Samsung Galaxy S9 Review

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Main Features

Launched in March 2018

5.8" - 568 PPI

1 Cameras

Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810 Chipset

64 GB Storage

3000 mAh Battery

163 g (5.75 oz)

Replaced Samsung Galaxy S8

Replaced by Samsung Galaxy S10

Expected OS Support Ends in: Ended

Expected Security Support Ends in: Ended

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Samsung Galaxy S9 Overview

Samsung Galaxy S9 is a Android phone with a 12.0 MP main camera and a 8.0 MP selfie camera. Galaxy S9 features a 5.8" sized Super AMOLED screen with 1440 x 2960 pixels resolution. Samsung released Galaxy S9 to market in March 2018.

Samsung replaced the older Samsung Galaxy S8 with this model and later Galaxy S9 was replaced with Samsung Galaxy S10.Follow the links to compare these phones in detail:
Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Samsung Galaxy S8
Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Samsung Galaxy S10

Galaxy S9 is a member of Samsung's Galaxy S series of smartphones. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Samsung Galaxy S Series History

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Cameras	Weight
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Compare	February 2025	6.9"	4 (200 MP + 50 MP + 10 MP + 50 MP)	218 g (7.69 oz)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Compare	February 2025	6.7"	3 (50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP)	190 g (6.7 oz)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Compare	February 2025	6.2"	3 (50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP)	162 g (5.71 oz)
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Compare	October 2024	6.7"	3 (50 MP + 8 MP + 12 MP)	213 g (7.51 oz)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Compare	January 2024	6.8"	4 (200 MP + 50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP)	232 g (8.18 oz)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Snapdragon Compare	January 2024	6.2"	3 (50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP)	167 g (5.89 oz)

Samsung Galaxy S9 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung Galaxy S9 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor phones in its class.

PROs

High PPI of 568 ppi

HDR Support (HDR10)

Always-on Screen

Short Response time of 7 ms

IP68 rated Weather Sealings

Fingerprint Scanner (rear)

64 GB Storage

External Memory card slot (Up to 400 GB)

Wireless Charging Support(0 W)

Fast Charging Support (40% in 30 min)

4K Video Recording Up to Up to 60FPS

960 FPS (720p) Slow Motion recording

Bokeh Mode

Pro Shooting Mode

USB Type-C v3.1

NFC (Near-field communication)

2 SIM Slots

Hybrid Slot

Stereo Speakers

Headphone Jack

Dolby Atmos Support

Barometer Sensor

Optical Stabilization on the Main Camera

Fast f/1.7 Main lens

CONs

No 5G Support

Only 1 rear lens

Most Popular Alternatives to Samsung Galaxy S9

Here are the 8 phones that our readers compare the most with the Samsung Galaxy S9:

Samsung Galaxy S Popular Comparisons

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Weight
Samsung Galaxy S10 Compare	March 2019	6.1"	157 g (5.54 oz)
Samsung Galaxy S20 Compare	March 2020	6.2"	163 g (5.75 oz)
Samsung Galaxy S8 Compare	April 2017	5.8"	155 g (5.47 oz)
Samsung Galaxy S21 Compare	February 2021	6.2"	169 g (5.96 oz)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Compare	January 2024	6.8"	232 g (8.18 oz)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Snapdragon Compare	January 2024	6.2"	167 g (5.89 oz)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus Exynos Compare	January 2024	6.7"	196 g (6.91 oz)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus Snapdragon Compare	January 2024	6.7"	196 g (6.91 oz)

Samsung Galaxy S9 Features and Specification

The Samsung Galaxy S9 was released in March 2018, following the Samsung Galaxy S8. This device has reached the end of its lifecycle and may be vulnerable to security risks or compatibility issues. Exercise caution when downloading apps and avoid storing sensitive information on it.

GENERAL
Brand	Samsung
Launch Date	March 2018
Product Series	Samsung Galaxy S
Predecessor Model	Samsung Galaxy S8
Successor Model	Samsung Galaxy S10
Operating System	Android 8.0 (Can be upgraded to Android 10)
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height	147.7 mm (5.81")
Width	68.7 mm (2.7")
Thickness	8.5 mm (0.33")
Weight	163 g (5.75 oz)
Waterproof	IP68
Available Colors	Black Gold Gray Blue Purple
Rear Material	Glass
Frame Material	Metal
SCREEN
Screen Size	5.8"
Aspect Ratio	18.5:9
Resolution	1440 x 2960 pixels
PPI	568
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Max Brightness	658 nits
HDR Support	HDR10
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-Body Ratio	83.6%
Display Features	Always-On Display
PWM	240 Hz
Response Time	7 ms
Contrast	∞ Infinity
CHIPSET
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810
CPU Cores	8 (4 + 4)
Architecture	4 cores @1.9 GHz: Cortex-A55 4 cores @2.9 GHz: Exynos M3
Max Clock	2700 MHz
Lithography Process	10 nm
Graphics	Mali-G72 MP18
GPU Clock	572 MHz
GPU Shading Units	324
FLOPS	~370.6 GFLOPS
RAM and STORAGE
RAM Size	4 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR4X
Memory Clock	2700 MHz
Channels	2
Storage Size	64 GB
Storage Type	UFS 2.1
Memory Card	Up to 400 GB
Max Memory Card	Up to 400 GB
BATTERY and CHARGING
Battery Capacity	3000 mAh
Max Charging Power	15 W
Battery Type	Li-Po
Replaceable Battery	No
Wireless Charging	Yes, Qi/PMA (10 W)
Reverse Charging	No
Fast Charging	Yes (40% in 30 min)
Full Charging Time	1:35 hr
Standby Time	70 hr
CAMERAS
Main Camera
Max Resolution	12 MP
Zoom	Digital
Flash	Dual LED
Image Stabilization	Optical
8K Video	No
4K Video	Up to 60 FPS
HD Video	Up to 240 FPS
Slow Motion	960 FPS (720p)
Camera Set-up	1 (12 MP)
Camera Features	Bokeh mode Pro mode
Selfie Camera
Max Resolution	8.0 MP
Aperture	f/1.7
Focal Length	25 mm
Pixel Size	1.22 microns
Sensor Type	ISOCELL CMOS
Sensor Size	1/3.6"
Video Resolution	1440p at 30 FPS
CONNECTIVITY
WiFi Standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
WiFi Features	Dual Band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth Version	5
Bluetooth Features	PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, LE, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP
USB Type	USB Type-C
USB Version	3.1
USB Features	Charging USB-Storage mode OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC
Infrared Port