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Price

The price of Samsung Galaxy S9 at the start of sales in Russia is 59,990 rubles.

samsung galaxy S9 + costs 66,990 rubles for the version with 64 GB of memory. Modification with 256 GB has a price of 74,990 rubles.

Camera

It is the Samsung Galaxy S9 camera that is the main "chip". Of course, the performance of iron is higher, there are software innovations, but all the juice is in the chamber.

What is it about her?

Aperture f/1.5

The aperture of the main (rear) camera is f / 1.5 - this is very cool. Let me remind you that in the eight aperture f / 1.7. However, as in the seven. In the sixth generation, aperture was f / 1.9. One might think that the manufacturer hit a technical ceiling, since two generations of flagships in a row had the same aperture ratio. After all, f / 1.7 is also great. But here already f / 1.5!

No stabilization compensates for aperture. By and large, stabilization is an attempt to compensate for the lack of light (dark optics).

By the way, optical image stabilization (OIS) is also here. For the S9 Plus model, this is a double OIS.

What is good light optics. This is not only the ability to take decent pictures in low light conditions. This is also a decrease in the depth of field. Or in other words - the ability to make bokeh. Or quite simply - the ability to get a blurry background. By the way, now to blur the background on some expensive smartphones they use dual cameras, but initially (on professional cameras) this was achieved due to the large matrix and bright optics.

But bright optics is not the only feature of the camera of this model. The camera has a variable aperture. There are two fixed values ​​f/1.5 and f/2.4.

At the presentation of the new flagship in Barcelona, ​​a Samsung representative said that by doing new camera, they were guided by the human eye, which reacts with the expansion and contraction of the pupil to different illumination levels. Also does and new smartphone- by changing the aperture. The Koreans probably forgot that the variable aperture in cameras was not just before the advent of smartphones, but also before the advent of cell phones. Anyway.

The diaphragm has become variable, and here a reasonable question arises, in Japanese it sounds like: “Nahua?”.

Where can f/2.4 be better than f/1.5? Why not leave f / 1.5 and not fence the garden with a change in the hole.

In real cameras with large matrices, this is really necessary. At least in order to increase the depth of field, i.e. to enlarge the area of ​​focus. The fact is that the depth of field is affected not only by the aperture ratio of the lens, but also by the size of the matrix. And with a large matrix and a fast lens, the depth of field can become too small. This can be very cool from an artistic point of view, but it is not always appropriate and necessary. But when it comes to submatrices installed in phones, even very bright optics are not able to make the depth of field so small. However, f/2.4 can perform better, for example, when shooting macro documents when there is enough light (for example, when using a flash). At f/1.5, the document may only come out sharp in some part.

Of course, S9 will not be able to give out such a small depth of field as in the photo above, but this photo fits perfectly to explain the phenomenon itself.

Where else can f / 2.4 win? There is such a thing as chromatic aberration. There are also spherical aberrations. Aberrations are errors. On the lens, errors at the edges will be more pronounced. When the diaphragm is covered, then part of the light flux passing through the edges of the objective lens is cut off. And only the higher-quality, central part of the lens is involved in the formation of the image. Accordingly, the number of aberrations decreases.

Chromatic aberrations are especially noticeable in contrast areas. For example, dark branches against the background of white clouds.

The purple strokes of the branches are chromatic aberrations. If the diaphragm is covered, then these aberrations will become smaller.

Therefore, photographs with contrasting elements in sufficient lighting, if there is no artistic task to make a small depth of field, it is better to shoot with a covered aperture.

At the same time, f / 2.4 with a covered aperture and f / 2.4 with an open one (darker lens) are not the same thing. In the first case, the edges of the lenses do not participate in the creation of the image, while in the second they do.

Has the question of the expediency of a variable aperture cleared up? Then you like and enthusiastic comment.

What else is interesting in the camera?

960 fps 720p

The Samsung Galaxy S9 camera is capable of shooting 960 frames per second video (Super Slow Motion or Super Slo-Mo) with HD resolution (1280 × 720 pixels).

Notably, smartphones Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact, featured on the same MWC 2018 in Barcelona, ​​like the flagships from the Korean company, can shoot videos with the same 960 fps, but with Full resolution HD (1920×1080).

How so? Samsung, what are you?

Imagine that you are shooting a video in Full HD and decide to shoot a moment in slow motion. And you will have this slow motion with a resolution already in normal HD. And if it's glued into one video, it's not great.

Shooting at such a speed that Sony and Samsung cannot go all the time. Only allocated for this 0.2 seconds. It is easy to calculate that 192 frames will be taken in 1/5 of a second. Therefore, the declared 960 frames per second sound somewhat sly, since the device cannot shoot for a whole second.

OK. In any case, the appearance of such a function is good. The feature is very interesting. You can shoot something, and then watch it in slow motion - just like in the movies. Slow movements, but smooth at the same time. With cinematic video playback speed of 24 frames per second, video shot at 960 fps can be slowed down by 40 times.

YouTube and Instagram will soon explode with slow motion videos. A new trend is emerging. Now shkolota can shoot slow motion video. If mom, of course, buys such a phone.

In the meantime, this shkolota has not polluted all the Internets with her masterpieces, here is a really good video. Men will definitely appreciate it. This is real Slo-Mo in 1440p. Of course, this was not filmed on a phone. This Phantom camera. And the film was clearly not a schoolboy. And so you can appreciate the beauty of high-speed video.

