Samsung Galaxy S9 Scoops Top Honours as Best Smartphones

Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have taken top honours as the best smartphones in 2018. 

A study released by Consumer Reports, put the Galaxy S9 in first place, both scoring a rating of 81/100.

 The mobile devices were rated according to handset capabilities, battery life and camera. 

The report also praised the front and back glass covers, the wireless charging capabilities, the durability of the units and the various camera features.

In order to test the durability of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ were subjected to 100 drops into a large tumbler. This method of testing ensured that the smartphones struck the bottom of the machine at various angles in order to simulate a wide range of falls.

 Craige Fleisher, Vice President of Integrated Mobility Samsung South Africa, says the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ have changed the way people use their smartphones.

“We are thrilled with the results of this report and it proves what Samsung believes, to develop technology which provides mobile users with the features and latest tech they demand while making their lives easier.” 

While the Galaxy S9 and S9+ dominated the top two spots, the Galaxy S8 ranked third with 80/100 overall points and followed by the Galaxy S8+ (79/100) in fifth place.