Latest Samsung phones
Here you’ll find a list of the Latest Samsung phones, with the most recent model at the top. Samsung releases new models in waves: the top-of-the-range models in winter, the foldable phones in summer and the A series throughout the year, so which Samsung is ‘the latest’ depends on the series you’re looking for. Can’t decide between a new model and one that’s a year older? Then have a look at all Samsung phones or the Samsung deals.
Which new Samsung is right for you?
Just because a Samsung is new doesn’t guarantee it’s the best phone for your needs. The manufacturer updates its ranges at various times throughout the year, and each range is aimed at a different type of user. If you’re familiar with the release schedule, you’ll know whether the phone you’re considering has just been released or is due to be succeeded in a few months’ time.
How do the latest Samsung phones really differ?
- Galaxy S: the top-of-the-range models with the fastest processor, the best cameras with zoom and the latest Galaxy AI features; the Ultra adds the S Pen and the largest screen to the mix.
- Galaxy A: the mid-range range with a large battery, a good screen and usually a waterproof casing, for a fraction of the price of an S model.
- Galaxy Z Flip: a flip phone that fits in any trouser pocket when folded, with an external screen for messages and selfies.
- Galaxy Z Fold: a phone that unfolds into a small tablet, for those who read a lot, multitask or watch videos.
The software is the same story with every new Samsung: the latest version of One UI, Galaxy AI and a multi-year update policy, plus the same migration app and integration with Galaxy watches and earbuds. So you don’t need to base your choice on that. What you do need to consider is the form factor (flat or foldable), how much you’re willing to spend, and whether you’ll actually make use of the extra camera and processing power of a top-of-the-range model.
When does Samsung release new phones?
Samsung has maintained a consistent schedule for its flagship models and foldables for years. It unveils its flagship devices – the Galaxy S series and the Z Fold and Z Flip – at its own event, Galaxy Unpacked, which takes place twice a year and can be watched live; the A series and other models are launched without a show, via a press release, and appear throughout the year. This means you can predict fairly accurately whether the device you’re looking at will remain ‘the latest’ for much longer.
| Series | Usually new in | What it’s all about | Price range* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S | January or February (Unpacked), in shops a few weeks later | Top performance, camera, S Pen on the Ultra | €€€ to €€€€ |
| Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip | July (Unpacked) | Foldable, thinner and lighter with each generation | €€€ to €€€€ |
| Galaxy S FE | September or October, via press release | Stripped-down S series; still at launch price | €€€ |
| Galaxy A(3-5) | Throughout the year, model by model | Mid-range with long battery life and waterproof casing | €€ |
| Galaxy A(0-2) | All year round, model by model | Entry-level models for calls, messaging and browsing | € |
*Relative price guide within the Samsung range: more € symbols indicate a higher price. See the overview above for current prices.
In practical terms, this means: if you’re looking for a new S model in December, its successor will be in the shops within a few months. Buying a foldable in the autumn, on the other hand, is a good time: the summer generation has just been released and the price is starting to fall. The S FE isn’t a bargain at launch: for the first few months, the starting price is close to that of the standard S model from the same year, and only afterwards does it drop to the level for which the FE is intended. With an A-model, you don’t look at the calendar but at the number: the first digit indicates the class the device belongs to, whilst a higher second digit signifies a newer model year of the same model.
New or just not quite the latest anymore?
A previous-generation Samsung is usually the smarter buy if the upgrade is mainly in the chip rather than the screen, camera or battery. This has been the case more often than not in recent generations, whilst the recommended retail price actually went up at launch: both the Galaxy S26 series and the A57 and A37 were more expensive on the market than their predecessors. There is one caveat, however: the update period starts from the release date, so a device from last year will receive updates for a total of one year less than the new model. Weigh this up against the price difference, which often amounts to several hundred euros immediately after a launch. You can find previous generations under Samsung phones; devices that Samsung has announced but is not yet supplying are listed under upcoming phones.
Choose the latest Galaxy S if you want to use the phone for six or seven years and the camera and speed are more important to you than the price.
Choose a new Galaxy A if you’re looking for a reliable all-rounder with long battery life and want to keep the cost below that of a top-of-the-range model.
Choose a Z Flip if you want a compact phone that still has a large screen when you unfold it.
Choose a Z Fold if you want a phone and tablet in one device and are willing to pay the extra cost for it.
