Samsung has a funky new Hyperknit case line for the Galaxy S9 and S9+, plus the perennial favorites, and it is so proud of its accessory roster that it decided to make a special video about the "case selection, complete with a cute puppy taking on an LED cat. While premium crafted devices, such as the new Galaxies, are best experienced without a case, there's a good case to be made for slipping one on.
A 20% thicker Gorilla Glass 5 on the Galaxy S9 and S9+, compared with their predecessors, and tougher, 7-series aluminum frame in the middle, could make for slightly higher scores in breakability tests, but, still, the best you can hope for when they hit the pavement face-down is "they were missing the sharp shards of glass that were seen during last year’s tests on the S8."
Word to the wise - given the $200+ price for a screen or back replacements, do house your shiny new Galaxy S9 and S9+ in cases at all times.
Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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