REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy S9+ in 2023 - Under $100 Android Smartphone - Still Usable?

Revisited review of Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus in 2023 - Still Worth It?
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Details:
- Super Speed Dual Pixel Camera with Rear Dual Camera
- Infinity Display: edge to edge immersive screen, enhancing your entertainment experience with the curved, AMOLED display
- IP68 rating: withstands splashes, spills, and rain so it can take a dip, worry free.
- Wi Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0
- 6GB RAM / Internal Memory 64 GB (expandable via microSD card slot)
- Fast Wireless Charging: Avoid the wires and power up quickly by placing your phone on a Qi Wireless Charger
- Sensors: Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
The Camera. Reimagined.
Shoot like a pro.
The Galaxy S9+ captures photos like a pro. With Pro Mode you can manually adjust camera settings so that every shot looks professional.
Brilliant in the dark.
Our dual Aperture F2.4-F1.5 lens adjusts to let more light in when needed, allowing you to capture the right amount of light, day or night.
Rear camera F1.5 lens. Dual aperture on rear lens only. Light comparison based on the Galaxy S8.
Radical 960 fps Super Slow-mo.
The Galaxy S9+ captures 4x as many frames per second, so you can slow down reality and enjoy every frame.
The emoji that’s actually you.
With Augmented Reality, you can create an emoji library from just one picture. Personalize messages to your friends with emojis that look just like you.
See more. Hold less.
The Galaxy S9+’s Infinity Display enables you to enjoy our best edge-to-edge immersive screen, enhancing your entertainment experience.
Clear surround sound.
Stereo speakers pro-tuned by AKG bring you clearer and louder sound. Experience surround sound with Dolby Atmos, putting you at the center of the action.
The remarkable water-resistant phone: Make a splash.
With its IP68 rating, the Galaxy S9+ withstands splashes, spills, and rain so it can take a dip, worry free. Water resistant up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue/dry after wet.
Specs:
CPU: 10nm, 64-bit, Octa-Core (2.7 GHz Quad + 1.7 GHz Quad)
Battery: 3500 mAh
Main Camera: Dual 12 MP (f/1.5-2.4, 1/2.55", 1.4 µm, Dual Pixel PDAF) + 12MP (f/2.4, 1/3.6", 1 µm, AF), OIS, phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom, LED flash, Digital zoom 10x, Live focus with bokeh filters (background blur effect)
Front Camera: 8 MP (f/1.7, 1/3.6", 1.22 µm), autofocus, Auto HDR.
Screen: 6.2" Quad HD+ Super AMOLED
Sound: Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
OS: Upgrade to Android 10 (One UI)
Introducing the Samsung Galaxy S9+ - The Camera. Reimagined. Our category-defining Dual Aperture lens adapts like the human eye. It's able to automatically switch between various lighting conditions with ease-making your photos look great whether it's bright or dark, day or night. If it's dark, the lens opens to F1.5 mode to pull in light for a bright and clear photo and in the daylight, the lens shifts to F2.4 mode to help your picture come out sharp. Super Slow-mo lets you see the things you could have missed in the blink of an eye. Set the video to music or turn it into a looping GIF, and share it with a tap. Then sit back and watch the reactions roll in. Create an Augmented Reality version of yourself simply by taking a selfie. Then share your real-life feelings as emoji stickers and videos. Intelligent Scan is a new technology that combines face recognition and iris scan to make unlocking simple even in low light.
Live Translation
The camera that can instantly read what your eyes can't.
Get real-time translation when you need it. Live Translation lets you see the world in a new way.
Intelligent Scan
The camera that recognizes you instantly.
Intelligent Scan is a new technology that combines face recognition and iris scan to make unlocking simple even in low light.
Do two things at once
Get the job done with true multitasking in Multi-Window. Your employees can have two windows open at once and easily switch between apps, allowing them to work seamlessly.
Multitask better
Increased RAM on the Galaxy S9+allows your team to multitask quickly and effortlessly, so they can keep doing all of the things they need to succeed in work and life.
Radical 960 fps Super Slow-mo
Introducing the camera that radically slows down time, making everyday moments epic. The Galaxy S9+ captures 4x as many frames per second, so your people can slow down reality and never miss a detail.
Stay sharp
Clear Zoom on the Galaxy S9+ allows your people to capture crisp photos when zooming in from a distance.
Unlock with a look
Use both the Iris Scanner and Facial Recognition to open your phone quickly and easily. Intelligent Scan now allows you to unlock your device, even if you’re in the dark or in bright light.

[@a_salam]

This phone is still the best, better than many and many new androids devices

[@johnsr-sr111kz]

This get line issue in display?

[@Nganthoi_nganba.]

I want this 😭but Samsung shops say it's not available now

[@locuomatic]

@@Nganthoi_nganba. you can buy the refurbished one

[@karlsse]

@@Nganthoi_nganba. NO SHIT! It's a 6 year old phone

[@jadenbissell2795]

No

[@SougoUltimateSadist]

5 years old and difference is minimal to todays phones, phones arent being used even to 50% most of the time and makes you wonder why they arent supported for longer

[@chrischoy9]

That was Samsung’s down fall. I have been using their phones since the Galaxy S i9000 released back in 2010, but earlier back then, it was justifiably to have 2 years of software update since the increase in chip speed was exponential and the phone was borderline too slow for even web browsing 2 years later. After that, I had the S4 (again, only two years of software update), got a S5 when I lost my S4 in 2016 before jumping onto the Galaxy S9+. A phone released in 2018 with the latest software being released in late 2019? Aka Android 10 like really??? It’s still usable in 2023 with the exception of the battery being completely worn out and the phone being a little slow. Since the S10, Samsung has watered down their phones to match the iPhone while iOS has finally giving users some limited level of customisation. It was a no brainier for me to replace my faithful S9+ was an iPhone 14 Pro Max. I’d likely never touch a Samsung device again after all the betrayal. For an Android phone, I’d pick the Google Pixel.

