At last, the time of reckoning is here. All the rumors and speculations regarding specifications of Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are being put rest by Samsung. The Korean giant has finally removed the curtains from its most awaited smartphones of 2018; Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, in a Samsung Unpacked Event at Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona Spain. So, with the unveiling ceremony, we now have the list of official Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ specs at our hands. From afar, both the devices look similar to its predecessors Galaxy S8/S8+. However, when you come close to these monsters called Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ you would realize that they are quite different from their little brothers.
If we see official Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ specs in individuality you won’t find them to be greatly different from Galaxy S8/S8+. However, as a whole package, Galaxy S9/S9+ packs a lot of punch. Galaxy S9/S9+ both are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (US Variant) and Exynos 9810 (Global Variant) Chips which are approximately 30% faster than previous Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and Exynos 8895. Another major upgrade is the camera when compared to older Galaxy S8/S8+. With the new variable f/1.5 and f/2.4 aperture camera on Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, the camera will take great shots in both good and poor lighting conditions. Both Galaxy S9 and S9+ will launch with Android 8.0 Oreo with all its features. On top of that, Samsung Experience 9.0 brings a new keyboard app, new Edge Lightning Effects, lock screen customizations, and few more features which are unique to Galaxy S9 and S9+.
Samsung has introduced new colors for Galaxy S9/S9+: Lilac Purple and Titanium Gray. These are in addition to the existing Midnight Black and Coral Blue.
Now let’s see the complete list of official Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ specs below.
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Official Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Specs (Specifications)
| Galaxy S9 | Galaxy S9+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 5.8” QHD+ (2960×1440) sAMOLED 18.5:9 | 6.2” QHD+ (2960×1440) sAMOLED 18.5:9 |
| Glass Type | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Display Color Palette | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845/Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845/Exynos 9810 |
| RAM Capacity | 4GB | 6GB |
| Storage Capacity | 64GB/128GB/256GB + Micro SD Card slot (up to 400GB) | 64GB/128GB/256GB + Micro SD Card slot (up to 400GB) |
| Speaker System | AKG Tuned stereo speakers | AKG Tuned stereo speakers |
| Headphone Jack | Yes, 3.5mm | Yes, 3.5mm |
| Front Camera | 8MP front camera with auto focus | 8MP front camera with autofocus |
| Rear Camera | 12MP with f/1.5 and f/2.4 variable aperture | 12MP with f/1.5 and f/2.4 variable aperture + 12MP zoom lens f/2.4 |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh battery | 3,500 mAh battery |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging | Yes, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging |
| Biometrics | Iris, Facial, and fingerprint recognition | Iris, Facial, and fingerprint recognition |
| Water and Dust Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Software | Android 8.0 Oreo with Samsung Experience 9.0 | Android 8.0 Oreo with Samsung Experience 9.0 |
Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Prices
| Carrier | Galaxy S9 | Galaxy S9+ |
| AT&T | $790.20 or $26.34 per month for 30 months ($790.20) | $915 or $30.50 per month for 30 months ($915) |
| Verizon | $800 or $33.33 per month for 24 months ($800) | $930 or $38.74 per month for 24 months ($930) |
| T-Mobile | $720 or $30 per month for 24 months ($720) | $840 or $30 per month for 24 months with a $120 down payment ($840) |
| Sprint | $792 or $33 per month for 24 months ($792) | $912 or $38 per month for 24 months ($912) |
| Unlocked | $720 | $840 |
