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Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S9 and S9+, the successors to 2017’s top-selling smartphones. This year, though, besides repositioning the horribly placed fingerprint sensor, the overall hardware design goes unchanged. Instead, Samsung focused on improving the onboard camera(s) and software-based productivity features.

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	Samsung Galaxy S9	Samsung Galaxy S9+
Android Version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Screen size	5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED	6.2-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED
Resolution	2960×1440 pixels	2960×1440 pixels
PPI	570 ppi	529 ppi
Camera	Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor with OIS (F1.5/F2.4)	Dual Camera with Dual OIS, Wide-angle: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor (F1.5/F2.4), Telephoto: 12MP AF sensor (F2.4)
Front Camera	8MP AF (F1.7)	8MP AF (F1.7)
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (Exynos 9810 internationally)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (Exynos 9810 internationally)
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB/256GB
Expandable storage up to	400GB	400GB
RAM	4GB	6GB
Battery	3,000mAh (nonremovable)	3,500mAh (nonremovable)
Ports	USB Type-C, headphone jack	USB Type-C, headphone jack
Weight	163 g	189 g
Dimensions	147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm	158.1mm x 73.8mm x 8.5mm
Other features	Rear-facing fingerprint sensor, iris sensor, pressure sensor, IP68, Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0, NFC or MST payment compatibility	Rear-facing fingerprint sensor, iris sensor, pressure sensor, IP68, Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0, NFC or MST payment compatibility
Color options	Midnight Black, Lilac Purple, Titanium Gray, and Coral Blue	Midnight Black, Lilac Purple, Titanium Gray, and Coral Blue
Carrier availability	AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, others \| March 16, 2018	AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, others \| March 16, 2018
Base price off-contract	~$719.99	~$839.99
In-box accessories	USB-C charging cable, Fast Charging wall adapter, wired AKG headphones	USB-C charging cable, Fast Charging wall adapter, wired AKG headphones

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review after 6 months

Galaxy S9, S9+, Note 9 now receiving May 2019 security patch

Damien Wilde May 16 2019 - 5:14 am PT

For anyone with the Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note 9, the latest May 2019 security OTA updates are rolling out.
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Samsung’s Linux on DeX beta now rolling out to Galaxy S9, S10, Tab S5e

Damien Wilde Apr 23 2019 - 5:10 am PT

Linux on DeX

The ultimate all-in-one style mobile device has been a desire for years, and even though Canonical themselves tried and failed to fund their own Ubuntu phone, Samsung’s Linux on DeX beta has actually realised the full desktop OS on a mobile device experience.

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How to remap the Bixby button on Samsung Galaxy S10, S9, S8, Note 9, Note 8

Ben Schoon Feb 28 2019 - 11:39 am PT

Samsung first introduced the now infamous Bixby button on its Galaxy S8 and in the time since, users have been actively looking for ways to use it for other purposes. Now, Samsung has finally made that functionality available on several devices. Here’s how to remap the Bixby button on the Galaxy S10, S9, S8, Note 9, and Note 8.

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Bixby button remapping now available for Galaxy S9, S8, Note 9, 8

Damien Wilde Feb 28 2019 - 5:40 am PT

Bixby button remap

The Samsung Galaxy S10 has the ability to remap the Bixby hardware button on the side of the device. We reported last week that this feature would be heading to more Samsung devices in the coming weeks, and now the feature available for older Galaxy devices (via SamMobile).

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Bixby button remapping coming to other Galaxy phones incl. Note 9, S9

Damien Wilde Feb 22 2019 - 6:35 am PT

Just because the Samsung overload wasn’t quite done, there is more news about the sometimes infuriating Bixby button. Older Galaxy devices will receive an update to match the Galaxy S10’s ability to remap the button to a favored app in the coming weeks.
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Galaxy S9 Android Pie update

Android Pie update rolling out to unlocked Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ in US w/ January 2019 security patch

Damien Wilde Feb 18 2019 - 5:50 am PT

Anyone with an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+ in the US should now be getting a taste of the Android Pie update with all that One UI goodness thrown in on top.

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Galaxy S9 and S9+ update brings ability to schedule Night mode, February security patch

Damien Wilde Feb 14 2019 - 5:56 am PT

A new software update is rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ that brings the February security patch plus a few other features that includes the ability to schedule Night mode (via Reddit user /u/iamnotkurtcobain / SamMobile).
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[Update: Rolling out again] Galaxy S9 and S9+ update for T-Mobile also brings with it RCS messaging compatibility

Damien Wilde Feb 11 2019 - 5:36 am PT

The latest carrier-locked Samsung device is now receiving the latest Android OS update with the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ now seeing the Android Pie update rollout.

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First carrier-locked Galaxy Note 9 Android Pie update lands w/ AT&T, S9 too

Ben Schoon Jan 31 2019 - 1:49 pm PT

Samsung has been working surprisingly quick on rolling out Android Pie to its portfolio, and today that continues with the Galaxy Note 9. AT&T Galaxy Note 9 owners are reporting Android Pie rolling out right now.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 Android Pie update now available on Sprint

Damien Wilde Jan 31 2019 - 5:44 am PT

Yet more Samsung Android Pie update news, this time it’s the turn of Sprint users to rejoice at the rollout of the One UI update to their Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ devices.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 picks up Android Pie, One UI on Verizon Wireless, rolling out now

Ben Schoon Jan 30 2019 - 11:43 am PT

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Verizon used to be the slowest carrier when it came to releasing Android updates, but in recent years that’s been changing. More and more often, Big Red is one of the first to launch a new update. Today, the Samsung Galaxy S9 on Verizon is picking up Android Pie, one of the first carriers to get the update.