If the video has gone, then remember about.

Video 4K 60 fps

In addition to high-speed shooting in Samsung Galaxy S9, video shooting is implemented in 4K resolution (3840 × 2160 pixels) at 60 fps.

Such shooting can take place without time limits. More precisely, it is limited by the size of the memory.

Megapixels

This indicator is frankly boring. Probably everyone already understands that a lot of pixels does not mean high-quality shooting.

Main, i.e. rear camera has resolution 12 MP. And the frontal, i.e. front - 8 megapixels.

S9 Plus

The plus model received a dual rear camera.

And due to this, the “plus” model can shoot with a pronounced bokeh effect. One lens captures a sharp subject while the other captures a blurry background. Moreover, you can blur the background or leave it sharp after the photo is taken.

Sound

The phone is equipped with stereo speakers from AKG.

The sound power has become 1.4 times more powerful than previous versions Galaxy smartphones. Dolby Atmos technology, according to the manufacturer, surrounds the user with three-dimensional sound.

Design

The design is similar to the previous generation. Is that the fingerprint scanner moved under the camera.

By the way, moving the scanner under the camera first happened in the Galaxy A8 model.

What gives the movement of the scanner?

Now it will be equally convenient (or inconvenient) to scan your prints from both hands, because the scanner will be located in the center.

On a larger model (Plus), it will be easier to reach the scanner.

Smartphones are available in the following colors:

• Black (Midnight Black).
• Gray (Titanium Gray).
• Blue (Coral Blue).
• Lilac (Lilac Purple).

• Dimensions S9 (in mm): 147.7×68.7×8.5.
• Dimensions S9+ (in mm): 158.1×73.8×8.5.

For comparison, here are the dimensions of last year's flagship:

• Dimensions S8 (in mm): 148.9×68.1×8.
• Dimensions S8+ (in mm): 159.5×73.4×8.1.

It can be seen that the height of the novelty has become smaller, but the width and thickness, on the contrary, are larger.

Screen

Diagonal samsung screen Galaxy S9- 5,8” , while the Galaxy S9 Plus is 6,2” . The resolution in both cases is QHD +, i.e. 2960×1440 pixels aspect ratio 18,5:9 . Here everything remains, as it was in the eighth generation.

Frameless designs are on trend. Now the large sides of the screen already look outdated.

The side edges of the screen are bent. This is such a Samsung feature. Functionally, there is little sense, but it looks beautiful, technologically advanced and expensive.

Traditional flagship display technology Super AMOLED, but without the Diamond Pentile, i.e. not with 2, but with 3 subpixels per pixel. But the change in the structure of the pixel occurred already in the last generation.

There is a feature that has already become familiar to AMOLED displays Always On Display, which allows you to constantly display certain information on the displays without a significant discharge of the battery, for example: time, date, missed calls, etc.

Iron

The ninth generation of flagships has an Exynos 9810 processor, made using the second generation 10nm FinFET process technology with an integrated LTE modem and the ability to transfer data at speeds up to 1.2 Gbps.

The Exynos 9 Series 9810 is Samsung's 8 cores running at up to 2.9GHz.

In the markets of a number of countries, the flagships will be sold from Snapdragon processor 845.

The chip has technology support machine learning. For example, it will be able to recognize people in images. This increases the speed of finding the right images and classifying them.

The graphics chip, depending on the processor, is either Mali-G72 or Adreno 630.

RAM will be 4 GB for S9 and 6 GB for S9+.

Internal storage (permanent) will be 64 GB for the S9 and 64 or 256 GB for the S9+.

If you need even more memory, the device has a slot for microSD memory cards up to 400 GB.

selfimoji

Following in the footsteps of Apple, Samsung has created animated pictures that mimic the movements of a face captured on camera. At Apple, it was various animals, as well as a bunch of shit. Koreans, in addition to animals, made a picture similar to the owner of the phone. This means that you can scan your face, and the smartphone itself will draw a picture that looks like you.

True, the novelty from the Koreans repeats the grimaces worse than the iPhone. But the fact that this is not some kind of drawn animal, but your animated portrait adds interest to the new feature.

If at some point you don’t look very good, then you can make a video call in the image of your drawing.

Animated drawings of yourself can be sent in a conversation in applications that support animated GIFs.

Identification

It is possible to unlock the phone using "smart technology" (Inteligent Scan), which selects the unlock method - an iris scanner or face recognition. The choice depends on the situation and ambient lighting.

It should be noted that face unlock for Koreans is significantly inferior in reliability to face unlock in iPhone X. Gives up many times.

In addition to the face and eyes, you can unlock using your fingerprint, password, pin code or pattern.

3.5 mm headphone jack

The fashion started in the iPhone has gone to remove the 3.5 mm headphone jack in expensive smartphones. It turns out that if you have cool headphones with a 3.5 mm plug, then you either need to have an adapter, which means an additional dangling stray, or even have new headphones made according to the new standard and worth the hell knows how much.

It's nice that Samsung hasn't succumbed to this fashion yet. This means it has a 3.5mm headphone output and you can use your old headphones with it.

