US) 6E (Global) | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC | UWB
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 7 (US) 6E (Global) | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC | UWB
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC | UWB
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC | UWB
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC
5G | eSIM | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC
IP Certification
Dimensions and weight
6.39 x 3.11 x 0.33 in, 8.18 oz162,3 x 79,0 x 8,6 mm, 232 g
6.24 x 2.99 x 0.30 in, 6.91 oz158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm, 196 g
5.79 x 2.78 x 0.30 in, 5.89 oz147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm, 167 g
3.07 x 6.43 x 0.35 in, 8.25 oz163,4 x 78,1 x 8,9 mm, 233 g
3.07 x 6.43 x 0.35 in, 6.91 oz157,8 x 76,2 x 7,6 mm, ca. 195 g
2.79 x 5.76 x 0.3 in, 5.93 oz146,3 x 70,9 x 7,6 mm, ca. 168 g
6.22 x 3.01 x 0.32, 7.4 oz76,5 x 158 x 8,2 mm, 209 g
Offers*
Samsung presents new Galaxy S models in the first quarter of each year. This happened a little earlier than in previous years in mid-January 2024. As always, the portfolio includes the base model Galaxy S24, its big brother Galaxy S24+, and finally the top-of-the-range Galaxy S24 Ultra. All three models are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip in North America, while the two cheaper models are equipped with the Samsung Exynos 2400 chip in other markets.
All three models have been moderately improved in terms of hardware: slightly more performance, better telephoto camera (S24 Ultra), slightly larger displays and batteries (S24 and S24+), and brighter panels. The big trump card that Samsung wants to play in 2024 is the Galaxy AI platform, which comes with powerful AI features.
In addition to the three new devices, the table also shows last year’s S-Class alternatives. Late last year, the Korean company also announced the more affordable Galaxy S23 FE out of a hat, as a kind of link between the mid-range and high-end. Of course, you can still keep your eyes open to possibly purchase a 2022 model from the S22 series at a reasonable price. These smartphones also have nothing to hide in terms of performance in 2024.
Keep in mind, however, that devices this old will not receive many updates, even from Samsung. Unlike the S24 series, for which Samsung is promising seven major Android updates and seven years of security updates for the first time.
Samsung Galaxy A: Mid-range smartphones from $160 to $550 Galaxy A line technical specifications
Galaxy A family
Product
Image
Review
Read the Galaxy A54 review
Read the Galaxy A53 review
Read the Galaxy A34 review
Read the Galaxy A33 review
Not yet tested
Read the Galaxy A14 5G review
Not yet tested
Price (MSRP)
Display
6.4-inch OLED
1080 x 2340 pixels
120 Hz refresh rate
6.5-inch OLED
1080 x 2400 pixels
120 Hz refresh rate
6.6-inch OLED
1080 x 2340 pixels
120 Hz refresh rate
6.4-inch OLED
1080 x 2400 pixels
90 Hz refresh rate
6.6-inch LCD
1080 x 2408 pixels
120 Hz refresh rate
6.6-inch LCD
1080 x 2408 pixels
90 Hz refresh rate
6.5-inch LCD
720 x 1600 pixels
60 Hz refresh rate
SoC
RAM
Memory
OS
Android 13 + One UI 5.1
4 system upgrades
5 years of security updates
Android 12 + One UI 4.1
2 system upgrades
4 years of security updates
Android 13 + One UI 5.1
2 system upgrades
4 years of security updates
Android 12 + One UI 4.1
2 system upgrades
4 years of security updates
Android 12 + One UI 4.1
2 system upgrades
4 years of security updates
Android 13 + One UI 5.1
2 system upgrades
4 years of security updates
Camera
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Ultra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.2
Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4
Main: 64 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Ultra-wide: 12 MP, f/2.2
Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4
Depth: 5 MP, f/2.4
Main: 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Ultra-wide: 8 MP, f/2.2
Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4
Main: 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Ultra-wide: 8 MP, f/2.2
Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4
Depth: 5 MP, f/2.4
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Ultra-wide: 5 MP, f/2.2
Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4
Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4
Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4
Main: 13 MP, f/2.2
Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4
Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4
Front-camera
Battery
5,000 mAh
25 W wired charging
5,000 mAh
25 W wired charging
5,000 mAh
25 W wired charging
5,000 mAh
25 W wired charging
5,000 mAh
25 W wired charging
5,000 mAh
15 W wired charging
5,000 mAh
7.75 W wired charging
Connectivity
5G | Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC
5G | Wi-Fi 5 | Bluetooth 5.1| NFC
5G | Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC
5G | Wi-Fi 5 | Bluetooth 5.1 | NFC
5G | Wi-Fi 5 | Bluetooth 5.1| NFC
5G | Wi-Fi 5 | Bluetooth 5.2
4G | Wi-Fi 4 | Bluetooth 5.0
IP Certification
Dimensions and weight
6.23 x 3.02 x 0.32 in | 7.13 oz
158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm | 202 g
6.28 x 2.94 x 0.32 in | 6.67 oz
74.8 x 159.6 x 8.1mm | 189g
6.35 x 3.07 x 0.32 in | 7.02 oz
161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm | 199 g
6.29 x 2.91 x 0.32 in | 6.56 oz
74.0 x 159.7 x 8.1mm | 186g
6.51 x 3.03 x 0.33 in | 6.95 oz
165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4mm | 197g
6.60 x 3.07 x 0.36 in | 7.13 oz
167.7 x 78.0 x 9.1mm | 202 g
6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in | 6.91 oz
164.3 x 76 x 9.1 mm | 196 g
Offer*
The Galaxy A series begins from $160 onwards and goes all the way to just under $600 featuring 256 GB of storage space. This means that mid-range handsets are more broadly positioned than many other smartphone manufacturers with their entire portfolio. The handsets of the Galaxy A series from 2022 and 2023 are—as far as we have reviewed them—a rock-solid choice in any case.
