**** The Official Samsung Galaxy S9/S9 Plus Thread ****

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I couldn't see a thread yet. I'm due an upgrade soon and I expect I'll go for a Samsung again. Not seen one yet but the rumours sound good, the usual couple of models. It's being unveiled 25th of feb in an unpacked event. Camera improvements is all I have seen so far.



Samsung Galaxy S9 Specs

• OS: Android 8 (Oreo)
• Display: 5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED, 18.5:9 (570ppi)
• Body: 147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm, 163g, IP68
• Rear Camera: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor with OIS (F1.5/F2.4)
• Front Camera: 8MP AF (F1.7)
• Application Processor: 10nm, 64-bit, Octa-core processor (2.8 GHz Quad + 1.7 GHz Quad)
• Memory: 4GB RAM / 64GB + Micro SD Slot (up to 400 GB)
• Battery: 3,000mAh
• Charging: Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0 / Fast Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA
• Network: Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)
• Payment: NFC, MST
• Sensors: Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor
• Authentication: Lock type: pattern, PIN, password
• Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition
• Intelligent Scan: biometric authentication with iris scanning and facial recognition
• Audio: Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos enabled surround sound
• Audio playback format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF
• Video: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
• Virtual Reality: Gear VR with Controller (SM-R325NZVAXAR), Google Daydream View

Samsung Galaxy S9+ Specs

• OS: Android 8 (Oreo)
• Display: 6.2-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED, 18.5:9 (529ppi)
• Body: 158.1mm x 73.8mm x 8.5mm, 189g, IP68
• Rear Camera: Dual Camera with Dual OIS / Wide-angle: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor (F1.5/F2.4), Telephoto: 12MP AF sensor (F2.4)
• Front Camera: 8MP AF (F1.7)
• Application Processor: 10nm, 64-bit, Octa-core processor (2.8 GHz Quad + 1.7 GHz Quad)
• Memory: 6GB RAM / 64GB + Micro SD Slot (up to 400 GB)
• Battery: 3,500mAh
• Charging: Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0 / Fast Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA
• Network: Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)
• Payment: NFC, MST
• Sensors: Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor
• Authentication: Lock type: pattern, PIN, password
• Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition
• Intelligent Scan: biometric authentication with iris scanning and facial recognition
• Audio: Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos enabled surround sound
• Audio playback format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF
• Video: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
• Virtual Reality: Gear VR with Controller (SM-R325NZVAXAR), Google Daydream View

 

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My contract ends in Feb so can upgrade as soon as it is out. I can't wait. I love new toys lol.

 

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The S7 went through highs and lows of software. The latest seems the fastest and most stable almost 2 years after release. I do wish they would improve their qa.

 

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Im not sure it is worth the price hike from the S8. I'm still getting one though, as long as there isn't too much of an upfront fee.

 

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I'm going to pre-order today from Three I think. Going for the Plus in black.

 

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I just ordered the clear case and ordered the phone. S9 plus Being delivered on the 9th.

 

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12 months "free" Netflix with 3.

 

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I don't feel the need to upgrade yet. My S7 edge is still a great phone and does everything I need it to. But shiny things.

 

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I've ordered a Wireless charger and the clear front case from the rainy place. I also can't wait lol.

 

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Screen protector is essential

I had major issues trying to find a protector that fitted my s7 edge that was both responsive and stayed attached. In the end I just gave up and went naked. I've dropped it a couple of times but only on carpet and it is fine. I hope the protectors are better for the s9 plus.

 

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Any bods, please?

I could not find any. I would say it was a bit too old perhaps? I would try selling it privately.

 

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Is anyone else getting their's early on Friday?

 

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My low cost case just turned up and it is just as good as my old Samsung s7 edge version so I'm pleased with it. Just need the phone now lol.

 

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I'm quite impressed by the quality of the low cost case.


Also the charger:

 

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Has anyone used Whitestone dome screen protectors before? They are a bit pricey, so I was wondering if anyone has any experience of them?

 

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Mine has arrived. No time to play yet though.

 

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I'm still setting mine up as my sdcard developed a fault and I had to format it. I will sort of miss the VR headset from my S7 but I didn't use it much tbh. Too vomit inducing. The headphones sound quite poor but I am used to my Jaybird's however, the speakers are pretty good. You could easily watch netflix or something on it with those speakers, or even listen to some music at a pinch. usb C is really handy, this is my first device with it on other than my PC lol. The case I bought it fine, looks nice. It feels much smoother than my S7 the AR emogy thingy is pointless.

 

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Have you checked your VR box to see if it came with a choice of USB connections?. I've just checked mines to discover it has and thats an older headset (V2??) that came out before the pre-bundled controller.

Is you version white or black? I think I have the older white version with only micro USB.

 

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It's a lovely phone no doubt. The keyboard seem much more accurate or rather my fat fingers seem to make less errors when typing compared to the s7 edge. I do feel it doesn't quite have the same wow factor
That the s7 had although it is better in every way apart from the missing VR element. No free headset.

 

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The AKG headphones aren't bad

I thought they sounded tinny and weak tbh. I am used to my Jaybird's though. They are slightly better than the white ones they used to give out.