Samsung DeX

Dex is a device that allows you to connect a monitor, keyboard and mouse to your S8/S8+, Note8 and S9/S9+ to use your phone as a desktop computer.

There are two device options.

In the case of DeX Pad, you can do without a mouse, since the smartphone screen acts as a touchpad. Moreover, you can even do without a keyboard, because this role can be played by a smartphone lying on the DeX Pad.

It is enough for the user to take a docking station with him to be able to connect to external display and use it like a PC.

IN DeX Station the device is installed almost vertically, so you need both a keyboard and a mouse.

DeX Pad has ports: HDMI, USB 2.0, USB Type C.

DeX Station, in addition to the above ports, also has an Ethernet port.

Both options have built-in fans to cool the smartphone and the function of recharging it.

A DeX system away from home can be even more convenient than a laptop. And it's not just about size and weight. DeX allows you to work on a large screen, and the screen itself can be at a convenient distance and at a convenient angle. The laptop cannot boast of this.

Video

Battery

The smartphone has a function wireless charging.

There is also fast charging.

Battery capacity - 3000 mAh for the regular model and 3500 mAh for plus.

In the dry matter

The most interesting thing is the camera and the screen.

Camera with very bright optics and variable aperture.

Plus model with double rear camera can do bokeh.

You can record videos at 960 fps in 720p resolution, but these videos are only 0.2 seconds long.

You can record videos in 4K resolution at 60 fps.

The screen is the same as on the previous generation of flagships, but still due to the curvature, as if telling everyone around that this is an expensive device.

The trend of frameless screens is already firmly established.

For those who haven't matured enough yet, the selfie moji might appeal.

Of course fast, beautiful, expensive. In this case, the high cost is rather a plus, since it shows the status of the owner. Or allows you to mislead about the status))).

We were all waiting for the exit Samsung smartphone Galaxy S9 and now, its review is already on our website, but has the gadget changed so much and is it worth switching to it if you have it or not? First of all, the innovative camera attracts attention - the first on the mobile market with the ability to adjust aperture. Thanks to this feature, the smartphone shoots well both day and night, picking up optimal parameters depending on the shooting conditions. The performance has also grown, for which the manufacturer used his new processor. In general, a lot of changes have been made, but they are not so significant in comparison with last year's flagship. Let's do a Samsung Galaxy S9 review and see how it turns out main flagship 2018.

Specifications:

• SIM card: 2 SIM cards / Nano-SIM
• Case: metal and 3D glass
• Water and dust protection: according to IP68 standard
• Operating system: Android 8.0 Oreo
• Processor: 8-core 2.9GHz/ Samsung Exynos 9810
• Video Processor: Mali-G71 MP20
• Screen: 5.8" diagonal / Super AMOLED / resolution 2960 x 1440 pixels / Gorilla Glass 5 / 570 ppi display
• Battery: 3000 mAh capacity / non-removable / fast charging function / wireless charging support
• Primary camera: 12 MP / dual-color LED flash / digital zoom 8X / autofocus / camera aperture variable F / 1.5 - F / 2.4
• Front camera: 8 MP / Full HD video recording
• Camcorder: 4K video recording with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels
• Built-in memory: 64 GB
• RAM: 4 GB
• Memory card: MicroSD up to 256 GB
• 3G support: yes
• 4G LTE support: yes
• WiFi: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
• WiFi Direct: Supports
• WiFi Hotspot: Supports
• Bluetooth: Version 5.0LE
• NFC: supports
• USB: USB Type C
• 3.5 mm headphone jack: yes
• Navigation: GPS/ A-GPS/ GLONASS
• Fingerprint scanner: yes
• Iris scanner: yes

How is the Samsung Galaxy S9 different from the S8?

Previously, the S series phones were very different from each other. Yes appearance didn’t change much, but in terms of technical characteristics, the changes were clearly visible and served as a good reason to change the smartphone to a new one. In the case of the Galaxy S9, finding the differences is not so easy, but they are there.

Let's start with the design:

• The side frame has become matte, which improves the practicality of the device. It will collect less fingerprints and dirt on itself;
• Changed the location of the fingerprint sensor. Now it is from below and the finger definitely rests on it, and does not slam the camera, as it was before;
• The volume rocker and Bixby virtual assistant call button have moved a little higher, making them easier to use.

Galaxy S9 display

• The black color has become even deeper and now, with the Always-On function active, the frames are not noticeable at all, they merge with the black color of the display itself;
• Samsung Galaxy S9 review in Russian showed that the increased sensitivity mode was returned. This will be appreciated by residents of cold regions, where you often have to operate the phone with gloves on.

Interface

• In Samsung Galaxy S9, you can create a copy of the application and log into it under a different account (as implemented in MIUI);
• Landscape orientation of the shell is supported;
• During the initial setup of the phone, you can refuse most of the pre-installed programs, freeing up space and getting rid of the excess;
• In the standard keyboard, “selfiemoji” appeared, as well as the original catalog of animations.

Iron

• A new processor of our own design, built on a 10-nm process technology;
• Dolby Atmos-enabled stereo speakers are now used;
• A new way to identify the user - smart scanning.

What has changed in the Galaxy S9 camera?

• For the first time in the mobile market, a variable aperture (f / 1.5 and f / 2.4) appeared;
• Slow motion mode with 960 FPS, than only smartphones used to be famous for.

