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• Galaxy S9 is now on sale! Here's what we loved... and didn't

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  Editors' Rating

  Excellent

  $133.99 to $171.99

  Reviewed: Mar 8, 2018

  Updated: Oct 21, 2020

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  The Good The Galaxy S9 once again proves Samsung's formula of a gorgeous 5.8-inch screen, sexy dual-curved design and terrific camera for well-lit shots can't go wrong. Whiplash-fast speeds, wireless charging and water resistance complete the package. And it looks stunning in purple and blue.

  The Bad Low-light photos often look blurry and lack the fine texture and contrast of competing phone cameras. The Galaxy S9's camera frequently, accidentally switches between modes. 3D avatar software is tragically bad, and a new face-unlock tool is inherently insecure. The Galaxy S9 costs more than 2017's Galaxy S8.

  The Bottom Line The Galaxy S9 can still hold its own among 2019's smartphones, but wait for it to go on sale after the Galaxy S10 launch.

• Why the Galaxy S9 Plus beats the Galaxy S9

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  Editors' Rating

  Outstanding

  $174.88 to $399.97

  Reviewed: Mar 8, 2018

  Updated: Oct 21, 2020

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  The Good The Galaxy S9 Plus one-ups the excellent Galaxy S9 with a second rear camera for taking portrait photos.

  The Bad Battery life fell short of last year's model in our early tests, and the Galaxy S9 Plus suffers from the same underbaked extras as the smaller Galaxy S9. The dual-aperture camera tends to overexpose low-light photos in auto mode.

  The Bottom Line Samsung's most robust Galaxy S9 of 2018 is still a good buy, but not until after the Galaxy S10 starts selling.

• LG V30 review: Samsung Galaxy S8 better watch out

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  Editors' Rating

  Outstanding

  $239.00

  Reviewed: Nov 13, 2017

  Updated: Oct 21, 2020

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  The Good The LG V30 almost has it all: a great camera, speedy processor, huge OLED screen, excellent battery life, waterproofing, wireless charging, microSD storage and the best headphone jack on a phone.

  The Bad Ergonomic quirks can make the V30 awkward to hold. You may miss some shots due to slow camera autofocus. Carrier-specific versions come with annoying bloatware and logos.

  The Bottom Line The LG V30 is a rock-solid alternative to Samsung’s Galaxy S8 Plus and the Google Pixel 2 XL. If it fits your hands and your photographic needs, you won't be disappointed.

• With Gear S3, Samsung tries to throw it all on a watch, but it doesn't all stick

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  Editors' Rating

  Very good

  $73.85

  Reviewed: Jan 24, 2017

  Updated: Nov 26, 2018

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  The Good Well-constructed; attractive design; clever spinning bezel interface. GPS, speakerphone, optional stand-alone LTE phone service and work-anywhere Samsung Pay. Spotify app streams music on the go. Works with most Android phones, and even iPhones to a degree.

  The Bad It's big. Tizen-based software has less app support than Apple Watch or Android Wear. iOS connection works, but it's very buggy. Few killer apps take advantage of stand-alone LTE services.

  The Bottom Line Samsung's watch survives, for now, as one of the better options for Android phone users.