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Galaxy S9 Plus
Released 2018, March 189 g (6.67 oz), 8.5 mm Android 8.0 (Oreo) 64/128/256 GB - China, 128 GB - LATAM
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$590.83 PRICE (USD)
6.2 inches 1440 x 2960 pixels
12 MP 2160p
6 GB RAM
3500 mAh 15W
Pricing Mode: 🌐 Global (USD $)
Prices Price (USD) USD $590.83 USD
Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
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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