Cell Phone Radar
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Samsung
Galaxy S26 FE$600
checked today
Who it’s for5G internet
Pros4,900 mAh · above average
Consthe RAM 8 GB · below average
Samsung
Galaxy S25$740
checked today
Who it’s for5G internet · Small cell phone
Proswireless charging · NFC · eSIM
Cons4,000 mAh · below average
Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G$532$551
3.4% below the previous check
checked today
Who it’s forChat, social media and video
Pros5,000 mAh · above average
ConsNo wireless charging
Apple
iPhone 18 Pro$1,439
checked today
Who it’s forGaming and lots of open apps
Proswireless charging · NFC · eSIM
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The best cell phone 5G cell phones today is the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, $600 (score 8.4).
| Model | Price | Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro12 GB RAM · 256 GB | $1,439at Amazon | 8.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max12 GB RAM · 256 GB | $1,549at Amazon | 8.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 FE8 GB RAM · 128 GB | $600at Amazon | 8.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S2612 GB RAM · 256 GB | $789at Amazon | 8.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S2512 GB RAM · 256 GB | $740at Amazon | 7.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold812 GB RAM · 256 GB | $1,880at Amazon | 7.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S228 GB RAM · 128 GB | $310at Amazon | 6.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy A57 5G8 GB RAM · 128 GB | $532at Amazon | 6.3 | Buy on Amazon |
Half of the 8 phones cost up to $764; the range with the most models is from $400 to $600, with 2.
Cheapest $310 Samsung Galaxy S22 rating 6.6
Most expensive $1,880 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
| Price range | Models in the segment | In the catalog | Median score of the segment | Median score of the catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $200 | 0 | 7 | 4.5 | |
| $200 to $300 | 0 | 2 | ||
| $300 to $500 | 1 | 12 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| $500 to $1,000 | 4 | 15 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Over $1,000 | 3 | 14 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
This section compares today’s check with the previous one: what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.
Spec score from 0 to 10, with today’s price.
2 brands have a model here; Samsung has the most, with 6 models.
Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.
8 of 8 have 5G confirmed
8 of 8 have NFC confirmed
1 of 8 has a 5,000 mAh battery or larger
| Indicator | 5G cell phones | Whole catalog | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 8 | 50 | 16% of the catalog |
| Median price | $764 | $599 | +28% |
| Median score | 8.1 | 7.7 | +0.4 ponto |
| Lowest price | $310 | $90 | +$220 |
| Highest price | $1,880 | $2,499 | −$619 |
Pick 1, best score for the price: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, $600 at Amazon. The median price of the 8 models on the list is $764.
Next step
Open the chart already filtered to 5G cell phones.
Today it is the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, for $600 (score 8.4).
The Samsung Galaxy S25, for $740 (score 7.7).
In the Nov 12, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 8 models in the segment is $764, and prices range from $310 to $1,880. The final price is the one at the store.
Included are models whose spec sheet lists a 5G network. A spec sheet with no network information is left out. Each model counts once: if it has more than one memory version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.
From cheapest to most expensive, the phone that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which phone to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.
Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 12, 2026.
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax.
The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure real-world photos or durability.
Data from Nov 12, 2026.
