Compare Samsung Galaxy smartphones

Samsung divides its smartphones into clearly separate families. Knowing the differences helps you find the right model faster and avoid paying for features you will never use.

Among Android manufacturers, Samsung offers some of the longest update commitments. For current S models it promises up to seven years of Android and security updates, and many current A models also receive several major Android versions. The exact commitment depends on the model – check it on the manufacturer’s website before buying an older device. Last year’s S model is often a smarter choice than a new entry-level phone, because it will be supported for a long time and offers much more performance.

Check the model number: European devices usually end in a “B” (e.g. SM-S921B), US versions in a “U”. Imported devices generally work in Germany but may have different features or support different frequency bands. Many Galaxy A models have a microSD slot, while the S series has lacked one for several generations – so choose generous storage from the start there.

The cameras are where the series differ most: only S models and some Z models have a true telephoto lens. If zoom matters to you, the extra cost is worth it; for daylight snapshots, the mid-range is perfectly adequate.

Once a new generation launches, retail prices for its predecessors usually drop significantly. The price history on wohandy.de shows how a model’s price has developed and helps you spot genuine lows. With the S series in particular, you get plenty of flagship technology with a long update commitment for the price of a new mid-range phone.