With that in mind, below we’ve detailed the five biggest things we want to see from the Samsung Galaxy S25, to make it as good as possible. These are all things that wouldn’t be unrealistic for Samsung to do, but we’re not necessarily expecting them all, as while leaks point to some of these, others are just things we wish for.

Here are the 5 best Samsung Galaxy phones under $500, offering excellent performance and features without breaking the bank.

Commentary: Samsung is rumored to be cutting the standard Galaxy phone from its lineup in 2026, further signaling a shift away from smaller phones.