Phone Scoop - New U.S. Phone Releases

Samsung Galaxy A37 5G with Spectrum Mobile, AT&T, Cricket, Tracfone, Xfinity Mobile, Verizon, Consumer Cellular

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This minor update to the A36 has improved water resistance and new AI features, but is otherwise similar. Key features of this mid-range phone include a large HD+ AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh and a 50 megapixel camera.

Apple iPhone 17e with Tracfone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Metro, Cricket, Boost, Xfinity Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Spectrum Mobile

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This update to the iPhone 16e looks similar but upgrades the processor, storage, wireless charging, and 5G speeds. Other features are similar, including 48 megapixel "Fusion" camera, satellite service, IP68 water rating, and Face ID biometric security

Google Pixel 10a with Tracfone, Consumer Cellular, Spectrum Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Boost, Xfinity Mobile

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This update to the Pixel 9a adds Satellite SOS, and sports a more rugged design, brighter display, and faster charging. Other specs of this affordable Pixel are similar, including a high-quality 48-megapixel main camera, wide-angle camera, Wi-Fi 6E, fast charging, and wireless charging.

TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro with T-Mobile, Metro

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This affordable phone has a unique matte display with special paper-like modes accessed by a dedicated switch on the side. It also has a 50 megapixel camera with OIS, Bluetooth Auracast, 33W fast charging, NFC, fingerprint reader, and expandable storage via memory card.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with Cricket, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Boost, Xfinity Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Spectrum Mobile

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This update to Samsung's top-end flagship phone introduces a world-first Privacy Display feature. Compared to the S25 Ultra it replaces, it also has an updated processor, better camera quality, and faster charging. Compared to the S26+, it has a larger display, more cameras, and stylus compatibility. Other features are similar, including water resistance, 120 Hz display refresh, and two-way wireless charging.

Orbic Trophy 5G with Verizon

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This affordable phone has 50 megapixel cameras on both the rear and front, fast charging, and wireless charging. It also has Gorilla Glass 5 protecting the FHD+ AMOLED display, NFC, and expandable storage with a memory card slot.

Samsung Galaxy A17 with Cricket, Tracfone

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This update to the Galaxy A16 is thinner, lighter, and more durable. Most specs and features of this affordable Android phone are almost identical, including water resistance, a sharp AMOLED display, 50 megapixel main camera, fast charging, NFC, fingerprint reader, and expandable storage.

Samsung Galaxy S26 with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, Boost, Xfinity Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Spectrum Mobile

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This update to the S25 brings a larger battery, more storage, better processor, and a slightly larger display. Other features are similar, including wide and telephoto cameras, water resistance, 120 Hz display refresh, and two-way wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Boost, Xfinity Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Spectrum Mobile

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This update to the S25+ has an updated processor but otherwise extremely similar specs and features. Key upgrades over the standard S26 include a larger display and battery, faster charging, UWB, and mmWave 5G. Other features are similar, including wide and telephoto cameras, water resistance, 120 Hz display refresh, and two-way wireless charging.