https://www.cnet.com/news/is-the-gold-samsung-galaxy-s9-less-smudgy-than-the-purple-s9/

So when Samsung came out with a new "sunrise gold" variant that has a more satiny, matte finish than the other ultra glossy S9 phones, I had to see for myself if the gold S9 is less prone to collecting disgusting grease than, say, the purple Galaxy S9. Of course, Samsung never suggested that the new finish would react with smudges any differently, but a person can hope.

Samsung says the gold Galaxy S9's "satin gloss" finish is meant to emulate the feel of fabric. When I swept my fingers along the back of the gold Galaxy S9, it felt a little bit rougher than a glass backing, more of a matte surface. But fabric? Not so much.