The is one year old, but many prefer it over the newer due to the price. Samsung's last year's flagship can be had for as low as $550 when paid outright, but you can probably score a better deal at one of the US carriers.
While it's clear that the Note 9 is no longer that $1,000+ smartphone from last year, it's amazing how low its price dropped after just one year. Microsoft is selling the Galaxy Note 9 for just $550, so you'll be saving $450 if you go for the deal.
Even better, the 512GB model is getting a much bigger $600 discount, so you'll be able to buy one for just $650. Although ...