Physical features | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
Model | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
Other model names | Galaxy S9+ G965F (Exynos) Single-sim | Unlocked Galaxy S9 G960U (Snapdragon) |
Country or region available |  (Europe) |  USA |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | February, 2018 | February, 2018 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in) | 68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in) |
Weight | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min | IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min |
System (OS) | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
Operating system | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Hardware | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
Chipset | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810 (10nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
CPU processor | Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.7Ghz Quad-Core Mongoose M3 1.8Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 | Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Gold 1.7Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Silver |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G72 MP18 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Display | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.2" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 531 PPI | 568 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Display features | 60Hz, HDR10 | 60Hz, HDR10 |
Mobile networks | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum download/upload | 1200/150 Mbps | 1200/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat18 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,18,19,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
Calling | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Camera | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephotof/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
2ª camera | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
Other functions | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Iris scanner Heart rate SpO2 Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) ANT+
| Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Iris scanner Heart rate SpO2 Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) ANT+
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Other features | - Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray - Samsung DeX - Curved edge screen - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel - Samsung Gear VR compatible - Samsung Pay - Dolby Atmos - 32bit/384kHz audio - WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray - Samsung DeX - Curved edge screen - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel - Samsung Gear VR compatible - Samsung Pay - Dolby Atmos - 32bit/384kHz audio - WiFi direct, hotspot |
Power supply | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
Battery | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W (9V/1.67A) Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) Quick Charge 2 | 15W (9V/1.67A) Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) Quick Charge 2 |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Radiation rate | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.63W/kg (head) | 1.59W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.294W/kg (head) | 1.35W/kg (body) | feature not registered |