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Recombu | Alex Todd

The Galaxy S9+ might be the second-most (after the standard S9) iterative flagship Samsung's ever made, and yet it might be the most well-rounded flagship you can buy right now.

The Economic Times | Hitesh Raj Bhagat

Overall, these new phones are not a very big jump up from the S8 or Note 8, but Samsung has ensured that they are at the top of the smartphone game.

What Hi-Fi?

More evolution than revolution, but that's still enough to make the S9+ the best big Android phone you can buy today.

The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

Last year's Galaxy S8+ was slightly held back by a few annoying niggles, such as the awkward fingerprint sensor placement, all of which have been rectified in the Galaxy S9+.

Mashable | Raymond Wong

After nine generations, Samsung's finally built the perfect Galaxy Android phone with the S9 and S9+.

Stuff | Robert Leedham

A big, blockbuster phone that awesome at pretty much everything. It'll probably be too big for most people though.

Pocket-lint | Cam Bunton

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ offers out-of-the-box functionality that exceeds most other devices. It's one of the leaders of a new generation of hardware, pushing quality design with one of the best displays around. But with prices rising, those with a Galaxy S8+ needn't to rush to upgrade, for while there's a lot that's new, many of the important features Samsung had nailed the last time around.

ZDNet | Matthew Miller

Android perfection achieved. There is not a single lacking function or feature in the S9 Plus.

TechAeris | Alex Hernandez

If you don't want to spend the money the S10+ is going to be commanding, then this is a good option... The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a great phone and it will be upgrading to Android 9.0 Pie.

Neowin | Timi Cantisano

It checks all of the boxes when it comes to features you are looking for in a smartphone that is built in 2018 and also has some interesting new features sprinkled in.

pocketnow | Jaime Rivera

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a great phone. We'd call it the best all rounder that delivers on all the most important features a consumer wants from a flagship. Definitely the phone we'd recommend you give a try in 2018.

NotebookCheck | Daniel Schmidt

The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is a powerful smartphone, but it still has to struggle with some teething problems.

Engadget | Cherlynn Low

Samsung's improvements to its latest flagship work as promised, but don't feel like features that you'd miss by not upgrading. Still, thanks to blazing performance, solid cameras and long battery life, the Galaxy S9+ continues to uphold the S series' reputation for excellence.

Pickr | Leigh Stark

There's no doubting that Samsung's Galaxy S9+ is a top phone, and given what it had to work with, it's no surprise...if you can live with your charger in reach and are happy to get a day out of your phone, you'll find Samsung's Galaxy S9 a charming all-round package that gets the job done right.

TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Nimish Dubey

If you are not short of cash, we would have no hesitation in recommending it – it is a very well rounded out product. And looks and performs in a classy manner.

Ars Technica | Ron Amedeo

an all-glass phone with a heavily skinned OS and slow updates...The new camera will be a heavily marketed feature, and it's great. It consistently pumps out quality pictures, and it has some of the best low-light performance out there...Honestly, the best change to the S9 might be the addition of always-on "Ok Google" support. Being able to shout commands at your phone when the screen is off-even if just to find the phone-is one of my most-used smartphone features...

Firstpost | Sheldon Pinto

If you are an S8/S8+ or Note 8 user, you can skip the S9+ as it does not offer a significant upgrade from your existing devices. But yes, if you are on older Samsung or Android or even older Apple devices (and are looking to switch) then the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are smartphones that must definitely be considered.

Toronto Sun | Adam Swimmer

The S9 Plus is a premium smartphone designed for people who appreciate large screens.

TheEffect.Net | Derek Reilly

It's a great phone, there's no denying it. It boils down to your personal preference.

91mobiles | Nitansh Rastogi

Is it the best Android smartphone one can buy? Without a doubt. It's a great all-rounder that impresses in almost every aspect and doesn't miss out on anything crucial feature either.

Know Your Mobile | Paul Briden

A very capable flagship with lots to love, but the back-step in battery performance is disappointing. The camera is easily the best on the market by a country mile, as is the display, while CPU performance is also great - however, you do pay quite a lot for all this.

ITProPortal | Michael Moore

The Galaxy S9 Plus is undoubtedly a seriously impressive device. So if you're looking for a solidly work-focused smartphone, the Galaxy S9 Plus may not be for you - however for anyone looking for that extra bit of Android spark and polish, the S9 Plus could make all the difference.

news.com.au | Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

If you're going to choose just one smartphone on which to animate emoji, Samsung's Galaxy S9 should top your list. It also bests Apple iPhone in phone photography. However, if you own Samsung's last model, you'd be forgiven for skipping this upgrade, and waiting for something with more enhancements.

NDTV Gadgets | Roydon Cerejo

Samsung hasn't made any drastic changes to the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ compared to their predecessors, and the company didn't really need to do much. Right now, these are among the best Android smartphones you can get for your money.

