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To anyone who owns any of the S series phones, please help me choose the best.

MindWr4ith — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:58:32 GMT

To anyone who owns a:

Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S25+, or the S26+ which is "the best". I understand that the Ultra line is the best (specifically since the S26U has a privacy screen protector). But I don't need it, I mean I'm not out in public much. Like I still go out, but like, I'm usually the only one around as I intentionally avoid people. So what phone is the best option?

Coming from a N20U (Galaxy Note20 Ultra).

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meself — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:09:41 GMT

Personally I would pick the s25 plus

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FutureHendrix — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:11:29 GMT

Honestly from a S24 plus user, I'll advise to get the S24 plus. Between the S23 plus and the S24 plus, the S24 plus has a slightly bigger battery, better resolution at QHD+, a better chip CPU with the Snapdragon Gen 3(US Version), and more RAM at 12GB (S23 plus only has 8gb of RAM). There isnt much difference of specs with the S25 plus and the S26 plus. The only thing you are getting between those 2 devices with the S24 plus is a better CPU and slightly better cameras.

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MindWr4ith — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:13:42 GMT

Thank you for your insight on this.

Appreciate the help.

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MindWr4ith — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:13:59 GMT

What makes the S25+ good?

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FutureHendrix — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:15:31 GMT

No problem!

Glad I could help!

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meself — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:16:01 GMT

Not taking away from the s24 plus which is great choice but you would lose 1 year of support on it other wise great pick but the s25 plus is mainly the chip being different

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MindWr4ith — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:17:16 GMT

Honestly, I'll check both out and see which seems good in my daily life.

Thank you for your help as well.

Much appreciated.

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meself — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:17:58 GMT

Good luck

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MindWr4ith — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:33:21 GMT

Probably going to go with the S25+ for the extra year of updates

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meself — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:34:00 GMT

Good choice

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MindWr4ith — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:37:13 GMT

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking

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Nisou — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:46:23 GMT

Get the s24 ultra best design and best factionality of s pen. S25 and s26 sucks if I knew I wouldn't had traded mine for.

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MindWr4ith — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:47:20 GMT

I don't mind the better design, but I don't use the S-Pen so it's not needed. But I'll give it some thought.

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Shannonwaszak — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:55:57 GMT

I have the S24 Ultra, I will be getting the S26 Ultra. I have moved up about every 2 years. Not because the phone was out dated but I love the camera

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eduardomacedo21 — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:19:51 GMT

Since you’re coming from a Note20 Ultra and value your privacy, the Galaxy S26+ I think is your best move. While the Ultra is getting all the hype for its built-in privacy screen, you don’t need to pay that premium since you’re rarely in crowds anyway. The S26+ gives you the same top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 power and a very premium display without the bulky, sharp corners of the Ultra. It’s significantly lighter and easier to use one-handed while you’re out enjoying some peace and quiet. Its also good to note that, with 7 years of guaranteed updates, it’ll stay current until 2033, making it a much better long-term investment than the older S23 or S24 models.