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Basics

Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Global · 8GB · 512GB · N960FD
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
7.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.1Camera
Connectivity score 7.7 Connectivity
Battery score 5.2 Battery

User reviews

User score
9.1
111 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Specs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 prices Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Global · 8GB · 512GB · N960FD
Inches 6.4"
Resolution WQHD+
Usable surface 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9
Dimensions 76.4 mm
161.9 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 201 g
Micro Exynos 9810
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 512 GB
AnTuTu 322.986
v8
Battery 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.5-2.4
SAK2L3
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 10 Q

Brand

Brand Samsung
Aliases --

Release Date

Release date August 2018,
5 years ago
State On Sale
Market Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Size
76.4 mm 161.9 mm 8.8 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 201 g
Usable surface 84 %
Materials Glass
Resistance IP68
Colors
Black

Blue

Purple

Copper

Screen

Diagonal 6.4"
Type Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Density 514 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
Is it comfortable?
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
Number of reviews
111 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Samsung Exynos 9 9810
CPU 4x Exynos M3 2.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm
64 Bits Yes

Graphics

GPU ARM Mali-G72 MP18

RAM

RAM 8 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu

Score
322.986
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 66% of devices

Storage

Capacity 512 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

Fingerprint Yes, in the back

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others

Notifications LED LED Notifications
Cooling system Yes
Gaming buttons No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.0
Number of reviews
111 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx
Sensor Samsung SAK2L3
Type ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.5-2.4
ISO --
Pixel size 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size 1/2.6"
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features

Flash Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3H1
Type ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7
Pixel size 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size 1/3.6"
Others
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
8.5
Quality of selfies
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
Number of reviews
111 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR

European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

0.230 W/Kg on head
0.850 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.0
Number of reviews
111 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
4000 mAh
Type Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 39%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
111 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 45%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
111 reviews