Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+: Everything you need to know, all in one place

-

To the untrained eye, it's impossible to pick the Samsung Galaxy S9 out of a lineup of Galaxy S8s. The Galaxy S9 has the same all-glass body, Infinity screen, slim bezels, and 3.5mm headphone jack as its predecessor, but if you look closer, there are lots of little changes that add up to a worthy upgrade. Here's everything that's new about Samsung's latest flagship.

Galaxy S9+ hands-on

We go hands on with the biggest new features of the Galaxy S9, including an in-depth look at AR Emoji.

Galaxy S9 and S9+ cases

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ have changed just enough so last year's S8 cases won't fit. So, if you're looking for some protection for your Galaxy S9, check out our roundup of best cases in every style, which we will be updating regularly.

Galaxy S9 and S9+ tips and tricks

We kept track of every single awesome tip and trick we could find while testing the Galaxy S9 and collected them all, so you can master your S9

Galaxy S9 and S9+ design and display



Samsung pretty much blew us all away with the 18:9, slim-bezel design of the Galaxy S8, and the S9 doesn't stray too far from the winning formula. But it's not quite a carbon copy of its predecessor:

Dimensions

Galaxy S8: 148.9 × 68.1 × 8.0mm
Galaxy S9: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm
Galaxy S8+: 159.5 × 73.4 × 8.1mm
Galaxy S9+: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm
The phones are also a touch heavier than their predecessor, clocking in at 163 grams and 189 grams compared to 155 grams and 173 grams, respectively. That's due to a more rugged aluminum frame than the Galaxy S8, and thicker glass. Otherwise, the screen sizes are exactly the same:
Galaxy S9: 5.8" Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (2960x1440)
570 ppi
Galaxy S9+: 6.2" Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (2960x1440)
529 ppi
The Galaxy S9 (left) is a smidgen shorter top to bottom than the Galaxy S8 (right). But the display size remains static at 5.8 inches.
Around the back, the changes between the phones are more apparent. Instead of horizontal arrangement for the camera and the fingerprint sensor, which made it a little hard to reach, the Galaxy S9's camera is vertically aligned down the middle of the phone, right above the fingerprint sensor.
Rejoice! The Galaxy S9 still has a headphone jack.
On the sides of the phone, you'll find the same three buttons: power on the right, and Bixby and a volume rocker on the left. And the bottom edge features a USB-C port, speaker, and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Galaxy S9 and S9+ specs


On the inside, the Galaxy S9 is all-new, with the latest chips and a bump in the RAM for the S9+:

Galaxy S9

  • Processor: Snapdragon 845
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB
  • Battery: 3,000mAh
  • Network: Enhanced 4x4 MIMO/CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18
  • Water resistance: IP68
  • OS: Android 8.0 Oreo
  • Speakers: Stereo

Galaxy S9+

  • Processor: Snapdragon 845
  • RAM: 6GB
  • Storage: 64GB
  • Battery: 3,500mAh
  • Network: Enhanced 4x4 MIMO/CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18
  • Water resistance: IP68
  • OS: Android 8.0 Oreo
  • Speakers: Stereo
Both models also include support for expanded storage up to 400GB, an increase from the 256GB limit on the S8.

Galaxy S9 and S9+ camera

Samsung's marketing materials tout the camera in the Galaxy S9 as having been "reimagined," but the specs don't tell the whole story:

Galaxy S9:

  • Lens: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor
  • Sensor size: 1/2.55 inch
  • Pixel size: 1.4µm
  • Sensor ratio: 4:3
  • FOV: 77 degrees
  • OIS: Yes
  • Optical zoom: No
  • Aperture: Dual, F/1.5, F/2.4

Galaxy S9+

  • Main lens: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor
  • Sensor size: 1/2.55 inch
  • Pixel size: 1.4µm
  • Sensor ratio: 4:3
  • FOV: 77 degrees
  • OIS: Yes
  • Optical zoom: No
  • Aperture: Dual, F/1.5, F/2.4
  • Secondary lens: Telephoto 12MP AF sensor
  • Sensor size: 1/3.6 inch
  • Pixel size: 1.0µm
  • Sensor ratio: 4:3
  • FOV: 45 degrees
  • OIS: Yes
  • Optical zoom: 2X
  • Aperture: f/2.4
The first thing that jumps out at you is the Galaxy S9+'s dual camera, as well as the S9's lack of one. For the first time, Samsung has opted to distinguish its two phones by more than just the size of their screens. On the S9+ you'll get a dual-camera setup like on the Note 8, while the smaller S9 has just a single lens. That means you won't be able to enjoy Samsung's Live Focus portrait mode on the 5.8-inch Galaxy S9.
The S9 doesn't have a dual camera, but it makes the most of its single lens.
Take away the second camera, the two cameras are very similar. You'll get optical image stabilization and 8X digital zoom, as well as two new features: Dual Aperture and Super Slow-mo. Where every other smartphone shoots in the lowest possible aperture and adjusts in processing, Samsung lets you choose between F/2.4 and f/1.5 when shooting in different lighting. It's not a digital trick: The lens physically opens and closes when you switch apertures.
Also new is Super Slo-mo, a video recording mode that lets you shoot in a mind-boggling 960fps. It's limited to 720p and you can only capture 20 shots per video with approximately 0.2 seconds of recording and 6 seconds of playback for each shot, but it's still a pretty cool trick. If you want to stick to 4K recording, you can capture up to 60fps.
The front camera is the same on both models:
  • Lens: 8MP AF sensor
  • Sensor size: 1/3.6"
  • Pixel size: 1.22µm
  • Sensor ratio: 4:3
  • FOV: 80 degree
  • Aperture: f/1.7

