Technologies do not stand still, developing and creating ever new, more powerful smartphones, laptops and tablets. The leader in the production and release of new phones is Samsung, which always strives for the best. The new Galaxy Note 9 has become the embodiment of the most powerful modern technologies. In this article we will tell you more about the new Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Characteristics, price, reviews, sizes, review, video and much more are collected below.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 release date in Russia
Mine new flagship Samsung Corporation presented it on August 9 and it is already available for pre-order. On August 24, sales started in 56 countries. release date Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in Russia is scheduled for August 31, when the phone will appear in retail stores.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 phone
Impressions and reviews
The first thing you notice about the new device is that the device has a typical note family look. The smartphone is bright, elegant, and eye-catching. Only the reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 can be more colorful.
Maria, Moscow: I became the happy owner of this incredible device. As a fan of Samsung, I try to be the first to purchase all their new products, and the Galaxy Note 9 was no exception. Fast, productive, smart, with a good camera. I recommend it to everyone who has not yet purchased this device.
Ivan, Kostroma: Being a fan of new Samsung products, I went for the new flagship on the day the world sales started, August 24th. I don’t regret the money and time spent on the trip, because I am now the owner of a brand new Galaxy Note 9. The smartphone works well, there are no complaints, it responds quickly to commands, takes great pictures and does not freeze during games at high graphics settings, but during work in applications or via a computer. The device is really worthy.
Stepan, Kaliningrad: I was given a phone for my anniversary, of course, I can imagine how much it costs to get a new Samsung product, so I was a little embarrassed. The phone is fast, easy to use, intuitive, pictures taken at any time of the day are juicy, colorful, and high quality. The function of animated emoticons in my correspondence is simply a bomb. I am infinitely happy with the new thing and immensely grateful to my friends who gave it to me. I advise you to buy.
Olga, Novy Urengoy: I have long dreamed of buying a new product from Samsung. Friends have been praising the Note family for a long time, so without hesitation I went for the new Note 9. It’s convenient to use, I like it, good flagship. Due to my work duties I often have to make and defend presentations, with a special stylus it has become easy and convenient. I don’t have to ask anyone to flip through the slides, because I do it myself from the stylus button. The slow motion function allows you to make amazing videos, each moment stands out against the general background of the video clip. I'll buy the same phone for my sister, she will be happy.
Semyon, Peter: Previously, I always preferred the iPhone, but now most of my friends have switched to Samsung and I also decided to try it. The device quickly responds to commands, is easy to control and does not overheat during work and play. Its charge lasts for the whole day, and wireless charger It happens quickly, which makes me happy, since I almost never have time to charge my phone. Now I have become a fan of Samsung and will recommend it to everyone I know.
Equipment
In an elegant black box, in addition to the brand new phone, the manufacturers included a wired headset, a cable for connecting to personal computer, Charger, a needle for installing a SIM card and 1 stylus or, in other words, an electronic S Pen with an amazing Bluetooth function for writing directly on the phone screen and performing many other functions.
Wow! We are on Samsung presentations. And we have already been shown a new charged Galaxy Note9 with an upgraded S-Pen.
The designers were clearly satisfied with the current appearance of the smartphone, so they did not make any special changes. The frames became slightly smaller, the fingerprint scanner moved under the camera, and the camera itself became horizontal.
But inside - bucket of changes.
Iron for which you can only praise
The new product is equipped with a huge "limitless" 6.4-inch QHD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2960x1440 and a pixel density of 516ppi. In addition to the cool screen, the company, as usual, has introduced powerful AKG stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
The top processor acted as the “brains” Exynos 9810, built on the Snapdragon 845. Volume random access memory was 6 or 8 GB depending on the model, and the built-in one was 128 or 512 GB.
It's funny, but the selfie camera has also been upgraded a bit. If anyone blinked, Note9 will tell you about it.
But this is not the main achievement of Korean engineers. We are already accustomed to the fact that Note smartphones are closely related to the use S-Pen. And it evolved logically.
Got an electronic pen Bluetooth support Low-Energy (BLE). With the help of the new “pencil” you can do literally everything: Remotely take selfies, group photos, control presentations in PC mode, start/stop videos, and so on.
Third-party developers will have access to key features of the new S-Pen.
In addition, Galaxy Note9 is equipped with a powerful 4,000 mAh battery. The company claims that in active use mode the smartphone will “live” almost two full days.
Technical characteristics of Samsung Galaxy Note9:
operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
RAM: 6/8 GB
Display: 6.4", Quad HD+ Super AMOLED, resolution 2960×1440, 516ppi
CPU: 10nm, 8-core Exynos 9810 processor
Built-in memory: 128/512 GB (+ SD card slot up to 512 GB) Main camera: double (wide-angle lens with Super Speed Dual Pixel technology * 12 MP with autofocus, F1.5/F2.4, optical stabilization (OIS) and main lens 12 MP with autofocus, F2.4 and optical stabilization (OIS)), 2x optical zoom, 10x digital zoom, dual aperture
Front-camera: 8 MP, autofocus, F1.7 Battery: 4,000 mAh, fast and wireless charging
Wireless connections: NFC, MST, LTE Cat.18, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM,
Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbit/s), ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, geolocation (GPS, Galileo*, GLONASS, BeiDou*)
Authentication: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition Sensors: accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint scanner, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, heart rate sensor, proximity sensor, RGB sensor, iris scanner, pressure sensor Dimensions: 161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm
Weight: 201 g.
How much will Samsung Galaxy Note9 cost in Russia?
Sales start scheduled for August 31. Pre-order opens today and is available until August 30. As a gift, Samsung will give everyone who pre-orders a branded wireless charger.
The cost of Samsung Galaxy Note9 was:
RUB 69,990 for 6GB/128GB model
RUB 89,990 for 8GB/512GB version
Samsung DeX is now just a wire
If previously you used an entire docking station to transform your smartphone into a PC, now the company has simplified user interaction with the system.
