Is Samsung still the Android king or is it past its peak?

For years, Samsung has reliably led the Android world, releasing new, cutting-edge devices that pushed various boundaries. Just look at its device archives. The quirky Galaxy S4 Zoom with its extendable zoom camera, the motorized swivel-camera Galaxy A80, the pioneering Galaxy Fold, and the daring Galaxy Note Edge all come to mind. All these devices left me a little giddy when I first used them.

Of course, the core of a company consists of more sensible, consumer-friendly products, and there are plenty of tamer devices that have helped Samsung secure its place in the mobile world. However, I often wonder whether this tendency to play it too safe is part of a growing problem.

Even beyond the halo products, leaks suggest that Samsung still isn’t really trying with its upper-range models. We’ve already seen the company strip a core S Pen feature from the Galaxy S25 Ultra, while the Galaxy S26 series seemingly won’t bring any major upgrades. Then there are the Galaxy S line’s cameras, which have remained mostly unchanged for four generations. Consumers are also frustrated, at least according to recent survey results. A swathe of Android Authority readers are disillusioned with Samsung’s tame flagship phone strategy.

Personally, I still appreciate Samsung as an Android OEM. One UI is the best skin I’ve ever used, and the steady, reliable rollouts of software updates fill me with confidence. Using a Samsung phone is a safe bet, even if it’s no longer an exciting one.

All this begs the question: Do you believe that Samsung is past its peak? Is it all downhill from here, or does the company still have a few tricks up its sleeve? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Here are some more questions:

• Do you still get excited about using new Samsung flagships?
• Has Samsung passed its peak? If so, what era do you believe the company was at its best?
• What are your thoughts on the company’s ambitious foldable program compared to its conservative flagship line? Should Samsung continue to push boundaries in both areas?
• If you could revive an old Samsung phone with modern software and hardware, which device would you pick?
• What is your opinion on the Galaxy A line? Do you still see it as a middling mid-range series?
• If you use another device, what does Samsung need to attract you to its products in the future?

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