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Yes, it is January 2019 and in just a matter of weeks, Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy S10 and S10+. We actually have an invitation to attend the event but no way of getting there this time. Maybe next year. So what in blue blazes are we doing pushi...
Samsung design continues to be great, Build quality is equal to the Note9, Actually more comfortable to hold than the Note9, Samsung's displays still blow me away, Great battery life, Fingerprint sensor placement is much better, Stereo speakers, finally...
Flagship pricing, some may not like the $900+ price, Bixby isn't for everyone and you can't use it for Google, Glass slabs are fingerprint magnets, Bezel-free phones can sometimes register slight unintended touches on the sides...
Bottom line. This phone is for you if:You can wait a month or two for the price to come downDon't want the latest Samsung phoneDon't care that the latest Samsung phone will have a new designAre upgrading from an older S7 or belowThe Samsung Galaxy S9+ is...
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Posted October 19th, 2018 by rob-ART morgan, mad scientistToday the iPhone XR can be preordered. It has the same A12 processor as the iPhone XS Max, so we decided to celebrate by comparing the Geekbench CPU scores of the iPhone XS Max with the top Andro...
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In the world of modern smartphones, there are two names that shine brighter than any other and have done so over the past few years: Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy. Like it or not, these are the most popular flagship phones out there, the ones that spark...
iOS ecosystem with better update support, Made of more durable stainless steel, Smart HDR helps take better photos, Smoother performace, Faster, Apple A12 chip, Nolimit 4K video recording, Lower price, MicroSD card support, Headphone jack, Quick charger i...
It's time to answer the big question: which of these four phones should you get?Let's first look at the prices:Apple iPhone XS Max 64GB: $1,100Apple iPhone XS 64GB: $1,000Samsung Galaxy S9+ 64GB: $790 at BestBuy, $740 at Samsung.com (Prices current at tim...
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Samsung's Galaxy S9+ is a large, fast smartphone that's jam-packed with photography-focused features. But while it's certainly capable of great image quality, we found some issues with regard to capturing moving subjects, shooting under low lighting and w...
High quality video capture, general photography in good lighting conditions, playback of stills and video on the HDR-capable and color-accurate screen...
Portrait and low light photography, photography of fast-moving subjects like children...
The Galaxy S9+ is one of the most photographically capable smartphones on the market; is it the one for you?Read more...
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Compared to the smaller Galaxy S9, the Galaxy S9+ is a bit dearer and sports several unique features that elevate it over its smaller compatriot. For starters, it has a larger WQHD+ Super AMOLED display, a slightly bigger battery, 2GB more RAM and dependi...
Superb display, exceptional performance, excellent rear camera, elegant design, stereo speakers...
Modest battery life, finish is a fingerprint magnet, not cheap, What we say The Galaxy S9+ may not be cheap but you get what you pay for as it offers outstanding performance across the board, blending an exceptional rear camera and some of the best hardw...
The Galaxy S9+ comes with a 3,500mAh non-removable battery which is the same size as that found on the Galaxy S8+ though refinements in the firmware as well as efficiency tweaks to the processor ensure that its endurance remains on par with its predecesso...
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The Galaxy S9 is arguably Samsung's most iterative flagship ever but the plus model makes for a more meaningful upgrade, if only for that new rear dual camera. So, is this a one-trick pony or does it take the fight to the competition on all fronts?The 6...
Great performance, Excellent cameras, Stunning display...
Iterative hardware and features, Fingerprint magnet, Expensive...
The Galaxy S9+ might be the second-most (after the standard S9) iterative flagship Samsung's ever made, and yet it might be the most well-rounded flagship you can buy right now. At £870 it's not cheap by any stretch, but it goes the extra mile in multiple...
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Samsung's flagship smartphone was announced at Mobile World Congress, back in February 2018. Both the S9 and the S9 Plus were announced on the same day, with the S9 Plus being both bigger and having some additional features, particularly to the camera. T...
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When pictures of the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus first leaked, pundits criticised how similar it looked to its predecessor – the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus. But the familiar facade hides a number of important upgrades. Find out why we think the new Samsung Galaxy...
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (Price Check) looks almost identical to its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S8. While some see it as a “lack of innovation“, others point out that “if it ain't broke, don't fix it!”Whatever we may think of its familiar design, t...
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Last year's Galaxy S8 and S8+ were excellent but not flawless smartphones. Samsung had molded probably the best-rounded devices, with unrivaled display tech, blazing fast camera performance, and a feature-packed design. However, a couple distinct things w...
