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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

5.1 NeoScore #2853 of 6313

Launched March 2018

Overview

NeoScore

5.1

#2853 of 6313

Design & display
7.2
Performance & hardware
4.6
Camera
5.7
Connectivity
5.5
Battery & charging
3.5

Strengths

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Weak points

  • Battery & charging3.5
  • Performance & hardware4.6
  • Connectivity5.5
Display
6.2″Super AMOLED1,440 × 2,960 px60 Hz
Design
189 g73.8 mm158.1 mm8.5 mm
Performance
Samsung Exynos 9810Octa-Core6 GB RAM256 GB
AnTuTu
246,660Better than 81% of phones
Battery
3,500 mAh15 W
Cameras
12 Mpx · f/1.512 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 8 Mpx · f/1.7selfie 2 Mpx
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 8

Samsung

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Samsung Exynos 9810
Processor Process Size
10 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G72 MP18
Storage Type
UFS 2.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.8 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
246,660
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
559
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
1,840
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU: EMEA version with 4×2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55; USA/LATAM and China versions with 4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
6 GB
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v7
Maximum memory card
400 GB

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue, Grey, Purple, Burgundy, Gold, Light Blue
Body Thickness
8.5 mm
Body Width
73.8 mm
Body Height
158.1 mm
Weight
189 g
Usable Surface
84.2 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP68
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
3,500 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
15 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
Wireless charging power
5 W

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
18.5:9
Display Technology
Super AMOLED
Display Diagonal
6.2″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,440 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,960 px
Display Pixel Density
529 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
120 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
4.537 :1
Display Features
Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, 3D Touch
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Rear

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 8
OS Family
Android
OS Version
8
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66
Cellular Technologies
GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Samsung DeX, ANT+, DLNA
USB Version
USB 3.1
SAR American Head
0.78 W/kg
SAR American Body
0.79 W/kg
SAR (EU) head
0.29 W/kg
SAR (EU) body
1.35 W/kg
Max. download speed
1,200 Mbps
Max. upload speed
200 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, High-Bitrate Audio Support

Features

Built-in functions
Bixby natural-language commands, Samsung Pay

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

5.14 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

Galaxy S9 Plus

Design & display

7.2

Display Technology Super AMOLED
8.7
Display Refresh Rate 60 Hz
5.0
Display Pixel Density 529 ppi
10.0
Display Features Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, 3D Touch
2.5
Weight 189 g
7.1
Resistance Features IP68
8.5
Usable Surface 84.2 %
7.8
Body Thickness 8.5 mm
7.0

Performance & hardware

4.6

AnTuTu Score 246,660
2.0
RAM Capacity 6 GB
5.0
Storage Type UFS 2.1
4.5
Processor Process Size 10 nm
4.3
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.8 GHz
7.2

Camera

5.7

Sensor Size 1/2.55″
3.7
Aperture f/1.5
9.5
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 12 Mpx
6.0
Optical Zoom 2 x
5.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, 360-Degree Panorama
0.0

Connectivity

5.5

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Samsung DeX, ANT+, DLNA
2.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66
8.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
7.5
SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

3.5

Battery Capacity 3,500 mAh
4.7
Fast Charge Power 15 W
3.0
Wireless charging power 5 W
3.0
Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
0.0

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Design & display
7.18
Performance & hardware
4.61
Camera
5.71
Connectivity
5.48
Battery & charging
3.47
NeoScore rank
#2853 / 6313

Galaxy S9 Plus

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.55″
Pixel Size
1.4 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960 fps, HDR, Stereo sound recording, Gyro-EIS, Optical image stabilization
Sensor
Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.55″
Pixel Size
1.4 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960 fps, HDR, Stereo sound recording, Gyro-EIS, Optical image stabilization
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
960 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.5
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, 360-Degree Panorama
2

Rear telephoto camera

Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/3.6″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Optical Zoom
2 x
Aperture
f/2.4
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Sensor
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/3.6″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Lens
Optical Zoom
2 x
Aperture
f/2.4
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
3

Front main camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/3.6″
Pixel Size
1.22 µm
Video Recording
1440p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/1.7
Camera Features
HDR
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/3.6″
Pixel Size
1.22 µm
Video
Video Recording
1440p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.7
Features
Camera Features
HDR
4

Front iris-scanner camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx

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