Samsung Galaxy S9 Launch Price
When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S9 in February 2018 (released March 2018), it carried flagship pricing across key markets:
- United States (Unlocked)
– 64 GB: US $719
– 128 GB: US $839 - United Kingdom
– 64 GB: £739 - India
– 64 GB: ₹57,900
(Street prices today will vary depending on refurb status, retailer discounts, and region.)
Why the Galaxy S9 Still Matters
- Brilliant Infinity Display
The 5.8-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED “Infinity Display” with slim bezels offered vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent outdoor visibility. - Variable-Aperture Camera
A 12 MP rear sensor with dual-pixel autofocus and a mechanical ƒ/1.5–ƒ/2.4 variable aperture allowed superb low-light shots and crisp daylight photos. - Premium Build & IP68
Glass front and back (Gorilla Glass 5) paired with an aluminum frame gave it a solid, premium feel—and IP68 dust/water resistance. - Flagship Performance
Powered by the Snapdragon 845 (US/China) or Exynos 9810 (global), with 4 GB RAM, it handled apps and games smoothly even by today’s standards. - Stereo Audio & Headphone Jack
Unlike many later flagships, the S9 retained a 3.5 mm jack and added stereo speakers tuned by AKG for fuller sound.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Full Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.8″ Super AMOLED, 2960 × 1440 px (Quad HD+), 18.5:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Processor | • US/China: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (Octa-core up to 2.8 GHz) |
| • Global: Exynos 9810 (Octa-core up to 2.9 GHz) | |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.1 (expandable via microSD up to 400 GB) |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP Dual-Pixel AF, ƒ/1.5–ƒ/2.4 variable aperture, OIS, UHD 4K@60fps, Super-Slow-Mo 960 fps@720p |
| Front Camera | 8 MP AF, ƒ/1.7, 1440p@30fps |
| Biometrics | Iris scanner, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, face recognition |
| Battery & Charging | 3,000 mAh; Fast Charge (wired & wireless), WPC & PMA wireless charging |
| Operating System | Shipped with Android 8.0 Oreo + Samsung Experience; upgradeable through Android 10 (One UI 2.0) |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE Cat.18, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, USB-C |
| Audio | Stereo speakers (tuned by AKG), 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Build & Dimensions | Glass front/back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant; 147.7 × 68.7 × 8.5 mm; 163 g |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Lilac Purple, Titanium Gray (availability varies by region) |
Is the Galaxy S9 Still Worth It?
- Pros:
– Excellent AMOLED display with HDR
– Versatile camera with variable aperture
– Premium build and water resistance
– Headphone jack + stereo speakers - Cons:
– No 5G support
– Smaller battery compared to newer mid-range devices
– Software updates have tapered off
