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Discover all the Samsung Galaxy phone models & learn the key differences between each series to find the best Samsung phone for you.

Samsung Galaxy devices are made up of highly innovative Android smartphones and tablets that are created and developed with you in mind. Samsung offers four major phone models, so you’ll be sure to find the Samsung phone that is a perfect match for you.

What are the different series of Samsung phones?

Samsung Galaxy smartphones use a single alphabetical letter to classify the different Samsung phone models. The letters represent the category to which each smartphone belongs. Within each category, you’ll find smartphones with different memory sizes and connectivity options, but each of the smartphones will have the same pioneering Samsung innovations. The hardest part is deciding which one is right for you! We’ll walk you through the defining features for each Samsung phone series to help you choose.

Galaxy Z Series

The exceptional Samsung Galaxy Z Series includes the revolutionary Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5, Samsung’s innovative foldable phones with their revolutionary folding glass screens. The futuristic Samsung Z series combines the functionality of a tablet and a phone into one, putting powerful performance, folding glass and long-lasting battery all in the palm of your hand.

Two Galaxy Z Fold devices arranged on top of each other - one open and one halfway open and laying face down like a tent. The S pen leans against it. Two Galaxy Z Fold devices arranged on top of each other - one open and one halfway open and laying face down like a tent. The S pen leans against it.

Galaxy Z Fold5

Introducing the latest in folding phone technology, the Galaxy Z Fold5delivers a sensational 7.6-inch internal folding glass screen and 6.2-inch external 120Hz adaptive display so you can watch, work and play like never before. Content now looks even better thanks to improved brightness levels, making it perfect for viewing all your favourite entertainment in captivating detail. Everything you see will look crisp and clear, wherever you are, whatever you're watching.

Not only is it brighter, but it's also 10g lighter and 15% thinner than its predecessor the Galaxy Z Fold4, making it more comfortable to hold and use. The new zero-gap hinge means it has a thinner design and slips into your pocket more easily. It's also extremely tough with improved protection from Gorilla® Glass Victus®2 and a strong Armour Aluminium frame. If you're looking for an epic phone and tablet in one, look no further.

Read our guide on how the Galaxy ZFold5 compares to understand how the foldable phones compare.

Two Galaxy Z Flip devices arranged next to each other. The Z Flip in front has a picture of a smiling teenager on the front screen. Two Galaxy Z Flip devices arranged next to each other. The Z Flip in front has a picture of a smiling teenager on the front screen.

Galaxy Z Flip5

Get a phone as unique as your style with the exclusive Galaxy Z Flip5. This incredible full sized smartphone folds in half so it's small enough to fit in even the smallest of pockets. Check your messages, take photos and play music on the 3.4-inch Flex window which is a whopping 278% larger than the front screen of the Galaxy Z Flip4. With over a dozen widgets, you can use Google Maps, check the weather, purchase using Samsung Pay, and even make calls all without opening the phone. As well as an improved cover screen, you'll find a generous 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that gives you all the room you need for video calls and streaming.

There's an upgraded selfie camera, which lets in more light and reduces lens flare.1 With the addition of FlexCam, Quick Shot and Portrait Mode you can be sure that your pics will really stand out on all your socials. It's super robust too, thanks to upgraded Gorilla® Glass Victus®2, strong Armor Aluminium frame and advanced IPX8 water resistance rating.2

Read our guide on how the Galaxy ZFlip5 compares to understand how the new flip phones compare.

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  • Galaxy Z Fold5

    Introducing the latest in folding phone technology, the Galaxy Z Fold5delivers a sensational 7.6-inch internal folding glass screen and 6.2-inch external 120Hz adaptive display so you can watch, work and play like never before. Content now looks even better thanks to improved brightness levels, making it perfect for viewing all your favourite entertainment in captivating detail. Everything you see will look crisp and clear, wherever you are, whatever you're watching.

    Not only is it brighter, but it's also 10g lighter and 15% thinner than its predecessor the Galaxy Z Fold4, making it more comfortable to hold and use. The new zero-gap hinge means it has a thinner design and slips into your pocket more easily. It's also extremely tough with improved protection from Gorilla® Glass Victus®2 and a strong Armour Aluminium frame. If you're looking for an epic phone and tablet in one, look no further.

    Read our guide on how the Galaxy ZFold5 compares to understand how the foldable phones compare.

