Samsung·Flagship · Released Mar 2018
Galaxy S9
The compact 2018 Galaxy with a variable-aperture camera.
67/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$719
Color · Midnight Black
Display
5.8" QHD+ AMOLED
Chipset
SD 845
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.5-2.4
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
163 g
AI Snapshot
A compact 2018 flagship, now a legacy device.
The Galaxy S9 refined the S8 design and added a variable-aperture camera. Single rear lens, no 5G and ended software support place it firmly in the past.
Subscores · 0–100
Display83
Camera72
Performance64
Battery66
Build82
Value64
- Compact, premium body with IP68.
- Variable-aperture camera was clever for 2018.
- Sharp QHD+ AMOLED.
- Headphone jack and microSD.
Full specifications
Type
Super AMOLED, 60 Hz, HDR10
Size
5.8 inches
Resolution
2,960 × 1,440 px (570 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 5
Main
12 MP, f/1.5–2.4 dual aperture, OIS
Selfie
8 MP, f/1.7
Video
4K @ 60 fps · 960 fps slow-mo
Features
AR Emoji
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -80.2%
This
415,000
Class avg
2,100,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -70.9%
This
845
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -75.2%
This
2,080
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 S9 released?
The Galaxy S9 was released in Mar 2018.
What is the Galaxy S9 screen size and type?
The Galaxy S9 has a 5.8" QHD+ AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy S9 use?
The Galaxy S9 is powered by the SD 845 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S9 have?
The Galaxy S9 ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy S9 battery capacity?
The Galaxy S9 has a 3,000 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy S9 main camera?
The Galaxy S9 has a 12 MP · f/1.5-2.4 main camera.
Does the Galaxy S9 have 5G?
The Galaxy S9 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Galaxy S9 waterproof?
The Galaxy S9 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.