With f / 2.4 aperture
With f / 1.5 aperture

These are the main changes, now let's swipe Samsung Galaxy S9 full review and we will understand in more detail.

For the past few years, the manufacturer has been in no hurry to change the packaging design of its flagships. This is a black cardboard box with a strict design and without any frills. The package bundle of the Samsung Galaxy S9 has also remained unchanged, including a paper clip, documentation in a separate envelope, a high-quality headset from AKG, network adapter(of course with fast charging), USB cable Type-A - USB-C, USB-C to microUSB adapter, and OTG adapter.

If you do not delve into the details, then outwardly the novelty will be difficult to distinguish from last year. The only thing that immediately catches your eye is the location of the fingerprint scanner. He moved down, which made it more convenient to use. Although the first time out of habit, you can still slap the camera lens. The dimensions of the case, albeit slightly, have changed, and therefore cases from the S8 will not be used.

The monolithic body is covered with Gorilla Glass 5 glass on each side, and the side frame is constructed of metal with a matte effect. This design is still relevant and looks very attractive. This time, the manufacturer has revised its approach to case color options - instead of the usual golden hue, we are offered lilac and blue, as well as more classic black and silver.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone review confirms that, to the delight of the fans, it retained a 3.5 mm audio jack, which many worried about until the very release of the new product. It is located at the bottom next to the main speaker, microphone and USB Type-C 3.1.

The keys are located in the usual places, in this regard, nothing has changed. The right side of the case is occupied by the power button.

On the left is the volume rocker and the Bixby virtual assistant button.

Navigation keys are built into the display and their functionality can be customized in the parameters. Of course, it was not without a well-thought-out gesture control system, which increases the comfort of working with the Galaxy S9 phone.

Above the display, they placed an event indicator light, a conversational speaker, a front-facing camera, an Iris sensor required for face unlock, as well as standard light and proximity sensors.

Samsung Galaxy S9 64gb review acquaints with the fact that the IP68 waterproof case has also been preserved, which means that it will survive immersion under the water surface without any consequences.

A single main camera module was placed at the back (in the case of the Galaxy S9 Plus, it is double). A bright flash is located to the right of it, and a fingerprint scanner was installed under the camera unit, for which the previous model was so criticized. We did not forget about the corporate logo, located closer to the center.

In terms of ergonomics, the Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone is close to ideal, there is no reason to criticize it. With each new model the manufacturer improved the shape of the case and brought it to the ideal. The monolithic body with rounded edges fits well in the hand, and the curved edges of the screen give the impression of bezel-less. However, they do not lead to accidental clicks and do not cause any inconvenience. Another important change was the fingerprint sensor, which all the fans asked to be moved down and it finally happened. We can say that the work on the bugs was successful. Obviously, the company has not yet succeeded in embedding it into the display. Most likely, a similar decision awaits us in the next flagship.

Display Samsung Galaxy S9

For the first time in a long time, the manufacturer has released its main flagship without any changes in terms of the screen. It uses exactly the same AMOLED-matrix with a high resolution of 2960x1440 pixels and a diagonal of 5.8 inches. This approach has its advantages, because we get a high pixel density per inch of 570 ppi. As a result, the image looks clear even with such a large diagonal. But as you know, such a resolution also has its drawbacks, which are to reduce autonomy and performance. The screen occupies 88% of the front panel area - not a record, but close to it.

To avoid this, you can set a lower resolution in the settings - a simple and effective way to solve the problem. The rest of the goodies inherent in the Galaxy S8 display have been preserved - a blue filter, support for HDR10 and Always-On functions, as well as automatic color reproduction.

When conducting a review of the Samsung Galaxy S9, I noticed that the manufacturer has hit the ceiling so far, because there is simply nothing to improve in the display. Image quality and color reproduction have already been at the highest level for the past few years, even the need for such high resolution no. It is only useful for working with virtual reality helmets, in other cases it is better to set it to FullHD +. By the way, it's already installed.

Viewing angles and a margin of brightness are excellent, working with the screen is pleasant under any conditions. Compared to the previous flagship, the black has become a little deeper, this is the only change that I managed to notice. Otherwise, the displays are identical, apart from the fact that the increased sensitivity mode has returned.

Samsung Galaxy S9 performance and specifications

As before, two versions of the smartphone go on sale - on its own Exynos 9810 Octa processor, which will be officially available in Russia and Europe, as well as on the flagship Snapdragon 845, designed for China and America. The Exynos 9810 is one of the first chips from the manufacturer to be made using the 10nm process, which offers huge advantages in terms of heat dissipation and battery consumption. Samsung Galaxy S9 specifications assume the presence of 8 cores, 4 of which operate at a frequency of up to 2.7 GHz (high-performance) and the same number up to 1.5 GHz (energy efficient, used in everyday tasks to save battery). The video accelerator Mali-G72 MP18 is responsible for processing graphics in games. Undoubtedly, it turned out to be a powerful bunch, which should show itself well under any conditions, but nevertheless, no one could surpass the Snapdragon 845.

Galaxy S9 test in Antutu

Samsung Galaxy S9 specifications in terms of memory capacity have not changed. The buyer has to choose between 64, 128 or 256 GB of internal memory. In any case, 4 GB will be operational, and surprisingly this is enough, although even in inexpensive Chinese flagships there will be more of her. By the way, it works quickly, because it is made according to the LPDDR4x standard. In the younger version, 51 GB of free space remains for use, if this is not enough, then you will have to sacrifice one SIM card to expand the volume. Instead, you can put a microSD card with a capacity of up to 400 GB.

