Samsung Galaxy Note 9

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9

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Release date August 2018

About Product

Screen size: 6.4" / Resolution: 1440 x 2960 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 6GB, 8GB / Battery power: 4000 mAh / Internal storage: 128GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM

Key Advantages

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Bigger battery capacity: 4000 mAh

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More RAM memory capacity: 6GB, 8GB

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Higher AnTuTu benchmark score: 457443

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Has a larger display diagonal: 6.4"

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Better display resolution: 1440 x 2960 px

Benchmarks

AnTuTu Score

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

457,443

benchmark

The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.

CPU

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

147,238

benchmark

Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.

GPU

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

137,906

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Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

86,902

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Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.

UX

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

85,397

benchmark

Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.

3DMark Wild Life benchmark

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

2,333

benchmark

Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.

3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

2,377

benchmark

Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.

Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

1,863

benchmark

Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.

Geekbench 5 · Single-Core

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

581

benchmark

Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.

PCMark Work 3.0 performance benchmark

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

6,241

benchmark

Measures a device's ability to handle everyday work tasks, such as web browsing, document editing, and video conferencing, focusing on CPU, GPU, memory, and storage performance.

PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark (minutes)

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

404

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Measures a device's battery life by simulating typical work tasks, such as web browsing, video playback, and document editing, to assess how long the battery lasts under normal usage conditions.

Expert Score 4.4

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Overview Samsung Galaxy Note 9

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a powerhouse smartphone designed for performance and productivity. It features a vibrant 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, offering stunning visuals for media consumption and gaming. Powered by the Exynos 9810 (or Snapdragon 845 in some regions), the Note 9 handles multitasking, gaming, and intensive apps with ease.

A key feature is the S Pen, now with Bluetooth functionality, allowing you to control presentations, take photos, or manage apps remotely. The Note 9 also boasts a dual 12MP rear camera system with variable aperture, ensuring great photos in all lighting conditions, and a sharp 8MP front camera for detailed selfies.

With a large 4,000mAh battery, this phone is built for long-lasting use. Storage options of 128GB or 512GB, expandable via microSD, offer plenty of space for all your files and media. For those seeking a versatile, high-performance phone with premium features, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is an excellent choice.

Technical Specifications

Design

Design

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Weight

201 g (7.09 ounces)

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Thickness

8.8 mm (0.35 inches)

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Width

76.4 mm (3.01 inches)

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Height

161.9 mm (6.37 inches)

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Is weather-sealed (splashproof)

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Ingress Protection (IP) rating

IP68

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Waterproof depth rating

1.5 m

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Volume

108.85 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

Metallic Copper, Lavender Purple, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, Pure White, Alpine White

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French Repairability Index

7.7

Display

Display

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Screen size

6.4"

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Display type

OLED/AMOLED

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Pixel density

514 ppi

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Resolution

1440 x 2960 px

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Refresh rate

60Hz

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Has branded damage-resistant glass

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Gorilla Glass version

Gorilla Glass 5

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Supports HDR10

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Always-On Display

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Has a curved display

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Has a touch screen

Performance

Performance

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Internal storage

128GB, 512GB

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RAM

6GB, 8GB

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Android version

Android 8 Oreo

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CPU speed

4 x 2.9 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz

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GPU clock speed

572 MHz

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Has integrated LTE

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RAM speed

1800 MHz

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Semiconductor size

10 nm

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Supports 64-bit

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DirectX version

DirectX 12

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Has integrated graphics

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Uses big.LITTLE technology

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CPU threads

8 threads

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Uses HMP

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Has TrustZone

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Maximum memory bandwidth

28.7 GB/s

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OpenCL version

2

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L2 cache

2 MB

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Maximum memory amount

8GB

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L3 cache

4 MB

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Release date

2018

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Has NX bit

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L1 cache

384 KB

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Memory channels

4

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Number of transistors

5.3 million

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Bits executed at a time

128

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Has an external memory slot

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Maximum amount of external memory supported

512GB

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VFP version

4

Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

12 MP & 12 MP

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Front camera

8MP

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Has built-in optical image stabilization

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Video recording (main camera)

2160 x 60 fps

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Wide aperture (main camera)

f/2.4 & f/1.5

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Has a dual-tone LED flash

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Has a BSI sensor

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Has continuous autofocus when recording movies

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Has phase-detection autofocus for photos

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Supports slow-motion video recording

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Has a built-in HDR mode

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Has a flash

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Has manual exposure

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Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera

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Optical zoom

2x

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Number of flash LEDs

2

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Has a CMOS sensor

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Has manual ISO

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Has a serial shot mode

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Has manual focus

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Has a front camera

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Has manual white balance

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Has touch autofocus

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Has manual shutter speed

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Can create panoramas in-camera

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Wide aperture (front camera)

f/1.7

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Has timelapse function

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Pixel size (main camera)

1.4 µm & 1 µm

Operating system

Operating system

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Has theme customization

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Has customizable notifications

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Supports split screen

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Supports instant markup

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Supports PiP and PaP

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Can be used as a PC

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Has sharing intents

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Has a child lock

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Is free and open source

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Tracks the current position of a mobile device

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Is a multi-user system

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Has voice commands

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The browser has word wrap

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Supports widgets

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More languages supported

125

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Has offline voice recognition

Battery

Battery

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Battery power

4000 mAh

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Has wireless charging

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Supports fast charging

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Charging speed

15W

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Has a battery level indicator

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Has a rechargeable battery

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Battery life

24 hours

Audio

Audio

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Has stereo speakers

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Number of microphones

2

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Has a radio

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Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack

Features

Features

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Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

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Download speed

1200 MBits/s

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Upload speed

200 MBits/s

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Has USB Type-C

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USB version

3.1

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Has NFC

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SIM cards

2 SIM

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Has a fingerprint scanner

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Bluetooth version

5

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Has a gyroscope

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Has GPS

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Has a compass

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Supports Wi-Fi

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Has a cellular module

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Has a barometer

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Stylus included

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Supports Galileo

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Has an accelerometer

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Has an iris scanner

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Supports ant+

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Has a heart rate monitor

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Is DLNA-certified

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