Table of contents:
- Samsung Galaxy S9
- 1. Layout and widescreen
- 2. Sound
- 3. Power and memory
- 4. Dual aperture camera and super slow motion video recording
- 5. Price
With the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S10 on the market, the Samsung Galaxy S9 has lost some prominence, remaining a bit in the shadows. However, the launch of a new flagship does not have to be the end of the previous one, quite the contrary. We can see it as an opportunity to buy at a better price (since they usually go down considerably) a new terminal that can still play for a long time.
Now, in addition to the price, what reasons can you have to buy an S9 now? Don't forget that although Samsung's mid-range has launched interesting proposals, such as the Samsung Galaxy A70 or the A9 2018, the Galaxy S9 was the company's flagship phone just a few months ago. This is evident in the quality of the materials and the technologies included. Here are five reasons why you should buy this model now instead of another (or its successor).
Samsung Galaxy S9
| screen | 5.8-inch, 18.5: 9 Curved SuperAmoled QuadHD | |
| Main chamber | 12 megapixels with autofocus f / 1.5-2.4 with Optical Image Stabilizer, slowmotion 960 frames in HD | |
| Camera for selfies | 8 megapixel AF, f / 1.7, Full HD video | |
| Internal memory | 64/128/256 GB | |
| Extension | microSD up to 400GB | |
| Processor and RAM | 10nm, 64-bit eight-core, 4GB RAM | |
| Drums | 3,000 mAh with fast charging and fast wireless charging | |
| Operating system | Android 8 Oreo / Samsung Touchwiz | |
| Connections | Bluetooth, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC | |
| SIM | nanoSIM | |
| Design | Metal and glass, IP68 certified, fingerprint reader. Black, blue and purple. | |
| Dimensions | 147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm (163 grams) | |
| Featured Features | Smart scanner (face recognition and simultaneous iris reader), AR Emoji, noise reduction photography, super slow motion, Bixby vision to calculate calories in food | |
| Release date | March 16 | |
| Price | From 410 euros |
1. Layout and widescreen
Samsung tends to take great care of the design and materials in its flagship phones. The S9 is proof of this. The terminal wears a glass and metal chassis with curved edges and a front in which there is almost no presence of frames. Its screen curves slightly, as is usual in the S family, and has SuperAMOLED technology, which shows more realistic colors. It is 5.8 inches in size with QuadHD resolution and 18.5: 9 widescreen. Therefore, it is a panel that is still within the present, with quite good dimensions and resolution to view content and navigate, and very comfortable to hold. Also, the design is really pretty and elegant.
To all this we must add that the S9 includes IP68 certification, which means that it will be safe if it falls into the water or if it gets dust. In Spain we can find it in several colors: electric blue, black or purple, one of the novelties last year and that makes it very different from the rest of the company's phones.
2. Sound
The Samsung Galaxy S9 was the first in the range to feature stereo speakers, calibrated by AKG. In addition, they include Dolby Atmos technology, with which they promise us 360-degree surround sound. All this translates, not only into surround sound, but also into a very good quality when listening to music through Spotify or watching series or movies on Netflix from your mobile. This could be a good reason to buy this model now, especially if you spend the day listening to multimedia content on your terminal.
3. Power and memory
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is still a phone prepared to move heavy and current applications, as well as games and other types of tools and services. It houses inside a SoC Exynos of the house manufactured in 10 nanometers, 64 bit and with 8 cores. Of course, it includes a RAM of only 4 GB. The Plus version offers a 6 GB version, which may be better for some processes. In any case, the S9 continues to move like a fish in water, especially if you are a user who makes a moderate use that does not give too much work to mobile equipment.
4. Dual aperture camera and super slow motion video recording
Samsung has greatly improved the photographic section in the Galaxy S10, but the S9 is still a quite suitable mobile today to take good captures. This model includes a 12 megapixel main sensor with autofocus and dual aperture. This is a feature that allows you to apply an aperture of 2.4 in bright places, or 1.5 in the case of being in a darker area. In this way, each photo is perfect regardless of the conditions. The S9 also features multiframe noise reduction technology, which captures up to 12 simultaneous images in order to eliminate image noise or imperfections. The result is lifelike shots, with good quality and sharp, without loss of detail.
For selfies we have an 8 megapixel sensor with autofocus and aperture of 1.7. They don't go bad at all, especially in low light conditions. Also, we must add the possibility of recording video in super slow motion. This is an effect to give a more fun approach to our recordings. For example, it is possible to see in detail and precision how we throw a stone into the sea or our pet jumps around the house.
5. Price
If the above reasons have not convinced you at all, surely the price will end up doing it. The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a fairly affordable price to still be a current model. You can find it in online stores like Costomóvil for only 410 euros or in Phone House for 430. In both also in purple, which gives it a more elegant and sophisticated look.
