What is the best Samsung Galaxy S phone of all time?

From clunky early flagships to today's camera-obsessed powerhouses, this lineup traces a decade-plus of Android's biggest bets. Where do you stand?

1

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Brought Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search and live translation to the flagship line in 2024.

1000pts

2

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Jumped to a 200MP main camera in 2023 alongside a faster Snapdragon chip tuned specifically for Galaxy.

815pts

3

Galaxy S6 Edge

The 2015 variant that debuted Samsung's dual-curved-edge display, setting the template for later Edge and Ultra models.

625pts

4

Galaxy S

The original 2010 flagship that launched Samsung's Galaxy S line, standing out with an early Super AMOLED display.

515pts

5

Galaxy S III

The 2012 commercial breakthrough that introduced S Voice and a larger HD display, cementing Galaxy S as a mainstream hit.

515pts

6

Galaxy S4

The 2013 flagship packed with software gimmicks like Air Gesture alongside a sharp 5-inch Full HD display.

515pts

7

Galaxy S9

A 2018 refinement of the S8's design with a variable-aperture camera and improved stereo speakers.

515pts

8

Galaxy S10e

A compact, more affordable 2019 flagship that many reviewers called the best value in the S10 lineup.

446pts

9

Galaxy S10

Marked the line's 10th anniversary in 2019 with a hole-punch display and ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor.

446pts

10

Galaxy S6

A 2015 design overhaul that brought a premium metal-and-glass build, dropping expandable storage and water resistance.

365pts

11

Galaxy S7 Edge

The larger curved-screen 2016 variant praised for its battery life and camera, often cited as a fan favorite.

365pts

12

Galaxy S20 Ultra

Introduced 100x 'Space Zoom' and a 108MP sensor in 2020, pushing flagship camera hardware to new extremes.

365pts

13

Galaxy S26 Ultra

The newest flagship, launched in March 2026 with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and a new Privacy Display feature.

365pts

14

Galaxy S7

Widely regarded as the best of its generation, the 2016 S7 brought back water resistance and microSD support with a top camera.

268pts

15

Galaxy S10 Plus

The flagship 10th-anniversary model with a triple rear camera and dual selfie cameras.

268pts

16

Galaxy S5

A 2014 model that added water resistance and a fingerprint scanner but drew criticism for its plasticky, dimpled back.

268pts

17

Galaxy S22 Ultra

Fully merged the Note lineage into the S series in 2022 with a built-in S Pen silo and boxy design.

268pts

18

Galaxy S8 Plus

The larger 2017 Infinity Display model pairing a bigger screen with all-day battery life.

268pts

19

Galaxy S II

A slim, powerful 2011 successor widely seen as one of the best Android phones of its era, with a vivid OLED screen and removable battery.

268pts

20

Galaxy S21 Ultra

The 2021 Ultra that added S Pen support for the first time, blurring the line with Samsung's Note series.

268pts

21

Galaxy S8

Introduced the bezel-less Infinity Display and Bixby assistant in 2017, redefining Samsung's smartphone design language.

149pts

22

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Refined the Ultra formula in 2025 with a titanium frame and deeper Galaxy AI agent integration.

149pts

23

Galaxy S9 Plus

Added dual rear cameras for portrait shots in 2018, building on the S9's camera improvements.

149pts