The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus was a high-end smartphone released in 2018. It had a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, and 6GB of RAM. It also had a dual camera system with a 12-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera, as well as a 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Other features included a fingerprint sensor, face recognition, and support for wireless charging. It shipped with Android 8.0 "Oreo" and was eligible for updates to Android 11.
Display: The S9 Plus had a 6.2-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2960x1440 pixels. The screen was protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and had support for HDR content.
Processor and Storage: The S9 Plus was powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, which was paired with 6GB of RAM. It was available with either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, which could be expanded using a microSD card.
Cameras: The S9 Plus had a dual camera system on the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel main camera with a variable aperture (f/1.5-f/2.4) and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera with an f/2.4 aperture. The main camera had optical image stabilization and could capture 4K video at 60 frames per second, while the telephoto camera had 2x optical zoom. On the front, there was an 8-megapixel camera with an f/1.7 aperture.
Security: The S9 Plus had a fingerprint sensor on the back, as well as facial recognition technology for unlocking the device.
Software: The S9 Plus shipped with Android 8.0 "Oreo" and was eligible for updates to Android 11. It also came with Samsung's custom interface, which included features like Bixby, Samsung Pay, and Samsung Health.
Other features: The S9 Plus had a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB-C port, and a 3,500mAh battery with support for wireless charging. It was available in a variety of colors, including Midnight Black, Coral Blue, and Lilac Purple.
Design: The S9 Plus had a metal and glass design, with a curved glass back and a metal frame. It was water and dust resistant, with an IP68 rating.
Audio: The S9 Plus had a stereo speaker system tuned by AKG, and it supported Dolby Atmos technology for a surround sound experience. It also had a high-quality audio DAC (digital-to-analog converter) for improved sound when using wired headphones.
Performance: The S9 Plus was a powerful smartphone, with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and 6GB of RAM providing smooth and fast performance. It was also capable of handling demanding tasks like gaming and video editing.
Battery life: The S9 Plus had a 3,500mAh battery, which was larger than the battery in the standard S9. It was able to last for a full day of use on a single charge, depending on factors like screen brightness and usage patterns. The S9 Plus also supported fast charging and wireless charging.
Availability: The S9 Plus was released in March 2018 and was available for purchase from major carriers and retailers around the world. It was offered in a variety of colors and storage options.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2960x1440 pixels and a tall 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and supports HDR content. |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with eight cores and a 10nm process. Provides fast and efficient performance. |
| RAM and storage | 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, expandable using a microSD card. |
| Cameras | Dual camera system on the back consisting of a 12-megapixel main camera with a variable aperture (f/1.5-f/2.4) and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera with an f/2.4 aperture. The main camera has optical image stabilization and can capture 4K video at 60 frames per second, while the telephoto camera has 2x optical zoom. 8-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/1.7 aperture. |
| Security | Fingerprint sensor on the back and facial recognition technology for unlocking the device. |
| Software | Android 8.0 "Oreo" with Samsung's custom interface, including features like Bixby, Samsung Pay, and Samsung Health. Eligible for updates to Android 11. |
| Other features | 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C port, 3,500mAh battery with support for wireless charging. Stereo speaker system tuned by AKG and support for Dolby Atmos technology. High-quality audio DAC for improved sound when using wired headphones. Water and dust resistant with an IP68 rating. Available in a variety of colors. |
