[Android Central Question]

I wanted an S9 plus but can’t find a good deal. So I’ve ordered an S9 as it was cheap. I don’t want the big Note 9 as I’m a little tired of the big Note 4. I wish I could update my Note 4 but don’t have the patience or the time and its doing my head in at the moment as it’s so laggy. I’m thinking to play around with the S9 and then buy something I really like. The most important factors for me are a long battery life as I currently have two interchangeable batteries. And good photos. I think the S9 plus is probably the right phone and I’m sure it’s a little smaller than the Nore 4. I’d love some advice on this. Oh and I don’t need the S pen as I lost mine ages ago and have not missed it.

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Does it have to be a Samsung phone? Are there any budget constraints? There are many comparable phones with good battery and camera, like the Pixel 3 XL (or even the 2 XL) and the Huawei P20 Pro or Mate 20 Pro.

[Rukbat]

I was going to suggest the same thing, or even a Pixel 2 to save more. I went from the Note 3 to a P2, and I'm happy. (With my fingers, I had to buy a stylus, but I found a pack of 3 - stylus on one end, pen on the other - at 3/$5 at a dollar store.)