Best Cases for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

I ordered this VRS clear case with bumper. I actually really like the feel. It's a soft TPU. Feels like it would fit the phone well without being bulky. I like the design a little better than some other clear cases I have seen.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079FJZQPZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also ordered the Encased Rebel. It feels similar to an Otterbox to me. It's way cheaper though so I'm not going to expect it to be as good as Otterbox, but it feels like it would offer good protection. I really like the purple color. I do like actual Otterbox cases, but the color selection sucks. If they had a purple case I would have probably gotten it, but they don't.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B17MK9R/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just need my phone to test these out. But so far these are keepers to me.
 
Got the phones, Whitestone Dome protected, and tried out the Spigen Tough Armor case and Caseology Legion case. The Spigen is pretty awkward to hold...the angle of the edges is just wrong. It's slightly more attractive though and is a smidge thinner than the Caseology. Both have a large amount of bumper on the top and bottom of you flip your phone face down. They both seem equally durable.
 
Spigen Ultra Hybrid S in clear. Hard back, with TPU around the edge. I also really like the kickstand.

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I've already bookmarked some (and discovered some more) rugged, MIL SPEC cases and other nice ones I'm looking at getting for the S9+. Mods, feel free to Sticky, and others may feel free to add to this list. These include:

The UAG Monarch: https://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/monarch-series-galaxy-s9-plus-case

LifeProof FRĒ: https://www.lifeproof.com/en-us/galaxy-s9-/fre-for-galaxy-s9-/lpfr-sam-gs9p.html

Tech 21 Evo Max: https://www.tech21.com/en_us/evo-max-s9-plus-charcoal

Tech 21 Evo Tactical: https://www.tech21.com/en_us/evo-tactical-s9-plus-black

Tech 21 Evo Check: https://www.tech21.com/en_us/evo-check-s9-plus-smokey-black

Tech 21 Evo Wallet: https://www.tech21.com/en_us/evo-wallet-s9-plus-black

X-Doria Defense Shield: https://xdorialife.com/collections/...plus-case-defense-shield?variant=360811069456

X-Doria Defense Luxe: https://xdorialife.com/collections/...s9-plus-case-defense-lux?variant=360800026640

Speck Presidio Grip: Presidio Grip Samsung Galaxy S9+ Cases

Speck Presidio Ultra: Presidio Ultra Samsung Galaxy S9+ Cases

Speck Presidio Sport: Presidio Sport Samsung Galaxy S9+ Cases

Caseology Legion: https://www.caseologycases.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-legion-case?variant=637829709840

Caseology Parallax: https://www.caseologycases.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-parallax-case?variant=637830430736

Caseology Vault: https://www.caseologycases.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-vault-case?variant=637831610384

Patchworks Level ITG: https://patchworks.us/collections/galaxy-s9-plus/products/galaxy-s9-plus-itg-level-case

Spigen Pro Guard: https://www.spigen.com/collections/...xy-s9-plus-case-proguard?variant=571687763969

Spigen Reventon: https://www.spigen.com/collections/...xy-s9-plus-case-reventon?variant=571685142529

Spigen Hybrid 360: https://www.spigen.com/collections/...s9-plus-case-hybrid-360?variant=6978555936815

Otterbox Defender: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...r_sam2-galaxy-s9-plus_color=SH&token=f7fSVPUV

Otterbox Persuit: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e..._sam59-galaxy-s9-plus_color=E1&token=9WYGzcwQ

OtterBox Strada: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e..._sam40-galaxy-s9-plus_color=TY&token=os1dF38M

Ringke Fusion: Ringke.com

Ringke Wave: Ringke.com

Ringke Onyx: Ringke.com

Evolutive Labs RhinoShield SolidSuit: https://rhinoshield.io/pages/main-p...=samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-solidsuit-carbon-case

Ghostek Atomic Slim: https://www.ghostekproducts.com/pre...ive-armor-case-cover-ghostek-atomic-slim.html

Ghostek Nautical: https://www.ghostekproducts.com/sam...ective-armor-case-cover-ghostek-nautical.html

Gear4: https://www.gear4.com/products/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s9-plus

Supcase: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...9-plus-unicorn-beetle-pro.html&token=KH2SOZ05

Olixar: https://www.olixar.com/cases/samsung-galaxy-s9-plus

Poetic: https://www.poeticcases.com/search?type=product&q=Galaxy+S9+Plus

Griffin: https://griffintechnology.com/us/device/samsung/galaxy-s/galaxy-s9-plus

Encased: https://www.encased.com/products/ga...e-military-spec-armor-protection-smooth-black


Enjoy! :)

Wow great post! Thanks!
 
The uag Pathfinder case looks and feels awesome on the black s9+. Not much bulk at all for the protection it offers.
 
Got my Spigen Ultra Hybrid case yesterday and love it! Its low profile & looks great on my Coral Blue phone. Great case and only paid 9$!
It works with the Whitestone domed screen glass protector too which is awesome too but I got minuscule bubbles on the right edge. Not real noticable but I can tell & its driving me crazy! Idk if I should return it or not since otherwise is perfect.
Anyone else have issues with bubbles and Whitestone?
 
Guys I am looking for a case that is compatible with my headphones - the plug is at a 90 degree angle. Ideally also with raised sides to protect the screen. Any recommendations? Thanks!

I switched to wireless earbuds ages ago, could never go back to wired.
 
Got my S9 Plus yesterday. Arrived the same as the Rinke Crystal Transparent Drop Defense case with wrist strap. Case looks good but when I went back to Amazon the item is no longer on the Ringke store site

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Taken with my Note 4. Ive been using the same layout and background since my Note 4 (minus the empty last row since i dont know what to put lol). I might finally change stuff around.

S8+ has the Spigen Neo Hybrid Crystal and no screen protector (since i got this replacement 2-3 weeks ago).

S9+ has the Spigen Ultra Hybrid and Spigen NeoFlex screen protector.20180313_172434.jpg20180313_172525.jpg
 
I've been using Caseology Parallax cases for my last 3 phones. GS7, GS8, GS9. Love them.

That's the one I ended up purchasing just to have something on hand but it won't arrive until next week. How is it in terms of drop protection? I'm assuming the back doesn't allow for a Popsocket to be used?
 

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