Compare Samsung Phone Plans Australia

Compare the Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S23 FE

Samsung’s Galaxy S series is the flagship premium series released by Samsung each year. The Samsung Galaxy S24 series includes the standard Galaxy S24 and its larger counterpart, the Galaxy S24+, the powerful Galaxy S24 Ultra (with S Pen) and the more budget-friendly Galaxy S23 FE, which was released as part of the S23 series.

While all of these phones carry rather big price tags, the S23 FE is the cheapest of the four, while the S24 Ultra has the big price tag to match its ‘best of the best’ features. While many people might be happy with the quality features of the standard S24, if you want a bigger battery and larger screen, you might prefer to choose the S24+. Ultimately, what you want from a phone, not to mention your budget, will help determine which of these phones is the best one for you.

If you’re looking to buy your Samsung Galaxy S24 series phone on a plan, you can compare a range of S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra plans and Galaxy S23 FE plans.

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5

The other premium lineup that Samsung offers is its Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold lineup. As the names suggest, these are the foldable devices that Samsung offers, with the Galaxy Z Flip folding in half like a traditional flip phone, and the Galaxy Z Fold a more tablet-size device when fully opened, but can be folded in half to be the size of a standard phone.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 are the latest releases in the Z Flip and Z Fold range, with improvements on features and specs from the previous models. Both of these phones can seem a little gimmicky but do serve a purpose. If you’re looking for a more compact smartphone experience, the Z Flip 5 offers many premium Samsung features but with the added benefit of being able to fold in a more compact size. For anyone after a phone that doubles as a work or creative productivity tool, the Z Fold 5 might offer the right multitasking and productivity features for your needs.

Both of these phones carry big price tags and often the foldable devices might not have the same level of premium features — such as cameras and battery size — that the Galaxy S series includes. Ultimately, you might have to compromise on some specs for the benefit of a foldable device.

Compare Samsung Galaxy A series

The cheap phone space is a surprisingly crowded one, with phones from brands such as Nokia, Motorola, OPPO and TCL released every year with quality features packed into a more budget-friendly price tag. Samsung also competes in this space with its Galaxy A series.

Each year, Samsung releases several phones in the Galaxy A series, with some devices carrying some pretty impressive features for a cheaper price. Samsung’s most recent Galaxy A releases include the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, the A34 5G, the A14 5G and the A14. As the names suggest, most devices include 5G compatibility, except for the cheapest device, the A14, which offers more standard features and a budget-friendly price tag.

Often, the more expensive A series phones come in at that higher mid-price point and will include some pretty impressive features and specs for its budget status. The Galaxy A series can offer a good compromise on budget and features if you’re looking for a new Samsung phone, but don’t have $1,000 or so to spare.

Telstra phone plans for Samsung phones

Telstra offers a wide range of Samsung phones. However, considering the number of devices that Samsung releases each year, you might not find every Samsung phone available on a phone plan from Telstra.

Typically you’ll get the full suite of Samsung Galaxy S phones, along with the Galaxy Z Flip and Fold phones. Telstra might also stock some of the more budget-friendly phones in the Samsung Galaxy A series, but not all of them.

If you want your Samsung phone on a plan from Telstra, you’ll be able to pay off your device over a 12, 24 or 36 month payment period. Whichever payment period you choose will determine how much you pay for your device each month, which you’ll then bundle with your choice of Telstra phone plan.

Telstra also offers a range of perks on its phone plans, including access to its rewards program and free streaming subscriptions, are sometimes also on offer. You’ll also get 5G network access and unlimited capped-speed data at 1.5Mbps when you use up your mobile data inclusions.

Optus phone plans for Samsung phones

Optus carries the big Samsung releases, including the Galaxy S series and Z Flip and Fold phones. You might also find stocks of select budget-friendly Galaxy A series on offer.

You’ll be able to choose to pay off your Samsung phone over a 12, 24 or 36-month payment period, which will determine how much you pay for your device each month. Once you’ve selected your phone and payment period, you’ll then bundle with an Optus phone plan, which includes 5G network access and once you use your fast data allowance, you can keep using your mobile data at the capped speed of 1.5Mbps.

If you choose to sign up to Optus, eligible customers will get access to Optus SubHub — a subscription bundling service that includes discounts on subscriptions such as Netflix and BINGE which increase the more you bundle. Optus customers will also get discounted access to Optus Sport — great news if you’re an English Premier League fan.

Vodafone phone plans for Samsung phones

Like Telstra and Optus, Vodafone also carries a wide range of Samsung phones, including the premium Galaxy S series and Galaxy Z Flip and Fold phones. You might also find some of the Galaxy A series is also available if you’re looking for a cheaper phone.

You’ll be able to pay off your Samsung phone of choice over a 12, 24 or 36-month payment period and simply bundle with one of Vodafone’s phone plans. Vodafone’s postpaid plans offer 5G network access, plus you can keep using your mobile data once you’ve gone over your plan’s inclusions, but at the capped speed of 2Mbps.

