What is the best Samsung Galaxy phone of all time?

Plastic flagships that outsold everyone, glass-and-metal beauties, foldable pioneers, and camera-first Ultras — Samsung's Galaxy line has redefined what Android can do in every era. Which phone made the biggest impact?

1

Galaxy S II

The 2011 blockbuster that positioned Samsung as a global Android leader, selling tens of millions and often called the best Samsung phone ever made.

2

Galaxy S III

The 2012 smash hit that sold over 70 million units and pioneered features like NFC sharing and voice commands on Android.

3

Galaxy S6

The 2015 phone that introduced premium metal and glass construction to Samsung flagships, ending the era of plastic builds.

4

Galaxy S7

The 2016 flagship that addressed every S6 shortcoming with water resistance, a bigger battery, and restored microSD support.

5

Galaxy S8

The 2017 Infinity Display flagship considered one of the most beautiful phones ever made, introducing the edge-to-edge OLED screen.

6

Galaxy Note 8

The 2017 phablet that redeemed the Note line after the Note 7 crisis, featuring the improved S Pen and dual cameras.

7

Galaxy S10

The 2019 phone that introduced the punch-hole display and in-display fingerprint sensor to the S series.

8

Galaxy Z Fold

The 2019 original foldable that pioneered a new smartphone form factor with a book-fold screen design.

9

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

The 2020 ultimate Note flagship combining the best display, camera, and S Pen experience Samsung had produced to that point.

10

Galaxy S21 Ultra

The 2021 camera powerhouse that absorbed the Note's S Pen support and became the new gold standard for Android photography.

11

Galaxy S23 Ultra

The 2023 flagship that refined the S21 Ultra formula with a built-in S Pen slot and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance.

12

Galaxy S25 Ultra

The 2025 flagship with the Galaxy AI suite, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and an improved titanium frame design.