Samsung Galaxy S9 - amazing power and new camera features

The new flagship from Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy S9, caused some confusion among the audience of potential consumers. The model really makes stop and look. First, the question arises, and how, in fact, is it different from the previous flagship? And then, when studying the technical characteristics, it becomes clear how and in what the Samsung Galaxy S9 exceeds its predecessor. In the device, the company made not only a few expected steps, but also performed a number of unannounced, but very reasonable improvements. As a result, the phone was not only an evolution, but also to some extent, a revolution in the S series.

Specifications

The following table shows the main characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy S9.

CPU	Samsung Exynos 9810, 10 nm process technology
GP	Mali-g72 mp18
RAM / ROM	4/64 GB
Screen	SuperAMOLED, 570 ppi, 2960 × 1440, 5.8 inches
Connection	GSM
Data	3G, 4G LTE, VoLTE, DNLA
SIM	2 SIM, combo slot, 2 SIM or SIM + SD
Cameras	Main 12.2 MP, optical stabilization, dual-mode diaphragm, flash Front 8 Mp, optical stabilization
Sensors	Gyroscope, lighting, approximation, gyroscope
Sensors	Fingerprint, face and retina scanner
Wireless technology	NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX support for sports devices, connecting two devices
Battery	3000 mAh, wireless two-protocol charging, wired charging, fast charging technology

The device is made in the case of metal and Gorilla Glass 5 glasses on the front panel, has dimensions 148x69x8.5 mm (height, width, thickness), is protected from water and dust according to IP68 standard, weighs 163 g.

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Design and ergonomics

The one who is not familiar with the predecessor of Samsung Galaxy C 9 will fall in love with the device not with the mind, but with the heart. Smart really has unique appearance. Here are thin horizontal stripes, slightly covering the working area of ​​the display. Attention is drawn to the rounded edges of the screen. Looks great with a huge display area with almost invisible side frames.

Making a review of the Samsung Galaxy S9 in terms of the location of controls and connection interfaces, it is impossible not to note the expected position of each of them. At the same time, the company significantly improved device ergonomicsby moving individual elements to more convenient points. On the sides of the phone are the following elements.

1. On the right is a single power management button.
2. Top left - double volume rocker. Below is the button to call the software assistant. It is worth noting that it shifted down, it became more comfortable to be and press.
3. Below is the biggest joy for average users. The company has kept the usual 5 minijack for wired headsets and headphoneswithout following the market. There is also a USB Type C charging and data exchange interface, the main speaker grille, and a microphone hole.
4. Above - a slot for installing SIM cards, combined, supported by SD.

On the top line of the front panel is a speaker, perfectly masked black grille. Here, the peephole of the front camera, proximity sensors, light (also serves as an RGB colorimeter). IRIS scanner with its own IR illuminationBy means of which the Samsung Galaxy S9 phone performs identification by face and pupil, also located on the top line of the front panel.

Bottom line is completely empty. There are no navigation buttons or a fingerprint scanner on it. These controls have become a screen, the benefit of the phone Galaxy S9 has an impressive display area. Small differences in appearance are observed on the back cover. The position of the camera and the dual unit of the LED flash and the heartbeat detector is almost unchanged. But fingerprint sensor became smaller and moved directly under the optics.

The remaining cosmetic changes in the design are not so noticeable. For example, the metal frame of the case has become matte. This step allowed to achieve even less noticeable side frames of the display. Improved and characteristics of the oleophobic coating of the back cover. At Galaxy S9, both sides equally well resist the appearance of fingerprints and are cleaned.

On a note! Smartphone Samsung Galaxy S9 to some extent disappointed those consumers who planned to buy a device to replace the previous model. With the same dimensions of the case covers from the C8 does not fit the new product.However, these little things can not stop a real fan of flagships from Samsung.

Another change in the colors of the case. The company decided to abandon the pop gold color in favor of fashionable and stylish colors. Galaxy S9 smartphone can be bought in blue, lilac, black and silver.

Separately, it is worth noting that for its new flagship, Samsung has decided to concretize the parameters of opposition to water and dust. The device complies with the IP68 standard, works without time limit under a continuous stream of water, however, operation is not guaranteed if the device is at a depth of 1 meter for more than 30 minutes.

Screen

Probably, the Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone is the first model in the series, which received a display identical to its predecessor. But it is not necessary to regret about it. Specifications SuperAMOLED matrices just technically there is no place to improve.

Overview of Galaxy S9 in the display description area is a continuous listing of positive features.

1. The resolution is 2960x1440 pixels, corresponding to the WQHD + format.
2. The density of dots is 570 per inch, to distinguish the flaws in the display of fonts, a powerful magnifier is required.
3. Record low color change at boundary viewing angles.
4. Support modes HDR10, Always-on.

