Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Excellent display
- Headphone jack
- Expandable storage
- Quality build
- Stereo speakers
- Affordable price
What to consider
- No 5G support
- Software support ended
- Average battery life
- Slow charging
- Single SIM slot
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.2 inches
- Resolution
- 1440 x 2960 pixels (QHD+)
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 700 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display
- Screen size
- 6.2 inches
- Resolution
- 1440 x 2960 pixels (QHD+)
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 700 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
- Processor
- Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)
- CPU cores
- 8-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU
- Mali-G72 MP18
- RAM
- 6GB LPDDR4X
- AnTuTu score
- 350000 (v9)
Camera
- Main camera
- 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, 1/3.6", AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
- Front camera
- 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm, 1/3.6", AF
- Video
- 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps
Battery
- Capacity
- 3500 mAh
- Charging speed
- 15W wired
- Wireless charging
- Yes (Qi/PMA)
- Battery life
- Up to 11 hours of web browsing
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.1
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm
- Weight
- 189 grams
- Materials
- Aluminum frame, glass front and back
- Water resistance
- IP68 (1.5m 30 min)
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 140,7 €
May have a few micro-scratches on the frame. The screen is clean. Battery capacity 85-90%.
Acceptable (C)
from 98,2 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus.
Screen burn-in
ModerateUneven wear of AMOLED pixels at high brightness.
Battery capacity degradation
ModerateNatural chemical aging of lithium-ion batteries.
Moisture detection error
MinorDust or corrosion in the charging port.
Black crush effect
MinorSoftware peculiarity of screen calibration.
Repairs and Parts4/10 iFixit
Battery Replacement
Strong adhesive under the rear glass makes opening difficult, but the battery is replaceable.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires disassembling almost the entire phone as it is glued to the frame.
Charging Port Repair
The charging port is on a separate daughterboard, making replacement easier after opening the device.
Due to the model's popularity, spare parts are widely available even in 2026.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
45 kg CO2e
Water Saved
11000 liters
E-Waste Avoided
189 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Budget User
A person who needs a reliable smartphone for calls and social media without spending a lot of money.
- Very affordable price
- High-quality display for watching videos
- Sufficient performance for basic applications
Audiophile / Classic Enthusiast
A user who prefers wired headphones and appreciates Samsung's classic design without a notch.
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Full display without notches
- Stereo speakers
Child's First Phone
Parents looking for a child's first smartphone that is capable but won't be a financial disaster if broken.
- Good camera for taking pictures
- Durable glass design
- Affordable spare parts for repairs
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
FinlandYour country
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks, but 4G speeds are still very good thanks to the Cat18 modem.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The S10+ offers a significant leap with its ultrawide camera, in-display fingerprint sensor, and larger battery, but the S9+ is considerably more affordable.
| Feature | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy S10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2" Super AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED |
| Cameras | Dual camera | Triple camera |
| Fingerprint sensor | On the back | Under the display |
The S9+ wins in display quality and expandable storage, while the iPhone X offers longer software support and a smoother ecosystem.
| Feature | Galaxy S9 Plus | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory card | Yes | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | No |
| Biometrics | Iris/Fingerprint | Face ID |
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