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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) |
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Product Type | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G960F/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | |
Height | 147.7 mm | Better than 67 % of phones rated. |
Width | 68.7 mm | Better than 51 % of phones rated. |
Depth | 8.5 mm | Better than 73 % of phones rated. |
Weight | 163 g | Worse than 66 % of phones rated. |
Body Colour | Titanium grey | Lilac purple | Midnight black | Sunrise gold | Coral blue | |
Body Material | Metal frame | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Better than 86 % of phones rated. |
IP rating | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.18 W/kg (body), 0.362 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
The Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) has a height of 147.7 mm, a width of 68.7 mm and a thickness of 8.5 mm. The weight of the phone is 163 g. Many users will also appreciate the waterproof design.
Show moreDISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) |
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Display Type | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.8" | Better than 73 % of phones rated. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | Better than 98 % of phones rated. |
Display Format | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | 570 ppi | Better than 99 % of phones rated. |
Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | Better than 98 % of phones rated. |
HDR | Yes | Better than 91 % of phones rated. |
Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
The screen size reaches 5.8" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.
Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) is 2960 x 1440 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Display´s pixel density is 570 ppi and represents another significant factor affecting image sharpness besides resolution. The higher the value, the sharper the image. Average value is currently about 350-400 ppi, which guarantees a fine and sufficiently sharp image. Finest modern phone displays reach 450 ppi and above.
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | |
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Processor Number | 9810 | |
Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz | Better than 92 % of phones rated. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Better than 99 % of phones rated. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Better than 82 % of phones rated. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Mali-G72 MP18 |
Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) is equipped with Samsung Exynos. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) reaches the frequency of 2.7 GHz.
The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Mali-G72 MP18.
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 4 GB | Better than 79 % of phones rated. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | Better than 75 % of phones rated. |
User Memory | 50.3 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB |
The phone´s internal memory capacity is 64 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. For everyday use and storing photos, songs or movies, this medium-sized internal storage is ideal. The advantage is also a lower price of phones equipped with this storage capacity. Best phones today range from 256 GB to 1 TB. That size is suitable for the most demanding users who shoot a lot of high-resolution photos or videos in 4K. Nevertheless, you'll have to pay extra for these higher capacities. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.
An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.
RAM memory of the Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) is LPDDR4 SDRAM - 4 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | Better than 62 % of phones rated. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | Better than 78 % of phones rated. |
Lens Aperture | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | Better than 99 % of phones rated. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Better than 87 % of phones rated. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | Better than 79 % of phones rated. |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | |
Special Effects | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, low-light shots, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Better than 79 % of phones rated. |
White Balance | Custom, automatic | |
Light Source | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Stamps, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | Better than 68 % of phones rated. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | Better than 61 % of phones rated. |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | Better than 99 % of phones rated. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | |
Camera Features (Front) | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization) |
The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 12 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors.
The size of the phone's sensor is also among the parameters that affect quality of the photo. In case of Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM), it is 1/2.55". Focus mainly on the value after the slash, where the higher it is, the better photo quality will be. The aperture of main lens reaches F/1.5 & f/2.4 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality.
Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 8x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. An undeniable advantage is the optical image stabilisation, which makes image significantly more stable without any loss in quality. Cheaper phone models are equipped with electronic stabilisation, which has a negative effect on the resulting image quality. Some users will also appreciate facial recognition feature, which allows camera to recognise the face of person in frame and automatically focus on it.
Front camera
The front camera of phone Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of front lens reaches 8 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo. The main lens is also equipped with aperture of F/1.7.
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | Better than 69 % of phones rated. |
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Wireless Charging | Yes | Better than 91 % of phones rated. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | |
Standby Time | 326 hours | Worse than 56 % of phones rated. |
Talk Time | 1320 minutes | Better than 82 % of phones rated. |
Run Time Details |
Talk (3G): up to 1320 min Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 12 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 80 hrs Playback (audio): up to 48 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 hrs |
The battery size of Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) is 3000 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.
Standby time is 326 hours and it expresses the maximum time your phone can last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) is provided with a talk time about 1320 minutes. Today, wireless charging feature is popular and appreciated by many users. You don't have to worry about your phone overheating, and it's also practical in that you don't wear out your phone's connector unnecessarily.
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | Better than 88 % of phones rated. |
Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) supports 4G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 8.0 Oreo. This model also offers ability to pay by phone with Samsung Pay.
Show moreCOMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | |
NFC | Yes | Better than 66 % of phones rated. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS |
Fans of modern technology will appreciate NFC function, which allows, among other things, contactless mobile phone payments, but also finds other uses in connectivity, such as unlocking the door or loading the menu in restaurant using the NFC tag. Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 5.0 LE, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.
Show moreMEDIA Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, OPUS, DFF, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, MP43, 3G2, WMV8, VP8, VP9, H.265, WMV7 | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Intelligent Scan |
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S9 (Samsung Exynos, Dual-SIM) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG) | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m |
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