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Samsung Galaxy S9
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5.8" Quad HD+ Super AMOLED
10nm Octa-core (2.8GHz + 1.7GHz)
12MP Dual Aperture (F1.5/F2.4)
8MP Front Camera (F1.7)
3000mAh Battery
IP68 Dust & Water Resistant
USB Type-C 3.1
4G LTE Cat.18
147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm
163g
Samsung Galaxy S9
5.8" Super AMOLED
Quad HD+ (1440 x 2960), 570 ppi
HDR10, Gorilla Glass 5
Exynos 9810 / Snapdragon 845
10nm, Octa-core up to 2.8GHz
Mali-G72 MP18 / Adreno 630
12MP Dual Aperture Rear
F1.5/F2.4, OIS, Super Speed Dual Pixel
Front: 8MP (F1.7)
3000mAh Non-Removable
15W Fast Wired (QC2), Fast Wireless Charging
Qi/PMA compatible
4G LTE Cat.18
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
USB Type-C 3.1, NFC, MST
4GB RAM + 64/128/256GB
microSD up to 400GB (uses shared SIM slot)
UFS 2.1 storage
Timeline & Release Details
Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S9 on February 25, 2018. US store availability began on March 16, 2018, following preorders that started on March 2. International availability was reported as early as March 9, 2018 in some markets, creating a slight discrepancy between sources on the exact global release date.
- Announced: 2018, February 25
- Preorder start: March 2, 2018 (US)
- US store release: March 16, 2018
- International release (alternate source): March 9, 2018
- Launch price (US unlocked): US$719.99 or US$30/month for 24 months
- Status: Discontinued
Body & Build
The Galaxy S9 uses a glass-and-aluminum sandwich design with Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back. It is certified IP68 for dust and water resistance, though one support page lists IP67 - the official launch specification is IP68.
- Dimensions: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm (5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 in)
- Weight: 163 g (5.75 oz)
- Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
- IP rating: IP68 (submersion up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes); source conflict: Samsung support page mentions IP67
- Colors (listed): Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Lilac Purple, Titanium Gray, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue
Display System
The 5.8-inch Super AMOLED panel features a tall 18.5:9 aspect ratio and curved edges. The default resolution is Full HD+, but users can switch to Quad HD+ (WQHD+) in Settings. The display supports HDR10 content and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
- Type: Super AMOLED, HDR10
- Size: 5.8 inches (146.5 mm full rectangle; 143.3 mm rounded corners)
- Resolution: 1440 x 2960 (Quad HD+), ~570 ppi
- Aspect ratio: 18.5:9
- Additional features: 3D Touch (home button only), Always-On Display, dual edge curved glass
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera System
The rear camera employs a unique Dual Aperture mechanism that switches between F1.5 and F2.4 for better low-light performance and depth control. It includes Super Speed Dual Pixel AF and OIS. The front camera is an 8MP sensor with autofocus and F1.7 aperture. An iris scanner camera (2MP) is also present on the front.
- Rear camera: 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, LED flash
- Rear video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps (Super Slow-mo), HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS (30fps)
- Front camera: 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), AF; dedicated 2 MP iris scanner
- Front video: 1440p@30fps
- Camera features: AR Emoji (3D from 2D image), Bixby Vision integration (object detection, Live Translation, currency conversion, product purchase, calorie tracking)
Platform & Software
The Galaxy S9 shipped with Android 8.0 (Oreo) and Samsung's Experience UI. Official upgrades extended to Android 10 with One UI 2.5. The processor varies by region: Exynos 9810 for EMEA, Snapdragon 845 for USA/LATAM and China. Samsung DeX transforms the phone into a desktop-like experience when connected to a DeX Pad or DeX Station.
- Operating system: Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10 with One UI 2.5
- Chipset (regional): Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEA; Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China
- CPU: 4x 2.7/2.8 GHz performance cores + 4x 1.7/1.8 GHz efficiency cores (depending on chipset)
- GPU: Mali-G72 MP18 (Exynos) / Adreno 630 (Snapdragon)
- Security: Samsung Knox 3.1; biometric options: iris scanner, fingerprint, face recognition; Intelligent Scan
- Desktop mode: Samsung DeX (supported via DeX Pad or DeX Station)
- Virtual reality: Gear VR with Controller (SM-R325NZVAXAR), Google Daydream View
Key Features & AI
Bixby is deeply integrated, offering voice commands, camera-based object recognition, and real-time translation. AR Emoji uses machine learning to map facial features from a 2D photo. The Intelligent Scan combines iris and facial recognition for secure unlocking.
- Bixby: Voice command (English US, Mandarin Chinese, Korean); Samsung Account required; service availability may vary by country/carrier
- AR Emoji: Data-based machine learning algorithm mapping over 100 facial features; creates 3D model in AGIF format
- Bixby Vision: Real-time object detection, Live Translation, currency conversion, product purchase via Walmart/Sam's Club, calorie tracking
- SmartThings: First Samsung smartphone to support the SmartThings app as a central hub for connected lifestyle
- Samsung Pay: MST and NFC support; Visa and MasterCard certified
Battery & Charging
The 3000mAh battery is non-removable and supports both fast wired (QC 2.0) and fast wireless charging (WPC and PMA). Listed endurance in GSMArena tests (old protocol) is 78 hours. Talk time on 3G is rated up to 31 hours.
- Capacity: 3000 mAh Li-Ion (11.55 Wh)
- Charging: 15W wired (Quick Charge 2.0); wireless charging (Qi and PMA)
- Standby (AOD off): Up to 326 hours (13.6 days) per Samsung support
- Talk time (3G WCDMA): Up to 31 hours
- Video playback: Up to 17 hours
- Music playback (AOD off): Up to 90 hours
- Wireless charging support: Yes (market-dependent)
Connectivity & Sensors
The Galaxy S9 offers comprehensive 4G LTE with carrier aggregation, Wi-Fi ac with MU-MIMO and 1024QAM, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX, and a USB Type-C 3.1 port. A 3.5mm headphone jack is retained. The sensor suite includes biometric and environmental sensors.
- Network: 4G LTE (6CA) Cat.18 1200/200 Mbps; GSM/CDMA/HSPA/EVDO; bands vary by region and carrier
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
- USB: Type-C 3.1 (Gen 1)
- Other: NFC, MST, ANT+, FM radio (US/Canada only)
- SIM: Nano-SIM; dual-SIM model (SM-G960F/DS) uses nano-SIM + nano-SIM; microSD uses shared SIM slot on dual-SIM model
- Sensors: Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear), accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, hall, HR, proximity, RGB light, pressure
Samsung Galaxy S9 - Summary
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is a well-rounded 2018 flagship that introduced a mechanically variable Dual Aperture camera, Super Slow-mo video, and an upgraded intelligent assistant ecosystem. Its refined glass-and-metal build, IP68 durability, and vibrant Super AMOLED display remain competitive even years later, though the 3000mAh battery and lack of 5G reflect its age. The phone supports Samsung DeX, wireless charging, and extensive biometric security, making it a feature-rich device for its generation.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$719.99 |