The Galaxy S9+ is an iterative update, but that doesn't stop it from grabbing the top spot, at least as far as Android phones are considered.

Dual Aperture camera; Astoundingly bright display; Superior build quality

AR Emoji; Cluttered UI

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a perfect flagship to cater to all your smartphone needs. If you have the budget for the Samsung Galaxy S9+ then go for it. Of course, there will be many Android brands which will offer an almost similar smartphone for less than the half the price but the difference in that...

Generation 9 in plus size - this is the Samsung Galaxy S9+. Unlike last year when the S8 and the S8+ had just size setting them apart, in 2018 Samsung's Plus means more than higher battery capacity and larger display diagonal - the S9+ has an extra camera on its back too.

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ an excellent phone, that sets the bar for smartphone quality. It is our Editor's Choice for steadfast agility, in everything it does as compared to other Android phones.

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

The best screen on a smartphone; Versatile dual-lens camera; Fantastic performance; Eye-catching design

Little has changed from last year

Each year we look to Samsung's Galaxy S release as the smartphone that will be purchased by the masses and it is clear that the Galaxy S9 Plus will be one of the best smartphones of 2018.

Stunning display, Strong reception and fast wireless network support, Multiple security features, including an iris scanner, Fast and wireless charging, microSD expansion card slot, High level water and dust resistance, 3.5 mm headset jack

Back is a fingerprint magnet

By now, anyone who has the faintest interest in the Galaxy S9 and S9+ would have caught a glimpse of Samsung's latest flagship or even got their hands on one after it was launched a fortnight ago.

Just put on my new phone today it's brilliant, covers all the edges well and the screen is transparent so no need to keep opening the phone to see time etc.

It seems like every year we declare Samsung's flagships the best ever in their class. It's becoming repetitive, but it doesn't make it any less true – the Korean chaebol's newest flagships are the best to come out so far this year and their best ever.

When we reviewed Samsung's large-screened new Galaxy smartphone last year, the Galaxy S8+ , we described it as "futuristic" for its huge display and edge-to-edge design. But the future arrived quickly afterward as most major smartphone makers, Apple included, adopted some version of a large,...