• 5.8" (2960x1440) Super AMOLED
  • 4GB
    Snapdragon 845 SoC
    128GB/256GB/64GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.5, OIS 1 Rear Camera
    CAMERA HW score: 105
  • 3000 mAh W-Charge

The Samsung Galaxy S9 phone has a 5.8-inch (2960x1440) Super AMOLED screen, a 12MP main camera and a 8MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 845 with 4 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy S9 (Launched 2018-02-25)
Display5.8" 2960x1440 Super AMOLED , HDR10
Rear Camera(s)
  • 27mm 12-MP f/1.5 (Primary) +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 26mm 8-MP f/1.7
Computing
  • Snapdragon 845 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/64GB Storage
  • MicroSD (400GB max.)
Battery3000 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 163g (5.7oz), 147.7x68.7x 8.5 mm (5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 inches)
Price (Market)$445
Price at Launch$720
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.8"
Display/Body Ratio84.1%
Resolution2960x1440
Sharpness (PPI)568 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 5
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Tweakable Resolution
  • HDR10
  • Always-On
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/1.5
Focal Length (35mm) 27mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • Dual LED Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 720p/120fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 845
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.8 GHz
RAM Options4GB
Internal Storage Options128GB/256GB/64GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size400GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 8.0
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT18 1200/211 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • ac
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • MU-MIMO
  • MIMO
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • Daydream VR
Audio Alerts
  • MP3
  • VIBRATION
  • WAV
Speaker channelsStereo
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • 3GA
  • AAC
  • AMR
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • MXMF
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • OTA
  • RTTTL
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • XMF
Video Formats
  • 3G2
  • 3GP
  • ASF
  • AVI
  • FLV
  • M4V
  • MKV
  • MP4
  • WEBM
  • WMV
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • Gesture
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Light
  • Proximity

Galaxy S9 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy S9 was retailing at around $445 online. Things may have changed a bit since. The Galaxy S9 launched at $720 on 2018-02-25.
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Yes. Our data indicates that the Galaxy S9 is IP68-certified to be water-resistant.
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No, the Galaxy S9 does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but things could be different in Asia. We mainly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy S9 resolution of (2960x1440) is not defined as 4K.
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Yes, the Galaxy S9 has Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy S9 has Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy S9 is a 4G handset that is rated 4G LTE CAT18 (1200/211 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy S9 is not a 5G handset.
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Yes, the Galaxy S9 has a USB Type C connector.
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No, the Galaxy S9's battery cannot be removed.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Basemark OS II 2.0

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9+Apple iPhone X3375350036253750387540004125425043754500462547504875

Geekbench 4 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy S10eApple iPhone 8Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XR150017502000225025002750300032503500375040004250450047505000

Geekbench 4 Multi

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Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9+Apple iPhone XApple iPhone 8Apple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy S10e700072507500775080008250850087509000925095009750100001025010500107501100011250

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9+22502500275030003250350037504000425045004750

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S9Apple iPhone XApple iPhone 84750050000525005500057500600006250065000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S10eApple iPhone XR4550556065707580859095100105110115120125

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S10e3032.53537.54042.54547.55052.55557.56062.56567.57072.5

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S10eApple iPhone XR100112.5125137.5150162.5175187.5200212.5225

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy S9Gionee S9Gionee S8Google Pixel 3aSamsung Galaxy S10eGionee S10Samsung Galaxy S9+Meizu Note 915001750200022502500275030003250350037504000

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy S10eSamsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9+17.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.5