Whether you’re looking for top performance or a budget-friendly device, the best Samsung phones are packed with impressive AI. After testing, here are my top picks.

Ever since I got my hands on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra a few weeks ago, I haven’t stopped using it. I test out a lot of phones each year, and this is a sign that this is the best Galaxy smartphone Samsung has ever made.

CR reviews the Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra, noting that the phones offer only modest hardware upgrades and a whole host of new Galaxy AI features.

Whenever Unpacked comes around in January, Samsung spends a load of time talking about the "Ultra" model, and very little time talking about the base and

The answer is a resounding no, and it’s all down to the fact that the Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the blandest upgrades I’ve seen over the past couple of years. Beaten only by the iPhone 14, which was essentially an iPhone 13 with some very minor upgrades.

Samsung upgraded the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus with a powerful new processor, enhanced AI features, and a slight bump in battery life.

Good cameras and long battery life remain the true standout features on Samsung's new phones, but AI is finally finding its footing, too.