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When pictures of the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus first leaked, pundits criticised how similar it looked to its predecessor – the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus. But the familiar facade hides a number of important upgrades. Find out why we think the new Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is the perfected Galaxy S8 Plus!
The Samsung Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+
Like the Samsung Galaxy S8, there will be two sizes – the Galaxy S9 (SM-960) with a 5.8″ display, and the larger Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-965) with a 6.2″ display. Here is a table comparing their specifications :
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model | SM-965 | SM-960 |
| Display | 6.2" Super AMOLED Infinity Display - 1440 x 2960 pixels (529 ppi) | 5.8" Super AMOLED Infinity Display - 1440 x 2960 pixels (570 ppi) |
| Operating System | Android 8.0 | Android 8.0 |
| System Platform | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (US) Samsung Exynos 9810 (Worldwide) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (US) Samsung Exynos 9810 (Worldwide) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 - 8 x Qualcomm Kyro 385 (2.8 GHz) Samsung Exynos 9810 - 4 x Custom CPU core (2.9 GHz) - 4 x ARM Cortex-A55 (1.9 GHz) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 - 8 x Qualcomm Kyro 385 (2.8 GHz) Samsung Exynos 9810 - 4 x Custom CPU core (2.9 GHz) - 4 x ARM Cortex-A55 (1.9 GHz) |
| Graphics Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 - Qualcomm Adreno 630 Samsung Exynos 9810 - ARM Mali-G72 MP18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 - Qualcomm Adreno 630 Samsung Exynos 9810 - ARM Mali-G72 MP18 |
| Memory | 6 GB LPDDR4x SDRAM | 4 GB LPDDR4x SDRAM |
| Storage | 64 / 128 / 256 GB internal flash storage microSD card slot (up to 256 GB) | 64 GB internal flash storage microSD card slot (up to 256 GB) |
| Front Camera | 8 MP sensor | 8 MP sensor |
| Main Camera | Dual Camera System - Main Dual Aperture Camera with 12 MP Dual Pixel sensor, OIS lens with f/1.5 and f/2.4 variable apertures - Telephoto camera with 12 MP Dual Pixel sensor, OIS lens and f/2.4 aperture - dual-tone LED flash | Dual Aperture Camera - 12 MP Dual Pixel sensor with 1.4 μm pixels - OIS lens with f/1.5 and f/2.4 variable apertures - dual-tone LED flash |
| Super Slow-mo | Yes, 720p (0.2 seconds) | Yes, 720p (0.2 seconds) |
| Samsung Live Focus | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 - LTE Cat18 : 1.2Gbps DL / 150 Mbps UL - WiFi : 802.11ac (2x2) - USB Type C Samsung Exynos 9810 - LTE Cat18 : 1.2Gbps DL / 200 Mbps UL - WiFi : 802.11ac (2x2) - USB Type C | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 - LTE Cat18 : 1.2Gbps DL / 150 Mbps UL - WiFi : 802.11ac (2x2) - USB Type C Samsung Exynos 9810 - LTE Cat18 : 1.2Gbps DL / 200 Mbps UL - WiFi : 802.11ac (2x2) - USB Type C |
| Iris Scanner | Yes, with IntelligentScan capability | Yes, with IntelligentScan capability |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear-Mounted | Yes, Rear-Mounted |
| Bixby Button | Yes | Yes |
| Dust & Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Audio | AKG-tuned Stereo Speakers 3.5 mm audio jack | AKG-tuned Stereo Speakers 3.5 mm audio jack |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh lithium-ion battery 15 W Fast Wireless Charging Capability | 3,000 mAh lithium-ion battery 15 W Fast Wireless Charging Capability |
| Dimensions | 73.8 mm wide 158.1 mm tall 8.5 mm thick | 68.7 mm wide 147.7 mm tall 8.5 mm thick |
| Weight | 189 g | 163 g |
| Available Colours | Midnight Black / Coral Blue / Lilac Purple / Titanium Silver | Midnight Black / Coral Blue / Lilac Purple / Titanium Silver |
This time around, Samsung made more of an effort to differentiate the two models. The larger Galaxy S9 Plus not only comes with a larger battery, it also has more memory and storage options, as well as a dual camera system.
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The Samsung Galaxy S9 Colour Options
Samsung is making the Galaxy S9 Plus (Price Check) available in four colour options – Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Lilac Purple, and Titanium Silver. However, not all of them will be available worldwide.
In Malaysia, only these three colours are available (at least initially) – Midnight Black, Coral Blue, and Lilac Purple.
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