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Galaxy S9 on Comcast Xfinity gets Android Pie, first carrier-locked US update

Damien Wilde Jan 29 2019 - 3:14 am PT

We recently reported news that North of the border, Canadian carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy S9 devices were scheduled to receive the Android Pie update within the next week or so.
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Carrier locked Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ and Note 9 devices will receive Android Pie very soon

Damien Wilde Jan 28 2019 - 7:19 am PT

Galaxy Note 9 update

We’ve been reporting about the Android Pie updates for the Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ and Galaxy Note 9 for some time, to the point it is likely becoming annoying to read about the delays and hold-ups.
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Verizon’s Visible brings its unlimited $40/month plans to Android starting w/ Galaxy S9

Ben Schoon Jan 24 2019 - 7:12 am PT

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Verizon quietly launched its own MVNO last year to deliver a single, affordable unlimited data plan for bring-your-own-device customers. The service originally only worked with iPhones, but today, Visible is officially announcing Android compatibility.

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Official Android Pie update now rolling out to Galaxy S9 family in some regions

Ben Schoon Dec 24 2018 - 5:48 am PT

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Android Pie has been in beta for the Samsung Galaxy S9 for the past few weeks. Just ahead of Christmas, though, it seems Samsung has launched the rollout of the stable version of Pie just a bit earlier than expected.

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Samsung Galaxy S9+ December 2018 security patch begins rolling out

Damien Wilde Dec 10 2018 - 5:38 am PT

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is getting the latest December 2018 security patch, which is rolling out currently to Nordic Galaxy users according to SamMobile. Of course, this update is for Android Oreo, so don’t get your hopes up for an Android 9.0 Pie update for non-beta users.
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Hands on: The 5 best changes and features in Samsung’s One UI [Video]

Ben Schoon Nov 30 2018 - 2:59 pm PT

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For years now, Samsung’s software has been a point of pain on its various Android smartphones. Slowly but surely, things have been getting much better, though. Now, with Samsung One UI, we’re seeing some big updates and great changes. Here are our top 5 favorite updates so far.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 gets One UI beta 2 update w/ tons of bug fixes, latest security patch

Ben Schoon Nov 29 2018 - 7:52 am PT

Just two weeks after the initial rollout of Samsung’s One UI beta program, the first update is on its way. For Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ users testing out the One UI beta, here’s what to expect from the first update.

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Samsung Good Lock app now supports nav bar customization

Damien Wilde Nov 16 2018 - 5:43 am PT

Changing your status bar icons on Samsung devices just got a little easier thanks to the updated Good Lock app. If you’re not a fan of the settings on your Galaxy S9 or Galaxy Note 9, then you can access this further customization tool right now and begin tweaking the navigation buttons to your heart’s content without needing to root your phone.
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Samsung One UI w/ Android Pie beta now available for Galaxy S9/S9+ in US, here’s how to get it

Ben Schoon Nov 15 2018 - 1:40 pm PT

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Samsung promised that the month of November would deliver the company’s new One UI interface with an Android Pie beta. Now, just hours after that beta program kicked off in South Korea, Samsung is opening the floodgates for the same update in the United States. Here’s how to download Galaxy S9 Android Pie beta with One UI.

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Samsung launches beautiful ‘Ice Blue’ Galaxy S9 gradient color option

Ben Schoon Nov 13 2018 - 8:09 am PT

Over the past year, we’ve been seeing several manufacturers adopting gradient colors for their various smartphones, all tracing back to Huawei. Now, Samsung is debuting its first flagship gradient color with the new Galaxy S9 Ice Blue.

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Samsung’s Android Pie open beta hits Galaxy S9 and S9+ this month, public release January 2019

Kyle Bradshaw Nov 7 2018 - 11:55 am PT

Since the release of Android Pie, many devices have been brought up to date with the latest version of Android. While this has been the case for many traditional brands like OnePlus and LG, Samsung devices have been noticeably absent. Now it seems the wait will soon be over, with the first beta of Samsung’s vision for Android Pie coming this month.

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Early look at Android 9 Pie on Samsung Galaxy S9+ reveals a huge redesign [Gallery]

Ben Schoon Sep 19 2018 - 7:48 am PT

Android 9 Pie has been out for a little over a month so far, but outside of Google, OnePlus, and Essential, there haven’t been many updates. This week, we’re getting our first look at Samsung’s take on Pie on the Galaxy S9+ and, well, a whole lot has changed…

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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 is already selling better than the Galaxy S9 w/ pre-orders

Ben Schoon Aug 20 2018 - 7:31 am PT

It’s no secret that Samsung has been struggling to get its Galaxy S9 into the hands of customers. While the company has still sold a ton of phones, the numbers were pretty disappointing compared to the company’s other devices. Now, apparently, the Galaxy Note 9 is already blowing it out of the water.

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