Samsung·Flagship · Released Aug 2018
Galaxy Note 9
The 2018 Note — a Bluetooth S Pen and a huge-for-its-time battery.
72/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$999
Color · Ocean Blue
Display
6.4" QHD+ AMOLED
Chipset
SD 845
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.5-2.4
Battery
4,000 mAh
Weight
201 g
AI Snapshot
A 2018 Note high point — productivity king of its day.
The Note 9 paired a Bluetooth S Pen with a big battery and dual camera. It was excellent in 2018; no 5G and ended support make it a legacy device now.
Subscores · 0–100
Display85
Camera76
Performance64
Battery80
Build84
Value66
- First S Pen with Bluetooth remote control.
- Large 4,000 mAh battery for 2018.
- Dual camera with variable aperture.
- IP68, headphone jack and microSD.
Full specifications
Type
Super AMOLED, 60 Hz, HDR10
Size
6.4 inches
Resolution
2,960 × 1,440 px (516 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 5
Main
12 MP, f/1.5–2.4 dual aperture, OIS
Telephoto
12 MP, f/2.4, 2× optical
Selfie
8 MP, f/1.7
Video
4K @ 60 fps
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -79.8%
This
425,000
Class avg
2,100,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -70.5%
This
855
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -74.8%
This
2,120
Class avg
8,400
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -85.9%
This
9.0 fps
Class avg
64.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy Note 9 released?
The Galaxy Note 9 was released in Aug 2018.
What is the Galaxy Note 9 screen size and type?
The Galaxy Note 9 has a 6.4" QHD+ AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy Note 9 use?
The Galaxy Note 9 is powered by the SD 845 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy Note 9 have?
The Galaxy Note 9 ships with 6 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy Note 9 battery capacity?
The Galaxy Note 9 has a 4,000 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy Note 9 main camera?
The Galaxy Note 9 has a 12 MP · f/1.5-2.4 main camera.
Does the Galaxy Note 9 have 5G?
The Galaxy Note 9 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Galaxy Note 9 waterproof?
The Galaxy Note 9 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.