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Reviewed on: 4 March 2019
RRP: From $999

1. Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

The Galaxy S10 Plus is the best Galaxy phone ever with outstanding cameras, build, display and performance. The Exynos version is let down by its merely acceptable battery life.

It's also very expensive from £899 / $999 and then some, but it's a wonderful experience with OneUI's thoughtful additions, slick day to day use and more features than you can throw a stick at.

The Pixel 3 has a better camera and the OnePlus 6T is a better deal but if you want a premium, flashy Android phone with every feature under the sun then this is the one to get.

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Reviewed on: 8 March 2019
RRP: US$719

2. Samsung Galaxy S9

The Galaxy S9 was one of the best smartphones of 2018 and remains an excellent choice in 2019 if you can't afford the Galaxy S10, don't care about its new features or maybe both.

It might technically be out of date in smartphone terms but the Galaxy S9 still has a lot to offer with expertly blended design, hardware and software to make a phone that will appeal to all kinds of users. You only need to spend extra on the Galaxy S9+ if you really want the extra camera, bigger screen and other internal upgrades - more RAM, storage and a bigger battery aren't as noticeable.

The most appealing thing about the S9 now it's 'old' is that you can get it for a much lower price.

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Reviewed on: 8 March 2019
RRP: US$840

3. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

The Galaxy S10 range is here, but the S9 Plus remains one of the best Samsung phones you can get, especially if the new 2019 phones are out of your price range - that's easily done with prices going up futher.

It might not have 2019 features like an embedded fingerprint scanner and reverse wireless charging but it's still a premium handset with high-end specs and features in a sleek and well-made design.

A key question is whether you should get it over the regular S9. The answer is yes, but only if you can afford the extra cost, don't mind the larger size and will make use of the additional features such as the second rear camera.

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Reviewed on: 22 November 2018
RRP: From $999.99

4. Samsung Galaxy Note 9

If you want an Android phone with every feature under the sun, the Galaxy Note 9 is it. With premium design, amazing battery life and the unique S-Pen, it's pretty much the most you can spend on a phone right now.

That said, its features aren't for everyone and it will be too big and expensive for many. The regular S9 has similar design and most of the features and costs less (and will fit in most pockets to boot).

But the Note 9 has the best display on a smartphone on its release and the 4000mAh battery has incredible stamina. It even has liquid cooling and can run the most demanding mobile games. If it's up your street, it's the only choice.

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Reviewed on: 11 December 2017
RRP: $930

5. Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Even though the Note 9 is now out and improves the battery life and S-Pen, the Note 8 is still a killer phone.

The huge, amazing display is still among the best you can get while the processing power is still close to the very best. The dual cameras take excellent portrait photos and the only thing the S-Pen lacks compared to the Note 9 is Bluetooth.

You should be able to save a lot of money if you opt for it today over the newer model.

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Reviewed on: 13 July 2018
RRP: $724.99

6. Samsung Galaxy S8

Samsung has taken the best phone from 2016 made it even better with an impressive Infinity screen and premium design. It ticks a shedload of boxes - as you'd expect from a flagship. It's one of the best phones of 2017, and is nearly half the price of the iPhone X. But the biometrics are a let down.