Best Samsung phone for Australians in 2024

Whether you’re looking to away from Apple smartphones or have long been an Android aficionado, the chances are good that you’ve at least considered a Samsung Galaxy smartphone when looking at a new handset.

But while the Samsung Galaxy S range is the one you might hear the most about, the Samsung Galaxy range runs deeper than that. You can save money with the Samsung Galaxy A range or dabble with the latest bendable-screen fad of the Samsung Galaxy Z options. If you're unsure where you should start when it comes to the heavyweight of the Android arena, we've put together a quick guide to help you find the best Samsung smartphone for your needs and budget.

The reason you hear about Galaxy S smartphones so often is because it’s Samsung’s flagship range with yearly iterating core entries like the Samsung Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus. This is where you look when you don’t mind starting your budget at around $1,000 and are seeking a speedy phone with a great display and camera versatility. However, if you want to go all the way to the best handset that Samsung will sell you then look no further than this year's Galaxy S24 Ultra.

While it's got the price to match it, the lavish looks and high-end hardware here make it an obvious winner when it comes to performance. In his review of the device, Alex Choros had a few reservations about the device's new AI features and price but still found plenty to like about it.

If you're buying outright, the RRP for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra starts at $2,199. However, if you'd prefer to buy on a plan, there are plenty of options. Check out the widget below for a snapshot of the cheapest Galaxy S24 Ultra plans in Australia.

Samsung's A-series has evolved to become an all-star lineup of budget-friendly devices over the past few years and this year's Galaxy A55 is the brand's most formidable effort to date.

With a 6.60-inch FHD Super AMOLED display and an Exynos 1480 processor, the gap between Samsung's more-expensive-but-still-cheap Galaxy smartphone and its flagship counterparts isn't as large as you might think.

In his review of the device, Fergus Halliday found that the device did a great job of ticking the boxes that its predecessors left empty.

If you're buying outright, the RRP for the Samsung Galaxy A55 starts at $699. However, if you'd prefer to buy on a plan, there are plenty of options. Check out the widget below for a snapshot of the cheapest Galaxy A55 plans in Australia.

It's not quite cheap enough to be considered budget-friendly but if you'd prefer to save some money and don't mind missing out on a larger screen, superior camera and the S-Pen stylus then you'll probably find a lot to like in this year's Galaxy S24.

If you're someone dismayed at the trend towards heavier handsets, the Galaxy S24 is a breath of fresh air that doesn't compromise when it comes to performance. In his review of the device, Fergus Halliday found that the new Galaxy AI features were as problematic as they were promising.

If you're buying outright, the RRP for the Samsung Galaxy S24 starts at $1,399. However, if you'd prefer to buy on a plan, there are plenty of options. Check out the widget below for a snapshot of the cheapest Galaxy S24 plans in Australia.

The Samsung Galaxy Z series is where you'll want to look if you’re after a Samsung smartphone with a folding display. There are two main options in the Galaxy Z range: the Z Flip5 and the Z Fold5. The Z Flip folds open vertically and is the cheapest entry point into the Z range while the Z Fold is a high-performance hybrid between a tablet and smartphones.

While the former has as many strengths as it does weaknesses, our take is that it wins over the Z Fold5 because its significantly more affordable. While folding displays still relatively new tech and you should expect to pay a premium for the privilege of using one, there's a big difference between paying a little more than you might for the latest iPhone compared to the sum that the Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold commands.

In his review of the device, Alex Choros called the Galaxy Z Flip5 the Tesla of smartphones.

If you're buying outright, the RRP for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 starts at $1,649. However, if you'd prefer to buy on a plan, there are plenty of options. Check out the widget below for a snapshot of the cheapest Galaxy Z Flip 5 plans in Australia.