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How to choose the best Galaxy AI
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Our Galaxy experience guide will assist you in selecting the best new phone for your needs. Find out about the
available apps and capabilities that will make your life easier.
Artificial intelligence is now ubiquitous. After all, it’s in virtually everything now — from our cars and televisions to our computers and ovens. And AI is in something we keep with us virtually everywhere we go — our smartphones.
Mobile phones have always been an important part of our lives, but with an artificial intelligence experience now integrated into something we carry with us wherever we go, we’re seeing in real time just how much it’s helping to simplify our lifestyles, habits, tasks, maximizing our efficiency and optimizing and personalizing our entertainment.
With the different kinds of Galaxy phones and AI experiences out there, you may be wondering which is right for you. While all the Galaxy models we’ll be covering in this guide have Galaxy AI1 features, each model leverages Galaxy AI a little differently to give you a different AI experience.
So, is the best AI phone for you the one that helps you be the best photographer or be more productive? Or is the AI experience that supercharges your creativity more what you’re looking for? Or maybe you’d prefer a device with AI that powers your multitasking and performance. There are a lot of questions — but don’t worry, we have the answers. Because no matter what your lifestyle needs demand, we’re here to help you decide which Galaxy device and associated AI experience is just right for you.
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There’s a Galaxy AI phone for everyone. Whether you’re an artist, a photographer, a professional, an entrepreneur or a chef (the list goes on and on) the perfect AI experience exists just for you. There are many Galaxy phones that support Galaxy AI features, but for the sake of this guide we’ll be talking about some of the newest models that have Galaxy AI features that can be leveraged different ways, depending on your lifestyle needs. Let’s get to know them a little bit: S Series, featuring Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+ and S25, and Galaxy Z Series, featuring Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6. It’s important to understand the models because each model may leverage its AI differently, depending on its form factor, technical power and unique features.
Galaxy S25 Series is Samsung’s newest flagship smartphone series with Samsung’s most powerful processor yet. It boasts improved AI, premium features, exceptional cameras and breathtaking design. Its powerful AI capabilities give you the power of an intuitive personal assistant in the palm of your hand and a whole new way to stay on top of your day. It’s available in three models: Galaxy S25 Ultra, a high-performance, multi-tasking powerhouse that includes the S Pen stylus; Galaxy S25+, perfect for next-level entertainment; and Galaxy S25, a compact powerhouse perfect for everyday use.
Galaxy Z Series is as innovative as it is powerful, with two models that both employ foldable designs to give you more freedom with how you use them. Galaxy Z Flip6 has a flexible screen that folds vertically into a compact design that makes it perfectly pocket-sized. It also has a screen on the outside of the phone to give you more flexibility. Galaxy Z Fold6 also has a flexible screen, but this one unfolds horizontally, effectively doubling the size of your screen. The extra-large screen has many benefits like enhancing your productivity and space for creativity.
Before you choose a new AI phone, make sure you review the specs and each of the phones’ unique features. While Galaxy AI is a groundbreaking addition included in all these phones, it provides an experience to enhance different aspects of the phone you choose — whether it folds, flips or comes in a classic configuration.
Now, let’s get back to the question — how do you know what the right Galaxy AI phone is for you? The answer, as always, lies in your lifestyle, habits and daily needs.
The best Galaxy AI phone experience for the photographer:
Galaxy S25 Ultra
When you take a picture, do you simply point your phone and click? Or do you set your ISO, shutter speed and find the perfect light based on the subject? If you take photography seriously, Galaxy S25 Ultra is the phone for you, AI that enhances its camera capabilities and productivity tools.
Right out of the gate, Galaxy S25 Ultra boasts a camera setup that will redefine what you think is possible in a smartphone. The 200MP main camera is chalk full of AI-driven enhancements to give you images in stunning detail. Whether you want to go big with stunning landscape shots with the new 50MP ultra-wide lens or go teeny tiny to capture every nook and cranny with detailed macro photography, Galaxy S25 Ultra is the photographer’s dream.