The updated Samsung DeX is now a regular cable with a small adapter inside. The interface is standard for image transfer. This is HDMI.
Fortnite rumors turned out to be true
Along with the new smartphone, the company announced Fortnite for Android. True, initially it will be exclusive to the company’s devices.
The Koreans managed to stand out and introduce a new skin for the game called Galaxy.
Fortnite is available for Note9 and Tab S4 starting today.
Pleasantly surprised, but nothing more
Samsung Galaxy Note9 is what the last generation flagship should have been. It combines the most best technologies companies that harmoniously combine with a classy building.
Personally, I still don’t understand the purpose of the stylus, because Steve Jobs made it clear that no one needs this device for a very long time. And I have no idea why Samsung keeps making it. Even with such a huge screen.
Apparently, Koreans have a different vision of the development of large-screen smartphones. And many people agree with this. Alas, I don't understand.
If you are not interested in the questions “how to choose a smartphone” and “which company is better”, you are not limited by price, do not want to make compromises and want to become the owner of only the top mobile device on Android - we present to your attention the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, which will soon appear in the “new items” section.
What our review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone will include - advantages and disadvantages, the cost of the device, its technical features, comparison with the previous model - Note 8, and Apple's flagship - iPhone X, and much more.
The information will be of interest to those who want to know what the “latest word in technology” looks like today and, perhaps, plans to purchase a device in the future, for example, when the cost drops and the device becomes more accessible.
Visually, the smartphone is no different from its predecessor. Technically, it also does not contain any innovations. However, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is the result of optimization and integration of the most modern, but already verified on other models, technologies.
Let's take a closer look at the smartphone. Reviews ordinary users for obvious reasons, they are not yet available online, but the number of reviews for Note 9 is off the charts. And, as you know, professional reviewers can talk much more interestingly and meaningfully about all aspects of a new device.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 phone was first announced in 2018, with sales starting on August 24, 2018. On this day, delivery of smartphones for which pre-orders have been placed begins. The device appears on store shelves a week later.
Let's take a closer look at the parameters that can be varied when ordering:
- First, the color: indigo, black and copper. The mysterious name “indigo” hides a blue body and a bright yellow S-Pen. The other two options offer a monochromatic color scheme, and the colors chosen are quite classic for Samsung;
- Secondly, the amount of memory. 128 GB and 512 GB options are available. The price difference between these two options is quite significant - 20,000 rubles. Therefore, before placing an order, you should think about whether you need such a volume. Moreover, the volume can be expanded by installing microSD;
- Thirdly, the amount of RAM. Actually, this parameter is associated with volume internal memory. The 128 GB version will have only 6 GB available, while the 512 GB version will be accompanied by as much as 8 GB of RAM. It is worth noting that this is the first smartphone in the world with such a large amount of RAM.
Let's look at other technical features that the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has.
| Options | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo and guaranteed updates available for the device for 3 years |
| Housing materials | glass, metal |
| Case Features | waterproof (when immersed in water up to 1.5 meters, no more than 30 minutes) and dustproof |
| SIM card | nano SIM, dual SIM(alternate work) |
| Dimensions | 74.8*162.5*8.6mm (width*height*thickness) |
| Device weight | 200 grams |
| Screen | screen diagonal - 6.4 inches, Super AMOLED; resolution - 2960*1440; 514 ppi; screen aspect ratio - 18.5*9 |
| Cameras | rear camera - dual 12+12 megapixels (one is a wide-angle lens with an aperture from F/1.5 to F/2.4, the second is a telephoto lens with a fixed aperture F/2.4), there is autofocus, optical image stabilization and optical zoom 2x, shooting frequency - 30 frames per second, video quality - 3840*2160; front camera - 8 megapixels |
| Connection | supports GPS and GLONASS, 3G and 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, LTE Cat 18 (but this network rarely works) |
| Unique features | the presence of a Magnetic Secure Transmission system - you can pay for purchases by phone even through terminals that do not support contactless payments; DeX - a smartphone screen can replace a computer monitor, you just need to connect it to a keyboard and mouse; “selfiemoji” - a smartphone creates your appearance in a 3D model |
| Memory | 128 GB of internal memory + 6 GB of RAM or 512 GB + 8 GB; SIM slot combined with microSD slot |
| Battery | battery - non-removable; capacity - 4000 mAh; wireless and fast charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 |
| CPU | modern 8-core Exynos 9/9810, with high frequency 2700 MHz |
Now let’s focus on the pros and cons noted by the authors of reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9:
Advantages:
- High autonomy - thanks to more powerful battery The device's charge lasts for almost a whole day of active use;
- The most top-end hardware available from Samsung today;
- Excellent readability in the sun, thanks to the high brightness of the screen;
- Large amount of built-in storage and the ability to improve this figure to 640 GB or 1 TB;
- Convenient and intuitive interface;
- Very fast fourth generation networks;
- A convenient screen that allows you to perform various manipulations - from processing photographs to drawing and creating presentations;
- Great camera with high resolution, exposure, brightness and saturation are adjusted automatically to the scene being filmed;
- Availability of new interesting features, promoting creativity of users;
- Strict form and stylish, sophisticated design;
- A stylus with many capabilities, which is a rarity in smartphones.
Flaws:
- High cost of the device;
- Fingerprints remain on the case;
- You can manually remove only some of the applications installed on Android by default;
- In low light, photo quality leaves much to be desired.
About the cost of a smartphone
If your shopping list only contains best manufacturers And popular models If you're used to buying flagship devices, then most likely you don't really care how much the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone costs.
However, we will focus on this for those for whom such purchases are not too easy.
