Join us for a quick peek at the best Samsung Galaxy S9 cases. Whether you want some added drop protection, a new look, or both, we’ve got you covered. There are rugged cases, stylish cases, and even S9 cases that add handy functionality to your Samsung smartphone. We’ve got something to suit any budget.
Samsung’s gorgeous Galaxy S9 retained the curved beauty of its predecessor, the Galaxy S8, but added a new main camera with a dual aperture for great low-light photography. The design is refined, with a much better fingerprint sensor placement on the back. It’s also IP68 rated, so water is not a worry, but this is still going to be a fragile phone.
The good news is that we’ve got a delectable lineup of stylish and protective options. Behold the best Samsung Galaxy S9 cases.
You won’t find another S9 case quite like this one from Samsung, which is made from light, soft, and durable Alcantara material. Alcantara feels and looks a bit like suede, but it’s actually made from a mix of polyester and polyurethane. It feels very comfortable in hand and enhances your grip, but it is prone to picking up dust and lint. The button covers are metallic and the fit is perfect, with unencumbered access to ports, the fingerprint sensor, and camera. This case won’t interfere with wireless charging or payments via Google or Samsung Pay. If you’re after a luxurious feel, it’s a good case to pick. The corners are covered so you should have some protection in the event of a drop, but this isn’t a rugged case, so keep looking if that’s a priority.
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A long time favorite among iPhone users, Catalyst has created its first protective case for the Samsung Galaxy S9. This rubber case is extremely durable and features a grippy design, making it easy to hold. It’s also able to handle drops of nearly 10-feet, thanks to its proprietary cushioning system. And the best part of all is the Catalyst case is slim and unobtrusive, insuring your phone maintains it naturally gorgeous form factor.
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We think this stylish case from Caseology offers an interesting mix of textures, while also delivering a decent level of protection. It’s a dual-layer design with a standard TPU case that hugs your S9 and offers all the usual button covers and cutouts. There’s also a hard polycarbonate bumper in a contrasting color that goes around the outside. It has a raised lip at the top and bottom of the front to protect your screen. The slope into the fingerprint sensor is good, but the heart rate sensor is difficult to use with this case on. There are no issues with wireless charging, and this case comes in a variety of color combinations.
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With a flowery flourish, this lightweight TPU case will protect your Galaxy S9 from minor falls and bumps. There are air pockets in the corners, but this is also a thin case, so it’s not going to offer rugged protection. It’s transparent, with good openings for the camera, fingerprint sensor, and all ports, as well as tactile button covers. If you’re not keen on the flowers, you can get a plain clear version, sparkly variants, or a matte black case.
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Proving that you don’t need to spend big to get rugged drop protection, the Supcase Unicorn Beetle offers complete dual-layer coverage with a built-in screen protector. There are tactile button covers, port covers to keep dust out, accurate openings for the camera and fingerprint sensor, and ridged sides for enhanced grip. This case even comes with a holster and belt clip. It will safeguard your S9 from falls of up to 4 feet. The screen protector is the weak link for us — it’s too easily scuffed — and the flaps can be fiddly, but this case does offer a lot for the money. You can get it in black, blue, pink, or the pictured white.
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We’ve been fans of Rhinoshield’s CrashGuard Bumper ($25) for years now. It’s ideal if you want to add solid drop protection to your phone without covering it up.