According to reviews of the owners of the model, it is simply impossible to find any flaws in the screen of the device: the colors are bright, juicy, with the most accurate transmission. The best thing about the quality of the display says a simple fact: if you buy a Samsung Galaxy S9, a smartphone out of the box works in the resolution of the FullHD + screen.

Present and all expected from the flagship display settings options:

• adaptive color rendering;
• eye protection when reading with the neutralization of the blue spectrum, with the setting of the inclusion schedule;
• special night mode;
• setting the screen resolution;
• standard scripts for watching movies, photos;
• manual adjustment mode.

Maximum backlight brightness enough to comfortably work with the device in bright sunlight. If we consider the characteristics of the display in detail, it can be noted that the price of the device corresponds to the efforts of developers. A fine tuning control for accurate display of colors.

Important! The manufacturer returned an improved mode of hypersensitivity. With the screen of the Samsung Galaxy s9 you can work in gloves, touch with wet fingers.

Hardware platform

For individual markets, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is available with two different processors. Snapdragon 845 and 9810 Exynos Octa are almost identical in performance. However, the latter looks much more attractive in terms of energy consumption and heat dissipation. Exynos 9810 Octa - Samsung's own design. There are 4 Mongoose M3 cores with 2700 MHz at the peak, as well as the four Cortex A55 with a frequency of up to 1.5 GHz. For graphics processing, the top-end MaliG72-MP18 is used. This bundle shows very impressive results.

As the results of synthetic tests say, the performance level at the current growth rate of software requirements will allow the Galaxy S9 to remain in trend for another three years.. The device shows really impressive features. All tests were conducted at the maximum resolution of the display.

1. By AnTuTu - the model is better than 99% of devices on the market.
2. World of Tanks: Blitz = 60 frames per second, maximum graphics settings, average CPU utilization + GP did not exceed 50%.
3. Injustice 2 - the maximum possible 30 frames per second.

Just look great test results of modern and very demanding shooter Afterpulse. And here the hardware platform allows the application to show the maximum quality of graphics.

Autonomy

The capacity of the 3000 mAh battery installed in Galaxy S9. This is a typical feature for modern devices. However, the sophisticated power management technology allows the Samsung Galaxy S9 to deliver excellent results.

1. In normal mode, the device will work up to 2 days with FullHD + screen resolution and using the display for up to 5 hours.
2. With a maximum resolution of the display with its activity up to 5.5 hours - the smartphone will work all day.
3. In heavy games at the maximum settings you can play up to 5.5 hours.
4. In the standard test, playing from the Internet H.264 FullHD video, maximum brightness and volume - Samsung Galaxy S9 withstands 12.5 hours.

Important! Wireless charging interface operates in two standards Qi, PMA. Supported wired interface. Fast charging works both for wireless (the base must support the appropriate mode) and wired connection.

Cameras

Perhaps the main camera Galaxy S9 has received the most improvements in comparison with the other functional blocks of the model.

1. This is the sensor's own memory to speed up signal processing.
2. The device received a variable aperture for even greater empowerment of shooting.
3. The camera has acquired an improved DualPixel focusing system and new optical stabilization.

On a note! To some extent, user expectations of the new flagship could be described as a dual camera. That did not happen. Dual optics decided to put on the model S9 plus.

But the single flagship camera is also capable of excellent results. Proof of this is special professional modewhere all settings can be done manually. The features of the new hardware platform of the main camera can be described as the following short list:

• own memory allowed to work better on the photo branches and other small details;
• The display quality of soft color transitions, gradients has increased dramatically;
• problems with uneven sharpness disappeared;
• HDR testing has become very adequate, soft, but correct; the system pulls out details in dark areas and avoids overexposure;
• variable aperture allowed to achieve a sharp increase, which is especially noticeable in macro photography;
• Night shooting is a great photo with a complete lack of noise.

Improved and pan characteristics. Now the image resolution with perfect frame gluing is 38.7 MP at maximum.

Have grown video shooting capabilities. Optical stabilization, software correction - all this allows you to get smooth and clear videos. You can write up to 60 frames per second standard 4K. At the same time, 10 bits of color and reduction in file size with HEVC encoding are supported. The camera's own sensor memory allows you to achieve excellent slow-motion video settings. Samsung Galaxy S9 can write 960 frames per second at 720p quality. The front camera, having 8 megapixels, makes excellent selfies and knows how to write 2K video.

On a note! The program shell is able to create the so-called Emoji. Reading the parameters of the owner’s face, the smartphone generates an animated GIF that can be sent to the other person or used as a smiley in individual applications.

Buy or not to buy?

The Samsung Galaxy S9 on the table is a quiet and inconspicuous gray cardinal. In front, it is no different from its predecessor C8. It even got a little dimmer because of the brushed metal frame.But it is worth getting acquainted with this meekly closer, as the top power and new features of the improved camera will make fall in love with the model irrevocably. Samsung Galaxy S9 is definitely worth buying. At least in order to make really good photos in any conditions and not worry a couple of years about the level of performance.

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