Samsung's range of Galaxy phones seems to be expanding so rapidly that I'm terrified it will get so massive it collapses in upon itself. Galactic catastrophes aside, the wonderful thing about having such a vast range is there's likely to be a phone to suit the needs of every single person in the universe.
On the other hand, with so many, many phones on offer, choosing the right Samsung Android for you can quickly become a planet-sized headache, leaving you lying down in a darkened airlock, whimpering softly.
To help ease your journey through this Galaxy of handsets, I've rounded up what I think are the five stand-out phones. There's nothing bargain basement in this article, so if you're after a really cheap Android handset, check out my best cheap Android phones round-up. Down below are mobile prices ranging considerably, starting at £250 and rising to around £500.
Samsung Galaxy S3
The S3 is at the lofty pinnacle of the Samsung's Galaxy range -- at least until the S4 shows up later this year. Its whopping price tag is rivalled only by its gigantic 4.8-inch, 720p resolution display and humungous 1.4GHz quad-core engine. This multi-core beast stomps all over much of the smart phone population, so if you want to put some serious power in your pocket, look no further.
The S3 is also available in an LTE variant. You'll need to be on the EE network -- and its data plans aren't cheap -- but you'll be able to get super-fast internet on the go.
The Galaxy S3 is for people who like their 3D gaming action high octane and their browser tabs too numerous to count. Small-handed wimps with budget constraints need not apply.
Samsung Galaxy S2
Before the S3 landed, the Galaxy S2 was Samsung's darling, helping the company deal a firm left hook to Apple. Why so popular? Because it's a winning formula. Its 4.3-inch screen is superbly bright, clear and colourful, so your pictures and videos will look awesome. The 1.2GHz dual-core processor won't excite the hardcore Droiders today, but it still offers enough juice for the essentials. And at only 9mm thin, it'll slide easily into your pocket.
It was our favourite phone of 2011 and with an update to Android Jelly Bean hopefully on its way soon, it's still worth a look in 2013. If you want a super-powered Galaxy without the eye-watering price of the S3, the S2 remains a fantastic choice.
Galaxy Note 2
With a gigantic 5.5-inch screen, the Note 2 is arguably more tablet than phone. On the one hand, that means you look slightly silly when making a phone call, but on the other, the sheer vastness of the screen makes watching videos and browsing the Web a joy.
It's extremely bright and bold too, which makes your images pop and there's a whole bunch of handy software to help get the most out of that stylus. Couple that with a super-charged quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM and you've got yourself a total powerhouse of a phone.
If big-screen browsing is your bag -- or you're the proud owner of some generously proportioned mitts -- the Note 2 is worth a gander.
Galaxy Note
Like its recent replacement, the original Note is a monster of a phone. Its 5.3-inch AMOLED display boasts a 1,280x800-pixel resolution and it's packing a 1.4GHz dual-core chip. That's a step down from the second-generation model, but that spec reduction of course means a price reduction too.
If you want to fill your pockets with a mighty mobile but can't quite justify the expense of the latest model, the original Note is still a worthy option.
Galaxy Ace 2
The Galaxy Ace 2 is a good option for those of you whose mobile needs don't quite stretch to the S2. Its dual-core chip might not be the speediest around, but it tackles the essentials without argument and its 3.8-inch display packs in 480x800-pixels, which we found to be crisp and bright.
Better still, Samsung has promised an update to the latest Jelly Bean Android software soon, giving it a fresh lick of paint for the year ahead. At only £140 on pay as you go from O2, it's a very affordable entrance into the Galaxy arena.
Additional writing by Natasha Lomas.
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dixie54 7 February, 2012 18:50
Hi looking for a Samsung 10 1 Or a good phone/ iam on a home mthy cont
dixie54 7 February, 2012 19:01
dont want a mob, persay i want an tabet that does mobile,,,
yadan 13 February, 2012 16:38
"On the one hand, that means you look a bit silly when making a call..." (on the Note)
What nonesense! I've always thought people looked ridiculous calling on ultra-tiny phones. "Silly" means unfashionable, which has nothing to do with comfort and efficiency.
johnnydepp 3 March, 2012 06:32
i just love samsung phones.........
anonymous 9 March, 2012 11:47
Got my Galaxy s2 to last over 10 days without recharging, the biggest drains are 3G (for this you can get an app that periodically connects and disconnects), and the Samsung Drive and Walk GPS app. Once the Drive and walk is launched, it sits in memory, even if you close it, it keeps in the background. I tried to kill it with task manager to no avail, you have to reboot the phone it seems to get rid of it. Once it is off, the phone lasts 4 times longer.
Viview 16 May, 2012 07:38
Nice reviewed,very good,like it.
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anonymous 21 June, 2012 14:11
Two things I not seen mentioned about the Galaxy S2 phone: The plastic housing has weak points by the side buttons and if you put it in your pocket and bend down, it's very easily cracked - I've had mine just 4 days and both sides have broken adjacent to the buttons!! Also the antenna is at the bottom and so partially screened by hand & wrist - signal levels much better held upside down!
anonymous 10 September, 2012 23:28
I have just notice a pink colour on my samsung Gs3 screen right on the left conner of the end where the home buttom is its the first time i have notice it today , pls i need help what could be cost and the cure
wanderer 11 September, 2012 18:40
I've owned a galaxy s3 from day one, and highly recommend for anyone to buy this powerhouse of a phone, u will not be disappointed.
anonymous 28 September, 2012 15:30
i have a galaxy y pro phone why cant i get words with friends
Meleagru 11 January, 2013 20:35
Just wish they would launch a 4G variant for the S2 in the UK.
anonymous 12 January, 2013 06:15
Galaxy Nexus?
anonymous 12 January, 2013 11:28
I'd say the Galaxy S Advance is better than the Galaxy Ace 2. And they're a similar price.
Airrun89 13 January, 2013 15:50
The note 2 is a great phone the sheer amount of features on the thing added with diversity of interaction make it a great bit of kit. On to the size of the thing not a problem Samsung have added a cool features that you shift interactive points I.e. keyboard to one side for one handed operation. And it's no more harder to use than a home phone.
anonymous 14 January, 2013 12:43
I have to say my Galaxy Nexus has been the best handset I have ever owned. I get the latest version of the Android OS and pretty decent hardware to boot.
jackitec 14 January, 2013 17:45
Note 2 rules
anonymous 18 February, 2013 20:59
i personaly recommend the samsung galaxy ace because i left it outside by mistake for a month in the rain sleet and snow and when i found it the phone was soaked and frozen but after heating it it still works now and in pwrfect condition without one scratch this phone is indistructable...........
Paul Bamborough 2 March, 2013 17:50
i want to no if jelly bean is coming to galaxy s 2 this year