The Best Samsung Phones of 2026: Ultra, Fold, Budget
Julian Chokkattu Simon HillGearSep 23, 2026 7:30 AMThe Best Samsung PhonesFrom flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. Alongside Google, Samsung promises the longest software support for its cheap and high-end devices. That means you don't have to upgrade as often, since it will stay up-to-date, secure, and bug-free longer.
- ▪Julian Chokkattu Simon HillGearSep 23, 2026 7:30 AMThe Best Samsung PhonesFrom flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos.
- ▪Alongside Google, Samsung promises the longest software support for its cheap and high-end devices.
- ▪That means you don't have to upgrade as often, since it will stay up-to-date, secure, and bug-free longer.
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Julian Chokkattu Simon HillGearSep 23, 2026 7:30 AMThe Best Samsung PhonesFrom flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.CommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyFeatured in this articleThe Best Samsung Phone(s)Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26+Read more$800 Amazon (S26)Best UpgradeSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraRead more$1,100 AmazonThe Best Folding PhoneSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8Read more$1,900 SamsungBest Budget Samsung PhoneSamsung Galaxy A37Read more$400 AmazonThere's the iPhone, and then there are Samsung Galaxy phones—the two most popular phone brands in the US.
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