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy S9 64gb review makes it clear that the performance margin is enough for at least the next few years. I conducted all tests at the maximum screen resolution, you can see the results below. All games fly, even during moments of dynamic scenes, the load on the processor and graphics chip does not exceed 50%. In most top games, like Tanks, we see a stable 60 fps on the maximum graphics, but in Injustice 2, the number of frames per second reaches 30. This is the maximum for today, this game is too demanding.

New user identification method

When reviewing the Samsung G960 Galaxy S9, we cannot fail to mention the new user identification method, which is based on smart scanning technology. His key feature is to combine facial recognition and iris recognition, which provides quick and hassle-free access to the smartphone in difficult conditions. Unlocking works quickly under any conditions, although there is a slight delay when compared with a fingerprint scanner. It takes about a second from the moment the user is recognized to the moment the screen is unlocked. You can use the technology in conjunction with a fingerprint scanner, choosing what is more convenient at the moment. For example, if the smartphone is on its back, then it will be much faster and more convenient to unlock it in the face.

Sound

Samsung Review Galaxy S9 64 GB showed positive changes in terms of sound. Pleasantly surprised by the effect of stereo sound, for which the main speaker sounds paired with conversational. Thus, a full-fledged stereo effect is formed with support for Dolby Atmos technology. The speakers are very loud, and last but not least, the sound is clear. This makes it enjoyable to listen to music with friends. The bundled AKG EO-IG955 headphones, which the manufacturer is so proud of, are also pleasing. They sound great and will please even music lovers.

If in terms of design, the smartphone has practically not changed, then a lot of work has been done on its interface and functionality. Out of the box, the phone runs on the Samsung Experience 9.0 shell, based on the 8th generation of Android. This gives access to interesting features, the first of which catches the eye already when turned on - the ability to choose preinstalled applications, most of which can be waived. Thanks to this, the user has the opportunity to leave only what he needs and what he will use.

Samsung Galaxy S9 review in Russian 2018 showed that now you can create copies of applications, which allows you to log into them from different accounts at the same time. To do this, the Dual Messenger system utility was added. Cloned apps are marked with a special icon in the bottom corner so you can easily identify them.

But this is not all the features of the Samsung Galaxy S9. Now its shell supports landscape orientation, which is especially useful for motorists. Other changes concern only the appearance of some elements.

Using the keyboard, in just a couple of clicks, you can send GIFs and AR emojis that you created earlier. They are also available in the online catalog, where they can be conveniently searched for by tags.

A review of the Samsung Galaxy S9 64gb in Russian showed that the Bixby virtual assistant is almost completely translated into Russian, but it is almost impossible to use it, since it has not yet learned to support voice and text commands in Russian. If you speak English well, then consider yourself very lucky. To activate the assistant, just say “Hi, Bixby” (even if the smartphone is in a locked state) or by pressing the corresponding key. The assistant's capabilities are very great, he can manage any system functions, but they are not yet available in Russian.

To the left of the home screen is the Bixby Hello panel, where you can view a set of cards from third party applications - good way discover actual news. Having spent a little time setting up, you will receive only the information of interest.

Samsung Galaxy S9 review and testing show that experience points and levels are now awarded for using Bixby. Points are given both for working with the assistant and for improving the quality of its functioning - correcting incorrect commands and making suggestions for its further development. This gives a certain competitive spirit and contributes to the active development of the assistant by the efforts of the users themselves - a cunning move by the manufacturer.

Wireless communications

The smartphone definitely has no problems with this, the Samsung Galaxy S9 review showed that it supports all modern communications. Among them are LTE-A Cat18 (1200/200 Mbps), Wi-Fi of all bands and frequencies with support for MIMO 2x2 technology, as well as Bluetooth of the 5th generation with the ability to connect two devices simultaneously. Two modifications of the device are on sale - the Galaxy S9 with two SIM cards will be officially sold in our country, but you can also find a single-sim device. For Samsung usage Pay is intended for NFC and MST, where without them in one of the main flagships of 2018. Navigation systems include GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BDS. Everything works quickly and stably, as befits a flagship from one of the leading brands.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 review in Russian showed that when developing its new model, the manufacturer retained the same battery capacity - 3000 mAh, which, taking into account other characteristics, will not be enough. But thanks to the improved technical process, the smartphone works as long as its predecessor, despite the fact that it has become a little more powerful. On average, the battery is discharged with 5-6 hours of display activity. In games at 50% brightness, it lasted about 5.5 hours, and in FullHD video playback mode at the same brightness, it lasted 12.5 hours. For such a battery capacity, this is an excellent result, good system optimization is visible.

Supports fast (full charge takes 1 hour 47 minutes) and wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy S9 camera review

The camera in the flagship has changed the most - this is what is now being emphasized in the mobile segment and often it is she who makes users pay attention to expensive devices. Among the main features Galaxy cameras S9 - dedicated DRAM-memory, which allows you to record spectacular slow-mo with 960 FPS. The smartphone also highlights a customizable aperture, which can operate in one of two modes - f / 1.5 and f / 2.4. There is a Dual Pixel focusing system and optical stabilization Images.

