Making a marked improvement on the Galaxy S8 was going to be tough, and the S9 launched almost two years ago now when compared to the Galaxy S10.
User manual for the Galaxy S9
Download the Samsung Galaxy S9 manual here
This model is still one of the best phones on the market. It’s a much better value than the iPhone XS, and it makes even the new Pixel 3 look a bit behind-the-times.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Awesome low-light performance | Design is identical to S8 |
| Very powerful | Some camera snaps lack vibrancy |
| Swift biometric security | Expensive |
Samsung S9 Specs
| Samsung Galaxy S9 | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 8.0 Oreo Samsung Experience 9.0 | Android 8.0 Oreo Samsung Experience 9.0 |
| Display | 5.8-inch AMOLED, 2960×1440 (18.5:9) | 6.2-inch AMOLED, 2960×1440 (18.5:9) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 or 10nm 64-bit Samsung Exynos | Snapdragon 845 or 10nm 64-bit Samsung Exynos |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Expandable | microSD | microSD |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB |
| Primary rear camera | 12MP Super Speed Dual Pixel, OIS, f/1.5 or f/2.4 | 12MP Super Speed Dual Pixel, OIS, f/1.5 or f/2.4 |
| Secondary rear camera | n/a | 12MP, OIS, f/2.4 |
| Front camera | 8MP, f/1.7, auto focus | 8MP, f/1.7, auto focus |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11ac MIMO, 1.2Gbps (Cat-18) LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 LE ANT+, NFC, GPS, Glonass | Wi-Fi 802.11ac MIMO, 1.2 Gbps (Cat-18) LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 LE ANT+, NFC, GPS, Glonass |
| Audio | Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos 3.5mm headphone | Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos 3.5mm headphone |
| Battery | 3000mAh | 3500mAh |
| Charging | Quick Charge 2.0 Fast Wireless Charging | Quick Charge 2.0 Fast Wireless Charging |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Security | Fingerprint sensor Iris scanner | Fingerprint sensor Iris scanner |
| Dimensions | 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm 163 g | 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm 189 g |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Lilac Purple, Coral Blue (U.S.) Midnight Black, Lilac Purple, Coral Blue, Slate Grey (intl) | Midnight Black, Lilac Purple, Coral Blue (U.S.) Midnight Black, Lilac Purple, Coral Blue, Slate Grey (intl) |
FAQs
Is the Galaxy S9 water-resistant?
It has a rating of “œIP68” which means the device is protected from dust and can handle being under fresh water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meters.
How much memory does the S9 Plus come with?
The phone comes with 6G of RAM.
How long does the battery last?
The battery gives you 12 hours of internet usage time on 3G, internet usage time in WiFi for up to 15 hours, and video playback up to 18 hours.
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