Samsung Galaxy S9 Specifications, Price & Features
Overview
Samsung Galaxy S9 is powered by Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEA; Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China processor and featuring a 5.8 inches, 84.8 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, and advanced camera features. It offers impressive performance and battery backup. Below are the complete specifications and detailed features of Samsung Galaxy S9.
Full Specifications
| Charging Speed | 15W wired, QC2; Wireless (Qi) (market dependent) |
|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh) |
| Build Material | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Body Dimensions | 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm (5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 in) |
| Durability / Protection | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| SIM Type | · Nano-SIM; · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Body Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| NFC | Yes |
| GPS / Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| FM Radio | FM radio (USA & Canada only) |
| USB Port | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Display Features | 3D Touch (home button only) |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~570 ppi density) |
| Screen Size | 5.8 inches, 84.8 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED, HDR10 |
| Other Features | ANT+; Bixby natural language commands and dictation; Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) |
| Sensors | Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 |
| Announced Date | 2018, February 25. Released 2018, March 09 |
| Availability Status | Discontinued |
| Camera Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Rear Camera Video Recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS (30fps) |
| MicroSD Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| RAM & Storage Options | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM |
| Available Colors | Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue |
| Model Numbers | SM-G960F, SM-G960, SM-G960F, SM-G960U, SM-G960W, SM-G9600, SM-G960U1, SM-G960N, SCV38, SM-G960X, SC-02K |
| Price | ₹ 9,900 |
| SAR Value (Head/Body) | 0.63 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body) |
| SAR Value - EU (Head/Body) | 0.36 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global, USA |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global |
| Additional Network Info | CDMA 800 / 1900 - USA; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - USA; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - USA |
| Network Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps |
| Network Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| Chipset | Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEA; Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China |
| Platform CPU | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA; Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China |
| Platform GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEA; Adreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China |
| Operating System | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5 |
| Front Camera | 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF; 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera) |
| Front Camera Features | HDR |
| Front Camera Video Recording | 1440p@30fps |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Audio Features | High-bitrate audio support; Tuned by AKG |
| Sound Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S9 in India?
Samsung Galaxy S9 is priced at approximately ₹ 9,900 in India. Prices may vary by retailer and ongoing offers.
Does Samsung Galaxy S9 support 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S9 does not list 5G network bands - it supports up to 4G/LTE based on its network specifications.
What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy S9?
Samsung Galaxy S9 is equipped with a Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh) battery.
What is the display size of Samsung Galaxy S9?
Samsung Galaxy S9 features a 5.8 inches, 84.8 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) display.
What RAM and storage options does Samsung Galaxy S9 come in?
Samsung Galaxy S9 is available in the following configurations: 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM.