Samsung Galaxy S9

Samsung Galaxy S9
  • Display: 5.8" Super AMOLED - 1440x2960 pixels
  • Chip: Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810
  • Camera: 1 (12MP)
  • Battery: 3000 mAh
  • OS: Android 8.0 (Upgradeable to Android 10)
  • Weight: 163 g

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 4/256 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 S9

Display

Display quality comparison
Type Super AMOLED
Size 5.8 in
Resolution 1440x2960 pixels
Aspect ratio 18.5:9
Pixel density 568 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No
Max brightness 658 nits
HDR support Yes HDR10
Screen-to-body ratio 84.1 %
Features Always-On Display
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Samsung Galaxy S9
657 nits
PWM (Flicker)240 Hz
Response time7 ms
Contrast∞ Infinite

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 147.7 mm (5.81 in)
Width 68.7 mm (2.7 in)
Thickness 8.5 mm (0.33 in)
Weight 163 g (5.75 oz)
Water resistance IP68
Back panel Glass
Frame Metal
Colors - Black
- Gold
- Gray
- Blue
- Purple
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Samsung Galaxy S9
84.1 %

Performance

Testing Samsung Galaxy S9 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810
Max Frequency 2900 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 S9
734
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S9
1894
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)734
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)1894
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Samsung Galaxy S9
470496
CPU137633
GPU168155
Memory86184
UX78524
NanoReview Score470496
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Samsung Galaxy S9
2272
Max Surface Temp.39.2 °C
Stability93 %
Graphics Test13 fps
Graphics Score2272
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Samsung Galaxy S9
6347
Writing score6325
Web score5265
Video editing5496
Data manipulation5694
NanoReview Score6347

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1794 MHz
Channels 2
Storage
Storage Capacity64 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.1
Memory CardMicroSD

Software

OS Android 8.0 (Upgradeable to Android 10)
OS Size 14 GB
UI Skin One UI 2.5

Battery

Volume 3000 mAh
Max Charging Power 15 W
Battery Type Li-Po
Removable No
Wireless Charging Yes Qi/PMA (10 W)
Reverse Charging No
Fast Charging Yes (40% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 1:35 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy S9
15:09
Web Browsing05:32 h
Video Playback09:42 h
Games03:45 h
Standby Mode75 h

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP
Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels
Zoom Digital
Flash Dual LED
Stabilization Optical
8K Recording No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 240 fps)
Slow Motion 960 fps (720p)
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix12 MP
Aperturef/1.5 - 2.4
Focal length26 mm
SensorSamsung SAK2L3
Sensor size1/2.55
Pixel size1.4 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOptical
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Samsung Galaxy S9
104
Video quality
Samsung Galaxy S9
91
Overall camera score
Samsung Galaxy S9
99

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 S9
86 dB

Other

Class Flagship
Announced February, 2018 yr
Release Date March, 2018 yr
Launch Price ($) 720
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

User Rating

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Comments (3)

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CvtApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
Single-core score is incorrect. Real value is around 500-550 points. See: https://browser.geekbench.com/android_devices/samsung-galaxy-s9-samsung-exynos-9810-1-8-ghz
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MathiasApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
Max frequency is 2,900 MHz, not 2,700. https://semiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-9-series-9810/
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SerhiiApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
Thanks, Mathias.
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