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Full specifications phone: Samsung Galaxy S9 specs, detailed technical information, features, price and review. All about this phone.

2/24/2018 10:46 AM, updated: 3/16/2025 12:44 PM

Samsung Galaxy S9

The Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) is a good Android phone with 2.8GHz Octa-core processor that allows run games and heavy applications.

With one SIM card slot, the Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) allows download up to 1200 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.

Great connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO and NFC to make mobile payments or connection to other devices.

Including the battery, the Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) phone has 163 grams and it's a very thin device, only 8.5mm.

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Summary

*depends on the model

⚙️ CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) / Samsung Exynos 9810*
🔥 AnTuTu
273972 (v8)

🤖 Android 8.0
🔄 Android 10

📱 5.8"
Super AMOLED
60Hz

🔳 RAM: 4GB
💽 ROM: 64GB / 128GB*

🔌 WIFI5, BT5.0, FM, NFC

📷 (back) 12.2MP
🤳 (front) 8MP

🔋 3000mAh
⚡ 15W

📱 Model features
	Samsung Galaxy S9
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Model	Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
Other model names	Unlocked Galaxy S9 G960U (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	USA
Brand	Samsung
Release date	3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Samsung Galaxy S9
Display type	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	568 PPI
Colors	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Galaxy S9
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10
User Interface	One UI 2.5
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Galaxy S9
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 273972 (v8) Geekbench: 8830 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Galaxy S9
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Galaxy S9
Dual-SIM	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported
Primary data network	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
Secondary 3G network	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Galaxy S9
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Galaxy S9
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Galaxy S9
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM
TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Galaxy S9
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Galaxy S9
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Galaxy S9
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Galaxy S9
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported
Video calling	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX • Samsung Gear VR • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Galaxy S9
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.63W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered