Galaxy S9 full specs
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Launch & Availability
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement date | Date: 2018-02-25 · Timezone: Europe/London · Precision: day | |
| Release year | 2018 |
Design & Durability
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Depth mm | 8.5 mm | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — ExactphoneBodycolumn includesphoneIP68: 147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm, 163g, IP68 Open source ↗ |
| Height mm | 147.7 mm | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — ExactphoneBodycolumn includesphoneIP68: 147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm, 163g, IP68 Open source ↗ |
| Weight g | 163 g | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — ExactphoneBodycolumn includesphoneIP68: 147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm, 163g, IP68 Open source ↗ |
| Width mm | 68.7 mm | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — ExactphoneBodycolumn includesphoneIP68: 147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm, 163g, IP68 Open source ↗ |
| Rating | IP68 | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — ExactphoneBodycolumn includesphoneIP68: 147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm, 163g, IP68 Open source ↗ |
Display
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2960 x 1440 (QHD+) | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Actualmaxpixelresolution notdefaultFHD: Resolution (Main Display) 2960 x 1440 (Quad HD+) Open source ↗ |
| Display size | 5.8 in | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Fullrectangle panel exactcolumn: 5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED Open source ↗ |
| Technology | Super AMOLED | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Fullrectangle panel exactcolumn: 5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED Open source ↗ |
Performance & Storage
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 8 | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — GlobalAPalternatives both10nm8core, no rememberedchipnames: 10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor Open source ↗ |
| Process nm | 10 | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — GlobalAPalternatives both10nm8core, no rememberedchipnames: 10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor Open source ↗ |
| Options GB | 4 GB | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Exactglobalcolumnoptions vsUK64/128subset; notlocalSKUguarantee: 4GB RAM 64GB/128GB/256GB Open source ↗ |
| Capacities GB | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Exactglobalcolumnoptions vsUK64/128subset; notlocalSKUguarantee: 4GB RAM 64GB/128GB/256GB Open source ↗ |
| Expandable | microSD up to 400 GB | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Globalmodelcolumn400GB slot notlater1TB: Micro SD Slot (upto 400 GB) Open source ↗ |
Cameras & Video
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras · Rear aperture | f/1.5 / f/2.4 (dual aperture) | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Maincamera exactsingleS9 vsPluswide role: Rear: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor with OIS (F1.5/F2.4) Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Rear autofocus | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Maincamera exactsingleS9 vsPluswide role: Rear: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor with OIS (F1.5/F2.4) Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Main camera | 12 MP | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Maincamera exactsingleS9 vsPluswide role: Rear: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor with OIS (F1.5/F2.4) Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Rear ois | Yes | |
| Rear cameras · Rear zoom | Up to 8x digital zoom | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — ActualsingleS9digital8x notPlus2xoptical: Rear Camera Zoom Digital Zoom up to 8x Open source ↗ |
| Front camera · Front aperture | f/1.7 | |
| Front camera · Front autofocus | Yes | |
| Front camera · Front camera | 8 | |
| Video · Video | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60 fps | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Recording4K60 not4K120playing: Video Recording Resolution UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps Open source ↗ |
| Video · Video slow motion | 960 fps at HD; 240 fps at FHD |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity mah | 3000 mAh | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Launchcapacity notclaimedratedminimum: Battery | 3,000mAh | 3,500mAh Open source ↗ |
| Removable | No | |
| Fast charge | QC 2.0 wired fast charging | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — ActualQC2wiredprotocol notW: Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0 Open source ↗ |
| Wireless standard | WPC and PMA | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Actualwirelessstandards: Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA Open source ↗ |
Cellular & SIM
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No verified information available | ||
Connectivity, Audio & Features
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby atmos | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — ActualphoneAKGstereoandDolby bothmodels: Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology Open source ↗ |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — ActualphoneAKGstereoandDolby bothmodels: Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology Open source ↗ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — SharedphoneBluetoothUSB notNFC/GNSSinference: Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C Open source ↗ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) | |
| Connector | USB-C | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — SharedphoneBluetoothUSB notNFC/GNSSinference: Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C Open source ↗ |
| USB standard | USB 3.1 Gen 1 | |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Phonecommon8sensors fromexplicit11sensorlist: Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor Open source ↗ |
| Barometer | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Phonecommon8sensors fromexplicit11sensorlist: Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor Open source ↗ |
| Compass | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Phonecommon8sensors fromexplicit11sensorlist: Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor Open source ↗ |
| Fingerprint | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Phonecommon8sensors fromexplicit11sensorlist: Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor Open source ↗ |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Phonecommon8sensors fromexplicit11sensorlist: Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor Open source ↗ |
| Hall | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Phonecommon8sensors fromexplicit11sensorlist: Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor Open source ↗ |
| Light | RGB light sensor | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Phonecommon8sensors fromexplicit11sensorlist: Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor Open source ↗ |
| Proximity | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S9 — Phonecommon8sensors fromexplicit11sensorlist: Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor Open source ↗ |
Software & Updates
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 8 (Oreo) |
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