5 essential Galaxy S8 add-ons

A flagship phone deserves flagship accessories – take our favourite even further with these must-have extras

1 SAMSUNG GEAR VR

Grab yourself a Samsung Gear VR and experience the incredible world of virtual reality. The Gear VR gives you onheadset controls and a head strap so you don’t have to hold it with your hands. $158.99,shop.samsung.com/au

2 SAMSUNG DEX STATION

The S8 throws pixels around like feathers in a hurricane, so it can crunch numbers too. Maximise your productivity with this dock, featuring HDMI, ethernet and USB ports to turn your new smartphone into a super computer. Plug in your own keyboard, mouse and monitor and you’re all set. $199,shop.samsung.com/au

3 SAMSUNG FAST CHARGING WIRELESS STAND

Plugging in your phone to charge is old news. Wireless charging is the future, and this pad will not only charge your S8 without have to plug the phone in - it’ll also do it quickly. $119,shop.samsung.com/au

4 SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 CLEAR COVER

A glass smartphone looks great, but they can be difficult to grip. Many cases cover up the premium design, but this clear cover ensures the futuristic looks of the S8 are still on show, while also preventing the shiny back from getting scratched. $26.49,mobilezap.com.au

5 DJI OSMO MOBILE

The Galaxy S8 shoots 4K video, and you can make your footage even smoother and get better angles by using a gimbal. The Osmo Mobile is easy to use, has controls so you don’t need to tap the screen and works with a variety of mounts. $499,store.dji.com