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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G960W | |
Form Factor | Touch | |
Height | 147.7 mm | Better than 67 % of phones rated. |
Width | 68.7 mm | Better than 51 % of phones rated. |
Depth | 8.5 mm | Better than 73 % of phones rated. |
Weight | 163 g | Worse than 66 % of phones rated. |
Body Colour | Titanium grey | Lilac purple | Midnight black | Coral blue | |
Body Material | Metal frame | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Better than 86 % of phones rated. |
IP rating | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.08 W/kg (body), 0.63 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | |
Connector Type |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM |
Design of Samsung Galaxy S9 has dimensions of 147.7 mm × 68.7 mm × 8.5 mm and weight of 163 g. The water resistance of the phone´s design is also worth mentioning.
Show moreDISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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Display Type | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.8" | Better than 73 % of phones rated. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | Better than 98 % of phones rated. |
Display Format | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | 570 ppi | Better than 99 % of phones rated. |
Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | Better than 98 % of phones rated. |
HDR | Yes | Better than 91 % of phones rated. |
Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
The screen size reaches 5.8" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.
Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy S9 is 2960 x 1440 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 570 ppi.
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
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Processor Number | MSM8998 | |
Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | Better than 95 % of phones rated. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Better than 99 % of phones rated. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Better than 82 % of phones rated. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 |
The processor type of the Samsung Galaxy S9 is Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Samsung Galaxy S9 is provided with processor´s frequency of 2.8 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.
The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 630.
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 4 GB | Better than 79 % of phones rated. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | Better than 75 % of phones rated. |
User Memory | 48.8 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB |
The phone is provided with an internal memory of 64 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. If you expect to store low thousands of photos, some songs, few movies or games on your phone, then you can easily get by with a medium memory size. Phones with this size of memory also has the advantage of a lower purchase price. If you don't plan to use your phone for 4K video creation and storage, using hundreds of apps etc. then you should feel free to go with this memory size. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.
In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.
Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Samsung Galaxy S9 has an operating memory of LPDDR4 SDRAM - 4 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | Better than 62 % of phones rated. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | Better than 78 % of phones rated. |
Lens Aperture | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | Better than 99 % of phones rated. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Better than 87 % of phones rated. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | Better than 79 % of phones rated. |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | |
Special Effects | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, low-light shots, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Better than 79 % of phones rated. |
White Balance | Custom, automatic | |
Light Source | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Stamps, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | Better than 68 % of phones rated. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | Better than 61 % of phones rated. |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | Better than 99 % of phones rated. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | |
Camera Features (Front) | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization) |
The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy S9 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 12 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.
The size of the phone's sensor is also among the parameters that affect quality of the photo. In case of Samsung Galaxy S9, it is 1/2.55". Focus mainly on the value after the slash, where the higher it is, the better photo quality will be. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/1.5 & f/2.4.
Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 8x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. An undeniable advantage is the optical image stabilisation, which makes image significantly more stable without any loss in quality. Cheaper phone models are equipped with electronic stabilisation, which has a negative effect on the resulting image quality. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.
Front camera
The front camera of phone Samsung Galaxy S9 has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of main lens reaches 8 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo. The aperture of main lens is F/1.7.
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | Better than 69 % of phones rated. |
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Wireless Charging | Yes | Better than 91 % of phones rated. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | |
Standby Time | 326 hours | Worse than 56 % of phones rated. |
Talk Time | 1860 minutes | Better than 92 % of phones rated. |
Run Time Details |
Talk (3G): up to 1860 min Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 90 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display On)): up to 51 hrs Playback (video): up to 17 hrs Standby (AOD off): up to 326 hrs Standby (AOD on): up to 82 hrs |
The battery size of Samsung Galaxy S9 is 3000 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.
Standby time is 326 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Samsung Galaxy S9 it is 1860 minutes. Today, wireless charging feature is popular and appreciated by many users. You don't have to worry about your phone overheating, and it's also practical in that you don't wear out your phone's connector unnecessarily.
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | Better than 88 % of phones rated. |
Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
Samsung Galaxy S9 supports 4G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 8.0 Oreo. This model also offers ability to pay by phone with Samsung Pay.
Show moreCOMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | |
NFC | Yes | Better than 66 % of phones rated. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS |
The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 5.0 LE makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.
Show moreMEDIA Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, OPUS, DFF, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, MP43, 3G2, WMV8, VP8, VP9, H.265, WMV7 | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Intelligent Scan |
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG) | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m |
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