Even taking into account the wide possibilities and excellent characteristics, you can’t say that Notes latest version- inexpensive. After all, the average price for this device— 69,990 rubles (377,060 tenge or $1,050) for the 128 GB + 6 GB configuration, or, as mentioned earlier, 20 thousand more expensive, that is, 89,990 rubles (485,000 tenge or $1,350) for the 512 GB configuration + 8 GB.
For comparison, the previous model, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 smartphone, 64GB, costs 38,700 rubles, which is almost 40% cheaper. At the same time, this model was announced and went on sale only a year ago, which means it has not yet become outdated. At the same time, the starting price of the device was 56,000 rubles, from which we can conclude that even top-end smartphones depreciate quite quickly.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
For those who are not yet ready to purchase a flagship, we can advise you to look at the ratings of high-quality smartphones and choose some other model. Note that the lineup This manufacturer is quite large and every user will be able to choose something for themselves.
Don't forget that there are budget Chinese brands that can offer almost the same features for less money. Although this rule does not always work - so, a little earlier, Chinese brand Huawei presented the Mate RS Porsche Design smartphone with 512 GB for 147,000 rubles.
Let's return to Note 9. The Koreans offer an excellent credit program for it - 3,900 rubles per month will allow you, after a year, to exchange version 9 for the next one without additional payments, or for an additional 3,900 rubles - to the Samsung Galaxy S10 when it goes on sale. For those who absolutely need a flagship, but don’t yet have the required amount, this is an excellent solution. How expedient it is is up to you to decide, because you will have to pay for more than one year.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. Note 9
So, let's look at the main differences between Note 9, which is about to hit store shelves, and its predecessor, Note 8:
- Unlocking: the fingerprint is now more conveniently located, it has moved down and now the user will touch the camera more often;
- Camera: there is a function to recognize and eliminate defects such as blinking, spots on the lens, blur. Photos and videos are of truly impressive quality. Thanks to the “scene optimization” function, even a photographed sunset will not lose its sharpness and color saturation.
You can see the device taking photos below: 
If you are interested in how the Note 9 takes photographs at night, then below is an example photo:
Note that every second review on this model illustrates that in poor lighting conditions, the flagship is noticeably inferior to the Galaxy S9 and its predecessor Note 8.
Photos taken with the front camera turn out quite well, but with high magnification, the results are still not ideal.
As for the other parameters:
- Screen: larger by 0.1 inches, pixel density has become higher. The Note 9's brightness is 427.7 cd/m2. This is a fairly good indicator, which automatically increases to 721 cd/m2 in the sun. The white balance on the screen is excellent. The color range is more than saturated, but, if desired, you can easily adjust it and make the colors more natural;
- Operating system: The Note 8 still only comes with Android 8.0, while the Note starts with 8.1 Oreo;
- S-Pen: now works as a Bluetooth remote control. The stylus allows you to remotely control music, play movies, switch browsers, flip through slides in presentations, and do much more. Charging the pen takes only 40 seconds, and on the received charge it works for about half an hour or 200 touches;
- The updated Exynos 9810 chip provides high performance, although it should be noted that the Exynos 8895 installed in the Note 8 is still very good. And yet the Note 9 is even faster than its predecessor;
- RAM and internal memory: Note 9 is not limited like Note 8 6 and 64 GB. It is possible to choose a more powerful version of 512 GB and 8 GB. You can install a 512 GB memory card in your smartphone and become the owner of 1 Terabyte, which will be very convenient, for example, for photographers and people who are used to storing a large number of information;
- Battery: Note 9's battery power has increased quite significantly compared to Note 8 (from 3300 mAh to 4000 mAh);
- Sound: Note 9 now supports Dolby Atmos and comes with headphones from Harman/Kardon. The sound quality is excellent both in headphones and through speakers.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs. Apple iPhone X
Can't help but make comparisons Korean flagship with its main competitor - iPhone X, which was announced almost a year ago - at the beginning of September 2017.
The cost of the devices is approximately the same. Apple smartphone iPhone X 256 GB today costs 73,000 rubles, 64 GB - 65,000 rubles. The significant difference is that you cannot insert an SSD card into the iPhone and thereby expand the memory capacity, which is limited to 256 GB.
The laptop has a more powerful battery (4000 mAh versus 2700 mAh), but it also has a larger screen (6.4 inches versus 5.8 inches) - which means it consumes more energy. As for resolution, the leader is the Notebook with OLED 2960*1440 pixels versus 2436*1125 for the iPhone.
Both devices support fast wireless charging and are waterproof. Back panel“collects” fingerprints equally well.
In terms of unlocking, the iPhone X is more interesting - it has the Face ID function, while the Samsung still only supports a fingerprint.
The quality of the cameras is approximately at the same level, both devices have their own interesting features. For example, Apple’s “live photos”, which are implemented in Samsung’s multi-frame shooting mode.
It makes no sense to compare the OS; we can only note that iOS updates are released much more often than Android.
We can say that these two smartphones are equally good, and the choice should be made only based on what kind of nonsense you are a fan of and operating system you are Apple and iOS or Samsung and Android.
Who will be interested in the flagship
Samsung's Note series is positioned as a phablet - that is, miniature Tablet PC, which is convenient for reading, typing or creating documents.
In fact, it is difficult to identify a specific niche of consumers who would buy the Note line.
Definitely, it will be of interest to photographers and bloggers - after all, it allows you to store up to 1 Terabyte of information. Fans of various “heavy” games will also like it - due to the top-end hardware, nothing will slow down. Office capabilities here are also excellent, so the smartphone will be useful for those who often use a computer.
Where is it profitable to buy Note 9
This is the case when there is no difference, because the device is only available for pre-order. And, this means that it is most profitable to purchase it on the official Samsung website. By the way, there are a minimum of intermediaries on the market today offering a smartphone at the same price, even in large cities.
