Samsung Galaxy S9

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Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9
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Samsung Galaxy S9

star4.1

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Release date March 2018

About Product

Screen size: 5.8" / Resolution: 1440 x 2960 px / Main camera: 12 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 3000 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM

Key Advantages

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More RAM memory capacity: 4GB

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Higher AnTuTu benchmark score: 470496

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Better display resolution: 1440 x 2960 px

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Lighter: 163 g (5.75 ounces)

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Narrower: 68.7 mm (2.7 inches)

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Shorter: 147.7 mm (5.81 inches)

Benchmarks

AnTuTu Score

Samsung Galaxy S9

470,496

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 S9

137,633

benchmark

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

benchmark

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

benchmark

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

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 S9

2,272

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 S9

2,338

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 S9

1,796

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 S9

559

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 S9

6,286

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 S9

300

benchmark

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 4.1

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Price Comparison

location Price in Europe

From € 190

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

Design

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Weight

163 g (5.75 ounces)

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Thickness

8.5 mm (0.33 inches)

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Width

68.7 mm (2.7 inches)

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Height

147.7 mm (5.81 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

86.25 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue

Display

Display

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Screen size

5.8"

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Display type

OLED/AMOLED

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Pixel density

570 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

64GB, 128GB, 256GB

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RAM

4GB

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Android version

Android 10

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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

256GB

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VFP version

4

Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

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/1.5

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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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Optical zoom

0x

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Number of flash LEDs

1

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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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Shoots raw

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Has touch autofocus

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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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Sensor size

5.76 x 4.29 mm

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Pixel size (main camera)

1.4 µm

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Shoots 360° panorama

Operating system

Operating system

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Has theme customization

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Has dark mode

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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

3000 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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Has LDAC

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Has aptX

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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

1 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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Supports Galileo

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Has an accelerometer

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Has an iris scanner

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Head SAR (eu)

0.32W/kg

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Supports ant+

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Body SAR (US)

0.75W/kg

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Has a heart rate monitor

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Head SAR (US)

0.44W/kg

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Is DLNA-certified

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