  • Galaxy S9 and S9+ AR Emoji


  • a new feature to the camera app called AR Emoji that's similar to Animoji on iPhone X. While both systems let you control a cartoon character with your face, Samsung's method is quite a bit different. For one, you aren't limited to 10-second messages like on iPhone X, and for another you can create custom characters in your own likeness. By using the front camera to snap a selfie, the S9 will make a custom "emoji" that you can use to make videos and stickers. There are a few cartoonish AR Emoji available as well, and Disney characters are on the way. And yes, you can sing karaoke if you'd like.

  • Galaxy S9 and S9+ price and colors

  • The Galaxy S9 and S9+ come in four colors: midnight black, titanium gray, lilac purple, and coral blue. The prices for an unlocked phone are as follows:
    S9: $720
    S9+: $840
    Pricing varies through the carriers, so check with your wireless provider before making a purchase.
    This story, "Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+: Everything you need to know, all in one place" was originally published

تعليقات

إرسال تعليق

المشاركات الشائعة من هذه المدونة

Smart Homes: The Power, the Pleasure and the Pain

-
صورة
You've seen the ad: A family is vacationing out of town and the parents suddenly wonder if the house is locked up properly. They use their smartphone to remotely activate the smart locks and security system. Or this one: Someone rings the doorbell or merely approaches a home, and the homeowner uses a smartphone to speak through the video doorbell system -- even when not at home -- perhaps bewildering the visitor (or potential intruder) who can't tell where the voice is coming from. There's also the "Calling Ashley" commercial for Amazon's Echo Spot: Reams have been written about how great it is to use your voice to control your home's smart devices; how your smart, Web-connected fridge can monitor its contents and be programmed to replenish stocks automatically; how you can control your home's smart lighting and locks with your smartphone; and how your smart Internet-connected appliances can be controlled -- and even repaired and maint
قراءة المزيد

AMD Ryzen 5 processors get killer Amazon deals with Zen+ CPUs looming

-
صورة
A  fresh generation  of AMD processors looms on the horizon, and its approach is creating wonderful ripple effects: You can find current-gen Ryzen processors going for wickedly good deals. AMD already dropped Ryzen prices in January, then  pushed them down even further  this month. Now costs have plunged yet again for two mainstream models if you’re willing to fill out rebate forms. First up: The 6-core, 12-thread  Ryzen 5 1600 , which we recently used in  a mini-ITX Ryzen gaming PC . Amazon’s selling it for $176, or $13 less than its newly reduced price. But a rebate slashes another $20 off, bringing the total down to just $156. That’s not quite as cheap as the low-water mark this sold for during Amazon’s recent one-day PC gaming sale, but that’s an astounding number of cores and threads for the price. This chip originally launched at $220 and was worth every penny even then; Intel’s rival Core i5-8400 costs $179, and its six cores lack multi-threading and can’t be overclocked.
قراءة المزيد

Corsair's Crystal 570X, one of our favorite PC cases, comes with a free liquid CPU cooler today

-
صورة
One of our favorite PC cases is an even sweeter buy for today only. If you buy the  Corsair Crystal 570X RGB ATX mid-tower case for its standard $180 price , Newegg will toss in a Corsair Hydro Series H60 liquid CPU cooler for free. The deal expires just before midnight Pacific time. PCWorld's Full Nerd podcast gang crowned the Corsair 570X  the best PC case of 2016 . Tempered glass adorns the top, front, and side panels of this case, revealing the innards of your PC from nearly every angle. The front panel features three customizable RGB LED fans handled by an LED controller. There's room for up to 6 case fans in total.  Corsair's 570X includes seven expansion slots, two 3.5-inch hard drive bays, and two 2.5-inch drive bays, augmented by cable routing channels with cable straps and a tool-less designto keep everything nice and tidy—cleanliness is vital in a see-through case. Corsair sells the 570X with a black, red, white, or mirror black steel chassis. The
قراءة المزيد