However, if you pre-order through Samsung, you will receive a free wireless multi-charger, which can be delivered along with the phone immediately after the start of sales. It is worth noting that its cost when purchased separately is 7,000 rubles.
By the way, it is already known that the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is ahead of the Galaxy S9 in terms of the number of pre-orders. However, it does not live up to the level of the previous model from the Galaxy Note line.
Device contents
What's included in the kit that comes with the Note 9? In fact, the set is quite standard and has become familiar to Samsung. All accessories are black, which adds additional charm:
- Adapter from USB Type-C to regular USB;
- Adapter from USB Type-C to micro-USB;
- Cable for connecting to a computer and charging Type-C/Type-R;
- 2 Amp charger;
- Tool for replacing tips in the S-pen stylus;
- AKG brand headphones (in earplug format) and replacement rubber bands for them, several sizes;
- An envelope containing a paper clip for the SIM card slot and memory card, as well as service documentation.
And, in fact, the box itself, also made in black.
So, we got acquainted with the new flagship smartphone from Samsung - the Galaxy Note 9. The device’s technical parameters are quite comparable to a full-fledged personal computer and, as it were, hints that having the latter is no longer necessary.
This reliable and productive smartphone will become a faithful friend in business, but is also suitable for active games in between work, thanks to powerful processor, good battery and huge screen. Although, of course, it is not advisable to buy such a smartphone solely for games.
Which model is better to buy is, of course, a matter of taste. And yet, if you want to become the owner of a stylish, large and powerful smartphone on Android - then you should pay attention to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, which will be on sale soon.
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The flagship Galaxy Note line has always been something unique in its own way and is aimed primarily at creative people who are helped in their work by the stylus and powerful hardware of the phone. Formally, it was this line that set the trend for the use large screens in phones, which in practice turned out to be very convenient, especially now when frames around the entire perimeter are reduced to a minimum. Thanks to this, the largest display can be built into compact body, which will be convenient to use.
An in-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has revealed that the new smartphone comes with an improved S Pen stylus that enhances its usability. Many manufacturers have tried to copy the stylus and remake it in their own way, but no one has yet managed to create something even remotely close in its capabilities. In this regard, Note series phones have always been in demand among creative people, artists and those who are used to taking text notes or handwritten sketches.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has become larger in size and received updated hardware, which gives it a performance boost compared to. Another important advantage is 512 GB of internal memory, which is enough to store any user information, be it films in high quality or games. The camera has also improved, but where would we be without this, because this is one of the main factors when choosing a flagship in 2018.
There is a dual 12 megapixel module installed at the back, which, as in the case with, allows you to change the aperture depending on lighting conditions. At the same time, Note 9 has learned to record slow-motion videos at 960 frames per second, which allows you to capture the brightest moments of your life. Everything is good with technical characteristics, although the version with the Exynos processor is still supplied to Europe and Russia, which, although it produces good results synthetic tests, but in real use it behaves much worse than the Snapdragon 845. I was also pleased with the battery capacity - 4000 mAh, which should be enough for even the most demanding users, but let's review the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and see if this is so.
Specifications:
- Body: metal and glass
- SIM card: 2 SIM cards/Nano-SIM
- Operating system: Android 8.1
- Screen: 6.4 inches / Quad HD+ 2960 x 1440 pixels / aspect ratio 18.5:9 / 514 pixels per inch display
- S Pen: yes
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Samsung Exynos 9810 depends on region
- GPU: yes
- Main camera: dual 12 MP + 12 MP/ f/1.5 and f/2.4 aperture/ autofocus/ flash/ optical stabilization
- Front camera: 8 MP
- Video camera: recording video in 4K format with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels
- Memory: 128 GB/ 512 GB
- RAM: 6 GB/ 8 GB
- Memory card: MicroSD up to 512 GB
- Battery: 4000 mAh / non-removable / function fast charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 4/ wireless charging support
- Talk time: up to 22 hours
- Wi-Fi: yes
- Wi-Fi Direct: yes
- Wi-Fi access point: yes
- Bluetooth: 5.0
- NFC: supports/contactless payments from phone
- 3G support: yes
- Support 4G LTE: Cat.16
- Audio jack 3.5 mm: yes
- USB: USB Type-C
- Water and dust protection: IP68 standard
- Synchronization with PC: yes
- Navigation: GPS/ A-GPS/ GLONASS/ BeiDou
- Fingerprint scanner: yes
- Iris scanner: yes
- Face recognition unlocking: yes
- Sensors: proximity/light/gyroscope/compass/hall/barometer
- Color: black/ indigo/ copper
- Phone dimensions: (H.W.T) 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm
- Phone weight: 195 grams
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 equipment
The smartphone comes in a premium cardboard packaging, the design of which encourages you to get to know it better. This year the delivery package turned out to be quite rich and includes the following:
- S-Pen stylus;
- Excellent wired headphones from AKG;
- Charger with fast charging technology;
- USB Type-C cable;
- Clip for removing the SIM card tray;
- Adapter for microUSB.
Galaxy Note 9 design
Samsung does not want to change the design of its devices every year, and to be honest there is no need for this, because the Galaxy Note 9 looks great and will most likely become a source of inspiration for small Chinese companies that so love to borrow successful solutions from famous brands. If we compare appearance and Note 9, there is no way to distinguish them from the front. This will only be possible for a professional who can see such little things as the angle of curvature of the screens. And in general, now almost all smartphones look the same, which became one of the main problems in 2018.
But there is in the design of the flagship Samsung smartphone Galaxy Note 9 has its own advantages - unlike most competitors, it did not copy Apple’s “unibrow”, but left the usual indentation at the top and, to be fair, it is small. This is an advantageous feature that distinguishes Samsung phones in recent years. The main difference in comparison with is the shape of the body, which has become more angular. At the same time, the dimensions remained approximately at the same level - 161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm, which is why the case puts unpleasant pressure on the palm with sharp corners. This is of course not critical, but at first it causes discomfort and evokes associations with Note 5, which had a body with similar ergonomics. True, in his case it was not so noticeable, due to its lower weight and size.
