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Price |
₹ 39,499 onwards
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₹ 36,499 onwards
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Launch Date (India) |
Mar, 2018
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Mar, 2018
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Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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Smartphone OS |
Android 8.0 Oreo, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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Android 8.0 Oreo, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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Screen Size |
5.8 inches
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6.2 inches
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Screen Resolution |
1440x2960 pixels (~ 568 pixels per inch)
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1440x2960 pixels (~ 531 pixels per inch)
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Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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Display Type |
AMOLED
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AMOLED
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Screen Refresh Rate |
60 HzStandard
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60 HzStandard
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Display Features |
Super AMOLED, 3D Touch (home button only), Always-on Display, Infinity Display
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Super AMOLED, 3D Touch (home button only), Always-on display
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Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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Processor |
2.8 GHz
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2.8 GHz
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Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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Processor Name |
Exynos 9810Ranked #14 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Exynos 9810Ranked #14 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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GPU |
Mali-G72 MP18
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Mali-G72 MP18
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RAM |
4 GB
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6 GB
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3G |
Yes
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Yes
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4G |
Yes
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Yes
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5G |
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VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
Yes
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Yes
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GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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Connecting Port |
USB-C
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USB-C
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Primary Camera |
12.0MP
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12MP + 12MP
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Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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HD Video Recording |
Yes (4K)
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Yes (4K)
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Other Camera Features |
F/1.5-2.4 Aperture, 26mm Focal Length, 1/2.5" Sensor Size, 1.4µm Pixel Size, Dual Pixel PDAF, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), Geo-tagging, Simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording, Touch focus, Face/Smile Detection, Auto HDR, Panorama, HDR, Dual-Video rec., Slow-motion Video
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12MP: F/1.5-2.4 Aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1/2.55" Sensor Size; 1.4µm Pixel Size; Dual Pixel PDAF, 12MP: F/2.4 Aperture; 52mm Focal Length; 1/3.6" Sensor Size; 1µm Pixel Size; Autofocus; 2x Optical Zoom, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), Geo-tagging, Simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording, Touch focus, Face/Smile Detection, Auto HDR, Panorama, HDR, Dual-Video rec., Slow-motion Video
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Secondary Camera |
8.0MP
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8.0MP
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Secondary Camera Features |
F/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, Full HD+ Video Recording, Dual Video call, Auto HDR
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F/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, Full HD+ Video Recording, Dual Video call, Auto HDR
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Internal Memory |
128 GB
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64 GB
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Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 400 GB
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Yes, up to 400 GB
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Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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FM Radio |
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Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
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GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
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Thickness |
8.5 mmMedium
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8.5 mmMedium
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Weight |
163 gmMedium
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189 gmMedium
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Width |
68.7 mmComfortable for one-handed use
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73.8 mmOk for one-handed use
