Samsung's Galaxy S9 Plus is the more robust Galaxy S9, and the one for power users to get.

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

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

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.

While the Galaxy S9+ may not look that much different than the Galaxy S8+, much of the improvements were made under the hood. Don't fix something that ain't broken, right It's got a slightly more compact in an almost identical design, a more practical placement of the fingerprint scanner and an...

Impressive performance; Very nice display; Great dual camera setup; Loud; stereo speakers; Fast wireless charging; Water resistance

Super expensive

When Apple took the top end smartphone over the $1K barrier they became a serious investment consideration now we are seeing a pitched battle between the Apple

Stellar screen; Top-notch camera; Incredibly powerful;

Almost unchanged design; Uncomfortable to hold for some;

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.

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.

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