  • Galaxy Z Flip5

    Get a phone as unique as your style with the exclusive Galaxy Z Flip5. This incredible full sized smartphone folds in half so it's small enough to fit in even the smallest of pockets. Check your messages, take photos and play music on the 3.4-inch Flex window which is a whopping 278% larger than the front screen of the Galaxy Z Flip4. With over a dozen widgets, you can use Google Maps, check the weather, purchase using Samsung Pay, and even make calls all without opening the phone. As well as an improved cover screen, you'll find a generous 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that gives you all the room you need for video calls and streaming.

    There's an upgraded selfie camera, which lets in more light and reduces lens flare.1 With the addition of FlexCam, Quick Shot and Portrait Mode you can be sure that your pics will really stand out on all your socials. It's super robust too, thanks to upgraded Gorilla® Glass Victus®2, strong Armor Aluminium frame and advanced IPX8 water resistance rating.2

    Read our guide on how the Galaxy ZFlip5 compares to understand how the new flip phones compare.

  • 1 Compared to Galaxy Z Flip4.
  • 2 Submersion in up to 1.5m of freshwater for up to 30 min (not advised for beach or pool use).

Galaxy S Series

The high-end Samsung S Series packs in pioneering technology, flawless design and easy-to-use functionality. Alongside the Galaxy Z series, it's considered to be Samsung's premium, flagship smartphone model. Devices in the Galaxy S series revolutionize photography with expectation-shattering camera setups and jaw dropping resolutions, including 8K enabled video recording. Paired with sensational Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, super-fast processors and copious amounts of battery life, there's a lot to love!

A front and rear facing Galaxy S device in gray. A front and rear facing Galaxy S device in gray.

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Designed for the epic every day, the Galaxy S23 Ultra revolutionizes video and photography with next generation 8K video and a quad-lens camera setup. Here you'll find an incredible 200MP Ultra High Resolution rear camera which captures unprecedented detail in every image. When it comes to shooting in low-light conditions, the latest version of Nightography boosts colors and sharpens details - it's even built into the 12MP Dual Pixel front-facing selfie camera, too.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is sleek but expansive, with an immersive 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display.1 With the addition of Adaptive Vision Booster technology, you’ll enjoy standout brightness regardless of whether you’re in a bright or low-lit environment. It also comes with our most powerful processor to date; the Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2. And with a mighty 5,000mAh (typical) battery, plus 45W Super Fast Charging,2 you can rest assured that the Galaxy S23 Ultra makes small work of big tasks.

A front and rear facing Galaxy S device in pink. A front and rear facing Galaxy S device in pink.

Galaxy S23+

Designed for those who want to capture and share every moment, the Galaxy S23+ is equipped with revolutionary Nightography cameras that let you fill your social feed with incredible images. In fact, the latest version of Nightography is powered by Enhanced AI which can distinguish between different textures in low-lit environments, so after dark photos look as detailed as real life. The 12MP Dual Pixel Auto Focus front-facing camera on Galaxy S23+ is also fast focusing - perfect when it comes to bright, sharp selfies.

The Galaxy S23+ has a stunning 6.6-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display.1 and is packed with power thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 processor. Combined with 8GB of RAM and an enormous 4,700mAh (typical) battery, and you'll have the power required to take your multitasking, gaming and photography to the next level.

A front and rear facing Galaxy s device in white. A front and rear facing Galaxy s device in white.

Galaxy S23

With an elegant, triple-lens camera setup on the rear, and sleek lines everywhere else, the Galaxy S23 strikes the perfect balance between looks and performance. As the smallest in the Galaxy S23 series, its 6.1-inch display1 is made even better thanks to the up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It's protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®2 on both the front and back, and surrounded with an Armour Aluminium frame.

With the latest processor and 8GB of RAM, you can enjoy sharper, more vivid graphics whether you're working, creating or gaming. There's even a new and improved cooling system so the most demanding of tasks will feel like a breeze.

To find out more about the latest Samsung Galaxy S23 series, visit our
'Introducing the Galaxy S23 Series' page, or get an overview of the different Galaxy S series models in our ' Samsung Galaxy S Series explained' guide.

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  • Galaxy S23 Ultra

    Designed for the epic every day, the Galaxy S23 Ultra revolutionizes video and photography with next generation 8K video and a quad-lens camera setup. Here you'll find an incredible 200MP Ultra High Resolution rear camera which captures unprecedented detail in every image. When it comes to shooting in low-light conditions, the latest version of Nightography boosts colors and sharpens details - it's even built into the 12MP Dual Pixel front-facing selfie camera, too.

