Rating 4.2 107 reviews

The Samsung Galaxy S9, like all the new Samsung smartphones, is winning rave reviews, and rightly so! Some of the key features include:


Fantastic Low-light Photos

All of those rave reviews mention the S9's camera, particularly its ability to capture great low-light photos. This is thanks to the F1.5 aperture mode and multi frame noise reduction, so photos taken in a darker light come out bright and detailed. Another game-changing feature is the Dual Aperture lens which adapts, according to Samsung, like the human eye. This means the lens adjusts to various light levels and delivers optimum results in full sunshine or in the shadows of the evening. 


A Big Screen In Your Hand

The 6.2-inch screen of the Samsung Galaxy S9 appears bigger than it really is, thanks to its Infinity Display. Your content, including photos and videos, are taken to the limits of the phone. It's an edge-to-edge display that brings a touch of big screen, cinematic quality to the palm of your hand.   


Surrounded By Sound

The S9 offers another cinematic experience beyond the visual realm. Dolby Atmos delivers three-dimensional sound, while the stereo speakers tuned by AKG further enhances the audio capabilities of this smartphone. The new speakers generate 40% higher volume than S8's speakers.


Ready For All Weathers

Unlike many smartphones, the Galaxy S9 can be used effectively and safely in less than ideal weather, thanks to its high IP68 rating so you can continue to send texts or take photos on that ground-breaking camera. 


Smart Unlocking

Intelligent Scan is new to the Galaxy S9, combining face recognition and an iris scan for easy unlocking, even in low light.


Interior improvements

Samsung Galaxy S9 looks like the predecessor S8 from the outside except that the fingerprint sensor now resides below the camera. However, there are many improvements inside the shell. New features include cool new AI Emojis and a live translator (just point the camera at a sign or text and it translates the content instantly).

 

There are four colours to choose from: coral blue, midnight black, lilac purple and titanium grey. The Galaxy S9+ complements S9.

A newer model Samsung Galaxy S10 8GB 128GB was released in November 2018.

Manufacturer: Samsung
price $182.58 - $412.00
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Digit
8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9

The Galaxy S9 is both powerful and ergonomic, but there's no telling apart from the older Galaxy S8.
Pros:
  • Compact and ergonomic
  • Bright low-light photos
Cons:
  • Conservative performance
  • Poor battery
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CNET
7 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9 review: The Galaxy S10's arrival means a cheaper Galaxy S9 for you

The Galaxy S9 can still hold its own among 2019's smartphones, but wait for it to go on sale after the Galaxy S10 launch. Nearly a year later, the Galaxy S9 ($500 at Walmart) is still an excellent phone that delivers some of the best hardware, performance and photography of any handset you can buy today. But it's about to meet its replacement in the Galaxy S10 ($330 at Amazon), which Samsung will launch Feb. 20 in San Francisco.
Pros:
  • The Galaxy S9 once again proves Samsung's formula of a gorgeous 5.8-inch screen, sexy dual-curved design and terrific camera for well-lit shots can't go wrong
  • Whiplash-fast speeds, wireless charging and water resistance complete the package
  • And it looks stunning in purple and blue.
Cons:
  • Low-light photos often look blurry and lack the fine texture and contrast of competing phone cameras
  • The Galaxy S9's camera frequently, accidentally switches between modes
  • 3D avatar software is tragically bad, and a new face-unlock tool is inherently insecure
  • The Galaxy S9 costs more than 2017's Galaxy S8.
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Alphr
8 years ago

It's a sad fact, but the only chance the Samsung Galaxy S9 had to stand out in an ocean of equally competent Android smartphones in 2018 was if its camera was the very, very best – better than all the rest. And, to a certain extent, Samsung has pulled that off with the Galaxy S9.
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expertreviews.co.uk
8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9: Is the new camera any good?

Chances are, you already know all about the Samsung Galaxy S9. Leaks, rumours and educated guesses have been rampant, and there were certainly no gasps of surprise when the Galaxy S9 was finally, officially revealed at MWC 2018 .
Pros:
  • Excellent low-light camera
  • The fastest Android smartphone yet
Cons:
  • Slightly worse battery life
  • More expensive than Galaxy S8
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Recombu
8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9 Review: First essential smartphone of 2018 | Recombu

So, should you consider buying the Galaxy S9
Pros:
  • Smart camera tech
  • Premium everyday experience
  • Superb performance
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wired.co.uk
8 years ago

The Galaxy S9 is a great phone that doesn't live up to its own hype

The Samsung S9 is an excellent smartphone – one of the best Android phones you can buy today. The screen, in particular, is superb. The colours are crisp and extremely detailed, and the ample screen real estate makes it well-suited to watching videos in horizontal mode.
Pros:
  • Good low-light photography
  • crisp and detailed screen
  • slick design
Cons:
  • No improvement in battery life
  • Bixby is still not very useful
  • intelligent scan has high failure rate
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PC Magazine
8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9

The Galaxy S8 was the best phone of 2017. The Galaxy S9 is a little better. The Galaxy S9+ is even better. It's up to you whether the size and cost are worth the power: For us, they are.
Pros:
  • Feels great in one hand
  • Excellent low-light camera performance
  • Better sound and network support than the Galaxy S8
Cons:
  • Not a radical upgrade from the Galaxy S8
  • Larger S9+ model has better cameras, more RAM, and stronger Wi-Fi performance
Read more on PC Magazine
Trusted Reviews
8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9 Review: Is the Android phone of the year already here?

Samsung has been the king of the Android phone market for some time now. But is this set to change in 2018 with the release of its latest flagship? Does the S9 have enough to beat the , and ?
Pros:
  • Fantastic display
  • Feels great
  • Much improved speakers
Cons:
  • Average battery life
  • Dual-sensor only on Plus model
  • Some lag with Samsung's software
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Softpedia
8 years ago

Despite being launched as a completely new generation, I'd say the Galaxy S9 itself is a transition model. It's more of an upgrade similar to the S-branded models in the iPhone family and which Samsung launched in order to buy more time until more substantial upgrades are ready.And this does make...
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Know Your Mobile
8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9 Review: Is It Still The #1 Android Phone?

Is the standard Galaxy S9 worth a look when the Plus does it so much better? Yes... But only in certain cases
Pros:
  • Great design
  • Fantastic screen
  • Powerful internals
Cons:
  • Lacks the second camera of the S9 Plus
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