When switching to manual shooting mode, you can set your own shutter speed, ISO, white balance, use manual focus, adjust aperture and save frames in RAW format for further processing.

When you shoot during the day, you can't stop enjoying the excellent sharpness throughout the picture and wide dynamic range. Traces of aggressive processing of frames are no longer visible, small objects are perfectly drawn, all gradients and light transitions are clearly visible. The only thing that automatic settings sometimes the white balance is closer to cold and the saturation of the shades increases. This makes the photos more beautiful, but less realistic. An aperture of f/2.4 improves sharpness in good light conditions, but when shooting in difficult conditions, this advantage is offset by a higher ISO. So it's better to rely on auto mode, which selects the best aperture depending on the current conditions in front of the lens, as shown by the Samsung Galaxy S9 camera review.

HDR renders objects located in the shadows better and prevents glare.

Panoramic shots are saved with a resolution of 39.7 megapixels and delight with the quality of drawing objects and smooth gluing, which is completely invisible.

A review of the Samsung Galaxy S9 phone showed that the front camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels shoots with high quality under any conditions thanks to the increased aperture of f / 1.7 and the presence of autofocus. At the same time, she can record videos in 2K.

Among the interesting features - AR-moji (animated emoji created by the owner's face, as was implemented in the iPhone X). They are saved in Gif format and can be sent using any messenger or social network that supports this format.

Photos in the room are obtained with a minimum of noise. The Samsung Galaxy S9 review showed that the smartphone does an excellent job with night shooting, for which it uses a record f / 1.5 aperture, and the pixel size is 1.4 microns. The quality is also positively affected by optical stabilization, which compensates for the shaking of the operator's hands. Autofocus works instantly and accurately, no matter how difficult the shooting conditions are. As a result, we get sharp frames with a minimum of noise, which will not be ashamed to be published in in social networks and show your friends the highlights of your life.

Samsung Galaxy S9 detailed overview introduces the fact that the flagship uses a bright single-color flash. Photos with its help are obtained without glare. but the color balance leans towards white.

The smartphone copes with shooting text perfectly, and a lower aperture allows you to get excellent sharpness in the corners of the picture.

It has been eight years since the first smartphone was introduced to a wide audience. Samsung lineups Galaxy S. Then it made an unprecedented sensation, because it combined unprecedented performance for its time with reliability, well-thought-out ergonomics and a convenient interface. Until now, the S-series gadgets remain the flagship in the lineup of Samsung Corporation and continue to amaze fans of the brand with hardware capabilities, technological innovations and original design. The trend of 2018 was the Galaxy S9, which, along with its “big brother” S9 +, leads all the recent Tops and ratings. We invite you to learn more about the characteristics of the model, its advantages and disadvantages, get acquainted with the design features and nuances of using a smartphone.

The appearance of Samsung Galaxy S9 in Russia

The novelty from Samsung was first shown to the public on February 25, 2018. Sales in Russia, as in most other countries, started on March 16. On the official website of the company, the price of Galaxy S9 was 59,990 rubles, Galaxy S9 + 66,990 rubles.

At first, the "nine" received extremely conflicting reviews from critics - some considered it interesting and promising, while others pointed to too obvious a resemblance to the S8 at a much higher price. We suggest you compare the main parameters of these models.

Comparison of S9 and S9 +: table

Main differences Galaxy smartphone The S9 from its predecessor consists of a new, more powerful processor and an improved main camera. True, the matrix of the latter remained old, but automatic aperture adjustment was added, which expanded the possibilities of photo and video shooting in low light conditions.

Minor changes have affected the design and arrangement of body elements. So, the fingerprint scanner is no longer on the side of the camera module, but under it. The thickness of the phone has increased from 8 to 8.5 mm, weight - from 155 to 163 g. But the height of the novelty has slightly decreased. There are some other interesting developments in the S9, which we will discuss in detail below.

Sizes, colors and configurations: an overview of the exterior

The color range is represented by three colors

The front size of the S9 case in the length-to-width ratio was 148×69 mm, the S9+ case is slightly larger - 158×74 mm. The thickness of both gadgets is the same - 8.5 mm. In general, smartphones can be described as quite compact, given the large diagonal of their screens and top-end hardware. The almost frameless design of the front panel and the non-removable battery, which has become a classic over the past two years, helped save precious millimeters.

The novelty is presented in three main colors, which Samsung marketers have given the names "black diamond", "titanium" and "ultraviolet". In a more familiar language, these are black, gray and dark pink (purple) colors. Less common are models of turquoise and blue colors. It is worth noting that in all colors the phone looks quite stylish and elegant. The black body has a matte finish, gray and pink - a metallic finish.

Stylish colors of the case and screen do not leave indifferent fans of the Galaxy line

The only hardware package available is 4/64 GB, unlike the vast majority Chinese smartphones, which come with 2-3 drive capacities. As for SIM and microSD, in the official international version with the G960 index, only one SIM card and one memory card can be installed. At the same time, smartphones with G960F universal trays are supplied to the domestic markets of many countries, including Russia, in which you can install either two SIM cards, or one SIM and one microSD.