    The Galaxy S23 Ultra is sleek but expansive, with an immersive 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display.1 With the addition of Adaptive Vision Booster technology, you’ll enjoy standout brightness regardless of whether you’re in a bright or low-lit environment. It also comes with our most powerful processor to date; the Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2. And with a mighty 5,000mAh (typical) battery, plus 45W Super Fast Charging,2 you can rest assured that the Galaxy S23 Ultra makes small work of big tasks.

  • Galaxy S23+

    Designed for those who want to capture and share every moment, the Galaxy S23+ is equipped with revolutionary Nightography cameras that let you fill your social feed with incredible images. In fact, the latest version of Nightography is powered by Enhanced AI which can distinguish between different textures in low-lit environments, so after dark photos look as detailed as real life. The 12MP Dual Pixel Auto Focus front-facing camera on Galaxy S23+ is also fast focusing - perfect when it comes to bright, sharp selfies.

    The Galaxy S23+ has a stunning 6.6-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display.1 and is packed with power thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 processor. Combined with 8GB of RAM and an enormous 4,700mAh (typical) battery, and you'll have the power required to take your multitasking, gaming and photography to the next level.

  • Galaxy S23

    With an elegant, triple-lens camera setup on the rear, and sleek lines everywhere else, the Galaxy S23 strikes the perfect balance between looks and performance. As the smallest in the Galaxy S23 series, its 6.1-inch display1 is made even better thanks to the up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It's protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®2 on both the front and back, and surrounded with an Armour Aluminium frame.

    With the latest processor and 8GB of RAM, you can enjoy sharper, more vivid graphics whether you're working, creating or gaming. There's even a new and improved cooling system so the most demanding of tasks will feel like a breeze.

    To find out more about the latest Samsung Galaxy S23 series, visit our
    'Introducing the Galaxy S23 Series' page, or get an overview of the different Galaxy S series models in our ' Samsung Galaxy S Series explained' guide.

  • 1 include screen size disclosure
  • 2 Sold separately.

Galaxy A Series

The Galaxy A Series has long been hailed as Samsung's flagship mid-range smartphone series. With epic displays, incredible cameras and long-lasting batteries, the Samsung A series offers stunning design features with precision usability. Each model within the Galaxy A series has an extensive mix of capabilities, bringing together all the best features at an affordable price. Any of the Samsung A series phones are an ideal choice for the everyday smartphone user.

A rear facing Galaxy A54 5G arranged next to a front facing Galaxy A54 5G with a colorful homescreen. A rear facing Galaxy A54 5G arranged next to a front facing Galaxy A54 5G with a colorful homescreen.

Galaxy A54 5G

Enjoy premium features without the price tag with the Galaxy A54 5G. Featuring a powerful multi-lens camera system you’ll have just what you need for capturing everything from glow-up gigs to eye-popping content for your socials. You can say goodbye to blurry photos and hello to the finest details thanks to the 50MP Main camera, 5MP Macro camera, 12MP Ultra-Wide camera and 32MP front selfie camera. The incredible 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display1 shows your games off at their best and the epic 5,000mAh2 battery means more game time and more streaming.

A rear facing Galaxy A14 5G arranged next to a front facing Galaxy A14 5G with a colorful homescreen. A rear facing Galaxy A14 5G arranged next to a front facing Galaxy A14 5G with a colorful homescreen.

Galaxy A14 | A14 5G

See everything better on the Galaxy A14/A14 5G’s expansive 6.6” screen.1 YouTube and TikTok videos look slick and sharp thanks to the FHD+ display and the Infinity-V design means nothing gets in your way when you’re tapping your way through a game or messaging mates. The whopping 5,000mAh battery2 lets you pack in loads more scrolling, messaging and streaming on a single charge and when you’re running low the 15W fast charging3 powers your phone back up in no time. What’s more, the speedy octa-core processor ensures gaming and streaming are super smooth and there’s plenty of storage for all your best pics and videos too, with 64GB and up to 1TB with MicroSD storage.4

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  • Galaxy A54 5G

    Enjoy premium features without the price tag with the Galaxy A54 5G. Featuring a powerful multi-lens camera system you’ll have just what you need for capturing everything from glow-up gigs to eye-popping content for your socials. You can say goodbye to blurry photos and hello to the finest details thanks to the 50MP Main camera, 5MP Macro camera, 12MP Ultra-Wide camera and 32MP front selfie camera. The incredible 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display1 shows your games off at their best and the epic 5,000mAh2 battery means more game time and more streaming.

