Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus 64GB Black
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Take razor-sharp pictures in all circumstances, dark or light, with the variable aperture of the dual camera of the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. The aperture expands with little light to allow more light in. Moreover, with the Super Slow-mo function you can film 960 frames per second; this way, you'll see your dive in the pool in the greatest detail. Swiftly switch between apps thanks to the 6GB of RAM. The 6.2-inch Quad HD screen is the same as its predecessor's, the S8, but is wrapped up in a more compact device with a thinner edge. Sound-wise, the S9 Plus makes a leap forward with its stereo speakers, that provide 40% louder playback than those of the S8.
This model is specially produced for the Netherlands and supports additional Dutch software updates and NL Alert.
Size mobile phone | Very large | |
Camera quality | Very good | |
Speed class | Very good | |
Screen quality | Excellent | |
Total storage capacity | 64 GB | |
Year introduced | 2018 | |
Screen size | 6,2 inches |
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After having had the Galaxy S6 Edge for a while, it was time for an upgrade. After seeing the introduction and preview of Coolblue, I immediately ordered the S9 Plus (call me a fanboy...) I then received the phone a week before the release date. Top service Coolblue! Now my impression about the phone itself:
design What a beautiful device! It fits nicely in the hand due to the rounded back. For some, the device will be a bit too big, but the large screen that you get in return is more than worth it. It covers almost the entire front of the device. The colors are splashing and thanks to the OLED technology, black is really black. There are also two speakers for stereo sound (Dolby Atmos), a USB-C port for charging, a MicroSD or extra SIM slot and a headphone connection (which other manufacturers can all use a little more...).
Camera According to Samsung, they have given the camera a major upgrade and that is certainly noticeable. The automatic variable aperture makes photos look better in the dark; they are lighter and sharper. The advantage of the dual camera is that you can zoom in without loss of quality and that you can blur the background of selfies, allowing you to take even more beautiful selfies. The disadvantage of this is that the imperfections on your face become more visible... Another new aspect of the camera is the "Super Slow Motion". This makes videos of 960 frames per second in 720p. And that looks really spectacular. You even get standard music to assemble underneath. You can also put your own music underneath.
Performance Thanks to the 6 GB of RAM, everything runs very smoothly and smoothly. The 64 GB of internal memory is sufficient, and fortunately expandable with a MicroSD. The battery life has also improved due to the new processor. After a day of intensive use I still have about 30 to 40% left. Charging is also very fast with the included quick charger.
Features AR Emoji was also talked about proudly during the introduction. That's kind of like Animoji and Bitmoji together. You can create your own character that looks like you and then send it in GIFs via, for example, Whatsapp. I don't find it very useful, but it looks nice and on birthdays it's cool to show your uncle. There is also IP68 water resistance and a fingerprint scanner (this time in an accessible place). You can also lock the device with "Intelligent Scan". This is a combination of facial recognition and iris scan. I must say, it works almost perfectly. You have to keep your face in front of the phone and in bright light he sometimes has a bit of trouble with it, but that's understandable. To my surprise, it works very well in the dark. Bixby is also present again. That actually doesn't work very well. It's improved, but not great yet. Unfortunately, he (or she) does not speak Dutch yet and the options are still limited, unlike Google Assistant, for example. Bixby can now also translate by taking a photo, but in fact it's just Google Translate. Not very new so...
Cons The size is mega, but you also choose that with the Plus. It's okay for me, but first check for yourself whether it also fits in your pocket/handbag/backpack! It is also a pity that many Samsung devices decrease in value so quickly, in contrast to iPhones. If you buy it new and want to resell it later, you have to take this into account. Finally, the device is very fragile due to the glass front and back. This can crack when dropped hard, so a case is recommended.
Conclusion Samsung has again pulled out all the stops and once again shows a nice piece of technology. It's almost perfect, but there are still areas for improvement. The camera, the performance and the design are great. Features like AR Emoji and Bixby seem to be a bit in the development phase, but these can be improved with updates. In short, highly recommended!
Attached are photos taken with the S9 Plus. All photos are resized to 1920 x 1080 pixels. Photo 1 - Auto mode Photo 2 - Automatic mode Photo 3 - Live focus Photo 4 - Aperture 2.4 in the dark Photo 5 - Aperture 1.5 in the dark
Jerre
11 March 2018
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This is the first cell phone where I like everything. I had bought a LGV30 in December which I was dissatisfied with, so back to Samsung.
OC
23 March 2018
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The phone is fast, beautiful and has a good battery life. It's very expensive, but it's worth it. So definitely recommended.
Fabian van Grevenbroek
19 March 2018
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Product number | 805202 | |
Manufacturer code | SM-G965FZKDPHN | |
Brand | Samsung | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty | |
Old product returned for free |
Mobile phone type | Smartphone |
Year introduced | 2018 | |
Operating system | Android | |
Android One |
Size mobile phone | Very large | |
Height | 15,81 cm | |
Width | 7,38 cm | |
Depth | 0,85 cm | |
Weight | 189 g | |
Color | Black | |
Water-resistant | ||
IP certification | IP68 | |
Shockproof | ||
Sound reproduction | Stereo |
Speed class | Very good | |
Processor | Exynos 9810 | |
Clock speed primary processor | 2,7 GHz | |
Number of primary processor cores | Quad-Core (4) | |
Total storage capacity | 64 GB | |
Internal RAM | 6 GB | |
Memory card reader | ||
Memory card | MicroSD | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 400 GB |
SIM free | ||
Dual SIM |
Camera quality | Very good | |
Built-in camera | ||
Total number of megapixels | 12 MP | |
Autofocus | ||
Type of autofocus | Phase detection autofocus | |
Video function | ||
Video Recording quality | 4K @ 60 FPS | |
Rear flash | ||
Lens type | Standard | |
Image stabilization type | Optical Image Stabilization | |
Aperture | 1,5 - 2,4 | |
Flash type | Dual LED | |
HDR support camera | ||
Type of image sensor | 1/2.55" | |
Second rear camera | ||
Rear camera 2 lens type | Telephoto lens | |
Number of megapixels second rear camera | 12 MP | |
Fixed aperture second rear camera | 2,4 | |
Type of image stabilization second rear camera | Optical Image Stabilization | |
Autofocus second rear camera | ||
Type of autofocus second rear camera | Regular autofocus | |
Optical zoom function second rear camera | ||
Optical zoom second rear camera | 2 | |
Third rear camera | ||
Fourth rear camera |
Front Camera | ||
Number of megapixels front camera | 8 MP | |
Fixed aperture front camera | 1,7 | |
Type of image stabilization front camera | No image stabilization | |
Front flash | ||
Second front camera |
Screen size | 6,2 inches | |
Screen quality | Excellent | |
Resolution height | 2960 pixels | |
Resolution width | 1440 pixels | |
Pixel density | 529 ppi | |
Touchscreen | ||
Sharpness | Quad HD (1440p) | |
Screen type | AMOLED | |
Scratch resistant | ||
Gorilla Glass | ||
Gorilla Glass Type | Gorilla Glass 5 | |
HDR support | ||
Type of HDR | HDR10 |
Battery/battery capacity | 3500 mAh | |
Replaceable battery |
Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless A, Wireless AC, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.0 | |
NFC | ||
Headphone jack | ||
USB port | ||
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
Lightning connector |
Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
Facial recognition | ||
Accelerometer | ||
Light sensor | ||
Compass | ||
Pedometer | ||
GPS sensor |
