Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Samsung Galaxy Note 9
  • Display: 6.4" Super AMOLED - 1440x2960 pixels
  • Chip: Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810
  • Camera: 2 (12MP + 12MP)
  • Battery: 4000 mAh
  • OS: Android 8.1 (Upgradeable to Android 10)
  • Weight: 201 g

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 6/128 GB
- 8/128 GB
- 8/512 GB

Review

Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview

Tech Specs

Full specs and component tests Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Display

Display quality comparison
Type Super AMOLED
Size 6.4 in
Resolution 1440x2960 pixels
Aspect ratio 18.5:9
Pixel density 514 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No
Max brightness 520 nits
HDR support Yes HDR10
Screen-to-body ratio 84 %
Features Always-On Display
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
657 nits
sRGB gamut144.6 %
PWM (Flicker)227 Hz
Response time8 ms
Contrast∞ Infinite

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 161.9 mm (6.37 in)
Width 76.4 mm (3.01 in)
Thickness 8.8 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 201 g (7.09 oz)
Water resistance IP68
Back panel Glass
Frame Metal
Colors - Black
- Blue
- Brown
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
84 %

Performance

Testing Samsung Galaxy Note 9 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810
Max Frequency 2700 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.9 (Cortex-A55)
- 4/2.9 (Exynos M3)
Process Samsung
Transistor Size 10 nm
Neural Processor Yes
Graphics Mali-G72 MP18
GPU Cores 324
GPU Frequency 572 MHz
FLOPS 370.6 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
828
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
2026
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)828
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)2026
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
457443
CPU147238
GPU137906
Memory86902
UX85397
NanoReview Score457443
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
2333
Max Surface Temp.48.7 °C
Stability95 %
Graphics Test13 fps
Graphics Score2333
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
6325
Writing score6182
Web score5312
Video editing5462
Data manipulation5867
NanoReview Score6325

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 6 GB
- 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1794 MHz
Channels 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 128 GB
- 256 GB
- 512 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.1
Memory CardMicroSD

Software

OS Android 8.1 (Upgradeable to Android 10)
OS Size 19 GB
UI Skin One UI 2.5

Battery

Volume 4000 mAh
Max Charging Power 15 W
Battery Type Li-Po
Removable No
Wireless Charging Yes Qi/PMA (15 W)
Reverse Charging No
Fast Charging Yes Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge (50% in 35 min)
Full Charge Time 1:40 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
19:26
Web Browsing07:31 h
Video Playback11:36 h
Games05:01 h
Standby Mode96 h

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP
Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels
Zoom Optical, 2x
Flash Dual LED
Stabilization Optical
8K Recording No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 960 fps (720p)
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP
Telephoto: 12 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Main lens
Matrix12 MP
Aperturef/1.5 - 2.4
Focal length26 mm
SensorSamsung SAK2L3
Sensor size1/2.55
Pixel size1.4 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOptical
Telephoto
Matrix12 MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal length52 mm
SensorSamsung
Sensor size1/3.4
Pixel size1 μm
StabilizationOptical
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
107
Video quality
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
94
Overall camera score
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
103

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels
Aperture f/1.7
Focal length 25 mm
Sensor Samsung S5K3H1
Sensor size 1/3.6
Pixel size 1.22 μm
Autofocus Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
Stabilization Digital
Video resolution 1440p at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth version 5
Bluetooth features PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, LE, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP
USB type USB Type-C
USB version 3.1
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* Yes
Infrared Port No
Connectivity
SIM Count*2
SIM TypeNano
SIM ModeDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *No
Hybrid SlotYes
2G BandsGSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100
LTE Bands*LTE (B700/B800/B850/B900/B1700/B1800/B1900/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600)
LTE category18
5G SupportNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo
3.5 mm Jack Yes
FM Radio No
Dolby Atmos Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
71.6 dB

Other

Class Flagship
Announced August, 2018 yr
Release Date August, 2018 yr
Launch Price ($) 1000
Sensors - Hall Sensor
- Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

User Rating

5 out 5 Points (1 Votes)

Comments (1)

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MathiasApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
Max frequency is 2,900 MHz, not 2,700 MHz.
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