Samsung is one of the biggest phone manufacturers in the world, and with good reason — it makes some pretty incredible phones, combining outstanding hardware design with long lists of handy features that differentiate its phones from the competition. The Galaxy Note 9 is the company's top phone, but the S9 and S9+ offer a similar experience in a smaller package.
Best overall
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
The Galaxy Note 9 is one of the most powerful phones on the market, with every high-end spec you could name packed into a stunning glass and metal design. It features dual cameras with a telephoto lens for getting a closer shot, and the battery lasts all day and then some. Of course, you also get the S Pen, which is new and improved with the ability to wirelessly control features like your camera shutter or music playback.
Runner-up
Samsung Galaxy S9+
The Galaxy S9+ isn't much different from its predecessor, but that's not a bad thing. This phone is all about giving you the most features in the most beautiful package. You get top-end specs across the board, plus all of the hardware features you expect: waterproofing, wireless charging, microSD support, a headphone jack, and more. The camera even features dual apertures, and the secondary camera uses a telephoto lens.
Best small phone
Samsung Galaxy S9
The Galaxy S9 shrinks the Galaxy S9+'s proven formula into a size that easily fits in your hand and pocket with a 5.8-inch display and an otherwise nearly identical experience. Of course, there are a few fringe differences; the S9 doesn't have a secondary rear camera, and it has a smaller 3000mAh battery. But if you're not a power user and don't want to spend the extra money, the Galaxy S9 will get everything you need done and do it in style.
Best durable phone
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
The S8 Active may be a generation old at this point, but it's still the most rugged phone Samsung makes. It trades in the curved glass design for a tough plastic exterior that's equal parts shatter-, water-, and dust-resistant. Beyond the hardware, it offers an identical core experience to the regular S8, down to every little feature like wireless charging and specific hardware components, but it has a gargantuan 4000mAh battery.
Quad vision
Samsung Galaxy A9
If you're not quite looking to get into flagship territory but you still want a premium-feeling phone, the Galaxy A9 is the answer. It features a huge 6.3-inch 18.5:9 display, a Snapdragon 660 chipset, and most notably, four rear cameras; a primary 24MP shooter, an ultra-wide lens, a telephoto lens, and a depth camera. The A9 comes in a few nice gradient finishes, too — Lemonade Blue and Bubblegum Pink.
Best budget phone
Samsung Galaxy J8
You don't need to spend an arm and a leg to get a quality Samsung phone. The Galaxy J8 is available unlocked, and works great on both AT&T and T-Mobile in the U.S. It features a 6-inch 18.5:9 display, a rear fingerprint sensor, dual rear cameras, and a 3500mAh battery, all for just over $300. It's made of metal, so it feels every bit as premium as the more expensive options, and look! No Bixby button!
We still think the Galaxy Note 9 is the best phone in Samsung's roster, but it's definitely not made for people with smaller hands; those people will want to look at the Galaxy S9. If you like the size of the Note 9 but don't need the S Pen, the S9+ is a great alternative, and although a bit dated, the Galaxy S8 Active will give you the Note 9's incredible battery life in a much more durable package.
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