But it was not without reason that the manufacturer changed the ergonomics of the case - yes, now it does not fit so well in the hand, but due to this it was possible to ensure the maximum degree of protection for the display from falls. Although there were no problems with this before - in most cases, Note series smartphones successfully survived falls, but now they decided to focus on this. This is primarily due to the fact that the case has become heavier, and replacing the screen is very expensive, so it would be better if the ergonomics were not ideal, but the most expensive part would not be damaged in the event of a fall.
A review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in Russian showed that there is nothing critical about it. Yes, holding a smartphone in your hands is not as convenient as it is, but it won’t cause you much discomfort, and soon you will get used to it and completely stop paying attention to this feature. Traditionally, the flagship has received protection from water and dust according to the IP68 standard, which allows it to withstand immersion in a pool or sea to a shallow depth.
The layout of the elements on the body remains unchanged. The left side is occupied by a volume rocker, under which there is a button to call the Bixby virtual assistant. If you are not going to use its capabilities, then you can assign it another action at your discretion.
The right side is occupied by the power button.
A hybrid tray is placed on top, so installing two SIM cards and MicroSD at the same time will not work. But this is not to say that this is bad, because there is a large selection of memory modifications - up to 512Gb, so it is unlikely that you will need more more space. Be careful, because in the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 2018 the tray was updated and this did not do any good. It doesn't always fit into the grooves the first time, so it's easy to break if you're not careful and use too much force. It's good that we don't have to use it every day. I can’t even believe that the manufacturer could ruin such a small thing.
The 3.5 mm audio jack has been retained at the bottom, the presence of which is becoming extremely rare in a flagship device. This is a positive thing, because shortly before the announcement there were many leaks on the Internet regarding the fact that it would not happen and how good it was that all this turned out to be far from the truth. The main microphone was also placed here and USB port Type-C. There are a total of three noise-cancelling microphones throughout the body, ensuring clear and high quality sound during a call and when recording video.
A review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone showed that it retains an important feature - the stereo sound effect. For this purpose, one speaker was installed below and it plays in tandem with the speaker, thanks to which we get not only a good volume reserve, but also truly surround sound. Due to this, you get more emotions from watching a movie or while playing games.
The slot for storing the S Pen stylus is also located at the bottom. The pen is inserted into it with only one side in the same way as it was done in. I’ll say right away that the stylus does not cause any discomfort and does not accidentally fall out when the smartphone is in a jeans pocket.
The front side will be black in any case, but the color of the rest of the body may differ. There are three color options for the Galaxy Note 9 - black, blue and copper. The first option looks boring and ordinary, but the rest will help you stand out in the crowd. The color of the S Pen stylus differs from the color of the body. In black it is black, in copper it is bronze, and in blue it is yellow.
A full review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 showed that the manufacturer listened to feedback from users of last year's flagships and moved the fingerprint scanner under the camera unit to avoid accidentally jamming it. The finger clearly hits it, so now there will be no problems.
But in my opinion, it is more convenient to use face unlocking, which is implemented using IR illumination. It illuminates you, assessing not only your face, but your iris, which provides a higher level of security compared to competitors. The more often you use this unlocking option, the faster it will work, which is due to the presence of self-learning intelligence.
The speed of face unlocking is on par with the iPhone X, where the performance of this function is considered a reference. Everything is good and safe - the sensor cannot be fooled by a photograph or a printed picture. Recognition occurs without errors even if you are wearing glasses and a hat, so everything is fine. Recognition occurs correctly even at night with a minimum amount of light around you, although in this case it takes a little longer.
Of course, the build quality of the case is excellent top level- nothing wobbles or plays, but what else can you expect from Samsung’s main flagship?
S Pen stylus and its capabilities
The S Pen stylus is equipped with Bluetooth, which allows you to use it for remote control phone functions. This makes life more fulfilling and convenient. For example, you can mount a smartphone on a tripod and use a stylus to take a photo. Moreover, photos can be taken at a distance of up to 10 meters. Long pressing the S Pen key launches the camera app. In addition, the central button can be used to switch between the main and selfie cameras of the Galaxy Note 9. This is much more convenient than running up to the phone every time and setting the timer.
But camera control isn't all the S Pen can do. Using the stylus, you can stop and play music, switch photos in a gallery, or switch slides in PowerPoint presentations. Over time, the capabilities of the stylus will only expand. The manufacturer left source open, which allows third party developers improve its capabilities and offer something new, making its use more and more convenient.
You can use the S Pen continuously for 30 minutes or 200 key clicks. This is quite a bit, but you shouldn’t worry, because once you recharge it for 40 seconds, the cycle can be repeated. You can find out how much charge the stylus has left in the notification shade, so you don’t have to guess how long it will last. As soon as you put the S Pen in the phone, it charges, so it doesn't take long battery life not a problem at all.
Using the stylus you can draw, create personal notes, add comments to images and even translate texts, which is very convenient. Another area of its application is replying to messages in handwritten font. By the way, all these actions can be done regardless of whether the S Pen stylus is charged or not.
Display of the smartphone Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512gb
The new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone received great screen with a 6.4-inch diagonal, which was made using AMOLED technology with all its advantages. But if you were waiting for changes, then in vain. The screen is already considered a reference, so it was left as is. This is no exaggeration best screen, which can be found in modern phone, so there is simply no need to improve it every year. The screen is huge, 0.1 inches larger than the . But in actual use you don’t notice the difference, it’s not so significant as to be noticeable, but it’s undoubtedly a plus, because the dimensions of the case have remained unchanged.