nextpit already reviewed 2023’s Galaxy A34 and A54, which unsurprisingly scored the same as their predecessors, with good enough (but not class-leading) performance, camera, and battery life.
You can read more about the differences between the Galaxy A and Galaxy S series in the following article:
Samsung is, of course, not alone in the market with its Galaxy A series devices. If you are looking for alternatives outside the Samsung bubble, we would recommend this article on the best mid-range smartphones to choose from.
Samsung Galaxy M: Entry-level handsets from $100 to $250
Samsung has placed its entry-level phones under the Galaxy M series. The smartphones cover a price range between $100 and $250. Unfortunately, we have not had the chance to review any of the Galaxy M series to date and therefore, we are unable to provide you with any recommendations.
Galaxy M: This is the name of the entry-level smartphones from Samsung that fall within the $100 to $250 price range. / © Samsung
We are still working on obtaining review units of the Galaxy M models in the future. Until then, you will find our favorites in the following linked article of the best sub-$200 smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover: Rugged smartphones
Tough and future-proof
Low-end specs
Old generation
Product
Picture
Review
Read the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro review
Not yet tested
Not yet tested
Display
6.6-inch LCD
1080 x 2408 pixels
120 Hz refresh rate
5.3-inch LCD
720 x 1480 pixels
60 Hz
6.3-inch LCD
1080 x 2340 pixels
60 Hz
SoC
Memory
6 GB RAM
128 GB storage
microSD slot
4 GB RAM
64 GB eMMC storage
microSD slot
4 GB RAM
64 GB storage
microSD slot
OS
One UI 4 over Android 12
4 Android upgrades
5 years of security updates
One UI 3 over Android 11
4 Android upgrades
5 years of security updates
One UI 2 over Android 10
4 Android upgrades
5 years of security updates
Camera
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8
Ultra-wide: 8 MP, f/2.2
Main: 25 MP, f/1.7
Ultra-wide: 8 MP, f/2.2
Selfie camera
Battery
4050 mAh
25 W wired charging
3000 mAh
15 W wired charging
4050 mAh
15 W wired charging
Connectivity
5G | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.2 | NFC
4G | Wi-Fi 5 | Bluetooth 5.0 | NFC
4G | Wi-Fi 5 | Bluetooth 5.0 | NFC
IP Certification
Dimensions and weight
6.65 x 3.15 x 0.39 in, 8,29 oz
168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm, 235 g
5.79 x 2.82 x 0.36 in, 6.07 oz
147.1 x 71.6 x 9.2 mm, 172 g
6.30 x 3.02 x 0.39 in, 7.69 oz
159.9 x 76.7 x 10 mm, 218 g
Offers*
When you first take a look at the technical specifications, the Galaxy XCover series is not very sexy at all. But you will definitely receive maximum protection with the IP68 rating. This means these smartphones should definitely be able to survive everyday sports or even get abused at a construction site. After all, the most modern hardware is of little use to you if the smartphone screen cracks on its very first drop.
Take note that there is also an Enterprise Edition of these handsets. These models offer an extended warranty as well as options for remote maintenance and management by administrators.
How to buy smartphones at great prices
Depending on when you read this article, the wait for discount campaigns or sales can be even more worthwhile. These are campaigns such as Black Friday, where you can pick up smartphones for a wee bit cheaper than usual. I have collated the information for you in the following table.
Upcoming sales events
Amazon Prime Day
tbc
Black Week
25 to 29 November 2024
Black Friday
29 November 2024
Cyber Monday
2 December 2024
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Last updated in February 2024 with impressions on the S24 Ultra and other top picks. Older comments were retained and may refer to outdated versions of this guide.
