Android 15 and One UI 7 will help, especially with live threat detection and tighter controls over installations, downloads and permission abuse. As such, the lack of a beta (if true) is manageable. What matters more is the timely availability of the stable release for your device.

A famous accessory brand has shared design assets showing the entire Samsung Galaxy S25 series. It's exactly what you'd expect.

Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy S25 series in January 2025, featuring the S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, and S25 Slim models.

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By showing the areas where rival foldables' engineering is lacking, Honor and the Magic V3 have won me over this year.

Although the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is nearly 11 months old, it is the Android phone I recommend to most people looking to spend upwards of $1,000. Despite stiff competition from the Pixel 9 and OnePlus 12, the Galaxy S24 Ultra stands out with its big display, versatile camera, and all-day battery life.