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Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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Water Resistant |
Yes, IP68 Rated (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
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Yes, IP68 Rated (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
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Battery Capacity |
3000 mAh
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3500 mAh
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Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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Fast Charging Support |
Yes
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Yes
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Included Fast Charger |
Yes
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Yes
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Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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N/A
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Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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Other Features |
Scratch Resistant Back (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Samsung DeX (desktop experience support); Qi Wireless charging; Bixby; NFC; ANT+ support; Stereo Speakers; Noise Filtration; Samsung Pay
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Scratch Resistant Back (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Samsung DeX (desktop experience support); Qi Wireless charging; Bixby; NFC; ANT+ support; Stereo Speakers; Noise Filtration; Samsung Pay
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2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Absolutely luscious design, continuing the design language that was introduced with the Galaxy S8 series (which is not a bad thing at all) - and it has some really sizzling color options in purple and blue, which really helps those supple curves stand out - the body colors look deep, rich and ever-changing thanks to the way the glossy glass catches the light - you will be hard pressed to find anything remotely as elegant, and beautiful in the Android market
- The S9's tall, narrow proportions fit your hand well - and it's significantly easier to handle than its larger cousin (S9+)
- The biggest design change is on the back, where the fingerprint reader moves below the camera module - this corrects the worst design mistake of both Galaxy S8 phones and the Note 8
- Water resistant body
- The tall, 18:9, minimal bezel, 5.8-inch AMOLED screen is absolutely gorgeous and even brighter than last year's (15 percent brighter, in fact) - and the sexy dual-curved design adds to the charm
- Samsung software on top of Android adds some useful extras, extending the core functionality of Android - it is one of the better, more refined UIs in the Android world
- Whiplash-fast performance backed by the super powerful Samsung's Exynos 9810 (similar to the Snapdragon 845 in terms of performance) - performance is top-notch as expected under all use cases
- Terrific camera - the first to bring a mechanical dual-aperture lens from DSLRs to the much tinier mobile phone, a feature that's designed to let in more light, reduce image noise and generally make your photos a lot better
- The image quality in well lit situations is top-notch
- Low light performance often borders on astounding - with the amount of brightness & lack of noise you will find in the shots (thanks to the dual aperture lens) - although its not very consistent (some low light photos are oddly washed out)
- The super-slow motion video mode is pretty cool too, and when you frame the shot well, can give some incredible result
- The selfie camera is good too, and has a new Selfie Focus mode, which uses software (and not a second lens) to create a depth effect with the front-facing camera, similar to the Pixel 2, or the iPhone X
- On the whole the cameras on the Galaxy S9 compare well with the those on the other top camera phones - the Google Pixel 2, and the iPhone X - it's a toss up between these 3 - the Galaxy S9 can produce some truly exceptional shots especially in the dark, but perhaps the iPhone X and the Pixel 2 are just a bit more consistent all round, everything considered
- Dual-speaker system is excellent, and makes for loud, rich audio - and results in one of the best speaker experience of any smartphone, ever
- Call quality is fantastic too, with the AKG tuning really paying off
- Also has the good old-fashioned headphone jack! (that's missing in a lot of other flagships now)
- Good (though not exceptional) battery life - will definitely last the work day on a single charge
- Supports fast charging (although it's not the fastest around)
- Supports wireless charging
- DeX Pad support is another cool feature that enhances the Desktop Experience Samsung introduced on last year’s flagship Galaxy phones
- On the whole, while outside of the display, the S9 isn’t a class leader in any category, but it’s good enough in all of them that the whole package makes for a great flagship phone - it will compete with the Pixel 2/XL and the iPhone X for the title of the best smartphone - which one of these 3 you might choose will depend on what specific things you value
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- Absolutely luscious design, continuing the design language that was introduced with the Galaxy S8 series (which is not a bad thing at all) - and it has some really sizzling color options in purple and blue, which really helps those supple curves stand out - the body colors look deep, rich and ever-changing thanks to the way the glossy glass catches the light - you will be hard pressed to find anything remotely as elegant, and beautiful in the Android market
- The biggest design change is on the back, where the fingerprint reader moves below the camera module - this corrects the worst design mistake of both Galaxy S8 phones and the Note 8
- Water resistant body
- The tall, 18:9, minimal bezel, 6.2-inch AMOLED screen is absolutely gorgeous and even brighter than last year's (15 percent brighter, in fact) - and the sexy dual-curved design adds to the charm
