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

By YPB TeamJul 28

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