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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 S9+ tops Google Pixel 2’s camera score on DxOMark w/ record 99

Avatar for Ben Schoon Mar 1 2018 - 5:38 am PT
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The cameras on our mobile devices just keep getting better and better, to the point where for most people, dedicated cameras have nearly become obsolete. With the debut of its new Galaxy S9, Samsung is hyping up the camera over all else. Is it really going to live up to the hype? If early tests prove true, it will indeed, as a recent test has just given Samsung the crown over Google’s Pixel 2…


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Which phone announced at MWC 2018 are you most likely to buy? [Poll]

Avatar for Justin Duino Feb 26 2018 - 5:40 pm PT
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MWC officially kicked off today, but that didn’t stop a number of Android device manufacturers from announcing their latest flagship smartphones over the weekend. So far, we’ve seen new phones from Samsung, LG, Sony, and even Nokia.

Have any of these phones caught your eye or are you waiting for something else?


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Samsung’s Galaxy S9 confirmed to support Project Treble for faster updates

Avatar for Ben Schoon Feb 26 2018 - 7:12 am PT
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The biggest problem facing the Android market today is updates. While the likes of Google and Nokia are quick to get their phones on the latest and greatest, the majority of the market is massively failing at that task. Samsung is one of the biggest offenders here, but things might take a step in the right direction with the Galaxy S9.


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Samsung Galaxy S9 tidbits: Pricing, ARCore, louder speakers, Android Oreo, Gear VR, dual-aperture & Quick Charge 2.0

Avatar for Ben Schoon Feb 25 2018 - 11:29 am PT
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This morning in Barcelona, just ahead of MWC 2018, Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S9. After weeks of constant leaks, we’ve finally got all the details on the company’s latest flagships. As always, though, there’s a bit more to learn beyond what sits on surface level, so let’s take a look at a few details you might have missed…


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Carrier availability: Pricing and pre-order bonuses for Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ at AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, more

Avatar for Justin Duino Feb 25 2018 - 11:07 am PT
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While the Galaxy S9 and S9+ won’t cost as much as previously rumored, both phones do still cost a pretty penny. Thankfully, Samsung and most of the major US carriers are offering deals to get you to upgrade your phone on its service. Here’s how much the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will set you back if bought directly from Samsung or on contract with a carrier.


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Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ Specs: 2018’s internals and some camera improvements

Avatar for Justin Duino Feb 25 2018 - 9:40 am PT
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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/S9+ go official with dual aperture camera, differing specs, more

Avatar for Justin Duino Feb 25 2018 - 9:13 am PT
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It was just a year ago when Samsung announced the Galaxy S8 and S8+, kicking off the “bezel-less” flagship revolution. Now, at MWC, Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S9 and S9+. As we’ve seen from leaks, this year’s flagship keeps last year’s design with improvements to the camera, productivity software, and more.


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