The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus are finally on sale, and if you wanted to protect one of these fragile beauties constructed from glass and metal, you’re going to want to get yourself a case as soon as possible.
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Luckily for you, we’ve scoured the internet and rounded up all of the best Galaxy S9 cases in one handy place, so that you can save your £700+ investment from a smashing demise. Here’s Expert Review’s list of the best Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus cases you can buy right now.
The best Samsung Galaxy S9 cases from just £20
1. Gear4: The best cases for drops (and style)
Price: From £30
If you want a case that offers ultimate protection for your Galaxy S9 or S9+ – let’s face it, who wouldn’t? – Gear4’s range of phone cases are the ones to beat. Made from a shock-absorbent material, these cases can withstand drops of up to four metres and can be purchased in four different London-themed variants.
First, there’s the Battersea, which comes in black and white, while the Oxford is entirely black, with both of these costing £35. The £30 Piccadilly case is completely clear, with a blue, pink and black trim.
Finally, the Victoria range can be purchased in four different designs: Feathers, Palms (as in palm trees), Mandala and Streak, with each costing £30.
2. Speck: The best multi-function case
Price: From £20
Speck’s range of folio cases can withstand drops of up to three metres, but they’re also very functional. They have a hidden slot that holds up to three cards and, like most folio cases, also double up as a viewing stand.
Speck’s Presidio case is plastic and comes in four different colours: red, blue, black, grey, while the leather version comes in both brown and black. This is Speck’s full Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus case line-up:
- Presidio Folio (£25 - £30): Folio case with a card slot and hands-free viewing stand
- Presidio Folio Leather (£35- £40)
- Presidio (£20 - £25): Slim case with “Impactium Shock Barrier”
- Presidio Grip (£20 - £25): A no-slip case
- Presidio Clear (£20 - £25): A clear case that shows off the Galaxy S9's new colours
- Presidio Clear and Glitter (£25 - £30)
3. Urban Armor Gear: The best all-round protection
Price: From £25
Urban Armor Gear is well-known for its drop-proof cases but it’s a range of cases that are only sold in the US. Thankfully, Urban Armor’s wide range of cases do ship to the UK, for a fee.
All of the cases are said to meet military-grade drop test standards, kitted with five layers of protection and are compatible with Samsung Fast Wireless Charging and Samsung Pay. You can purchase them in four different models: Monarch, Plasma, Plyo and Pathfinder.
- The Monarch Series is available in crimson and black and costs $60 (~£43).
- The Plyo Series case is available in crimson, ice, ash and glacier colours and costs $40 (~£29).
- The Plasma Series is available in ice, ash, cobalt and citron and costs $40 (~£29).
- The Pathfinder case can only be purchased in black and costs $35 (~£25).