Released in 2018, the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is most famous for moving the smartphone camera game forwards with its excellent dual-lens 12 megapixel camera with dual optical image stabilization and 2X optical zoom. The camera was a huge upgrade over the S8’s. Under the hood, there’s a Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810 processor with 6GB of RAM (2GB more than the regular S9) and a beautiful 6.2” 1080p Infinity Display. Apps load fast and the display is a treat, with wonderful colours and wide viewing angles. With IP68 water and dust resistance, you can also use your S9 Plus anywhere with confidence.

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Is the S9 plus still a good phone?

The S9 Plus is still a good phone and a great choice if you are on a budget. The 12 megapixel camera with dual optical image stabilization and 2X optical zoom is better than many of the cameras on newer flagship smartphones. The S10 is faster and more capable overall, but the S9 still has a fast processor and 6GB of RAM.

Is S9 plus worth buying in 2020?

The S9 Plus was released in 2018 with a future proof specification. It has 6GB of RAM and a Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810 processor, with this specification still holding up in 2020. The S9 Plus is fast and it has an all-day battery life. It is a better phone than the S9 with a bigger battery, a bigger display and a better camera.

Is Samsung S9+ waterproof?

The S9 Plus has an IP68 water and dust resistance rating. This means it has a score of ‘8’ for water resistance (to withstand submersion in 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes) and a score of ‘6’ for dust resistance (this is the highest dust resistance rating). You shouldn’t swim with your S9 Plus, but you can get it a little wet.

Is the S9 plus camera good?

The S9 Plus has a 12 megapixel camera with dual optical image stabilization and 2X optical zoom. The camera has great dynamic range and it also has a variable aperture, so you can take detailed photos in low light. The camera is fast and responsive and can capture video in 4K and FullHD at 60fps or 30 fps.

Which is better S9 or S9 plus?

The S9 Plus is a better phone than the S9. Technical improvements over the regular S9 include 6GB of RAM (the S9 has 4GB), a 3,500mAh battery (the S9 has a 3,000mAh battery) and a dual lens camera (the S9 has a single lens camera). The S9 is smaller than the S9 Plus, which can be an upside or downside.

How long does the S9 plus battery last?

The S9 Plus has a 3,500mAh battery rated for 18 hours of continuous video playback by Samsung and 1.5 days of normal use. In real life, the S9 Plus easily lasts a full day on a single charge with moderate use. You can extend this to 1.5 days by using the power saving mode.