In the factory box, in addition to the smartphone, you should find a network charger with a MicroUSB cable, a headset (headphones) with a set of interchangeable ear pads, a SIM / microSD tray eject key, a USB Type-C adapter, user documentation and a warranty card. Buying a "nine" from an authorized Samsung dealer, you will receive a 12-month warranty.

Detailed Specifications

We have already mentioned in passing the main parameters of the Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone, so this section is intended primarily for those who want to study in detail all the technical nuances of the gadget. For your convenience, they are grouped into several groups.

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This is not to say that everything in the S9 is perfect - there will always be a smartphone with a higher screen resolution, a better camera matrix, more RAM or permanent memory. Nevertheless, in S9 everything is sustained in the same way. high level, each detail differs in reliability, durability, stable and uninterrupted work. Let's dwell on some key components of the gadget.

Screen and audio features

The screen of the Samsung Galaxy S9 does not cause any complaints, but also delights

Super AMOLED displays were already used in the first S-series models, and the same technology is used today. It has been around for almost a decade and still remains unsurpassed. Among the main advantages of the technology:

• saturation and contrast of colors;
• viewing angle width;
• legibility in direct sunlight;
• relatively low power consumption;
• fade resistance, durability.

If you have ever used a smartphone or tablet with a cheap TN matrix, you will feel the difference as soon as you look at it. Galaxy screen S9. And its resolution, conditionally equal to the 2K standard, provides the highest degree of detail in the picture. "Native" glass is sufficiently resistant to cracks and scratches, so it hardly makes sense to cover it with other protective materials.

Compared to the S8, the sound of the S9 seems to be fuller and more balanced.

The gadget is equipped with high-quality stereo speakers, the responsibility for the quality of which lies with the famous Austrian company AKG. They are ideal for watching movies and listening to light music, but the "bottom" is not enough. However, no phone can produce enough quality low frequencies due to their design features.

CPU

The heart of the hardware new Galaxy became the Samsung Exynos 9810 proprietary processor. It has a 64-bit architecture and includes eight cores, four of which are energy efficient (operating at frequencies up to 1.7 GHz), and four more are productive (up to 2.8 GHz). The integrated ARM Mali-G72 GPU is responsible for processing the graphics stream, which has become 25% more economical and 20% more powerful than its predecessor. At the moment it is the most perfect mobile video chip.

Samsung Exynos 9810 is often compared with Snapdragon 845 and the victory is clearly on the side of the former

Galaxy S9 demonstrates excellent performance even in heavy applications and under serious multimedia loads, for example, during playback of 4K video files. When running a large number of resource-intensive programs at the same time, there may be a lack of RAM (this problem is solved in S9 +), but the processor has never caused any complaints.

Autonomy of work

Removing the battery from the S9 is not easy, and we do not recommend it. A categorical "no"!

The battery remains the Achilles' heel of Samsung's S-series. Even buyers of the Model S III complained about the low battery life, overheating of the battery and not always the correct estimate of the residual charge. The S7 and S8 partly solved this problem, but the line still loses to products from other brands in terms of battery capacity and efficiency in using its charge. Most users of the "nine" noted that it is enough for 10-12 hours of active use.

Smartphone can be charged wirelessly charger however, you will need to purchase it separately. The factory kit includes a standard power adapter 220V-5V.

Memory

Developments to increase the memory capacity of the device continue to this day.

The configuration of the hardware with data drives is very unusual - with 64 GB of permanent memory (which can be expanded by another 400 GB), the smartphone received only 4 GB of “RAM”. The reason for this remains unknown. Perhaps the manufacturers relied on the space characteristics of the processor and decided that it would work with data faster than they would accumulate in RAM; and perhaps in this way they want to increase sales of the S9 + model, which has 6 GB of RAM.

Persistent storage capacity for Android 8.0 Oreo OS, pre-installed apps, custom programs and the average amount of multimedia data. If you want to turn your smartphone into a Full HD cinema, without microSD cards not enough. On the official website of Samsung, draws of branded 256 GB memory cards are periodically held for Galaxy S9 buyers.

Photo and video capabilities

The camera is the main feature of the Samsung Galaxy S9

If you have ever seen an advertisement for the Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone, you probably noticed that almost all the air time is occupied by the description of the gadget's cameras. Indeed, there is something to talk about. Let's start with the front. Technically, it is the same as on the S8, but with an updated shell, which allows you to shoot beauty selfies with a bokeh effect. An 8-megapixel 1/3.6-inch sensor provides big size pixel (about 1.22 microns), therefore - a clear and high-quality image. The lens aperture was 1.7, which guarantees low level digital noise even in poor lighting conditions.

But all this pales before the capabilities of the main camera. And let its 12 megapixels not bother you, believe me, it is able to give odds to many 24-megapixel "Chinese". The point is, firstly, in a large matrix of the same format as in compact cameras and superzooms, and secondly, in a very large pixel (about 1.4 microns). The aperture of the lens is now controlled by software and is able to work out values ​​in the range of 1.5–2.4, which is comparable to the aperture ratio of the lenses of the best “DSLRs”. In video shooting mode, stream recording with HD, Full HD, 4K resolution is available. At the same time, high-speed shooting at a frequency of up to 960 frames per second is possible in HD. The Galaxy S9 is a real camera phone, in no way inferior to the legendary Nokia with Carl Zeiss lenses.