Digital Trends | Julian Chokkattu

The Galaxy S9 Plus is a masterpiece. The Samsung S9 Plus is a statement of best-in-class hardware.

Android Authority | Jimmy Westenberg, Joshua Vergara

The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are predictable, iterative devices. But is that so bad when their predecessors were two of the best phones of last year? We certainly don't think so. However, they're not perfect, but these are two of the best Android phones for most users.

TechRadar | Matt Swider

You won't find a bigger and better Android phone than the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. The new AR Emoji mode is overrated, though, and its higher price is tough to justify. This is for people who want the biggest screen and the best camera on one phone.

T3 | Matt Swider

You won't find a bigger and better Android phone than the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. The new AR Emoji mode is overrated, though, and its higher price is tough to justify. This is for people who want the biggest screen and the best camera on one phone.

phoneArena | Rado Slavov

Samsung has once again managed to craft desirable handsets with the S9 and S9+; one can hardly find anything remotely as elegant, as advanced, and as polished, all in a single product, on the Android market.

AVForums | David Phelan

This is an attractive, if pricey, phone that delivers in terms of power and performance.

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

The Galaxy S9+ is a heck of a phone, but it is not cheap. Be sure you can get a good value for your trade. If you have the means, the S9+ is the way.

CNET UK | Jessica Dolcourt

Samsung's Galaxy S9 Plus is the more robust Galaxy S9, and the one for power users to get.

Australian PC World | Fergus Halliday

With the S9 and S9+, Samsung swing their engineering talent, brand power and their overall focus back towards the camera side of the equation and, while the results of this pivot aren't by any means poor, the whole thing does come off as a little predictable...It's a great phone - but not one that's likely to meaningfully contribute to Samsung's legacy

The Verge | Dan Seifert

Predictably, Samsung has made yet another excellent flagship phone. But, just as predictably, it still has plenty of room for improvement.

Gadgets Now | Robin Sinha

The Samsung S9+ is a solid upgrade on last year's flagship. The package not just has a delicate yet premium design but also has saturated and immersive display, good stereo speakers, best in class processor, ample RAM and storage, impressive camera and a well-performing battery.

AndroidPit | Shu On Kwok

The S9+ is the new bully on the block: it's big, strong, and fast.

IT PRO | Adam Shepherd

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ should be the best phone of its generation, but a number of small grievances unite to diminish its appeal. It's technically capable, to be sure, but it's far from perfect.

YourTechExplained | Alex Garcia

Would I recommend that S8/S8+ users upgrade? No, this phone isn't worth the upgrade. The improvements from the S8 are only minor and not worth upgrading to. However, if you own an S7 or another Android device then the S9+ is definitely worth looking into.

V3

The Galaxy S9+, like its predecessor, is an excellent smartphone with a fabulous screen and great performance. It's also more power-efficient and can be charged all the way up to 100 per cent in around 80 minutes.

Tom's Guide | Mark Spoonauer

While AR Emoji and other tricks don't impress, the Galaxy S9+'s improved camera, brighter display and faster performance add up to make this a worthy iPhone X rival.

The Inquirer | Carly Page

The Galaxy S9+ is undoubtedly an excellent phone and improves on the S8+ with its blazing-fast internals and variable aperture camera. However, as it's more expensive than its predecessor, potential buyers might find themselves opting for last year's model instead.

Mobile Syrup | Patrick O'Rourke

While it's difficult to find a significant fault with the S9, it clearly isn't as exciting as other Android devices on the market, or even the S7 or S8 were when they were first released.

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

The screen is stunning and the camera is clever; but this is still only a minor update in the Galaxy series. Nevertheless, this is a great phone – and I'm sure this device will be up there with the best Android phones come the end of the year.

Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow

Dual cameras come to Samsung's Galaxy S9 Plus, and they're reason enough to divert your gaze away from the regular Galaxy S9. This is, undoubtedly, the best Android smartphone we've ever seen, it's just that its price is a heck of a lot to pay for any phone. No matter how good it is.

Alphr | Jonathan Bray

In short, the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is a great phone and, if you do want the best it's the phone you want to buy. It's just that it isn't much better than its predecessor; if push came to shove, I'd advise you save a few bob and buy an S8 Plus instead.

TechSpot | Tom Schiesser

Bottom line, the Galaxy S9+ is a good phone with largely iterative updates, and especially if you get the Snapdragon version, offers a decent package to those coming from two-year-old handsets.

AnandTech | Andrei Frumusanu

If you come from older generation devices you will see significant upgrades, but as a flagship coming at a price premium we expect a no-compromise device, and here is where the [UK version of the Galaxy S9] doesn't tick all boxes. The battery life regression that we measured is the single most concerning aspect of the device. Here buyers will need to consider the device with caution and well-thought out consideration and should maybe apply a wait & see approach over the coming months - for one to see if Samsung resolves the issues via software, and secondly, to await the release of competitor's new product lines for possible better alternatives.