Samsung S9+ credit card case, glass screen protector, and one-handed operation recommendations?

fuzzybabybunny

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Just bought the S9+ coming from an S5.

With the curved screen I'm guessing that's it's very important to get a tempered glass screen protector that fits and a case that is confirmed to match?

- I want to get a case like this (but for the S9+) to carry my cards:
https://www.amazon.com/Silk-Galaxy-Wallet-Case-Protective/dp/B07B4J9SQB

- I also want to get a tempered glass screen protector that will work with such a case and not pop out or anything because it doesn't fit inside the edges of the case.

- Lastly, this is my first massive phone at 6.2". I have small hands, so what can I get to help with one-handed operation? Maybe something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/TORRAS-Rotation-kickstand-Universal-Smartphone/dp/B01N5LZE3F
 

WelshBloke

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Screen protector I use ...

https://www.whitestonedome.com

...Which works really well and was kinda fun to apply!

Day to day I don't use a case but I have a slickwraps natural leather skin on the back stick gives it a bit more grip and looks nice.

https://www.slickwraps.com/natural-series-wraps-for-samsung-galaxy-s9-plus.html

If I'm cycling with it I stick it in an otterbox strada folio which seems pretty sturdy and protects the screen as well.

https://www.otterbox.co.uk/en-gb/samsung-galaxy-s9-/strada-folio-series-case/77-58178.html#start=1

Edit: There's not a massive size difference in those two phones btw.

https://www.phonearena.com/phones/size/Samsung-Galaxy-S5,Samsung-Galaxy-S9/phones/8202,10717
 

Zaap

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The phone (like all current Galaxy phones) has a one-handed mode that shrinks the active interface down, customized for your hand.

It can be engaged via gesture or triple-click on home.
 

lopri

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I don't use screen protectors and I actually feel very liberated. :D
 

gorcorps

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I don't use screen protectors and I actually feel very liberated. :D

I haven't used screen protectors on this phone and I kind of regret it (S8). The oleophobic coating that prevents the oils on your hand from sticking to the screen was pretty much gone after 10-12 months or so, now it's harder to keep the screen clean. Would have been better if I had a layer on top that I could replace as the coatings start to fail to keep it looking fresh.
 

gorcorps

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The phone (like all current Galaxy phones) has a one-handed mode that shrinks the active interface down, customized for your hand.

It can be engaged via gesture or triple-click on home.

On top of that, there's an extra app in the galaxy store called "one hand operation +" which adds extra gesture controls. I really like it.