As always, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ isn't the perfect smartphone, but then what really is? Manufacturers on the Android system have found their niches and specialities; while OnePlus might be known for its performance and speed, Google Pixel phones are reputed for camera and software.

I'm happy to report that upon initial setup with the Galaxy S9+ the user is given a choice to download Samsung's default apps - or not! Having an out-of-box experience using many stock Google apps creates an experience close enough to a Pixel to make this a nice alternative to Google hardware for...

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.

Amazing screen; Super powerful; Fantastic camera for pros

Average battery life; Poor quality photos on auto; Bixby is still annoying

It has been the uncrowned king of the Android smartphone kingdom – no phone has been more compared with Android's bête noire, the iPhone, for more than half a decade now. But recent times have seen Samsung's iconic Galaxy S series face an increasing number of challenges not just from Cupertino but...

Great display and sound; Very good cameras; Excellent overall performance

Samsung Experience UI remains cluttered; Camera not "as great" as hyped; On the expensive side

If you love taking pictures and want to stand out from the crowd, you simply cannot ignore the Galaxy S9+. When compared to other expensive flagship devices, Samsung has a lot more to offer and it is significantly lower as it is priced at Rs 64,900.

Spectacular HDR Screen; High-Quality Camera; Good Android Oreo Integration; Fun Features like Super Slow-Mo Video; Loud and Crisp Stereo Speakers

Battery life could be better; No update in design; Fingerprint Magnet

I had my s9+ for about 10 months. I decided to play music out loud while I went to sleep. I did turn off my wifi to prevent app updates and notifications. I turned on my music a little before 10 PM and it was still playing when I woke up at 6 AM. I stared with 50% and it only at 27% when I woke up!

You can probably gather by now that Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a pretty good smartphone. It has a modern design that looks sleek, while also offering a display that is bright, vibrant, and crisp.

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.

New speakers are amazing; Great camera performance in low light; Great design and display; Out-of-the-box functionality surpasses rivals; 3.5mm headphone socket

You might never find all the features; Display can crush shadows in movies; Camera could be better with HDR; Price

Samsung's flagship smartphone was announced at Mobile World Congress, back in February 2018. Both the S9 and the S9 Plus were announced on the same day, with the S9 Plus being both bigger and having some additional features, particularly to the camera.

The S9+ is the new bully on the block: it's big, strong, and fast. But 2018 just started, so the Korean company's rivals will certainly not just let it rule the market. The Huawei P20's release is just around the corner and the Xperia XZ2 already has a lot up its sleeve to try and oust the Galaxy...

Best display in the world; Excellent performance; Dual camera; Variable aperture in main camera; Quick recharge; 6GB of RAM

Battery life; Still runs on Android 8.0; Iris Scanner and Face Unlock