Samsung·Flagship · Released Mar 2018
Galaxy S9+
The 2018 big Galaxy — first dual camera and a variable-aperture lens.
70/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$839
Color · Midnight Black
Display
6.2" QHD+ AMOLED
Chipset
SD 845
Memory
6 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.5-2.4
Battery
3,500 mAh
Weight
189 g
AI Snapshot
A 2018 flagship that pioneered the dual-aperture camera.
The Galaxy S9+ added a dual camera and a clever variable aperture. With no 5G and software support long ended, it is a legacy device today.
Subscores · 0–100
Display84
Camera76
Performance64
Battery74
Build82
Value66
- First Galaxy S with a dual camera and 2× zoom.
- Variable-aperture main lens — strong low-light for 2018.
- Sharp QHD+ AMOLED; headphone jack and microSD.
- IP68 build.
Full specifications
Type
Super AMOLED, 60 Hz, HDR10
Size
6.2 inches
Resolution
2,960 × 1,440 px (529 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 · 960 fps slow-mo
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -80.0%
This
420,000
Class avg
2,100,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -70.7%
This
850
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -75.0%
This
2,100
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 6.2" 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 6 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy S9+ battery capacity?
The Galaxy S9+ has a 3,500 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.