Advanced scene detection and object recognition make real-time adjustments while you shoot to make it easy for you snap away. And for those moody night shoots, Nightography Zoom puts Galaxy AI to work to give you clearer content regardless of darkness or distance. Galaxy S25 Ultra Adaptive Performance uses AI to optimize system resources based on usage patterns to make sure your applications don’t slow you down as you’re snapping your way into the annuals.
When it’s time to edit your masterpieces, Photo Assist2 is there to help with AI-based suggestions to enhance your photos or transform them using a wide range of artistic styles. Is an awkward beachgoer in the background ruining your perfect “rule of thirds” for making your ocean sunrise shot picture perfect? No problem — use Generative Edit3 to seamlessly remove him and restore your perfect picture.
Looking to go full Van Gogh with artistic selfies? Galaxy S25 Ultra has you covered there, too. Portrait Selfies on Galaxy S25 Ultra captures more clarity, adjusting skin tones and preserving natural textures, so your shots look more polished and professional.
The best Galaxy AI phone experience for everyday use:
Galaxy S25+ & Galaxy S25
If you take pictures, but you’re not an expert, you play the occasional game, but you’re not winning any tournaments, you take work calls, but you’re not creating presentations, then Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 are the phones for you. Because what you need is a phone with AI-driven features that makes your day-to-day run smoother.
Together, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 are the proverbial AI jack of all trades. Galaxy S25+ has a few improvements over Galaxy S25 including more battery runtime and a larger screen, upgraded screen. Otherwise, they have the same AI capabilities. They utilize AI and Google5 to help with a broad range of processes like quick search capabilities, photo editing features and powerful productivity tools. Don’t feel like summarizing your meeting notes or recordings? Put Galaxy AI to work and Note Assist6 will do it for you. Having trouble drafting an email to the boss? Writing Assist7 uses AI to provide real-time tone suggestions to adjust your writing style to be more professional. Day in and day out, the AI experience on Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 have your back.
The best Galaxy AI phone experience to unleash your creativity: Galaxy Z Flip6
Pioneers all have something in common – they see the world a little differently. They have a unique perspective that leads to breakthrough ideas and ways of working. That’s what Galaxy Z Flip6 is all about. Combined with powerful Galaxy AI, its foldable screen completely revolutionizes the functionality of a smartphone to give the creative side of you more options to experiment and create.
Pairing the unique folding screen of Galaxy Z Flip6 with Galaxy AI opens the door to a whole new world of experimentation. While in a folded or semi-folded state, put FlexMode to work and capture your content hands-free from unique angles like from the ground, against a wall, sideways and more. FlexCam with Auto Zoom8 uses Galaxy AI’s advanced object recognition and motion tracking algorithms in conjunction with the main and ultra wide lens to center your subjects automatically, adjusting the zoom level for hands-free selfies. When you’re shooting, the ProVisual Engine ensures you capture your best shot with enhanced detail, rich textures and accurate colors. This all happens behind the scenes so you can keep ideating on new, interesting ways to elevate your content.
Photo Assist, powered by Galaxy AI, is one of the many AI experiences that offers incredible editing features such as Generative Edit. It uses AI to recognize image elements so you can remove, move and resize image elements. Random stranger in the background getting in the way of the perfect image? Galaxy AI makes it easy to get him outta there. And don’t worry about cleaning up video footage either — a suite of AI editing tools on Galaxy Z Flip6 unlocks a world of video post-production all in a package that fits in your pocket.
The best Galaxy AI phone experience for multitasking and productivity: Galaxy Z Fold6
Think about the size of your phone screen like the size of your kitchen: the more counterspace you have to work on, the more dishes you can prepare. Galaxy Z Fold6 is the gourmet kitchen of the Galaxy AI phones. The combination of Galaxy AI with a phone that unfolds to a whopping 7.6-inch screen9 takes performance to an entirely different level than any other Galaxy AI smartphone.
