Released in 2018, the Samsung Galaxy S9 was the last Samsung smartphone to have an Infinity Display, where the edges of the display taper down to the sides. The 5.9” 1080p display is smooth and crisp and the Samsung Exynos 9810 processor boasts four times the speed of the S8’s. There’s a 12-megapixel camera with the largest aperture ever used in a smartphone at the time, allowing for awesome low light photos, and you’ll love every opportunity to take them so you can hold the premium body with its metal frame and glass build. An all-day battery life seals the deal.

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Is the Galaxy S9 a good phone?

The Galaxy S9 was one of the best phones of 2018 and it remains a compelling choice today. It has a premium build, a great display and a capable camera with a low aperture for low-light shots. It’s no longer a class leader, but it offers most of what you want in a phone, making it a good overall package.

Is the S9 good in 2020?

The S9 is still a good phone in 2020. It’s a close match for the S20 in terms of speed and battery life, and it is still being updated and supported by Samsung. This makes it a good choice if you are on a budget. The main things you give up are the edge to edge displays and better cameras on newer Galaxy phones.

Which is better s9 or s9+?

The S9+ is a technically superior phone to the S9. The S9 and S9+ have the same processor and build quality, but this is where the similarities end. The S9+ has a larger 3,500mAh battery and a bigger 6.2” display. It also has 2GB more RAM and a dual-lens camera with dual optical image stabilization and 2X optical zoom.

How long will S9 be supported?

Samsung released an update for the S9 in August 2020 to bring One UI 2.5 to the Galaxy S9 series. This came as somewhat of a surprise to S9 owners because Samsung’s stance on support is they will update devices for 2 years only. Samsung is expected to continue with software updates for the S9 until early 2021.

Why is my S9 battery dying so fast?

The Galaxy S9 is powered by a 3,000mAh battery that’s rated to perform like new for a maximum of 2 to 3 years. It is not uncommon for S9 batteries to lose efficiency before the 2 year mark, or around 500 charge cycles, with heavy use. If your S9 battery is dying fast, then it will probably need to be replaced.

Is the S9 waterproof?

The Galaxy S9 is rated to IP68, which means it is rated to withstand submersion in 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes. It is also resistant to dust, sand and dirt, with a dust rating of 6 which is the highest level of protection. ‘8’ in the IP68 name refers to the water resistance rating while ‘6’ in the IP name refers to the dust rating.