The screen is 27% brighter and 32% more contrasty than the . The good news is that it uses an 18:9 ratio without a notch on top, which makes watching movies and playing games much more enjoyable. Another feature is the curved edges, which are used exclusively in Samsung smartphones. Compared to , the new flagship has become a little wider, but at the same time shorter. It fits well in a jeans pocket and does not cause discomfort due to the fact that the body is thin.
The undoubted advantage of the Galaxy Note 9 display is its QuadHD+ resolution, at which the picture looks great without a hint of pixelation. The pixel density is 521 ppi. No less convenient is that you can change the resolution in the settings. This way, you yourself determine the optimal balance between picture quality and battery life, because the lower the resolution, the longer the battery will last on a single charge.
In the settings, you can set the color temperature and manually adjust the colors using a special slider. Excellent readability is maintained in the sun thanks to a good reserve of brightness and the features of AMOLED technology, which makes the image brighter when it is really needed. The brightness reserve is simply huge - up to 1200 nits. The HDR10 format is supported and to be honest, such videos are still very rare, but if desired, they can be found on YouTube. They look great because they improve shadow detail that might not be noticeable on a regular screen.
Of course, the flagship could not do without the Always On Display function, in which black and white notifications are displayed on the locked screen. In the same way, the time and some other functions that can be set in the settings can be constantly displayed. For two days of use, the Always On Display consumes about 400-500 mAh. The function is disabled when the phone is in your pocket, which saves battery power. Technology is the differentiator AMOLED screens and simplifies working with the device, because you can view the latest notifications without unlocking the display. You can also quickly jump to the selected application from this screen.
The curved display can perform a wide variety of functions. Thus, the panel can be used to quickly launch selected applications or perform certain functions. It's very convenient in Everyday life, because with one touch you can perform the necessary action, rather than searching for an application in the general list, which saves a lot of time. The large screen is especially convenient to use in multi-window mode, opening two windows at the top and bottom. different programs. For example, you can open a browser at the top, and chat in the bottom. social network or watch YouTube videos.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 performance
Technical Samsung specifications The Galaxy Note 9 hasn't changed much over time, but users will notice the difference. As before, there are two modifications - Exynos 9810 for the European and our markets and Snapdragon 845 for the USA, as well as China. If possible, it is better to order the Snapdragon 845 version abroad, which works noticeably faster and provides better gaming performance. There are several memory options: 6 or 8 GB of RAM, as well as 64Gb, 128Gb or 512Gb of internal memory, which is enough for any purpose and with a large margin. In addition, the memory is fast, so photos in the gallery are displayed quickly and you don’t have to wait for files to be copied from your computer.
The Exynos 9810 processor operates at up to 2.35 GHz, but only four high-performance cores can achieve this speed. In addition, they come with the same number, but energy efficient ones - with a frequency of up to 1.9 GHz. There are no tasks yet that the flagship cannot handle - you can open dozens of applications and easily switch between them. The interface pleases with the speed of its operation, and all games run at maximum graphics with high fps even in moments of dynamic scenes. It seems to me that it’s not worth overpaying for the older modification; 128 GB of built-in and 6 GB of RAM will be enough, so it’s better to save money.
Phone interface Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Review of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 moves to the interface - the proprietary Samsung Experience 9.5 shell, based on Android 8.1. The shell needs no introduction - it is functional and easy to use. One of the features is the Samsung Pay app, which is used for contactless payments. It is convenient to use to pay for purchases in stores via NFC, which is now supported almost everywhere. There are virtual assistants Bixby and Google, but as the review showed, the latter understands commands much better.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 battery life
The review of the Galaxy Note 9 in Russian turns to its autonomy, for which a 4000 mAh battery is responsible. This is 1000 mAh more than the , so the battery life should be much better. There is support for both fast and wireless charging, which few flagships can boast of now. This best smartphone Samsung, if we talk about autonomy. At the same time, the body remains thin and, most importantly, there are no such problems as with Note 7, when rechargeable batteries exploded, which provoked a world-class scandal and forced the manufacturer to discontinue the model.
From that moment on, the manufacturer did not strive to increase the battery capacity, so as not to repeat the mistake and not put the health of its customers at risk. During production, the smartphone undergoes an eight-stage quality check, so the fate of the Note 7 certainly does not await the hero of our review. When active using Samsung Galaxy Note 9 2018 will need to be charged at the end of the day, but if you are not a very active user, then the battery life will easily last for 2 days. This is good news, because the Note 8, even with moderate use, had difficulty surviving an evening charge.
90 minutes of HD video playback dropped the battery from 100 to 88%, which is 1% better than in testing. But you need to remember that the Note 9 has a 500 mAh larger battery, so 88% will be more significant.
No matter how convenient wireless charging technology may be, it has a significant drawback - low speed, which is why it is much better to charge your smartphone using the included unit and USB Type-C cable. The charging time for Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512gb is as follows:
- 15 minutes: 17%
- 30 minutes: 37%
- 45 minutes: 52%
- 60 minutes: 70%
- 75 minutes: 83%
- 90 minutes: 90%
- 105 minutes: 98%
- 109 min: 100%
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 camera review
Starting our review of the camera of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone, let’s briefly go over its characteristics. A dual camera is used, including a wide-angle telephoto lens, and artificial intelligence has been introduced to improve photo quality. The camera has an adjustable aperture from f/1.5 to f/2.4. This feature has migrated to the Galaxy Note 9, so photos turn out good not only during the day, but also in pitch darkness. This is one of best cameras, which can be found in a modern phone, especially when it comes to the aspect of night photography. A good f/1.5 aperture helps a lot here, which is not available anywhere else. True, for the additional sensor it is fixed and is f/2.4. But both modules have optical image stabilization.