Other features and chips S9

Versions S9 and S9 plus have something to surprise and besides the camera

For those who have not yet been impressed by the capabilities of the "nine", the flagship has a few more surprises in store. First of all, we are talking about innovative security systems. In addition to the fingerprint scanner and archaic pin codes that have become commonplace, the S9 can offer identification of the owner by the shape of the face or even the iris of the eye. Depending on the level of illumination, the scanning time will be 0.5–2 seconds, while the owner will only need to look at the smartphone screen.

In addition, despite the elegance and apparent fragility of the novelty, it complies with the IP68 dust and moisture protection standard, therefore, it can withstand immersion in water to a depth of more than a meter for half an hour. And yet you should not go swimming in the company with your favorite smartphone. But you can dial SMS in rainy weather.

Using the DeX set-top box and an HDMI cable, you can connect the Galaxy S9 to a PC monitor or TV. In this mode, the gadget can serve as a multimedia station or workplace. The official slogans even included the phrase "your portable office." In addition, an augmented reality assistant is available, but for now correct operation can only be obtained from the English version of the program.

Test Data

According to Antutu, nine has done iPhones in terms of parameters

Amateur tests, the purpose of which was to assess CPU and battery overheating under system loads, determine battery life, check the quality of exposure assessment during photography, and even crash tests, the model withstood adequately.

Issues reported by users

Not everyone will like selfies on the S9, but there is a solution quickly!

The most significant drawback, which almost caused a scandal at the beginning of Galaxy S9 sales, was an incorrect or untimely touchscreen response. Dozens of buyers from different countries. It soon became clear that the cause of the failures were system errors in software. Now the problem is completely solved.

Another common “complaint” is a pinkish or yellow skin tone in selfies taken with the front camera. Everything is even simpler here - it's just a matter of lighting, the color of which can be compensated through the "White Balance" item in the camera settings. Markedness of the body and display, low battery life, which we already wrote about above, were noted. But the main complaints, as you might guess, were caused by the almost indecent price of the gadget.

Overview of all the subtleties on the video

All-new cameras are the most compelling reason to buy a Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+. The developers literally created them anew, changing a lot for the better. First, new Samsung flagships are phones with the fastest lenses in the world. The minimum aperture of both gadgets is f/1.5. This means that the devices will be even better at photographing and shooting video in low light conditions, as more light enters the matrix. But that's not all: the aperture of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 + is variable - you can switch from the minimum f/1.5 to the maximum f/2.4. As a result, in the dark, at dusk and in rooms with dim light, it is better to use the first option, and when good light- second. Photos in this case will become sharper, they will retain more details and less noise will appear.

In addition, the entire design of the sensor that captures the image has changed. Now it consists of three elements. The first of these is the photosensitive layer with the already proven Dual Pixel technology, thanks to which focusing on the subject is almost instantaneous. The second element is a high-speed signal processing system. The third is a DRAM memory module, which reads the image from the matrix very quickly and transfers it for processing just as quickly. It was thanks to him that super slow motion at 960 or 240 frames per second became possible. Now you can catch such breathtaking moments with your smartphone camera that the human eye can't even distinguish!

The Samsung C9 plus smartphone can be described as productive, functional and modern. The device is equipped with an eight-core processor, as well as 6 GB of RAM, it is worth saying that this is a supply of iron for a few more years. Also, we have a large number of innovative technologies ranging from sound to moisture protection, and a well-thought-out shell allows you to quickly and intuitively control the device. Regarding communication, there are no complaints about the phone, the only negative is the combined tray for two SIM cards or one SIM card and a memory card. In general, we will recommend Samsung S9 plus for a more detailed and intimate acquaintance

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- Compactness of the model with this screen size;

- Not only high-quality, but also loud sound;

- The quality of communication at a high level;

— Actually, excellent cameras;

- Function of hybrid unlocking of the smartphone;

— Modern appearance;

- Performance as a big plus;

- Availability of wireless charging;

- Support for two SIM cards;

- Decent amount of built-in memory;

- The presence of an indicator of missed messages;

- Of the minuses, a combined tray: either two SIM cards or a SIM card and a SD card;

- Battery capacity;

— The best matrix on the market;

- Responsive touchscreen;

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- Inconvenient Bixby button;

- The presence of moisture protection;

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- Huge amount of built-in memory;

- High-quality reception of the GPS signal;

- Suitable for all modern applications;

- Dolby Atmos sound system;

- Sophisticated camera stabilization system;

- No claims to the shell;

- A huge number of positive reviews;

- I would like a smartphone to cost thousands so 10 cheaper;

- Inconvenient location of the fingerprint scanner;

- A large number of accessories;

Output

If you are looking for a modern, high-tech and comfortable smartphone, then you should definitely pay attention to the Samsung S9 Plus. The device showed excellent performance, high performance and thoughtfulness of all systems. In general, we will recommend the phone for a more detailed and intimate acquaintance

Pros:

• A powerful system, thanks to which all applications, as well as games, will be launched;
• Innovativeness and convenience of the shell;
• The amount of built-in memory;
• Positive reviews;
• Appearance, thus, the smartphone attracts the attention of others;
• Pleasant sound;

Minuses:

• Minor flaws;
• Overpriced for a flagship;
• Bixby button;
• The location of the fingerprint scanner;

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