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Best Samsung phones in India

Samsung's range runs from about ₹13,000 to almost ₹2 lakh, and the names blur together. These are the ones worth buying at each step. Most of them get six or seven years of Android updates.

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What are the best Samsung phones in India?

Our picks right now: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (best overall, ₹1,54,999), the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (best foldable, ₹1,99,999), the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (best value flagship, ₹79,999), the Samsung Galaxy S26 (best compact, ₹1,02,999), the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (best flip, ₹1,24,999), the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (best mid-range, ₹44,999), the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (best under ₹20,000, ₹19,999) and the Samsung Galaxy A07 (best under ₹15,000, ₹13,499).

Which one should most people buy?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, our best overall pick, from ₹1,54,999. If it doesn't suit you, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is our best foldable pick, from ₹1,99,999. Each pick below says who it suits best.

Which is the cheapest pick?

The Samsung Galaxy A07, from ₹13,499, our best under ₹15,000 pick.

How do you pick these phones?

Where we have reviewed the phones on a list, our verdicts set the order. Until then, each one is judged on its full spec sheet, its price in India, the maker's software update promise and its service network in India. No maker or store can buy a place on the list, or a higher one. More in our How we test and editorial policy.

When was this list last updated?

On 15 October 2026. Prices are starting prices in India for the base version, before bank and exchange offers, and they change often, so check before you buy.

By The Synap Desk Updated How we pick

  1. Best overall

    1. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

    ₹1,54,999 starting price in India

    Spec score 8.9 out of 10

    A 200MP main camera, 3x and 5x zoom lenses, a built-in S Pen and seven Android updates.

    Display
    6.9"
    Chip
    Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
    RAM
    12GB
    Camera
    200MP main (f/1.4, OIS) + 50MP telephoto (f/2.9, 5x optical) + 50MP ultrawide (f/1.9) + 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, 3x optical)
    Battery
    5,000 mAh
    Charging
    60W

    Buy it ifyou want the best of everything and the budget allows

    Skip it ifyou want a lighter phone: it weighs 214 g

  2. Best foldable

    2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

    ₹1,99,999 starting price in India

    Spec score 8.7 out of 10

    An 8-inch inner screen, a 200MP main camera with a 3x telephoto, a 5,000 mAh battery and seven Android updates, in a 4.1 mm body.

    Display
    8.0"
    Chip
    Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
    RAM
    12GB
    Camera
    200MP main (f/1.7, OIS) + 50MP ultrawide (f/1.9) + 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, 3x optical)
    Battery
    5,000 mAh
    Charging
    45W

    Buy it ifyou want Samsung's most complete foldable

    Skip it ifyou need more than splash resistance: it's rated IP48

  3. Best value flagship

    3. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

    ₹79,999 starting price in India

    Spec score 8.4 out of 10

    A 3x telephoto with OIS, IP68 and seven Android updates for ₹79,999.

    Display
    6.7"
    Chip
    Exynos 2500
    RAM
    8GB
    Camera
    50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 8MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3x optical)
    Battery
    4,900 mAh
    Charging
    45W

    Buy it ifyou want Samsung's software and support

    Skip it ifyou want a big battery: it's 4,900 mAh

  4. Best compact

    4. Samsung Galaxy S26

    ₹1,02,999 starting price in India

    Spec score 8.4 out of 10

    A 3x telephoto, IP68 and seven Android updates in a 6.3-inch, 167 g body.

    Display
    6.3"
    Chip
    Exynos 2600
    RAM
    12GB
    Camera
    50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, 3x optical) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
    Battery
    4,300 mAh

    Buy it ifyou want a Galaxy that fits one hand

    Skip it ifbattery life comes first: it's 4,300 mAh

  5. Best flip

    5. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

    ₹1,24,999 starting price in India

    Spec score 7.9 out of 10

    A 6.9-inch screen that folds in half to a 180 g square, with an Exynos 2600 and seven Android updates.

    Display
    6.9"
    Chip
    Exynos 2600 for Galaxy
    RAM
    12GB
    Camera
    50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
    Battery
    4,300 mAh

    Buy it ifyou want a phone that folds into a small square

    Skip it ifyou want a zoom camera

  6. Best mid-range

    6. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

    ₹44,999 starting price in India

    Spec score 7.5 out of 10

    Six Android updates, IP67 and a 120Hz AMOLED screen for ₹44,999.

    Display
    6.7"
    Chip
    Exynos 1580
    RAM
    8GB
    Camera
    50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 5MP macro (f/2.4)
    Battery
    5,000 mAh
    Charging
    45W

    Buy it ifyou want years of updates without flagship prices

    Skip it ifyou want the fastest chip for the money

  7. Best under ₹20,000

    7. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

    ₹19,999 starting price in India

    Spec score 6.8 out of 10

    Six Android updates, a Super AMOLED screen and OIS on the main camera for ₹19,999.

    Display
    6.7"
    Chip
    Exynos 1330
    RAM
    4GB, 6GB
    Camera
    50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 5MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 2MP macro (f/2.4)
    Battery
    5,000 mAh
    Charging
    25W

    Buy it ifyou keep a phone for years

    Skip it ifyou want fast charging: it's 25W

The picks, side by side

Starting prices in India. Tap a phone for every spec.

Price, spec score and key specs of every phone on this list
Phone Price Spec score DisplayChipRAMMain cameraBatteryCharging
1Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ₹1,54,999 8.9 out of 10 6.9" Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy 12GB 200MP main (f/1.4, OIS) 5,000 mAh 60W
2Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra ₹1,99,999 8.7 out of 10 8.0" Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy 12GB 200MP main (f/1.7, OIS) 5,000 mAh 45W
3Samsung Galaxy S26 FE ₹79,999 8.4 out of 10 6.7" Exynos 2500 8GB 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) 4,900 mAh 45W
4Samsung Galaxy S26 ₹1,02,999 8.4 out of 10 6.3" Exynos 2600 12GB 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) 4,300 mAh Not listed
5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 ₹1,24,999 7.9 out of 10 6.9" Exynos 2600 for Galaxy 12GB 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) 4,300 mAh Not listed
6Samsung Galaxy A56 5G ₹44,999 7.5 out of 10 6.7" Exynos 1580 8GB 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) 5,000 mAh 45W
7Samsung Galaxy M17 5G ₹19,999 6.8 out of 10 6.7" Exynos 1330 4GB, 6GB 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) 5,000 mAh 25W
8Samsung Galaxy A07 ₹13,499 5.9 out of 10 6.7" MediaTek G99 4GB 50MP main (f/1.8) 5,000 mAh Not listed

Prices are starting prices in India for the base variant and change often. See every Samsung phone.