Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S9+: The 2018 big Galaxy — first dual camera and a variable-aperture lens.
SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2018·$839·Score 70/100
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.
Key specs at launch
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
What stands out
- 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.
What to watch
- No 5G; stuck on Android 10.
- Only 15 W charging.
- 60 Hz display.
- Discontinued.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 2 (2017)
$649 · score 88/100