| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $590.83 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2018, February |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, March | |
| Body | Dimensions | 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) | |
| Build | Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)- Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)- IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | |
| Display | Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 98.3 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~529 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5- HDR10 compliant- 3D Touch (home button only)- Always-on display | |
| Platform | OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Exynos 9810 Octa (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China | |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEA Adreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSD, up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Internal | 64/128/256 GB - China, 128 GB - LATAM, 6 GB RAM | |
| RAM | 6 GB | |
| Main Camera | Dual | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 2160p@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, dual-video rec. | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF |
| Video | 3840x2160, 1920x1080 | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes- 32-bit/384kHz audio- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX | |
| Positioning | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | Yes | |
| USB | 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | |
| Features | Sensors | Iris scanner, fingerprint- (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Battery | Type | 3500 mAh battery (13.48 Wh) |
| Charging | 15W wired, QC2 | |
| Misc | Colors | Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold |
| Alert types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones | |
| Java | No | |
| Made by | Koria | |
| Other Features | Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)Qi/PMA wireless charging (market dependent)ANT+ supportBixby natural language commands and dictationMP4/DivX/XviD/H.265 playerMP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC playerPhoto/video editorDocument editor |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
Advantages
- Vibrant AMOLED display delivering rich contrast ratios and deep black levels
- Dependable daily multitasking and gaming stability powered by Exynos 9810 Octa (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China
- Dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens for crisp distant portrait and telephoto captures
- Official IP68 water and dust ingress certification for superior environmental durability
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Omission of a 3.5mm headphone jack (requires Type-C adapter or wireless audio)
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Taking a comprehensive view of its technical merits, the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus demonstrates a thoughtful balance of hardware capabilities and refined design within Samsung's catalog. Visual duties are assumed by a competent AMOLED screen measuring 6.2 inches , delivering high-definition clarity, balanced color temperatures, and generous dynamic range for reading and streaming.
Processing throughput is sustained by the well-matched Exynos 9810 Octa (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China, offering dependable operational stability across varied software demands. Multitasking, web browsing, and multimedia applications execute with dependable rhythm and stable thermal dissipation. Photography needs are addressed with confidence by the primary optical setup—centered on a 12MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and dedicated optical zoom versatility—which maintains pleasing clarity, controlled noise thresholds, and reliable low-light composure.
Longevity is anchored by a 3500mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds designed to comfortably see users through full days of unhindered mobile operation. In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus represents a sensible, thoroughly calibrated package that satisfies demanding real-world criteria across the board.
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