In the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 black 2018, the resolution of both modules is 12 megapixels. When taking photos with the Bokeh effect, the advantages of introducing artificial intelligence are clearly visible - the boundaries of the object are determined correctly and everything that is behind it is accurately blurred. Using a dual camera opens up the possibility of double optical zoom without loss of quality. When testing the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 camera, we took several pictures with a 2x zoom so that you can compare the results.
The review showed that the Galaxy Note 9 camera recognizes and adapts to the object that is in front of the lens, which leads to improved picture quality. There are scenarios such as food, text, dog, person, flowers and so on. The Note 9's camera captures more detail than the , but the difference isn't big enough to make you switch to the new flagship just because of that. The camera understands what is in front of the lens and uses this to smooth out imperfections.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 allows you to take great photos under any conditions. They are distinguished by good detail, natural color reproduction, optimal contrast and white balance. During the day there is no noise at all, and at night its amount is reduced to a minimum.
The front camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels and for the first time in the Note line received autofocus. There are a huge number of settings designed to enhance the face, AR effects, a special mode for group photos and much more. The photo quality is one of the best in 2018.
Everything is good regarding video shooting. Test samsung cameras The Galaxy Note 9 showed that it can record slow-motion videos in 720p quality at 960 frames per second. Apart from Samsung, only Sony smartphones can boast of this, in which this function first appeared. This is a good opportunity to capture the bright moments of your life, filled with extreme sports, which you will be happy to review dozens of times.
The only thing I can blame the camera for is new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512 gb - inability to record video in HDR 4K format. The technology is supported by the Snapdragon 845 processor, but the Exynos 9810 is not. Such videos turn out to be more interesting, because they show more details and better color rendition. You can see how this technology works in our review. Otherwise, the video quality is excellent - rich colors and excellent detail. The picture turns out smooth thanks to high-quality optical stabilization, and 3 noise-canceling microphones allow you to record clear sound in any environment.
Conclusion
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is the best option to buy with your own money, because the smartphone offers excellent specifications, large screen with bright and clear images thanks to QHD resolution. The battery capacity has also increased, due to which the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 2018 easily lasts until the evening charge, and with moderate use you can count on two days of battery life. The capabilities of the S Pen stylus have expanded thanks to the introduction of Bluetooth, which allows you to remotely control some phone functions. The quality of the photos has also improved. The difference in detail may be small, but it is there in comparison with
Review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone
The dimensions of the smartphone are 161.9x76.4 mm. The thickness of the main part of the case is 8.8 mm.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is one of the most massive flagships of 2018, weighing 201 grams and this is especially felt at the beginning of use.
The body consists of two plates of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 with curved edges (both on the front and on the back), and in the middle there is a metal frame made of aircraft-grade aluminum, the ends are very thin. Due to the weight of the device and the sloping glass edges of the screen, the smartphone slips a little in your hands. Therefore, it seems to us that a necessary option when purchasing will be the purchase of a cover or a guarantee that includes a one-time free glass replacement. From a design point of view, it can be noted that the contours of the Galaxy Note 9 are less rounded than those of other flagships - the Galaxy S9 and S9+.
At the top end there is a hole for an auxiliary microphone. There is also a hybrid tray there. Installation of two nano-SIM cards or one SIM card and a memory card is supported. The maximum supported volume is 512 GB.
At the bottom there is a ringer grille, a USB Type-C connector for connecting to a computer and charging, a hole for the main microphone and a jack for a standard 3.5 mm stereo headset.
The package includes a very decent in-ear headset AKG (part of the Harman/Kardon holding, which was recently acquired by Samsung). The wire is braided with fabric; there is a small control panel on it: volume, answer/end call. Works with most software players. Pressing - pause, double - rewind to the next track.
The sound path of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone is also very good, especially since it can be customized. It features a 9-band equalizer, high-low balance, and a pseudo-acoustic high-harmonic enrichment effect (claimed to help poorly encoded audio files with low bitrates). You can also “tune” the sound of specific headphones: you will have to pass a short test, indicating which frequencies are optimally reproduced in a particular case.
The front of the smartphone is almost entirely devoted to the screen. Content is also displayed on curved slopes, which is not always convenient, especially if the text spans the entire width of the screen. It is worth noting that the bevel radius here is slightly smaller than that of the Samsung Galaxy S9+, but sometimes the beveled edges catch glare and reflections, and the smartphone has to be turned to see details or read text.
On the right beveled edge there is a barely noticeable shortcut, by pulling it you can call up an auxiliary panel with widgets (they float out about a third of the screen). These panels are customizable at your own discretion. Additionally, they can be downloaded, paid or free, from the store Samsung applications. Options include a selection of recent contacts, settings, frequently used programs, stock quotes, a ruler with centimeters and inches, a building level and a compass.
The top and bottom bezels of the display are very narrow and, as we said, less rounded compared to the S9 family. At the top there is a front camera, a face and iris recognition sensor, and a speaker grille. There are no hardware keys on the front of the Note 9.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 simultaneously uses a face and iris scanner. When activated, it is easy to notice - the sensor lights up with a red dot. It works quite quickly, even in the dark, but is slower than a fingerprint sensor.
On the back are located: a camera module, a two-tone flash, a heart rate sensor, and below them is a fingerprint sensor. Note 9 also inherited this placement configuration from the Galaxy S9 and S9+ family of smartphones. True, the cameras on the new product are located next to each other, while in the S9+ they are one under the other.
On the left side there is a volume rocker and a button to call the Bixby virtual assistant. It does not yet support the Russian language, so it should be disabled. If this is not done, then if you accidentally press it, the smartphone will turn on and report that the service is not supported in our country.
On the right is the on/off button. The travel of all keys is pleasant and clear.
The smartphone has the ability to reproduce stereo sound through speakers. In the case of a portrait arrangement, the ringing speaker is responsible for the middle and low spectrum, and the conversational speaker plays the role of the high-frequency one. When playing a video, the speakers act as right and left speakers, in accordance with the location of the smartphone.
