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From the Editor's Desk: The Galaxy S20 Ultra's impossibly high bar

Lukewarm reaction to Samsung's Galaxy S20 Ultra shows just how high the expectations are for a $1400 smartphone. I'm old enough to remember when the four-figure smartphone was an anomaly, back in the heady days of the Galaxy Note 9. Now, at the high end, it's increasingly the norm. Look no further than the $1,400 Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, with its comma-wielding asking price, for a curious case study on the sky-high expectations for such a device. As reviews — including our own — have started to trickle out over the past few days, a consensus has started to emerge: the S20 Ultra is a great phone which nowhere near justifies its exorbitant price tag. When your starting price is so much higher than everyone else, your product needs to be damn near perfect. And the Galaxy S20 Ultra — again, while great — is not perfect. There are obvious flaws that the customer, nearly a grand and a half lighter for their S20 Ultra purchase, should not expect to see. Outsi

These are all the first-party Galaxy S20 cases available now

There is no shortage of great cases available for the Galaxy S20 and its larger variants, but the most compelling ones are offered by Samsung itself. We've rounded up all the Samsung cases available for the new Galaxy S20 models. Galaxy S20 Galaxy S20 Plus Galaxy S20 Ultra Galaxy S20 Premium look and feel Leather Back Cover Samsung's leather cases are made with genuine leather and come at a premium price. They are incredibly well made with soft microfiber lining and aluminum buttons. They also come in multiple colors, including black, blue, silver, gray, red, and brown. $50 at Samsung Sparkle and shine Samsung LED Back Cover These sparkling cases feature LEDs scattered around the back, which fade in and out when you place your phone screen down on the table. It can also display notifications for incoming calls or messages, or as a countdown for snapping photos on a tripod. It's also available in black, blue, pink, white, and gray. $55 at Samsung Comfortable to hold