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Samsung Galaxy S9
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Network, supported bands and technologies
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - G930F
4G bands LTELTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - G930F
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat9 450/50 Mbps
GPRStextYesYes
EDGEYesYes
  TD-SCDMA
Release date
First presented2018, February 2016, February
StatusSoon to arrive. Exp. release 2018, MarchAvailable. Released 2016, March
Size and Dimensions
Measurements147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm (5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 in)142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm (5.61 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight163 g (5.75 oz)152 g (5.36 oz)
DesignbuildFront/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frameCorning Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
 - Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)- IP68 certified - dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes- Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)- IP68 certified - resistable to water and dust from 1,5 meter and higher for 30 minutes
Display (type and size)
TypeSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colorsSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size5.8 inches, 84.8 cm2 5.1 inches
Resolution1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio 1440 x 2560 pixels
MultitouchYesYes
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 4
 - HDR10 compliant- 3D Touch (home button only)- Always-on display- Always-on display- TouchWiz UI
System and processor information
OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo)Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)
ChipsetExynos 9810 Octa - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 845 - USA & ChinaQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820Exynos 8890 Octa
Central processing unitOcta-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA & ChinaDual-core 2.15 GHz Kryo & dual-core 1.6 GHz KryoQuad-core 2.3 GHz Mongoose + quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processing unitMali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA & ChinaAdreno 530Mali-T880 MP12
Memory bank
Slot for memory cardmicroSD, up to 400 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only microSD, up to 200 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSD, up to 200 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual-SIM model
Built-in 4 GB RAM 64/128/256 GB 4 GB RAM 32/64 GB
Camera
Primary12 MP (f/1.5-2.4, 26mm, 1/2.5", 1.4 ľm, Dual Pixel PDAF), phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash, quality control
FeaturesGeo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording, quick tap focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, panorama1/2.6" sensor size, 1.4 ľm pixel size, geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording, quick tap focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, panorama
Video2160p@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, dual-video rec.2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, dual-video rec., quality control
Secondary8 MP (f/1.7, 25mm, 1/3.6", 1.22 ľm), autofocus, 1440p@30fps, dual video call, Auto HDR5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm, dual video call, Auto HDR
Sound
Different alarm typesVibration; MP3, WAV ringtones Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Main speaker
3.5mm jack
 - 32-bit/384kHz audio- noise cancellation feature- 24-bit/192kHz audio
Communication
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptXv4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFCYesYes
RadioFM radio (USA & Canada only) - Not confirmed No
USB3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connectormicroUSB v2.0, USB Host
Features
SensorsIris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer, heart rate monitor, SpO2Fingerprint recognition, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer, heart rate monitor, SpO2
MessagingSMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IMSMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
BrowserHTML5 HTML5
 - Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)- quick battery charge (Quick Charge 2.0)- Qi/PMA wireless charging (market dependent)- ANT+ support- Bixby dictation and cammands recognition- MP4/DivX/XviD/H.265 player- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player- Photo/video editor- Document editor- quick battery charge: 60% in 30 min (Quick Charge 2.0)- Wireless charging (Qi/PMA) - market dependent- ANT+ support- S-Voice dictation and cammands recognition- OneDrive (115 GB online storage)- noise cancellation feature- MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264 player- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player- Photo/video editor- Document editor
JavaNo
Battery
 Built-in Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery (11.55 Wh)Built-in Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Talk timeUp to 22 h (3G)
Music playerUp to 62 h
Other
ColorsMidnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac PurpleBlack, White, Gold, Silver, Pink Gold
PriceAbout 840 EUR
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