![]() ![]() The Note 8 has a few S-Pen specific software options, but the S9 Plus has a newer version of Android and Samsung’s latest UI with all the latest tricks, such as the ability to switch to landscape view, even on the home screen, and have the display change orientation.Īs a slightly newer device, we also expect the S9 Plus to get future software updates faster and for slightly longer than the Note 8. The Galaxy S9 Plus ships with Android 8.0 Oreo and Samsung Experience 9. It is due to get an update to Android 8.0 Oreo in the very near future. The Galaxy Note 8 ships with Android 7.1.1 Nougat and Samsung’s Experience user interface over the top. Winner: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Software and updates The front-facing cameras are identical, but the phenomenal low-light performance and slow motion support are enough for the S9 Plus to take this round. The S9 Plus can also shoot in 1080p at up to 240 fps, while the Note 8 is limited to 60 fps for 1080p or 240 fps for 720p. If you’re into shooting video, the S9 Plus is also capable of super slow motion, capturing 720p footage at 960 frames per second. The larger f/1.5 aperture enables the S9 Plus to take in more light, so night shots or shots in darker indoor environments turn out much better than they do on the Note 8. Samsung reimagined the camera in the S9 Plus, so while it sports the same dual lens setup, the first 12-megapixel sensor has a variable aperture that can switch between f/1.5 and f/2.4. That combination allows it to zoom in without loss of detail, as well as capture some great bokeh shots with sharp subjects and a blurred background. Samsung first made the jump to a dual lens camera with the Note 8, which pairs two 12-megapixel sensors, one with an f/1.7 aperture and one with an f/2.4 aperture. There’s no separating them in the durability stakes as both are IP68 rated and equally likely to break if dropped. The S9 Plus also scores points for the stereo speakers, which the Note 8 lacks. The S9 Plus is also slightly smaller and lighter, which is a good thing for such a big phone. ![]() ![]() The S9 Plus positioning is much better and makes it far easier to find and use without looking and without smudging your camera lenses. When you turn them over, you’ll find that the fingerprint sensor placement on the Galaxy S9 Plus is below the vertically stacked dual camera module, whereas the Note 8 has a horizontal dual camera with the fingerprint sensor at the side. The S9 Plus is definitely more curved than the Note 8, but there isn’t a big difference. Samsung’s design language is pretty consistent, so these phones sport very similar screens with curved edges and thin bezels top and bottom. Winner: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Design and durability The best Samsung Galaxy S23 cases: our 15 favorite ones right now The best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cases: top 20 you can buy Here’s our very first look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus Since both phones have 6GB of RAM, we can unequivocally say that the S9 Plus is the better performer. The newer processor is faster, more power efficient, and enables a handful of other tricks. The S9 Plus comes with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 845 processor, whereas the Note 8 has last year’s Snapdragon 835. Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Gray, Deep Sea Blue Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple Samsung Experience (over Android 7.1.1 Nougat upgradable to 8.0 Oreo)Ģ,160p at 30 frames per second, 1,080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960 fpsĢ,160p at 30 frames per second, 1,080p at 60 fps, 720p at 240 fps Samsung Experience 9 (over Android 8.0 Oreo)
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