It's no doubt that the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are two of the best smartphones you can buy right now. There isn't much reason that they shouldn't be recommended. Price is always a sensitive subject with top-end smartphones, but their prices aren't unreasona...
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During the Galaxy S9 at Samsung's “Unpacked” event unveiling the new phones, much was made about the GS9's camera - and particularly its video recording capability, which features an ultra slow-motion mode. While camera is a vital part of the experience...
Overall Samsung's Galaxy S9+ looks just like its predecessor - but it is a better phone than last year's version, and an even closer performance competitor to Apple's iPhone 8/8 Plus and X handsets thanks to the very fast Snapdragon 845 in the U.S. versio...
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To look at the S9+, you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference from last year's S8+, except for the new twin-camera setup on the back and the better fingerprint sensor position. Yes, it is an iterative update, but when you consider how most other Andro...
Standout dual-lens camera system, Luxe 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, Better-placed fingerprint sensor, Fast and slick...
Probably not enough of a leap forward for S8 owners to upgrade, THE LAST WORD The best Android out there, bar none. The S9+ and regular S9 are both great to use and set a high new bar for Samsung...
THE LAST WORD The best Android out there, bar none. The S9+ and regular S9 are both great to use and set a high new bar for Samsung...
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In the Android world, there is no bigger event than Samsung's yearly launch of their latest Galaxy S devices. It is also one of the earliest on the year cycle with the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ arriving at Mobile World Congress in late February. Both devic...
Attractive, improved design with lots of killer features. Display is still excellent, despite no major upgrades. Strong camera performance...
Disappointing performance and battery life from the Exynos model. Glass construction remains fragile. Galaxy S8 owners have no reason to upgrade...
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Which smartphone boasts the best optics, for snapping photos and home movies on the go? We've tested and reviewed a huge number of mobile phone cameras in 2018. From great-value budget shooters to advanced premium mobile cameras, which come 4K Ultra HD re...
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For the last month I've been using the Galaxy S9+ from Samsung and comparing it with the Galaxy S9 here and there to see what the major differences were. If you've read my reviews before, you know that I prefer Samsung's Note line over their Galaxy S line...
Samsung doesn't disappoint with their first flagships of 2018. You won't find many new things worth paying for if you own a S8 or S8+. Those phones are still great, a year later. If you are on the Galaxy S7, I say it's time to make the jump to the inf...
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The new phone smell is gone, your screen is scratched, and everything is suddenly slower than the day you first turned your new phone on. Sound familiar? We've all been through this nonsense, and it ends up creating buyers remorse like most other things c...
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Samsung's back, offering the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ in 2018. As usual, these will likely be the most popular Android devices sold among average Android consumers and that's pretty high praise in an ecosystem with quite the assortment of devices from num...
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The first major smartphone release of 2018, the Samsung Galaxy S9+, is a stunner with its edge-to-edge Infinity display with rounded edges. Though it may look like the S8+, the Galaxy S9+ steps it up, improving on the best aspects of its precursor and add...
The dual variable aperture cameras take stunning photos and portraits in both bright and dim conditions...
Intelligent Scan is not as effective or quick as Apple's FaceID...
The Galaxy S9+ is the best Android smartphone on the market...
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So it's that time of the year for Samsung to show us what the next big thing is. And where in 2017 it was all about a new encompassing display, in 2018 it's about the camera. On the surface, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are an iterative update, if there's ever b...
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Like clockwork, Samsung announced the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, and although they weren't a complete surprise in terms of design, they do have some new tricks up their sleeves. Taking a page from Apple's book this year, Samsung made an effort to really d...
You can probably gather by now that Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a pretty good smartphone. It has a modern design that looks sleek, while also offering a display that is bright, vibrant, and crisp. The curved edges might give newcomers something to complain abou...
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After posting our Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ written review earlier in the week, our video version is now ready for those who can't read like visuals. It's the overview of sorts, where we dive into some good, some bad, and share the (well, my) general takew...
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Fine-tuning. The big model of Samsung's flagship series not only offers a larger display, it also offers a dual camera and more RAM. This review reveals whether the higher price is justified and how the Galaxy S9+ fares in comparison to its competitors...
stylish design, great display, fast SoC, expandable storage, LTE Cat. 18, stereo speakers, IP67, good sensor equipment, USB 3.1 with DP, HDMI, and OTG, wireless-charging, great dual camera, optional dual-SIM (Duos model)...
no dual-VoLTE, worse battery runtimes than predecessor, long charging time, SoC throttling under constant load, no warranty for damage caused by liquids...