Frame Samsung Note 9 IP68 certified. This means that you can talk in the pouring rain or even submerge your smartphone briefly in fresh water without dramatic consequences.
In Russia on this moment Three colors are available: indigo, black and copper. Note that each body color has its own stylus color. The blue feather goes with a yellow feather, which, in our opinion, looks very interesting and attractive. The black smartphone comes with a strict black pen, and the copper one comes with a bronze-colored stylus.
The screen diagonal is 6.4 inches, with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The maximum resolution is 1440x2960 pixels, but to save battery power, the interface is drawn in Full-HD, which you can change yourself in the settings.
The display is made using SuperAMOLED technology. Supported adaptive tuning colors and HDR10 format. The color temperature and hue can be changed in the settings to your liking.
I would like to note the excellent screen brightness. It remains readable even in direct sunlight. Just as in the case of the S9 and S9+, when automatically adjusting the brightness, it even “twists” this parameter higher than is available with manual settings. Stated maximum level- 1200 cd/m2!
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 also has a familiar proprietary feature - Always On Display (AOD). When the screen is turned off, a clock with a graphic background and the necessary icons with service information and notifications from applications are displayed. This option does not consume much battery, but makes using the smartphone easier and practically replaces a watch or even a smartwatch.
It is obvious that the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is positioned as the most powerful smartphone. It runs on a chipset of its own design and production - Exynos 9810.
This is an eight-core solution (four cores with a maximum frequency of 2.7 GHz, the other four - 1.7 GHz). The eighteen-core Mali-G72 MP18 is responsible for the graphics.
The hardware and performance of the smartphone is also close to that of another flagship model - Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. During the entire period of use, we did not notice any slowdowns in the interface or delays when launching applications. This is expected, given that the smartphone is positioned as a device aimed at professionals, and comes with the most optimized shell at the moment - Samsung Experience 9. Android version - 8.1.
The volume of built-in storage is 128 GB. The amount of RAM is 6 GB. The top configuration has 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Once again, the storage can be expanded using microSD cards(up to 512 GB). A terabyte in a smartphone is impressive!
Thanks to the proprietary DeX docking station, you can use your smartphone as a small computer. An HDMI monitor, mouse and keyboard (via USB ports), as well as Bluetooth peripherals are connected to the station. It is obvious that working with tables and text editors more convenient on big screen. Applications can open in multiple windows that can be moved around the desktop. And office applications on Android run very smoothly and reliably, at least the package Microsoft Office 365. It is worth noting, however, that many games designed for vertical placement of a smartphone are not optimized for a large screen.
The camera is similar to that installed in the Samsung Galaxy S9+. It consists of two modules. The main one, portrait, also has a hardware discrete aperture. There are two aperture values - f/1.5 and f/2.4. The second module is telephoto, with 2x optical zoom. Both have a resolution of 12 megapixels and are equipped with optical stabilization.
The photo quality is one of the best on the market at the moment. This also applies to shots taken in dark conditions, as well as dynamic shots, thanks to the bright lens and very fast autofocus system. Portrait lovers can get interesting results using special modes and settings on the camera itself. I would also like to note the excellent detailing without deliberate autosharping. The camera menu is very convenient, there are filters and additional modes.
Clicking on the thumbnail will open the full-size original image.
Supports 4K video shooting with optical stabilization. By the way, while shooting a video, you can take photos without interruption. The smartphone shoots 4K video 2160p at 60 fps.
In 720p mode, you can enjoy ultra-slow motion shooting at a frame rate of 960 fps.
The camera itself detects the moment of movement in the specified area and films a short fragment (fractions of a second), and then goes into normal mode. In Full-HD 1080p, the maximum slow-motion video speed is 240 fps.
Permission front camera- 8 MP (f/1.7, 25mm), has autofocus, and the ability to shoot animated avatars, also known as “animoji”. A whole folder appears in the gallery with GIF images For different situations, which you can add text or drawings and then use as “stickers” when corresponding. Naturally, such a resolution will be sufficient for high-quality selfies and video conversations in instant messengers.
This year, the company's engineers rethought the functionality of the pen. In addition to the usual capabilities, it has a built-in Bluetooth module, thanks to which the stylus can now be used as a remote control wireless control. It can act as a remote camera shutter button or rewind tracks, presentation slides or video clips. As for the usual scenarios, as before, up to 4096 degrees of pressure are processed, and the speed of drawing the image completely makes you believe that you are drawing with a pen or brush on paper.
In the box, in addition to the smartphone itself with the S-Pen inserted, there are a wired AKG stereo headset, a charger with support for fast charging (100% in an hour and a half), a USB Type-C cable, a clip for removing the SIM card tray, adapters with micro -USB to USB Type-C and USB Type-C to USB, warranty card, instructions.
From wireless interfaces We note the presence of Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0 (A2DP, LE, aptX), NFC with support for Samsung Pay and wireless charging. By the way, the fifth version of Bluetooth makes it possible to simultaneously broadcast audio to two devices.
The Galaxy Note 9 additionally has a huge array of sensors. These are an accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, heart rate, proximity, pressure and RGB lighting sensors.
The capacity of the built-in battery is 4,000 mAh. During testing, which included installing and running numerous synthetic tests with a critical load on the processor and graphics chip, interacting with a pen, working with browsers, applications, and frequently changing settings, we received a guaranteed day of device operation. It is logical that in normal mode the load on the smartphone will be more gentle, so you can count on a longer lifespan from a single charge. But given the unpredictable circumstances of a hectic digital life, we believe your smartphone should be charged daily. But you can be absolutely sure that it will not let you down.
The cost of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone is currently 69,990 rubles for the version with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. But the top configuration - 8 GB + 512 GB of storage will cost 79,990 rubles.