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Samsung is the biggest name in Android phones, and for good reason, as the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus are among the
best handsets you can buy.But the company doesn't just make the headline-grabbing flagships, and it has a range of smartphones which,
depending on your needs and budget, could be the perfect fit.Update:we've added the mid-range Samsung Galaxy A8 to our best Samsung phones
It covers new and old(er) at a range of price points, along with different screen sizes, specs and features.1
Samsung Galaxy S9 PlusThe best Samsung phone you can buyRelease date: March 2018 | Weight: 189g | Dimensions: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm | OS:
Android 8 | Screen size: 6.2-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Battery:
3,500mAh | Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 8MPGreat dual-aperture cameraImpressive screenPriceyNot all that different to S8 PlusThe
big, in fact its 6.2-inch screen would make it very big, were it not for the almost complete absence of bezel and the curved edges, which
cameras, one of which is a dual-aperture one, meaning it can switch between f/1.5 for dark scenes and f/2.4 for everything else.Other
highlights include impressive stereo speakers and a big 3,500mAh battery
resistance, wireless charging and various biometric security options, including a fingerprint scanner, an iris scanner and a face
scanner.Read our full Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus review2
Samsung Galaxy S9A solid successor to a smartphone classicRelease date: March 2018 | Weight: 163g | Dimensions: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm | OS:
Android 8 | Screen size: 5.8-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Battery:
3,000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 8MPExcellent screenVery powerfulVery similar to S8Only has a single lens cameraThe Samsung
and curvy screen.The Samsung Galaxy S9 has many of the same high points as the S9 Plus, including a sharp, vibrant display, a high-end
2018.Read our full Samsung Galaxy S9 review3
Samsung Galaxy Note 8A beastly phone for stylus fansRelease date: September 2017 | Weight: 195g | Dimensions: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6mm | OS:
Android 8 | Screen size: 6.3-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2630 | CPU: Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB |
Battery: 3,300mAh | Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 8MPImpressive cameraGreat screenWeak speakerExpensiveThe Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is
most of it.Other than that, it has much in common with the Galaxy S range, with a similar (and similarly stylish) glass back and metal
though, the Galaxy Note 9 launches on August 9 and will like be on sale soon after, so if you're considering Samsung's biggest handset you
may want to hold out to see what the Note 9 can offer.Read our full Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review4
Samsung Galaxy S8 PlusA great big-screen optionRelease date: April 2017 | Weight: 173g | Dimensions: 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1mm | OS: Android 8 |
Screen size: 6.2-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 3,500mAh | Rear
camera: 12MP | Front camera: 8MPHuge screenBig batteryOnly has a single lens cameraFlawed biometricsThe Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is a
this is a very similar phone, with many of the same pros and cons
our full Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus review5
Samsung Galaxy S8Release date: April 2017 | Weight: 155g | Dimensions: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8mm | OS: Android 8 | Screen size: 5.8-inch |
Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front
and it still ranks high now
In fact, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is only a fairly minor upgrade.The S8 has a sharp 1440 x 2960 5.8-inch OLED screen, which of course, is
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)Flagship features at a lower price pointRelease date: January 2018 | Weight: 172g | Dimensions: 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4mm
| OS: Android 7.1.1 | Screen size: 5.6-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2220 | CPU: Exynos 7885 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 3,000mAh |
Rear camera: 16MP | Front camera: 16MP + 8MPSuper-vivid OLED screenQuality, water-resistant buildLow light photos could be betterNo 4K video
recordingThe Samsung Galaxy A8 finds the sweet spot between Samsung's flagship S range, and the slightly more basic J and lower numbed A
devices with a mix of high-end features and more affordable compromises.One feature that is unique to the Galaxy A8 compared to the other
allows you to access the Live Focus feature, which blurs the background of portrait shots to create a bokeh effect.The Galaxy A8 delivers
many of the core features offered by the flagships
You can get more for your money elsewhere, but if you're set on Samsung there's little to complain about here.Read our full review: Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S7This once flagship is still a strong upper mid-rangerRelease date: March 2016 | Weight: 152g | Dimensions: 142.4 x 69.6 x
7.9mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 5.1-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2560 | CPU: Snapdragon 820 / Exynos 8890 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 32GB |
Battery: 3,000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MPGreat compact screenGood cameraOnly 32GB of internal storageAging innardsThe
lot since launch.But it could appeal not just to those on a budget, but also those who want a fairly compact phone, as its 5.1-inch screen
is small by modern standards
camera, plus specs that were once top-end and still hold their own in the mid-range.Read our full Samsung Galaxy S7 review8
Samsung Galaxy S7 EdgeThe best smartphone of 2016 is still a great buyRelease date: March 2016 | Weight: 157g | Dimensions: 150.9 x 72.6 x
7.7mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2560 | CPU: Snapdragon 820 / Exynos 8890 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 32GB |
Battery: 3,600mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MPSharp, curvy screenBig batterySlight plastic feelOnly 32GB of storageThe Samsung
Galaxy S7 Edge is a bigger, curvier alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S7
The larger 5.5-inch screen is the same resolution (and therefore slightly less sharp) but still super crisp and vibrant, while the curves
ensure the design is more modern.The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge also has a big 3,600mAh battery, making it one of the longer lasting Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)Release date: January 2017 | Weight: 157g | Dimensions: 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 5.2-inch
| Resolution: 1080 x 1920 | CPU: Exynos 7880 | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 3,000mAh | Rear camera: 16MP | Front camera: 16MPGood
battery lifePotent OLED screenNo camera OISMediocre chipsetThe Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) was launched as a mid-range alternative to the
Galaxy S range, and it holds up well, thanks largely to its 1080p AMOLED screen capable of punchy colors.The Galaxy A5 is also packing
you might expect too, with the phone comfortably lasting well over a day, but the 16MP camera is a bit of a step down in quality from the S7
range.Read our full Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) review10
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Flagship looks at a much lower priceRelease date: January 2017 | Weight: 138g | Dimensions: 135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9mm |
OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 4.7-inch | Resolution: 720 x 1280 | CPU: Exynos 7870 | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16GB | Battery: 2,350mAh | Rear
camera: 13MP | Front camera: 8MPTwo-day battery lifeHigh-end looksCamera yields mixed resultsJust 16GB of storageThe Samsung Galaxy A3
(2017) looks far higher end than it is, thanks to its metal frame and glass back
those pixels go further than on a big screen.And despite its small cell size you can actually get around two days of life from the Samsung
Galaxy A3 (2017) with moderate use, which is something few phones can match.Read our full Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
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