Which one is best for you?
Released together in early 2018, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ look very similar to the S8 and S8+ but have some significant new features that set them apart. What’s more, the Galaxy S9+ has a few unique upgrades that distinguish it from the Galaxy S9 (on top of its larger screen, of course).
Both the S9 and the S9+ benefit from the new Exynos 9810 processor. This will deliver faster performance and a huge improvement in battery life, according to the manufacturer. Plus, the S9+ now also has more RAM – 6GB as opposed to 4GB for the S9. So it should perform more smoothly when multitasking.
Take a look at the cameras, though, and you’ll see that, while both have improvements on the previous year’s models, the Galaxy S9+ starts to pull ahead. Both feature a main camera with dual aperture (the first smartphones to have this feature) so they perform much better in low light. But the Galaxy S9+ now has a second main camera, with 2x optical zoom letting you get closer to your subject without loss of quality.
Both phones offer a fun new feature, too – AR emojis. Simply smile into the camera and the phone maps your face onto a 3D digital avatar. Change the hair colour, switch outfits and you’re ready to share your own personalised GIF emojis, voice messages and more.
The S9+ does have a couple of little extras that set it apart from the S9 as we’ve seen – but you’re not a fan of large format phones they might not be enough to sway you. Whichever you choose, you’ll enjoy cutting edge features, superb performance and luxurious sound and vision.
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Samsung
Galaxy S9
Capture all the action and stretch time with Super Slow-mo video mode – then loop and add music to create awesome GIFs
Take superb pictures even in super low light with a lens that adapts like the human eye
Create and personalise your own animated emoji, and use it to share stories with friends
Use Intelligent Scan to unlock your phone securely with ease – even in low light
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Samsung
Galaxy S9 Plus
Take stunning images in any light and create pro effects with ease with Dual Aperture and 2x optical zoom lenses
Turn your selfie into an animated emoji and discover a new way to share your stories
Point the camera to discover more about the world around you with Bixby Vision
Stretch time and capture moments in vivid detail with Super Slow-mo video mode
| Name | Galaxy S9 | Galaxy S9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
Buy the Galaxy S9 |
Buy the Galaxy S9+ |
| Display | 5.8 inch Infinity Display | 6.2 inch Infinity Display |
| Size and weight |
Height: 147.7 mm Width: 68.7 mm Depth: 8.5 mm Weight: 163 grams |
Height: 158.1 mm Width: 73.8 mm Depth: 8.5 mm Weight: 189 grams |
| Rear camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 30 fps or 60fps | 4K video recording at 30 fps or 60fps |
| Processor |
Octa-core Exynos 9810 |
Octa-core Exynos 9810 |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Buy now | Buy the Galaxy S9 | Buy the Galaxy S9+ |