What is the newest Android phone? Here's a breakdown of the latest models you can buy from top brands.
The newest Android phone released in the US is the Google Pixel 9a. See the latest phones from Samsung, Motorola, and other top companies.
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In the US, the major players in the Android smartphone market are Samsung and Google, with variously smaller presences from brands like Motorola, OnePlus, and Nothing.
Most of these companies release new phone generations on annual cycles, with flagship releases interspersed by budget models and foldable phones.
The newest Android phone released in the US is the Google Pixel 9a on April 10, 2025. Below is a full breakdown of Samsung's and Google's current phone lineups and the newest US releases from Motorola, OnePlus, and Nothing.
The newest Samsung phones
Samsung's newest phones, released on March 26, 2025, are the Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G, from the company's economical Galaxy A series for the US market. Samsung also released a Galaxy A16 5G model on January 9, 2025.
The company's latest premium models, the flagship Galaxy S25 phones, were released on February 7, 2025. The series includes the base Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
The latest models in Samsung's Galaxy Z foldable series, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, were released on July 24, 2024. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider
Samsung's Galaxy S25 phones are premium flagship devices offering the best performance of any Android phone. The base Galaxy S25 is the top choice in our best Android phone guide and our top pick for Android users in our overall best phones guide. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider
The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus cameras offer unmatched versatility for their price ranges thanks to their dedicated 3x zoom cameras. The Galaxy S25 Ultra expands on that versatility as the best Samsung phone camera system with its four lenses, including a 5x zoom camera. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is the top flip-phone style device in our guide to the best foldable phones. While the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has excellent performance, cameras, and a large tablet display, we're not smitten with the Galaxy Z Fold 6's narrow exterior display. It makes folded use less comfortable than our top foldable phone pick, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
The Galaxy A16, Galaxy A26, and Galaxy A36 are budget models that offer worthwhile performance and camera quality for their respective $200, $300, and $400 price tags.
- Samsung Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G: Released on March 26, 2025
- Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra: Released on February 7, 2025
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Released on January 9, 2025
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6: Released on July 24, 2024
The newest Google phones
Google's newest phone is the Pixel 9a, released on April 10, 2025, as the latest model in its affordable Pixel "a" series.
Google released its latest premium phones, the flagship Pixel 9 series, on staggered dates in 2024. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL were released on August 22, 2024, while the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold were released on September 4, 2024. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider
The Pixel 9 Pro is our top camera pick in our guides to the best Pixel phone and best Android phone overall, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL expands on that by having the best battery life on an Android phone.
The Pixel 9 remains a great device, but its value proposition is eclipsed by the Pixel 9a, which offers a comparable experience for $300 less. It's the best budget Android phone with flagship performance, running on the same Tensor G4 processor as its premium siblings. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is our top foldable phone overall thanks to its performance, excellent cameras, thin design, large tablet display, and comfortable exterior cover display.
- Google Pixel 9a: Released on April 10, 2025
- Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL: Released on August 22, 2024
- Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Released on September 4, 2024
The newest Android phones from other companies
Motorola's newest phone in the US is the Moto G Power 5G, released on February 6, 2025. The next most recent release was the standard Moto G 5G on January 30, 2025, from the same family of budget phones. Motorola / Business Insider
Motorola's Moto G models are budget-oriented phones in the $200 to $300 range. They have enough power to run almost any app or game, albeit more slowly and not quite as smoothly as more expensive phones. Their cameras take decent photos but don't expect the same quality as phones in the $500 or above range.
- Motorola Moto G Power 5G: Released on February 6, 2025
- Motorola Moto G 5G: Released on January 30, 2025
The newest OnePlus phones are the flagship OnePlus 13, released on January 7, 2025, and the mid-range OnePlus 13R, released on January 14, 2025. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider
The OnePlus 13 is a top-tier phone priced to match its premium performance, display, design, and cameras. The OnePlus 13R is a mid-range version of the OnePlus 13 and offers incredible value for its flagship-level performance, design, and screen. Its cameras are good but not quite up to par with the latest flagships.
- OnePlus 13: Released on January 7, 2025
- OnePlus 13R: Released on January 14, 2025
The newest phones from Nothing are the budget Nothing Phone (3a), released on March 11, 2025, and the mid-range Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, released on March 25, 2025.
The company's latest flagship phone, the Nothing Phone 2, was released on July 17, 2023. Nothing
Except for the Nothing Phone 2, the rest of Nothing's current lineup, including the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro, has a significant caveat for US users.
All models other than the flagship phone are available in the US under the Nothing "beta" program, as they don't support various 5G and LTE network bands from major US carriers, and the mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) that run on these carrier networks. That means coverage and data speeds could be reduced compared to a phone designed to work in the US on any US carrier. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider
Each of Nothing's phones offers the brand's singular visual aesthetic, both in physical design and the Android operating system. Their backs are clear to reveal a simplified peek at internal components. You'll also find Nothing's signature "Glyph" LED lighting to add cool effects when you receive a notification.
The Nothing phones offer distinctive aesthetics and customization options for the Android operating system. You can resize individual app and folder icons, and Nothing's minimalistic and bold icon packs are striking.
- Nothing Phone (3a): Released on March 11, 2025
- Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: Released on March 25, 2025
- Nothing Phone 2: Released on July 17, 2023
