Samsung Galaxy Note 9
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Design10
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360° View
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Videos7
Key Specs
Performance
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Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810 -
Octa core (2.7 GHz, Quad Core + 1.7 GHz, Quad core) -
6 GB / 8 GB RAM
Display
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6.4 inches (16.26 cm); Super AMOLED (Curved Display) -
1440x2960 px (QHD+) -
Gorilla Glass 5 Protection -
Bezel-less
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 12 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 12 MP Telephoto (upto 10x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom) Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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8 MP Wide Angle Lens -
2k @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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4000 mAh -
15W Quick Charging v2.0; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Not Supported -
128 GB / 512 GB Storage, Expandable upto 512 GB -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
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Verdict
In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy Note9 is a solid Android flagship and unsurprisingly, it commands a premium too. The base variant of the smartphone with 128GB of storage retails for Rs 67,900, whereas the 512GB storage variant of the handset will set you back by a whopping Rs 84,900. Now, provided you have the budget for it, I feel that the Note9 offers plenty of features to justify its price tag, including a gorgeous design, a stunning display, long-lasting battery life, tons of computing power, excellent rear cameras and the useful S Pen. It goes without saying that owners of the Samsung G...
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Pros
- Gorgeous display
- Outstanding rear cameras
- Great performer
- Good battery life
Cons
- Design feels stale
- Not running the latest software
- Selfie camera could be better
Specs at a glance
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Design and display
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Did you hear the joke about the man who went to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note9, but came home and realised he'd picked up the Note8 (review) instead?
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The S Pen
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The S Pen remains the key differentiator between the Galaxy Note series and other flagships in the market. Although the design of the Note9's S Pen remains unchanged from last year, it now comes with its own battery and support for Bluetooth Low Energy transmission, paving new ways of using the stylus. For instance, you could use the stylus to remotely click pictures if your smartphone is positioned on a tripod. You also get the option of flipping through the pages of a presentation using the S Pen, or reprogramming the button on the stylus to quickly launch any app on your smartphone.
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Cameras
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Up until the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus hit the shelves, smartphone cameras were limited to fixed apertures, leaving no room to adjust the amount of light entering the lens. However, the cameras on the S9 Plus could switch between f/1.5 and f/2.4 apertures automatically, thereby bettering the photos a user would take at night. We were mighty impressed with the smartphone's camera capabilities when we reviewed it and therefore, it comes as no surprise that the Note9, which ships with the exact same hardware, shoots really good photos too.
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Performance and software
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Although the Note9 is geared to increase your productivity, that doesn't mean it's an ‘all work, no play' device. In fact, if you're a gamer, then the Note9 is among the best smartphones you can invest in, thanks to its awesome, super large display and a ton of raw horsepower. Underneath its glass chassis, the Note9 is powered by the same Exynos 9810 octa-core processor which was driving the cores on its sibling, the S9 Plus.
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Battery life and more
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The battery is a touchy subject for Samsung's Note lineup but the company has redeemed itself with the Note9, which provided me with a day-long backup even with heavy usage. The handset ships with a 4,000mAh cell which is the biggest battery on any Note flagship to date and it lives up to the expectations. My typical workday includes hours of messaging, watching videos on YouTube, browsing my social media feeds and playing a few arcade matches in PUBG.
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Verdict
In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy Note9 is a solid Android flagship and unsurprisingly, it commands a premium too. The base variant of the smartphone with 128GB of storage retails for Rs 67,900, whereas the 512GB storage variant of the handset will set you back by a whopping Rs 84,900. Now, provided you have the budget for it, I feel that the Note9 offers plenty of features to justify its price tag, including a gorgeous design, a stunning display, long-lasting battery life, tons of computing power, excellent rear cameras and the useful S Pen. It goes without saying that owners of the Samsung G... Read Full Verdict
- Gorgeous display
- Outstanding rear cameras
- Great performer
- Good battery life
Pros
- Design feels stale
- Not running the latest software
- Selfie camera could be better
Cons
Did you hear the joke about the man who went to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note9, but came home and realised he'd picked up the Note8 (review) instead?
Read MoreThe S Pen remains the key differentiator between the Galaxy Note series and other flagships in the market. Although the design of the Note9's S Pen remains unchanged from last year, it now comes with its own battery and support for Bluetooth Low Energy transmission, paving new ways of using the stylus. For instance, you could use the stylus to remotely click pictures if your smartphone is positioned on a tripod. You also get the option of flipping through the pages of a presentation using the S Pen, or reprogramming the button on the stylus to quickly launch any app on your smartphone.
Read MoreUp until the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus hit the shelves, smartphone cameras were limited to fixed apertures, leaving no room to adjust the amount of light entering the lens. However, the cameras on the S9 Plus could switch between f/1.5 and f/2.4 apertures automatically, thereby bettering the photos a user would take at night. We were mighty impressed with the smartphone's camera capabilities when we reviewed it and therefore, it comes as no surprise that the Note9, which ships with the exact same hardware, shoots really good photos too.
Read MoreAlthough the Note9 is geared to increase your productivity, that doesn't mean it's an ‘all work, no play' device. In fact, if you're a gamer, then the Note9 is among the best smartphones you can invest in, thanks to its awesome, super large display and a ton of raw horsepower. Underneath its glass chassis, the Note9 is powered by the same Exynos 9810 octa-core processor which was driving the cores on its sibling, the S9 Plus.
Read MoreThe battery is a touchy subject for Samsung's Note lineup but the company has redeemed itself with the Note9, which provided me with a day-long backup even with heavy usage. The handset ships with a 4,000mAh cell which is the biggest battery on any Note flagship to date and it lives up to the expectations. My typical workday includes hours of messaging, watching videos on YouTube, browsing my social media feeds and playing a few arcade matches in PUBG.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810 |
| Processor | Octa core (2.7 GHz, Quad core, M3 Mongoose + 1.7 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 10 nm |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G72 MP18 |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display
(Best In Class)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED (Curved Display) |
| Screen Size | 6.4 inches (16.26 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440x2960 px (QHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 514 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.42 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes |
Design |
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| Height | 161.9 mm |
| Width | 76.4 mm |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 201 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes, Dual optical image stabilization | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1280x720 @ 960 fps |
Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Camera Features | Wide Angle Selfie | |||||||||||||||
| Video Recording | 2560x1440 @ 30 fps |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| TalkTime | Up to 29 Hours(3G) |
| Quick Charging | Yes, 15W Quick Charging v2.0 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 512 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| Stylus | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| IRIS Scanner | Yes |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope |
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 User Reviews
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Key Highlights
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810 |
| RAM & Storage | 6 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 512 GB |
| Display | 6.4", 1440 x 2960 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
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