[@lilPopper]

Yup. Still using this phone as my daily driver. This phone and the Galaxy Note 9 and the Galaxy S10 series are pretty much the LAST complete phones Samsung made. Im getting annoyed that the later flagships are downgrading their features like the headphone jack and expandable micro SD, limiting the user's options. All that just to cash grab consumers to buy more of their accessories separately, like wireless headphones and especially the charger.

[@whyisitsodifficultomakeahandle]

the s20s were also really solid devices. Same sleek premium designs and they had micro sd slots.

[@lilPopper]

@@whyisitsodifficultomakeahandle true. But I wish Samsung kept the headphone jack. Their flagships before the S20 had the jack, and still has water and dust resistance. The moment Samsung started to copy Apple, in a way they started to lose their identity.

[@chrischoy9]

@@lilPopperYeah man, though I should mention that the headphone jack in my S9+ is so worn out to a point that it doesn’t even stay fully in.

[@lilPopper]

@@chrischoy9 regardless, when you had the jack, you had many audio options. Sorry your jack broke though. You ever thought of getting it repaired?

[@EkeneIgweokwu]

i needed this, it's exactly the information i needed to make a decision. thanks for the clarification in the aspect of play store app compatibility.

[@TaccRaccoon]

The 2 things I miss about this phone Best location for fingerprint scanner and the super slow motion was cool

[@legendforever7036]

Agreed and im using s9plus s10plus and a34 ❤

[@Sonamkunchok108]

2023-10-9 as a GALAXY S22 ULTRA .owner Still love my galaxy S9plus. 🖤

[@hardik_nasa]

No way we can get this under a hundred dude, listed near to 139usd as of oct2023 for a moderate condition

[@okemefulachidera5440]

Even in 2024 I bought this phone fairly used and I love everything about this phone but I wished it had dual sim It worth buying it even in 2024

[@cozinhabruta1446]

Does it run Genshin Impact?

[@okemefulachidera5440]

@@cozinhabruta1446I haven’t tried it

[@DCart007]

I have the same phone and was wondering does the Dex feature feature show on this when you swipe down from the top? I thought DeX came out on the S8 but Samsung support keeps telling me that this phone isn't compatible.

[@hanifsyedabdul]

I have a samsung s9 exynos version. I got this phone in 2020 for free ( it had display pixel burn issues, cracked display near selfie camera and broken glass back). I've used it till 2022 and then i switched phones. Im still using this s9 as a secondary phone, installed evoX Android 13 custom rom and it works smoother than before.

[@spideymen1544]

hows the burn? ive bough s9 plus 128gb with slight burn on it but usable

[@hanifsyedabdul]

@@spideymen1544 the entire display is pink tinted

[@spideymen1544]

@@hanifsyedabdul Sold mine yesterday and i bought a fresh Lg V60 instead.

[@hanifsyedabdul]

@@spideymen1544 didnt lg stop making phones

[@spideymen1544]

@@hanifsyedabdul yep. i bought it from a person. He used it for less than a month and sell it to me. He bought it from shopee.

[@arefhany1]

Best phone ever I have 2 of them Best phone ever

[@K_240YT]

Better than new midrangers imo.

[@Manicalrendering]

Läuft bei mir... immer noch top...

[@janludwigsantiago]

S9+ user here

[@chankongsun]

I still use this. As main phone. Canada fido network. It is hard to let go headphone jack. Had to change the battery for $100cad last year.

[@spideymen1544]

damn thats an expensive battery though.

[@lennyazeta7158]

the battery seller made some extra bread for sure

[@biniusia]

i use s21 5g and s9+ and intererestingly , after the latest sowtware updates s21 takes worse photos than the old s9+ i will add that s9+ has not had samsung support for a long time

[@OduguPascalOduguPascal]

The phone is amazing is what I use too

[@trevordp]

This phone is also officially supported by lineage os so you could unofficially update this phone to android 13 (as long as it is the exynos version).

[@douglaschilimimbangoma3534]

user here!

[@HuntaKiller91]

Worth using custom rom on this? Saw these are selling for $85 now

[@K_240YT]

Probably been sold now, but yes you should buy one and put a custom rom on. It's better than mid-rangers made today.

[@m.dennis]

How's the battery life, though? Has it degraded too bad over the years?

[@boylight260]

Is it even possible to get gcam on this phone in 2023?

[@iphonetwotwelve]

where can i download or do you have link

[@curbsidetech]

its a great phone , but no more security updates.

[@jayzn1931]

It has official LinageOS support, so you can get a modern system on it!

[@chrischoy9]

I actually have doubts that people running custom roms on Android actually use their phones as a primary phone. You almost can't use your phone for day to day things in this cashless society once the efuse is tripped.

[@justme_aleksandra]

Still a good phone but the battery life is terrible, i have the exynos version

[@zariahstar858]

How can i upgrade to android 12

[@jisgo]

I have an oppo f19.... Is it worth the downgrade?

[@lozone8509]

These was simple and easy to use but as far as the newer models they removed the headphone jack and chargers from the box because there was hundreds to thousands of new chargers and headphones found in trash cans everyday people wanted to use they had from the year before

[@ayubsalad7658]

❤❤

[@ComicswithDrew]

I love the video but eCKspecially is not a word. ;)