- Samsung software on top of Android adds some useful extras, extending the core functionality of Android - it is one of the better, more refined UIs in the Android world
- Whiplash-fast performance backed by the super powerful Samsung's Exynos 9810 (similar to the Snapdragon 845 in terms of performance) - performance is top-notch as expected under all use cases
- Terrific camera - the first to bring a mechanical dual-aperture lens from DSLRs to the much tinier mobile phone, a feature that's designed to let in more light, reduce image noise and generally make your photos a lot better
- The image quality in well lit situations is top-notch
- Low light performance often borders on astounding - with the amount of brightness & lack of noise you will find in the shots (thanks to the dual aperture lens) - although its not very consistent (some low light photos are oddly washed out)
- The Galaxy S9 Plus also one-ups the excellent Galaxy S9 with a second rear camera for taking portrait photos - they come out well with a good bokeh effect
- The super-slow motion video mode is pretty cool too, and when you frame the shot well, can give some incredible result
- The selfie camera is good too, and has a new Selfie Focus mode, which uses software (and not a second lens) to create a depth effect with the front-facing camera, similar to the Pixel 2, or the iPhone X
- On the whole the cameras on the Galaxy S9+/S9 compare well with the those on the other top camera phones - the Google Pixel 2, and the iPhone X - it's a toss up between these 3 - the Galaxy S9+ can produce some truly exceptional shots especially in the dark, but perhaps the iPhone X and the Pixel 2 are just a bit more consistent all round, everything considered
- Dual-speaker system is excellent, and makes for loud, rich audio - and results in one of the best speaker experience of any smartphone, ever
- Call quality is fantastic too, with the AKG tuning really paying off
- Also has the good old-fashioned headphone jack! (that's missing in a lot of other flagships now)
- Good (though not exceptional) battery life - will definitely last the work day on a single charge
- Supports fast charging (although it's not the fastest around)
- Supports wireless charging
- DeX Pad support is another cool feature that enhances the Desktop Experience Samsung introduced on last year’s flagship Galaxy phones
- On the whole, while outside of the display, the S9+ isn’t a class leader in any category, but it’s good enough in all of them that the whole package makes for a great flagship phone - it will compete with the Pixel 2/XL and the iPhone X for the title of the best smartphone - which one of these 3 you might choose will depend on what specific things you value
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2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- Fragile glass front and back means you should buy a case day 1
- The new face-unlock tool is not particularly secure (it might have been better for Samsung to build out a more refined version before rushing in to compete with the similar feature on the iPhone X)
- The 3D avatar software is again not that well executed - the AR Emojis track your expressions poorly and need far more customization options
- There’s also still no compelling use case for Bixby, Samsung's AI agent (though of course you have no compulsion to use it, and can instead keep using the Google Assistant)
- While the camera is great generally, it can sometime make low-light photos look blurry and lack detail - even though brightness levels is excellent and noise is minimal - so its sometimes a double edged sword
- The S9 also lacks the second rear lens of the step-up S9 Plus that's dedicated to creating those depth-of-field portrait shots that blur the background to make people and objects pop
- Battery life is good, but not exceptional - some of the competition is ahead here
- Everything considered, S8 owners can skip the upgrade - the S9 is excellent all-round, and incrementally better - but it's not a monumental change from the S8
- Apart from the iPhone X and the Pixel 2/XL, the S9 will also face tough competition now from lower priced flagships like the OnePlus 5T, which are almost as good on most of the important counts
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- Fragile glass front and back means you should buy a case day 1
- The new face-unlock tool is not particularly secure (it might have been better for Samsung to build out a more refined version before rushing in to compete with the similar feature on the iPhone X)
- The 3D avatar software is again not that well executed - the AR Emojis track your expressions poorly and need far more customization options
- There’s also still no compelling use case for Bixby, Samsung's AI agent (though of course you have no compulsion to use it, and can instead keep using the Google Assistant)
- While the camera is great generally, it can sometime make low-light photos look blurry and lack detail - even though brightness levels is excellent and noise is minimal - so its sometimes a double edged sword
- Battery life is good, but not exceptional - some of the competition is ahead here
- Among the two S9 variants themselves (standard, and plus), a lot of people might prefer the Galaxy S9, as it's a little easier to handle - the incremental improvements in the S9+ on the other hand (even bigger screen, more RAM, and a secondary rear camera) are arguably not that significant
- Everything considered, S8 owners can skip the upgrade - the S9+ is excellent all-round, and incrementally better - but it's not a monumental change from the S8
- Apart from the iPhone X and the Pixel 2/XL, the S9+ will also face tough competition now from lower priced flagships like the OnePlus 5T, which are almost as good on most of the important counts
- The S9+ will also face direct competition from Samsung's Galaxy Note 8, which is pretty similar in many of the meaningful ways, but might come at a lower price
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Official Website |
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Unofficial specs? |
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