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Samsung's Galaxy S series over the years are the devices that most people associate with flagship Android experience. The company has been a constant in the mobile landscape while we've seen other players, either successfully or unsuccessfully, attempt to...
The conclusion for the Galaxy S9 is always the toughest part to write as it's where we have to reconcile all the pros and cons of the device and making a verdict on its value as a product to customers.In terms of design, the S9 iterates on the S8 and I th...
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Samsung's back, offering the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ in 2018. As usual, these will likely be the most popular Android devices sold among average Android consumers and that's pretty high praise in an ecosystem with quite the assortment of devices from num...
I always look at phones as packages, a combination of different aspects varying in quality that will ultimately satisfy or dis-satisfy differing needs. In the case of the Galaxy S9 or S9+, I give it two thumbs up, with gorgeous hardware and software that...
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Hey guys, Thunder E here and yeah, we're talking about the Galaxy S9 Plus. I have used this device for about a week and a half. Now, you're probably seeing reviews out there, I'm doing things differently. We'll be doing a check up on this device for a wee...
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The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus are packed to the gills with features, not the least of which is a brand new camera setup, and a brand new camera trick too. Samsung is outfitting both phones with a main rear-facing camera sensor that can alterna...
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This year, Samsung looks to be playing it safe with the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, with two phones that look nearly identical on the surface, but a closer look reveals a different paradigm. However, this isn't exactly playing it safe, it's a refine...
Gorgeous, IP68 water and dust resistant build, Industry-leading display, Incredible Dolby Atmos speakers, 3.5mm audio jack, PMA and WPC wireless charging support, Edge panels are ultra useful, Ultra-fast performance, Samsung Pay is still the best mobile p...
Only supports QuickCharge 2.0, Camera noise processing is still too heavy, Front-facing camera should be better, New camera interface is terrible, Battery life should be better, Having fewer features on the smaller Galaxy S9 camera is lame...
Far from playing it safe, Samsung has further refined an already excellent design language, adding in new features and improving what needed improving. Brand-new Dolby Atmos-grade speakers are among the best new enhancements that will make daily use of th...
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It's hard to find a poor performer among today's crop of flagship phones. But things do go downhill with some of the cheaper phones out there. If high-quality, on-the-go photography is more important to you than phone calls and text messages, buying a top...
All three phones deliver outstanding results on average, and generally outperform competing models from other phone makers. That said, I think the Pixel 2 XL is the winner here, but only by the slightest margin. The S9+ comes in second. These two clearly...
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Believe it or not, the high-end Android smartphone market isn't super competitive. LG's mobile unit is regularly the company's worst-performing division, so much so that the company is backing away from a yearly release cycle and delaying its flagship sma...
Samsung fixed the biggest problem of the Galaxy S8: the fingerprint reader placement, While the variable aperture is a gimmick, the camera is one of the best ever on a smartphone, Samsung makes the best OLED screens. The screen is bright, clear, or even d...
The fragile glass body collects fingerprints like crazy and probably won't survive a drop, Bixby is still awful, and while you can partially disable the button, it stinks that Samsung won't let you remap it, Samsung's Android loadout provides no benefits...
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The screen on the Samsung Galaxy S9+ has been rated as the best display ever on a smartphone by DisplayMate, while DxoMark has ranked the device as the best smartphone for capturing stills. One look at the potent spec sheet above, and it's evident that t...
Gorgeous IP68-protected design, Impressive high-res curved display, Fantastic camera, even in low light, Ability to capture super slow-mo videos, Powerful performance, AKG-tuned stereo speakers, Features such as 3.5mm port and dual-SIM support...
The intelligent scan isn't fast enough, AR Emojis are barely useful, Average battery life, Photos by Raj Rout, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus...
Is the Samsung Galaxy S9+ perfect? NoIs it the best Android smartphone one can buy? Without a doubt. It's a great all-rounder that impresses in almost every aspect and doesn't miss out on anything crucial feature either.Samsung Galaxy S9+ (left) v...
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12-MP Super Speed Dual Pixel (f/1.5 - f/2.4)I'll give Samsung a pass for not changing the design of the Galaxy S9 much, because the phone's edge-to-edge Infinity Display already looked stunning when it was introduced a year ago on the Galaxy S8. This tim...
