Samsung - Galaxy S9 64GB - Midnight Black (Verizon)

Picked up this phone a few weeks ago because my S5 was really annoying me with lack of memory and battery issues including the battery getting hot while discharging. It was 3 1\2 years old, so it was time for a new phone. I'm getting used to subtle differences ( swipe left/right to change pages, up to access apps) and the the addion of the Bixby button. I am enjoying using Bixby voice commands and to show me things I'm interested in. I also like this camera better than the old one (although the one in the S3 was pretty good too.). I took some great fireworks videos and stills last week. The super slowmo created some neat effects. Very good in low light, and there is a pro mode I'm just exploring. One warning - get a cover, the finish is very smooth and easily slides off slightly tilted surfaces.

I have had the phone for just over a week. So far it's great. I am so happy that I purchased it at Bestbuy. I had previously looked at getting it directly through Verizon and the cost was double there. I went with the gold version only available at best buy because the price was lower than the other colors. I'm very happy with it. It downloads very fast and it charges quickly too. Also holds a charge very long. I bought an otterbox case at Bestbuy too and found a skin for it on etsy that I like too.

Love my galaxy S9. Better camera, better pictures. Easy to use, love the sleek design of my galaxy S9. Easy to slide in to your pocket. ❤️❤️❤️

good camera, battery and easy of use. fast speed !!

Took phone on trip to Israel. Phenominal photos to remember the sights and history!

Phone screen broke first time I dropped it. Since the screen goes all the way to the edge, if it falls it's gone, even in a case. I really think this edge screen stuff is a gimmick. It doesn't really help the overall user experience but makes the phone super fragile. Most cases don't really protect the edge that well because the screen curves down, so the case can't protect the full edge of screen without blocking the curved part. Samsung Charges $220 for screen repair.

The S9 is a solidly great phone from Samsung. The screen is bright and clear and the camera features will help you take great looking pictures every time. It features really fast processor performance and battery life, plus fast charging. Take advantage of the wireless charging features and never have to fumble with USB cables again! I had a S6 Edge for about three years. I loved that phone, and it served me well until its battery stopped holding charge. It's a bit sad that these batteries are not replaceable - I could have kept that phone for a few more years if they let me swap out the battery. But the S9 is a huge step up (no surprise) from the S6 edge and I guess it's about time to get with the times! The only downside is the amount of bloatware that comes with the phone. Take a few minutes and uninstall everything that you can - some things are Samsung-required and only allow you to disable them. I'd pay ten dollars extra for a phone without bloatware. I don't really use the Samsung apps that much - it's all about Google, which is where Droid really shines. If you're coming from the iPhone universe, congratulations on finally avoiding the Apple tax. My wife switched over and it has taken her a while to adjust to the Droid way of doing things. It is admittedly a little less intuitive than the iPhone, but if you work at it you can always find a solution to any issues you might have with the operating system, whether it's lock screen behavior, tactile keyboard feedback, or auto-contrast settings. After a few months you'll find you don't even remember why you didn't like it in the first place.

When my original Pixel fell out of warranty and continually failed to make/receive phone calls, it was time for a new device. My choice was between a Pixel 2 and a Galaxy S9. Despite lots of research, what ultimately made the choice for me was my experience with the Pixel and Google's inability to resolve my phone issue. My last Samsung was an S5 so I haven't had any recent experiences with a Samsung but I never had any issues with the S5 so I figured why not. I've had the phone for a week now and am quite happy with it. Despite claims of bloatware, I haven't found too many non useful Samsung apps. Bixby is a disaster for sure but many of the apps I didn't need weren't "locked" and were removed with a simple uninstall. I do miss Google Assistant but that is still reachable in two clicks. The camera is fantastic. Battery life is average. The Samsung quick menu is incredible and made me wonder how I lived without it. I like the fingerprint scanner being under the camera lens instead of in the middle of the device like the Pixel. I also like wireless Qi charging which neither the Pixel 1 or 2 has. So much easier placing my phone down on a large pad at night instead of fumbling for a cord when I'm half asleep. Overall I'm quite happy with my purchase. Before the S9 arrived I had contemplated returning it for a Pixel 2 but after hearing the Pixel 2 hardware was made by HTC and the issues I see people reporting, I decided to at least try the S9 before returning it. Needless to say, the S9 is a keeper.