The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus aren’t exactly the freshest phones on the block, but if you’re still rocking on with yours, you may be loathe to give it up. That’s for a good reason — Samsung’s older flagship sports a beautiful design, a capable camera, and a potent combination of hardware that means it’s still a great device in 2021.
But even with a few years under its belt, there may be a few elements of your Galaxy S9 you’re not using. Here are some of the best accessories you can still buy for the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus that will help to turbocharge an older phone.
Gear VR Headset and Controller
If you’re not interested in investing a small fortune in the Oculus Rift, Samsung’s Gear VR Headset is a good place to try out a light virtual reality experience. While we’ve not seen an update for the Gear VR in over a year, the last model will work just fine with the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. Although you can use your eyes to navigate, the included controller tends to make things a lot easier. Right now there are well over 600 different apps, games, and experiences to immerse you into an all-new VR world.
Samsung Fast Charge 2.0 Wireless Charger Convertible
The Fast Charge 2.0 Wireless Charger Convertible is one of the most expensive wireless charging options out there, but Samsung’s stand-style wireless charger is excellent and worth the investment if you can afford it. As a Samsung product, it’s going to be optimized for your device, even if your Galaxy S9 doesn’t have the hardware to make the most of the stand’s 15W fast wireless charging. But that extra power means it’ll last for longer than an older (and cheaper) pad, so it should work with your next device as well. There’s a fan cooler to keep your device’s warmth down — as a cooler battery charges faster — and it works with devices in both portrait and landscape positions. A little out of your budget? Check out our list of the best wireless chargers to see a wider range of great options.
Belkin Pocket Power 15K Power Bank
While there are plenty of battery packs to choose from for your
Moshi Car Charger Duo
It’s pricey, but Moshi’s quality is not to be understated, and that’s why we keep returning to the Moshi Duo as our car charger of choice time after time. The Duo offers two 12W USB ports, so you can keep devices charged at once. The aluminum casing is attractive (for a car charger), while the LED light indicator tells you whether your device is charging or not. If you don’t like your car charger sticking out like a sore thumb, then this is a winner.
Samsung Gear 360
If you want to collect 360 degree photo or video for Facebook or other social media, the Gear 360 is an inexpensive option to get your foot in the door. With the Gear 360, it’s easy to capture
Samsung Dex Pad
While we definitely liked the Dex Station, first introduced with the Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
It’s not enough that Samsung makes some of the best smartphones around, it just has to make some of the best smartwatches too. The Galaxy Watch 3 is the cream of the crop where Android-friendly smartwatches are concerned, and it’s the best choice if you’re looking to complement your Galaxy S9 with a smartwatch. It’s loaded with Samsung’s Tizen operating system, which uses the Galaxy Watch 3’s rotating bezel to zip through menus with ease. The battery will last about two days if you turn it off overnight, and it has plenty of fitness tracking features, a heart rate sensor, and even an ECG monitor.
Samsung EVO Plus 128 GB MicroSDXC Card
It was a bit of a disappointment to see storage remain at 64GB on the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. While many smartphones are offering 128GB or 256GB options, Samsung is stubbornly sticking with a single 64GB option. However, if you’re willing to give up your secondary SIM slot, you can easily add up to 400GB of external storage with a MicroSD card. Try Samsung’s Evo Plus MicroSD card if you want to add 128GB of storage to your new Galaxy S9 within seconds. While you can surely find cheaper MicroSD cards, Samsung’s Evo Plus line offers high performance for
Galaxy Buds
Samsung’s new, true wireless earbuds are the company’s answer to Apple’s popular AirPods, and they have proven to be a worthy competitor. When we reviewed the Galaxy Buds in February 2019, we were impressed that these buds fit seamlessly in our ears, came with a wireless charger, and lasted a whopping 6 hours without needing a charge, not to mention a relatively low $129 price tag. As far as sound quality, although we noted that the Galaxy Buds “don’t offer the same vibrant clarity we’ve experienced from true
Uni USB-C to HDMI Adapter
If you want to watch your videos on a big screen, one option is to invest in a cable that’ll allow you to simply throw your phone screen up onto an HDMI-equipped TV or monitor. This 6-foot-long cable from Uni is perfect for anyone on the move who might want to easily watch stuff on hotel TVs, or just anyone who wants to take advantage of their phone’s power. You can even connect a Bluetooth controller so that you get more options than just watching videos on a big TV, such as your favorite mobile games.
iOttie Car Mount Holder
While there are thousands of