Good camera in low ligh, Fun Super Slow-Mo vide, Brighter display with even thinner bezel, Swift performanc, Long battery life...
AR Emoji need wor, Intelligent Scan a step behind Face I, Bixby Vision AR features feel half-baked...
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A glance at the Samsung Galaxy S9+ next to the LG V30 wouldn't be enough to pick a favorite. It's just that both have so much in common: immersive OLED displays, dual cameras, glass-on-metal construction, and the list goes on. But while these two Android...
Better photo and video quality, More camera modes, including bokeh effects and Super Slowmotion, More processing power, Higherquality screen, Great stereo speakers, Costs less, Wideangle cameras can be useful, Better battery life, Comes with 2year warrant...
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Samsung's Galaxy S9 and S9+ against Apple's iPhone X: that's a classic rivalry among the best in the field – like Lakers vs Celtics, Mercedes vs BMW, CIA vs KGB (oops, not that one) – and there is no need to tell you anything else to pique your interest...
Most compact for the screen size in their class, Good US pricing, Topshelf cameras, Very good sunlight visibility, Fast charging out of the box, Unique Face ID biometry and Animoji avatar features, Very good value retention, Bright, coloraccurate display...
Samsung's Galaxy S9 and S9+ against Apple's iPhone X: that's a classic rivalry among the best in the field – like Lakers vs Celtics, Mercedes vs BMW, CIA vs KGB (oops, not that one) – and there is no need to tell you anything else to pique your interest.D...
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Samsung's Galaxy series has become synonymous with high-end Android phones, and the newest Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the best ones so far. But when you have a successful product, you tread carefully, evolving and refining it rather than making any hug...
Much more convenient fingerprint scanner position, Improved camera, Smoother performance (but still not perfectly smooth), More affordable, Display, camera, design almost as good as S9's...
Samsung's Galaxy series has become synonymous with high-end Android phones, and the newest Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the best ones so far.But when you have a successful product, you tread carefully, evolving and refining it rather than making any huge...
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Six months after releasing its super-powered phablet — the Note 8 — Samsung is launching its flagship phone duo for 2018 — the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. With such a short distance of time between the two releases, it's only natural that the phones don't...
Better ergonomics, proper finger pad placement, Slightly better camera, Dual speakers sound a lot better, Costs less, S Pen for drawing, taking notes, extra features...
Six months after releasing its super-powered phablet — the Note 8 — Samsung is launching its flagship phone duo for 2018 — the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. With such a short distance of time between the two releases, it's only natural that the phones don't h...
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Each year we look to Samsung's Galaxy S release as the smartphone that will be purchased by the masses and it is clear that the Galaxy S9 Plus will be one of the best smartphones of 2018.It may be an evolution of the successful Galaxy S8 Plus, but it impr...
Stunning display, Strong reception and fast wireless network support, Multiple security features, including an iris scanner, Fast and wireless charging, microSD expansion card slot, High level water and dust resistance, 3.5 mm headset jack...
Back is a fingerprint magnet...
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You probably don't need a 4,000 word review to tell you that the Galaxy S9+ is a good phone.Now that everyone's got all of the Note 7 jokes mostly out of their system, we can mostly agree that Samsung makes good phones. The S8 was great, and the S9 builds...
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Some people simply have to own the latest and greatest thing, no matter how great that thing actually may be. The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is an update to last year's S8+ and makes just the right number of improvements, with a keen focus on photography, to call...
The Galaxy S9+ is a heck of a phone. I wish Samsung had taken more steps to distinguish it visually from its predecessor, but the improvements it did make bring the phone close to perfection.I'm practically in love with the curvaceous glass and thin metal...
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One of the biggest unveils at this year's Mobile World Congress was the new and highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, which we were lucky enough to get some hands-on preview time with for you here late last month. Samsung's Galaxy S9 series...
Gorgeous, Refined, Slightly Smaller Design, Samsung Super AMOLED Is The Best, Fastest Android Phone On Market Now, Amazing Camera Performance, Innovative Features, Solid Battery Life...
Pricey, Camera Modes Twitchy With Accidental Actuation, Black Units Are Smudge Magnets...
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When my mom asked if she should upgrade from her Galaxy S8 to an S9, I struggled to find an answer. After spending about ten days with Samsung's latest flagship, I'm still torn. Besides the fact that I'd rarely recommend people upgrade from a year-old ph...
