Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
4.4Average expert rating
Release date August 2018
About Product
Key Advantages
Bigger battery capacity: 4000 mAh
More RAM memory capacity: 6GB, 8GB
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.4"
Better display resolution: 1440 x 2960 px
Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
236,415
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
2,333
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
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
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
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Expert Score 4.4
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See comparisonInterest Over the Last 12 months
Oct 2023
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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
Weight
201 g (7.09 ounces)
Thickness
8.8 mm (0.35 inches)
Width
76.4 mm (3.01 inches)
Height
161.9 mm (6.37 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
Volume
108.85 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
Color options
Metallic Copper, Lavender Purple, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, Pure White, Alpine White
French Repairability Index
7.7
Display
Screen size
6.4"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
514 ppi
Resolution
1440 x 2960 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 5
Supports HDR10
✔
Always-On Display
✔
Has a curved display
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
Performance
Internal storage
128GB, 512GB
RAM
6GB, 8GB
Android version
Android 8 Oreo
CPU speed
4 x 2.9 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz
GPU clock speed
572 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
RAM speed
1800 MHz
Semiconductor size
10 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
28.7 GB/s
OpenCL version
2
L2 cache
2 MB
Maximum memory amount
8GB
L3 cache
4 MB
Release date
2018
Has NX bit
✔
L1 cache
384 KB
Memory channels
4
Number of transistors
5.3 million
Bits executed at a time
128
Has an external memory slot
✔
Maximum amount of external memory supported
512GB
VFP version
4
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP
Front camera
8MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.4 & f/1.5
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
Has a flash
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
Optical zoom
2x
Number of flash LEDs
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
Has manual focus
✔
Has a front camera
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
Has manual shutter speed
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/1.7
Has timelapse function
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm & 1 µm
Operating system
Has theme customization
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
Supports split screen
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
Can be used as a PC
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
Has a child lock
✔
Is free and open source
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
Has voice commands
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
Supports widgets
✔
More languages supported
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
Battery
Battery power
4000 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
Charging speed
15W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
Battery life
24 hours
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
Number of microphones
2
Has a radio
✔
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
1200 MBits/s
Upload speed
200 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
USB version
3.1
Has NFC
✔
SIM cards
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
Bluetooth version
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
Has GPS
✔
Has a compass
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
Has a barometer
✔
Stylus included
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
Has an iris scanner
✔
Supports ant+
✔
Has a heart rate monitor
✔
Is DLNA-certified
✔
