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Design & ergonomics:
The Galaxy S9 follows the design of its predecessor, the S8. We find a 5.8-inch glass edge-to-edge screen slightly curved. The occupancy ratio of the front panel is 85%.
The back is also curved, also made of glass and pleasant to the touch. The glass makes the smartphone sensitive to fingerprints but the quality of the glass grips the hands well.
The big change is the positioning of the fingerprint reader. It is no longer next to the camera but below it. Indeed, the old positioning was not the best decision of Samsung because when trying to unlock the smartphone, the finger often wandered on the camera. It was then necessary to clean it ... quite regularly.
Now, your index finger will manage to position itself well on the reader.
The device is also equipped with a facial recognition device and an iris sensor. These two methods can be combined to allow the smartphone to choose according to the circumstances. If you wear sunglasses with a matte tint, the smartphone will favor facial recognition, for example. The iris scanner allows increased security, we recommend it.
We also find the IP 68 waterproofing already present in the Galaxy S8, making the smartphone resistant to dust, water and all types of liquids up to 1.30 m for 30 minutes.
The 3.5mm mini jack is also available unlike the competition that is starting to abandon this good old technology!
The position of the buttons remains unchanged. On the right is the unlock button and on the left, Bixby (your personal assistant), as well as the volume buttons.
The Galaxy S9 is now open to dual SIM on some models. So if that's the case with your smartphone, you can use your personal SIM and your work SIM on the same device. The only catch is that the second slot is shared with the microSD card. So you'll have to make a choice... but at least you have a choice!
Display:
When it comes to display, Samsung is always on top of things. Equipped with a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED panel in WQHD+ definition (2,960 x 1,440 px), this S9 remains a sure bet.
Thanks to its OLED screen, the contrast ratio is almost infinite. The color palette is infinite and blacks are very deep. We can not do better since the display of black on the screen is characterized by turned off pixels. When pixels are turned off, energy is saved. So opt for a mostly black background to extend the autonomy of the smartphone.
The brightness is up to 649 cd/m², which translates into a perfectly bright screen in direct sunlight. The light reflection rate is 6%, one of the best in its range.
The touch delay is 78 ms and the afterglow is perfect: it is zero.
Performance:
This is a high-end smartphone, the performance is increased compared to last year. Equipped with the new SOC Exynos 9810 chip designed by Samsung, the device benefits from 8 cores divided into 2 (4 x 2.9 GHz and 4 x 1.9 GHz). Accompanied by 4 GB of RAM, the use is perfectly fluid in all uses.
The external temperature can reach 35/38 °C on the front side during intense video game sessions.
The Mali-G72 MP18 graphics chip contributes greatly to the performance of the device. So run the best games from the PlayStore, you'll see for yourself. Equipped with new stereo speakers, the user experience can only get better.
Audio:
Many manufacturers are starting to remove the 3.5mm mini-jack port from their smartphones. Good news for those who plan to use their wired headphones or earphones, the port is still present.
The audio quality is quite powerful and precise for a smartphone and the stereo rendering is very appreciated. Equipped with "Dolby Atmos" technology, the sound is appreciated in most conditions.
Photo:
The photo quality is the new feature put forward by Samsung on this model. The Galaxy S9 is equipped with a new 12MP sensor with a stabilized wide-angle lens. The focal length opens between f/1.5 and f/2.4 depending on the ambient lighting conditions.
In daylight, the quality is improved overall, we appreciate a gain in detail.
In low light, the smoothing is a little less aggressive than the previous model and colors are more vivid.
In video, it is capable of recording in UHD definition (4K) at 30 fps. The rendering is similar to that of the S8. The slow motion function is improved with the new "super slow motion" rendering at 960 fps.
The video recording is good in a well-lit environment. In low light, the rendering is correct but not exceptional, we note an excess of smoothness and grain.
The front sensor is 8MP with properly detailed renderings, even in backlight.
Samsung's "AR Mojis" are also available. This is a cross between Apple and Nintendo's Animojis. You can take videos and photos by modifying your face with masks, props and text to create GIFs to share with your friends.
Battery life:
The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a 3,000 mAh battery like the previous Galaxy S8. By default, the smartphone uses an FHD+ display (2220 x 1080 px) and not WQHD+ (2960 x 1440 px) to preserve battery life. This display is indeed less energy consuming and very sufficient in most cases. Prefer WQHD+ for certain uses such as VR which pushes the performance level. We also note the Always-On mode which is activated by default. The latter keeps the screen active at all times by displaying the time and notifications when the smartphone is in standby.
With a "standard" use, the Galaxy S9 lasts 12 hours in autonomy, or largely the day. There is still a slight decrease compared to the S8 of last year. It takes about an hour and a half for a full recharge of the battery of the device.
The fast charge is possible and allows to fill the battery in about 2 hours.
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