Vodafone might not offer as many extras as its competitors, but it does offer discounts on plan fees and bonus data from time to time. It also typically offers cheaper postpaid phone plans than its competitors, so you might be able to save a little on your plan fees by signing up to Vodafone.

How do I compare Samsung mobile plans?

Once you’ve got an idea of which Samsung phone you want, and you’ve decided to buy it on a phone plan, you’ll need to decide which plan is best for your needs. Comparing phone plans from a range of telcos is a great way to find a plan that will suit your budget and needs.

You can use the free phone plan comparison tool at the top of this page to compare a range of Samsung phone plans. Simply select your device of choice, along with any other filters you might want, such as data allowance. This should give you an idea of what plans are available to help you find the best phone plan for your needs.

What are the best Samsung plans?

Choosing the best Samsung phone plan will depend not only on the phone you want, but on what you need from a phone plan. While one person might want a big data allowance, another person might want international call inclusions. That’s why it’s important to consider a few things before choosing a Samsung phone plan, so you can find the best plan for your needs.

Cost

Samsung offers a lot of different phones each year — and at vastly different price points and with different features. While it might be tempting to pick up a Samsung phone with all of the best inclusions — such as folding capabilities and S Pens — you might not really need all the big flashy features, and might find a cheaper and more basic Samsung phone suits your needs well enough.

Cameras

When it comes to smartphone cameras, Samsung is one of the biggest players with a reputation for offering some of the best cameras in an Android phone. However, the impressive cameras of the more premium phones, like the Galaxy S series and Galaxy Z Fold, will come with a much bigger price tag, and for the average user, the cameras and their capabilities might be overkill. For example the Galaxy S24 Ultra features a lot of camera features focused on astrophotography. While it might be fun to play around with these features, if you don’t plan on using them all the time, it might not be worth the higher price tag.

However, phones in the more budget-friendly Galaxy A series can still include some good cameras but without too many flashy extras. Consider how you use your phone’s cameras, what kind of photos you take and how often, to help decide which phone or price point is going to be best for you.

Features

Much like with the cameras, the more expensive Samsung phones will also carry extras and features that will justify the higher price tag. This can include folding capabilities, like with the Galaxy Z Flip and Fold series, an S Pen, like the S series or any other tech inclusions, many of which are focused on a certain type of user and for activities like working on the go. Some of these features might be fun to have, but if you don’t really need these capabilities, you can save some cash by opting for a more basic device that will still suit your needs.

Which Samsung Galaxy phones are available in Australia?

Samsung offers a wide range of phones on the Australian market, from its premium S series to the more affordable A series. With each new year comes a batch of phones, so you’ll likely find one to suit your budget. Here is a list of some Samsung phones currently available in Australia, but keep in mind that older devices may no longer be available.

• Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy 23, 23+, S23 Ultra and S23 FE
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5
• Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
• Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
• Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
• Samsung Galaxy A14
• Samsung Galaxy A04s
• Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4

Which Samsung phone should I buy?

While there are plenty of Samsung phones on the market, it might be a bit of an overwhelming choice. It may be tempting to choose one of the premium devices: after all, the more expensive the phone is, the better the phone is, right?

That isn’t always the case. While a more expensive phone will have the more advanced technology and specifications, that doesn’t mean that a cheaper phone doesn’t also have some good technology and features included.

For example, the cameras on a more expensive Samsung phone will have the best of the best features and tech that Samsung has to offer at that time. This can include the impressive night and astrophotography technology to improve photos taken of the night sky. However, for the average phone user, while you’ll get some good photos out of it, if you typically just take photos of your friends and family and holiday snaps, you might not need all the fancy features that come from a premium smartphone.

Likewise, Samsung’s Fold and Flip phones use foldable screens to create phones that are compact (in the Flip’s case) or have more and larger screens for better multitasking (in the Fold’s case). The Fold is typically aimed at people who use their phone for work purposes, maybe for people who like to do some digital drawing on the go. If how you use your phone will benefit from a bigger screen and better multitasking abilities, then it might be the right phone for your needs. However, if you typically use your phone for the basics, a Fold might be excessive.

Ultimately price and your phone use needs will be the biggest deciding factors for what phone you choose to buy. If you have the budget for a more expensive device, then you might want to get a more premium phone to enjoy the more advanced technology. However, if you’re on a tighter budget, or you don’t want to spend too much when you mostly use your phone for the basics, then it’s worth looking at a range of devices to find one that matches your needs and budget.

About our phone experts

Emma Bradstock: Senior Telco Specialist

As Canstar Blue’s Senior Telco Specialist, Emma Bradstock covers all things mobile phone and internet, which she’s focused on for the past four years. Emma has over a decade of professional writing experience across print and digital media outlets and for digital agencies, and has turned her hand to multimedia content and social media management.  She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media from Macquarie University. You can follow Emma on LinkedIn.

Josh Filosi: Data Insights Analyst

Josh Filosi is Canstar’s Data Insights Analyst, and helps develop and deliver the methodology for Canstar Blue’s Value Rankings and Awards for the telco industry. He holds a double-major in Economics and Behavioral Science, and enjoys interpreting complex data. Connect with Josh on LinkedIn.