Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9
4.1Experts rating
Release date March 2018
About Product
Key Advantages
Large amount of RAM: 4GB
High AnTuTu benchmark score: 470496
High resolution display: 1440 x 2960 px
Lightweight: 163 g (5.75 ounces)
Narrow: 68.7 mm (2.7 inches)
Short: 147.7 mm (5.81 inches)
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Samsung Galaxy S9
470,496
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 S9
137,633
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
Samsung Galaxy S9
168,155
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 S9
86,184
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
Samsung Galaxy S9
78,524
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 S9
2,272
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
Samsung Galaxy S9
2,338
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 S9
1,796
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 S9
559
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 S9
6,286
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 S9
300
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.
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Price in USA From $ 100
Price in Europe From € 187
Interest Over the Last 12 months
Oct 2023
63
Nov 2023
80
Dec 2023
70
Jan 2024
70
Feb 2024
67
Mar 2024
67
Apr 2024
64
May 2024
66
Jun 2024
65
Jul 2024
72
Aug 2024
73
Sep 2024
81
Oct 2024
93
Data source: Google Trends
Overview Samsung Galaxy S9
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is a flagship device known for its premium design and powerful performance. Its 5.8-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display offers stunning visuals with vibrant colors and deep contrasts, perfect for multimedia consumption and gaming. Powered by the Exynos 9810 processor (or Snapdragon 845 in some regions), it ensures smooth multitasking, excellent speed, and responsiveness for any task.
One of its standout features is the 12MP rear camera with dual aperture, automatically adjusting to light conditions to deliver brilliant photos in both bright and low-light environments. The Super Slow-Mo feature allows users to capture incredible slow-motion videos.
Technical Specifications
Design
Weight
163 g (5.75 ounces)
Thickness
8.5 mm (0.33 inches)
Width
68.7 mm (2.7 inches)
Height
147.7 mm (5.81 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
Volume
86.25 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
Color options
Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue
Display
Screen size
5.8"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
570 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
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM
4GB
Android version
Android 10
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
256GB
VFP version
4
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP
Front camera
8MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.5
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
✔
Optical zoom
0x
Number of flash LEDs
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
Has manual focus
✔
Has a front camera
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
Shoots raw
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/1.7
Has timelapse function
✔
Sensor size
5.76 x 4.29 mm
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm
Shoots 360° panorama
✔
Operating system
Has theme customization
✔
Has dark mode
✔
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
3000 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
✔
Has LDAC
✔
Has aptX
✔
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
1 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
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
Has an iris scanner
✔
Head SAR (eu)
0.32W/kg
Supports ant+
✔
Body SAR (US)
0.75W/kg
Has a heart rate monitor
✔
Head SAR (US)
0.44W/kg
Is DLNA-certified
✔
Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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