Dual Aperture effective in low light, Excellent cameras overall, Speedy performance, Long-lasting battery...
Not a major improvement over last generation...
I had hoped that, after exhaustively going over all the ways the S9 is new, I'd find the updates here to be more significant. But I still don't. The new camera features aren't must-haves unless you plan on shooting in darkness a lot, and you can get basic...
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Samsung completely reinvented its flagship smartphone last year with the Galaxy S8 and S8+, as it not only came up with the superb Infinity Display design, but also thoroughly reworked its user interface software to look and work better than ever. Unders...
Luscious design, Topnotch screen with no notch, Powerful and unique user interface, Great camera performance...
Facial recognition is not there yet, AR Emoji needs more development, Needs a more powerful graphics processor, Battery life doesn't impress...
Samsung completely reinvented its flagship smartphone last year with the Galaxy S8 and S8+, as it not only came up with the superb Infinity Display design, but also thoroughly reworked its user interface software to look and work better than ever. Underst...
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When Samsung announced the Galaxy S9, “that's it?” wasn't exactly an uncommon reaction. The Galaxy S9 is, frankly, kind of boring. But when you're the most successful manufacturer of premium Android phones in the world by a wide margin, you can afford to...
An absolutely brilliant screen - the best on any smartphone out there. Amazing brightness, colors, and viewing angles, The fingerprint scanner is back in a location where it won't give you constant frustration. Good job, Samsung, The Galaxy S9+ feels pret...
I mean, this should be obvious - the Galaxy S9 looks kind of fragile. There's a lot of glass on this phone. Use a case, Even with Project Treble, Samsung still avoids committing to a period of Android OS updates, let alone timely ones, for its flagship ha...
The nice thing about the Galaxy S9 and S9+ is that they hold very few mysteries. Go back to our review of the S8 twins last year, and the majority of what you'll read there applies here. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ were great phones, and the S9 and S9+ are bett...
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Samsung and Apple. Apple (AAPL) and Samsung. Every year the tech behemoths play the same tit for tat game with their flagship smartphones: the Galaxy S series and iPhone. But with their handsets coming closer and closer to parity, the companies are turnin...
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It's interesting when a company uses a bold statement like: “The camera reimagined,” all while referring to a smartphone. It actually took me a few days to understand the purpose for a camera to be added to my Motorola V600 back in 2004. Fast forward to 2...
Best allrounder, Camera innovation with variable aperture, Great design, Software brings secure features like Secure Folder, S8complaints fixed...
Large, slippery and fragile, Camera needs update for low light, AR Emoji needs work, Version of Android Oreo already outdated, Inteligent Scan needs update...
To conclude our Samsung Galaxy S9+ review, I think it's important to point out why this phone exists. Samsung really wants to offer the full package. The best all rounder. A phone that excels in everything, and that's also delightful to use. In that respe...
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There comes a point in most successful products' existences where they become predictable. The new model, building off of the triumphs of its prior version, maintains the same look and feel while introducing more subtle enhancements. Apple's used this tac...
Great design, Beautiful display, Fast performance, Capable camera, A headphone jack...
Average battery life, Gimmicks galore, Bixby still sucks, Samsung has a poor history of updating its phones...
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Unless you're talking about iPhones, reviews of upcoming new smartphones are an important part of the launch process. With so many great phones out there that feature nearly identical specs and features, smartphone shoppers on the hunt for the best devic...
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Along with the official announcement, I wrote some of my first impressions after using the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus for a couple of hours during a briefing.I now have a retail unlocked Midnight Black Galaxy S9 Plus in hand and am able to share more of my ex...
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The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is the latest model in the Korean manufacturer's Galaxy S line of high-end smartphones. It comes with a similar dual-camera setup as the Galaxy Note 8, but adds a variable- aperture lens on the main camera. In dim conditions, th...
Brights and vivid colors, Generally good target exposure and fast exposure transition, Stable and fast autofocus, Good noise reduction all conditions, Good stabilization...
Occasional visible stepping during exposure convergence, Loss of fine details in most conditions, Visible residual global motion, Quite strong ringing and moiré...
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is a smartphone without any real weaknesses in the camera department. In both still and video modes, it performs well across the board, delivering consistently good photo and video image quality in all light and shooting situati...
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It's fair to say that the Galaxy S9's development has proved leakier than a bullet-riddled bucket, with rumours, specs and spy-shots giving us almost every iota of information on the phone ahead of its formal launch at Mobile World Congress.Thankfully, b...
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