  • Galaxy A14 | A14 5G

    See everything better on the Galaxy A14/A14 5G’s expansive 6.6” screen.1 YouTube and TikTok videos look slick and sharp thanks to the FHD+ display and the Infinity-V design means nothing gets in your way when you’re tapping your way through a game or messaging mates. The whopping 5,000mAh battery2 lets you pack in loads more scrolling, messaging and streaming on a single charge and when you’re running low the 15W fast charging3 powers your phone back up in no time. What’s more, the speedy octa-core processor ensures gaming and streaming are super smooth and there’s plenty of storage for all your best pics and videos too, with 64GB and up to 1TB with MicroSD storage.4

  • 1 include screen size disclosure
  • 2 Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
  • 3 Wall charger sold separately; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. To avoid injury or damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries, chargers or cables. Supports up to 45W charging.
  • 4 Portion of memory may be occupied by preexisting content.

What is the difference between Samsung A and S Series?

The Galaxy S Series is Samsung's premium, high-end flagship series while the Galaxy A Series is the highly acclaimed, mid-range Samsung smartphone collection. Both series are equipped with extraordinary technical specifications and are highly rated by our customers and industry experts. So how do they differ?

An exploded view of the Samsung Galaxy S Phone An exploded view of the Samsung Galaxy S Phone

Performance

The Samsung S series features some of our most innovative models, with performance at the forefront of its design. The Galaxy S series has incredibly high screen resolutions as standard, meaning that you’ll see every detail in all your pictures and images. Both the Galaxy A and Galaxy S series come with enough battery power for all your needs, but how they charge differs. The Galaxy S series supports wireless flexible charging whereas the Galaxy A series supports fast charging.1

The Galaxy A54 features up tp 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The high refresh rate ensures the content you see on your screen is smooth and responsive. Whether you're scrolling through images, browsing the web or mobile gaming you’ll see the best looking visuals possible.

A macro shot of the cameras of the Galaxy S device A macro shot of the cameras of the Galaxy S device

Photo resolution and quality

Both the Samsung S series and Samsung A series have extremely high quality camera lenses which focus on providing the best photography experience for their users. However, the built-in artificial intelligence (AI) in the Samsung S series brings together visuals and processing power for the very best crystal clear images packed into a phone. This means for the mobile photographers out there, a Samsung Galaxy S series phone is the better choice of the two.

Two Galaxy A Series phones arranged horizontally across from each other with two "back and forth" arrows between them. Two Galaxy A Series phones arranged horizontally across from each other with two "back and forth" arrows between them.

Pricing

The Galaxy A series offers incredible performance and functionality for an exceptionally competitive price, making these phones well suited for many everyday phone users. However, for those who want next-level performance when it comes to gaming on the go, working from your phone or taking pro-grade photos and videos, the Galaxy S series is the best choice for your needs.

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  • Performance

    The Samsung S series features some of our most innovative models, with performance at the forefront of its design. The Galaxy S series has incredibly high screen resolutions as standard, meaning that you’ll see every detail in all your pictures and images. Both the Galaxy A and Galaxy S series come with enough battery power for all your needs, but how they charge differs. The Galaxy S series supports wireless flexible charging whereas the Galaxy A series supports fast charging.1

    The Galaxy A54 features up tp 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The high refresh rate ensures the content you see on your screen is smooth and responsive. Whether you're scrolling through images, browsing the web or mobile gaming you’ll see the best looking visuals possible.

  • Photo resolution and quality

    Both the Samsung S series and Samsung A series have extremely high quality camera lenses which focus on providing the best photography experience for their users. However, the built-in artificial intelligence (AI) in the Samsung S series brings together visuals and processing power for the very best crystal clear images packed into a phone. This means for the mobile photographers out there, a Samsung Galaxy S series phone is the better choice of the two.

  • Pricing

    The Galaxy A series offers incredible performance and functionality for an exceptionally competitive price, making these phones well suited for many everyday phone users. However, for those who want next-level performance when it comes to gaming on the go, working from your phone or taking pro-grade photos and videos, the Galaxy S series is the best choice for your needs.

1 Charger sold separately

What is the best Samsung mid-range phone?

Looking for the best mid-range smartphone? The Samsung Galaxy A Series is a multi-award winning phone series which offers exceptional processing power, stunning design features, innovative technology and intuitive useability, all at a highly affordable price. You can find it all with the Galaxy A54 and its striking design, impressive Super AMOLED Full HD+ display, 256GB storage,1 long-lasting 5000mAh battery and a sensational quad rear camera setup.

Explore the full range of Galaxy smartphones and phone cases for all models, or find more information on how to choose the best smartphone for you in our Mobile Phone Buying Guide.

1 Portion of storage / memory occupied by existing content.

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