When fully unfolded, AI keeps the screens working seamlessly together to get the most out of the bevy of Galaxy AI features. Turns out a bigger screen is actually better. Make sure nothing gets lost in translation and use Interpreter10 while partially folded in FlexMode. It puts both screens to work so you can see real-time translations during face-to-face two-language conversations. With S Pen compatibility,11 the larger screen size also gives you more room to take notes and a more expansive canvas to create amazing artwork using AI-powered Sketch to Image.11 Bottom line, when it comes to the AI experience on Galaxy Z Fold6 bigger is definitely better.
So what's the best overall Galaxy AI phone experience for you?
As we’ve explored, the AI features and experiences in Galaxy phones have something for everyone. So, while we’d love to reveal the definitive overall best Galaxy AI phone experience, it’s clear that the answer is quite a bit more subjective than that. Ultimately, the best Galaxy AI phone experience is the one that fits your individual needs, habits and lifestyle.
• If you have an eye and a skill for photography, or want to develop one, then Galaxy S25 Ultra is your choice.
• If you’re a ravenous content consumer who demands a huge battery life with an entertainment experience to match, then Galaxy S25+ is right for you.
• If you’re a dabbler in a little bit of everything and need your phone to make your day-to-day life and work easier, then Galaxy S25 is your choice.
• If you’re always looking for an outlet to let your creativity shine in new and innovative ways, look no further than Galaxy Z Flip6.
• And finally, if you always have your hands full with an assortment of tasks and need a phone that can keep up with you, then Galaxy Z Fold6 will give you the best AI experience.
While choosing your phone, remember to take into account the form factor of your device: Galaxy S Series has a more traditional smartphone form while Galaxy Z Series employs innovative folding screens. Both series are packed with AI-fueled tech to supercharge your creativity, productivity and entertainment. Whether you want a foldable screen or not is your personal choice.
Regardless of what phone you go with, you can rest assured that Galaxy AI will help you get the most out of what you love and whatever you’re into.
When spring comes rearing around the corner, fresh from chilly temps and indoor living, there’s no lack of things to do. Fear not, with the right tech, you can create some much-needed momentum to learn faster in your home office, eat healthier at home, work out and take care your body better and care for your family smarter.
Samsung and Galaxy AI will have you re-energized and refreshed just in time to roll into spring like a lion instead of a lamb.
More useful resources
- 1Galaxy AI features by Samsung are free through 2025 and require Samsung account login.
- 2Maximum length per clip to be edited using Auto Trim for Photo Assist is 90 minutes. Maximum length of combined clips to be edited using Auto Trim for Photo Assist is 180 minutes. Maximum number of clips to be edited per video project is 60 clips. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
- 3Generative Edit feature for Photo Assist requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Editing with Generative Edit may result in a resized photo up to 12 MP. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. Image files also have an invisible watermark to comply with Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) standards. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.
- 5Google is a trademark of Google LLC. Results for illustrative purposes only. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android and Google app to the latest version. Works on compatible apps and surfaces. Results may vary depending on visual matches. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed
- 6Suggested Replies feature requires network connection to receive messages. It can suggest replies without network connection once the messages are received by the device. Samsung Account login required. Suggested Replies feature is only supported from the FlexWindow. Service availability may vary by language, country and app. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
- 7Auto Zoom is available in FlexMode using the rear camera and will disengage if the zoom is manually adjusted. Limited in low-light conditions. May not work if the device is moving or if the subject is too close.
- 8Actual viewable area is less due to rounded corners and/or camera hole.
- 9Interpreter feature requires Samsung Account login. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Availability and supported features may vary by country, region or carrier. Availability of supported languages may vary.
- 10S Pen (optional) sold separately, compatible only with main display. Requires S Pen Fold Edition or S Pen Pro.
- 11Sketch to Image feature requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Editing with Sketch to Image may result in a resized photo up to 12MP. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.
