| 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 user free)
UFS 2.1 | 64GB (51GB user free)
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) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 531 PPI | 568 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Mobile networks | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot
nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot
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 telephoto (f/2.4 1/3.4" 52mm 1.0µm AF OIS 2x-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 | Not supported | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 version A2DP/LE | 5.0 version A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + MIMO (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + MIMO (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) |
| 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 |
| Java / Flash player | Not supported | Not supported |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Gyroscope
Barometer
Iris scanner
Heart rate
SpO2
Hall effect
Face unlock
Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
ANT+
| Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Gyroscope
Barometer
Iris scanner
Heart rate
SpO2
Hall effect
Face unlock
Fingerprint (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
- Quick Charge 4.0
- 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
- Quick Charge 4.0
- 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 (Non removable)
Fast battery charging
Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | Li-Ion (Non removable)
Fast battery charging
Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
| Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Battery model / charger (watts) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| 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 |