The Galaxy S23 series is about to be two generations old, but it still has something to offer for those on a tight budget.

Being the more svelte smartphone, I think the Samsung Galaxy S25 generally feels better to handle and use than the Google Pixel 9 Pro. Samsung's phone is smaller than Google's in every dimension and significantly lighter, so naturally, as a small-phone fan, the S25 speaks to me.

These Samsung phones are confirmed to receive four generations of Android updates. Find out if yours is included!