Samsung Galaxy S9
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Design4
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Rear Camera8
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks9
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Videos6
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Key Specs
Performance
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Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810 -
Octa core (2.7 GHz, Quad Core + 1.7 GHz, Quad core) -
4 GB RAM, LPDDR4X
Display
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5.8 inches (14.73 cm); Super AMOLED (Curved Display) -
1440x2960 px (QHD+) -
Gorilla Glass 5 Protection -
Bezel-less
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 12 MP (upto 8x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @60 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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8 MP Wide Angle Lens
Battery
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3000 mAh, Li-ion -
Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Not Supported -
64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB Storage, Expandable upto 400 GB -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Samsung Galaxy S9 Prices in India
Flipkart
Samsung Galaxy S9 Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
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Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is a fantastic smartphone, albeit is sandwiched awkwardly between the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S9 Plus which makes it a hard sell. The smartphone isn`t a huge upgrade over its predecessor and has noticeable shortcomings when compared to its bigger brother. Therefore, if you already own the Galaxy S8, then it`ll be hard for you to justify upgrading to the newer flagship since you`ll only miss out on an improved camera and an ergonomically positioned fingerprint sensor. Instead, it makes more sense for you to upgrade over to the S9 Plus which features a better camera setup,...
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Pros
- Impressive display
- Incredible cameras
- Good performer
Cons
- Heating issues
- Samsung Experience UX is a work in progress
- Battery life is not up to the mark
Design and Display
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Ever since Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Mix smartphone back in 2016, we've seen more and more manufacturers release devices which adhere to the bezel-less design language. Samsung is no exception to this rule and the company's Galaxy S8 duo were arguably the best-looking bezel-less smartphones when they were launched last year. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the company hasn't toyed with the design of the Galaxy S9, which looks exactly like its predecessor, save for the repositioned fingerprint sensor at the back. I'm not complaining though, since the familiar design language of the Galaxy S9 still makes it one of the sexiest smartphones in the market which coincidentally, you can also dunk in a tub of water, owing to its IP68 certification.
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Cameras
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Samsung has really upped the ante when it comes to smartphone photography and has outfitted the Galaxy S9 duo with dual aperture sensors. As opposed to a fixed aperture lens which is found on pretty much every other smartphone in the market, the Galaxy S9's camera can switch between two different aperture modes of f/1.5 and f/2.4. Switching to f/1.5 aperture mode opens up the lens and lets in more light, ensuring that the quality of the images doesn't take a dip even when you're shooting with the smartphone at night.
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Software
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The Samsung Galaxy S9 boots Android Oreo which is layered with the custom Samsung Experience 9.0 skin on top. As far as custom skins go, Samsung has done a pretty good job at keeping things minimal, though it's still a far cry from stock Android. While the company has reduced the bloatware on the device, the handset is still riddled with numerous duplicate applications.
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Performance and Battery life
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The Samsung Galaxy S9 is a really fast smartphone, though I must say, using the OnePlus 5T (review) has spoiled me a bit. The S9 is powered by an Exynos 9810 octa-core processor which has been paired with 4GB of RAM. Together, they churn out incredible performance, albeit the device doesn't seem as snappy as the 5T or even the Google Pixel 2 XL (review) for that matter. The difference in the performance becomes evident when you're multitasking between several applications and I noticed that the S9 struggled to keep applications in memory over extended usage.
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Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is a fantastic smartphone, albeit is sandwiched awkwardly between the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S9 Plus which makes it a hard sell. The smartphone isn`t a huge upgrade over its predecessor and has noticeable shortcomings when compared to its bigger brother. Therefore, if you already own the Galaxy S8, then it`ll be hard for you to justify upgrading to the newer flagship since you`ll only miss out on an improved camera and an ergonomically positioned fingerprint sensor. Instead, it makes more sense for you to upgrade over to the S9 Plus which features a better camera setup,... Read Full Verdict
- Impressive display
- Incredible cameras
- Good performer
Pros
- Heating issues
- Samsung Experience UX is a work in progress
- Battery life is not up to the mark
Cons
Design and Display
+Ever since Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Mix smartphone back in 2016, we've seen more and more manufacturers release devices which adhere to the bezel-less design language. Samsung is no exception to this rule and the company's Galaxy S8 duo were arguably the best-looking bezel-less smartphones when they were launched last year. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the company hasn't toyed with the design of the Galaxy S9, which looks exactly like its predecessor, save for the repositioned fingerprint sensor at the back. I'm not complaining though, since the familiar design language of the Galaxy S9 still makes it one of the sexiest smartphones in the market which coincidentally, you can also dunk in a tub of water, owing to its IP68 certification.
Read MoreCameras
+Samsung has really upped the ante when it comes to smartphone photography and has outfitted the Galaxy S9 duo with dual aperture sensors. As opposed to a fixed aperture lens which is found on pretty much every other smartphone in the market, the Galaxy S9's camera can switch between two different aperture modes of f/1.5 and f/2.4. Switching to f/1.5 aperture mode opens up the lens and lets in more light, ensuring that the quality of the images doesn't take a dip even when you're shooting with the smartphone at night.
Read MoreSoftware
+The Samsung Galaxy S9 boots Android Oreo which is layered with the custom Samsung Experience 9.0 skin on top. As far as custom skins go, Samsung has done a pretty good job at keeping things minimal, though it's still a far cry from stock Android. While the company has reduced the bloatware on the device, the handset is still riddled with numerous duplicate applications.
Read MorePerformance and Battery life
+The Samsung Galaxy S9 is a really fast smartphone, though I must say, using the OnePlus 5T (review) has spoiled me a bit. The S9 is powered by an Exynos 9810 octa-core processor which has been paired with 4GB of RAM. Together, they churn out incredible performance, albeit the device doesn't seem as snappy as the 5T or even the Google Pixel 2 XL (review) for that matter. The difference in the performance becomes evident when you're multitasking between several applications and I noticed that the S9 struggled to keep applications in memory over extended usage.
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Samsung Galaxy S9 Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | March 16, 2018 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
Performance
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| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810 |
| Processor | Octa core (2.7 GHz, Quad core, M2 Mongoose + 1.7 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 10 nm |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G72 MP18 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
Geekbench4 Benchmark
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Display
(Best In Class)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED (Curved Display) |
| Screen Size | 5.8 inches (14.73 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440x2960 px (QHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 568 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.51 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 147.7 mm |
| Width | 68.7 mm |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 163 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
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus, Dual Pixel Autofocus | |||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
8 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Digital image stabilization Face detection Simultaneous HD video and image recording Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @60 fps Full HD @60 fps HD @30 fps |
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Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||||
| Camera Features | Wide Angle Selfie |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| TalkTime | Up to 22 Hours(3G) |
| Quick Charging | Yes Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 400 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 |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, 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 |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| IRIS Scanner | Yes |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, rgbw sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Samsung Galaxy S9 User Reviews
Samsung Galaxy S9 Key Highlights
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810 |
| RAM & Storage | 4 GB RAM + 64 GB 4 GB RAM + 128 GB 4 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 5.8", 1440 x 2960 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy S9 Price In India
| Product Name | Store | Price |
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| Samsung Galaxy S9 (4 GB + 64 GB) | Flipkart | ₹62,500 |
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