Best bumper cases for Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

If you want to have good protection that does not fully hide the beautiful shine of your brand-new Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+, you might want to consider a bumper case. These usually put more emphasis on the frame and add a lip to it, but will either have a transparent back or no back at all. That way, you get to enjoy your device's premium build, but have the peace of mind of having a solid bumper around it.
Hallsen Ultra Slim Bumper
Buy on Amazon ($9.99)
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Matone Corner Cushion
Buy on Amazon ($8.99)
RhinoShield Slim Bumper
Buy on RhinoShield.io ($24.99)
One of the very few "true" bumper cases out there — the RhinoShield here is just a frame with no back. It's thick and it has a pronounced lip so your device will make no contact with a surface if you lay it flat. But if it falls on a corner or a raised pebble, there's nothing to guard your phone from a nasty crack. So, consider it a mid-range protector that lets you see and touch your actual phone.
Caseology Skyfall
Skyfall for S9 on Amazon ($15.99)
Skyfall for S9+ on Amazon ($15.99)
Moving on to the slightly thicker cases, Caseology's offerings come in multiple colors and offer a good amount of adequate protection. It's a hard, shiny PC frame laid on top of a completely transparent TPU shell. So, you won't be dulling the looks of your phone, and you will be adding a good amount of protection to it, too.
Pelican Ambassador
Ambassador for S9 on Amazon ($49.99)
Ambassador for S9+ on Amazon ($50.00)
A cool-looking bumper case, with a minimalistic-looking frame and a transparent back. Pelican claims it has been designed to absorb shocks away from the phone and that it can survive multiple drops. Lifetime warranty included — if your Ambassador case breaks, Pelican will send you a new one.
i-Blason Ares
Ares for S9 on Amazon ($19.99)
Ares for S9+ on Amazon ($18.99)
If you need complete protection from front and back, but still want your device to be visible, check out this case. It has transparent protectors on front and back, and a thick rubber bumper to protect it from drops and crashes. The screen cover might be a bit lifted off the display, so you'd have to press in to get actual touches. So, it's probably not the best everyday case to lug around, but a good choice when going down by the beach.