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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pricespy.co.nz
7 years ago

Very good HW for this price point now. Have most functions I want and fit well for a medium-sized hand to handle everyday. 3 major caveats that I have seen after having had this phone for a year about: 1) The HW button on the left that is only used for Bixby.
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Appliances Direct
7 years ago

Pros:
  • Very nice phone
  • As a former flagship model, it's as fast as I would expect it to be
Cons:
  • I'm not wild about the gold colour, but it was the lowest price
  • I also thought the battery life would be a bit better, but it's not too terrible
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Verizon Wireless
7 years ago

Great Phone

This Samsung S9 phone might not be the latest and greatest, but it is still a great phone. Relatively compact, large bright screen, very good camera. I was stressing out over picking this phone as I wasn't sure how it would compare to my old S7 Edge, which I loved, but this phone is so much better.
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johnlewis.com
7 years ago

Worth the money

I had not realised how out of date my old S5 was, better security, better battery life and so much more. Great camera, took close up of the back of my watch for infomation, instead of it being a problem because of the sun light it was as clear as a bell.
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Trusted Reviews
6 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9 Review

Following on from the S8, the Samsung Galaxy S9 seemed to be a case of Samsung playing it safe, with not enough changes for our liking to make this a truly stand-out phone. With the launch of the Galaxy S10, the S9 has to be re-evaluated, particularly as its price has dropped. Now, with many similar features to the S10, including the high-quality OLED display and fantastic camera, the S9 is now a great alternative choice for people that want flagship specs but at a lower price, making it arguably a better choice today than it was at launch.
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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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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smartprix.com
9 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9

8.0 OREO ANDROID IS NEW OTHERWISE NOTHING NEW
Pros:
  • Octacore
  • 6 GB ram
  • 128 GB ROM
  • 8.0 OREO
Cons:
  • 3500 mah battery is little bit small
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CNET
8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9

The Galaxy S9 is a nice incremental upgrade, but its low-light camera isn't a game changer and some new features fall far behind the iPhone X. S8 owners can skip, but it's a good upgrade from older Androids.
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.
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Notebookcheck
8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9 Smartphone Review

We prefer the Samsung Galaxy S9 over its larger sibling S9+. It is not as bulky and the dual-camera is not worth the additional price. The Korean manufacturer once again delivers a really great smartphone, but it is more of a facelift of last year's Galaxy S8 and there are still some bugs, and some...
Pros:
  • appealing design, great display, fast SoC, LTE Cat
  • 18, protected against water and dust, expandable storage, Dual-SIM SKU available (Duos, good sensor equipment, USB 3.1 with DP, HDMI, and OTG, great camera, wireless charging, Ultra HD videos at 60 FPS
Cons:
  • can overheat under load
  • videos at 60 FPS with a limited runtime
  • no Dual-VoLTE
  • long charging time
  • warranty excludes damages caused by liquids
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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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