What phone should I re-review next? I think the S9 in 2020 is 🔥 ----------------------------- S9 (Cheapest on Amazon): geni.us/Nmd1n S9 Renewed on Amazon: geni.us/PcLqTQ S9+ Unlocked (Amazon) geni.us/hBDl
I just bought one, and I love it. It's snappy, beautiful, performance is cohesive, cameras are great and gosh, no other phone, old or new, looks as great - NO F* notch, NO hole on the screen, and what an awesome screen, like gosh... don't come talking about the bezels - they are easier to ignore than notches or holes and they're actually smaller than the wasted space you get with holes on S10 and alike. 4gb are fine - you won't have performance issues because of that; and it's running Android 10 - maybe not 11 officially when it comes out, but then again, you never know... Battery, well... it's not amazing. True. Charging, on the other hand, is freaking fast. Like, it's faster than Corona virus. (STAY HOME, PEOPLE!) So, no complaints about this phone. Prices as dropping harder than dancers on a pole. Just get it. Edt: How freaking is it that Samsung has just updated S9 to One UI 2.1? Not much has changed, but most didn't see that coming - just like no one saw that coming when they stated that 3 yr software updates upgrade. And - bang - S9 shows up in several leaked lists of phones that will get Android 11 officially. If that really happens, dude, this phone becomes the best deal in 2020. (If only it hadn't had its price thrown to the top here because of all the crisis covid has brought...)
I've got an S9 plus that I bought second hand at the beginning of last year. Insane value for money, and with the android 10 update, it's like a new phone
"The plain, old fingerprint scanner"....Let that sink in, technology has moved so fast that we're now referring to fingerprint scanners in smartphones as "Ol' reliable"
tbh id say try to weasel your way into the s9+ or note 9(that bigger battery would help and those 2-4 extra GB of ram)8gb/512GB eh otherwise S10E used is likely around a similar price depending on where u get it. all these phones are still better than any Samsung Mid range(performance and camera wise) devices. once a flagship always a flagship
I upgraded my s5 to s9 2 years ago, im sure you're gonna love it too. As said above, consider getting the s9+ or other especially for its battery life, the s9 battery life is too short for 2020
@@jg14gerhard_bar i switches from s5 neo to my current s9 (got it for 200€) and damn this phone was big at first. I wouldnt suggest him to switch to the bigger one just for battery. The note pen is meh. Not useful for a daily user
4:42 Just to add, people don't buy marginally better phones because of their better features, they buy because they want to be egoistically superior to anyone who sees it and realizes that dude's got the most _up-to-date_ phone.
Not everyone buys a brand new phone to flex. Some people buy it for themselves, granted I will admit some people do buy the newest phone to show it off but not everyone is like that
You can’t really generalize like that, i myself bought an 11 pro max just a few days ago, but i got it simply for myself not for showing of or for some egotistical reasons.
You have issues if you think a phone makes you look good , fair enough if your a kid .These phones are very rarely bought outright , but on finance like everything else including cars .People who buy this way have to because they aint got 2 pennies to rub together
The s9 is hands down the best phone I've ever owned! I've had it since 2018, and it has always delivered a smooth experience. Additionally unlike other phones ive owned, it has aged very well and the battery feels just as good as when I got it
I just ordered one of these yesterday. I’ve been w/ Apple since the 4s and I felt like I wanted to try Android. I liked the specs on this the best for my “android starter phone”. I told my friend that if I like this one, I will upgrade to the more recent phones instead of goin back to Apple. I’m over feeling like I have to see people when I talk on the phone anyway😒.
We are in the exact same boat, Alysen!! I've had iphones since the beginning, but damn am I fed up. This S9 seems to be the absolute perfect Android starter phone for the price (and still being relevant in 2020). Good to know I am not the only one jumping ship from Apple :D
Me too!! I’ve had Samsungs when younger but then the teenage years came and would only stick to IPhone but they are doing my head in with the battery. How was it like changing over? I’m nervous tbh. I’m getting it Thursday but I know I will miss some features on the iPhone
Will carry a power bank. My s6 struggles to last without a top up, but I am sure this S9 will be a huge improvement over the s6. So although I expect to still be "topping up" the battery, I think it will be a lot less than I currently do.
@@leebfc1901 it depends by usage, for example, I normally use my phone all day and battery life last between 8 am to 6 pm watching videos, playing COD mobile and those stuff, later I use it for videocall and I finish my day around 1 am with 35 percent remaining on my S9+
Actually currently looking at maybe picking up the Galaxy Note 9. It's $340 (Amazon) right now, and you're totally right- this, now old, flagship can still hold it's own on every front. Another solid vid, man. Thank you:)
@@TechDaily Yeah, man, it's renewed, but that's probably expected with these deals: www.amazon.com/dp/B07H8QMZWV/?coliid=I3GIRU8WF05C1H&colid=1EPGBTKY7BOCX&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Got my S9 back in 2018. It has a great display, fast & wireless charging and good cameras. The battery has held up decently and the ip68 water resistance is a lifesaver. I can easily see myself using this phone for another 2 years.
I rather get this over the phone of the year according to many reviewers out there ....iPhone SE2 with it's 4.7 LCD screen...1800 milliamps battery...6yewr old design....etc.....I don't get alot of reviewers out there ....the SE 2 has some of the biggest notches/bessels in any new modern phone out, but your complaining this phone has big bessels ....smallish/ok screen...with over 500 ppi....these are my observations ....
Well, you’re just not into iPhone within your reasons. Actually, iphone’s chipset age very well even iPhone 6 can still do well in 2020 in terms of overall use. Samsung S9 is well balanced smartphone, it can do what any flagships out there can do but when it was just a new released smartphone, it comes at a price.
just bought a second hand s9 plus for 50 pounds,it's two years old but in great condition,updated it to android 10 and one UI 2.1 and it runs like a dream,battery life after two years is still good,average 6 hours screen time over one day,strange what was once a plus size phone is now fairly compact considering the standard S20 has a 6.4 inch screen and this plus is 6.2.I prefer the design of the s9 plus with no notch and finger sensor on back,and it's runs great for me,the exynos UK version,gets 670 in geekbench 5.1 in single core,that's fast than the new Snapdragon 765g!!
I'm still rocking the Galaxy S9, I have been looking for a replacement but this one works great still and I like the size. It's been in the bath twice and still no problems. The screen is great and I've just put in a 256gb sd card so storage isn't an issue. Battery lasts a day of normal use but I have wireless charging at work so its no issue. Currently running android 10. No need to change yet, Maybe next year!
I still have mine , owned it for a year and a half and going to for the upcoming year as well , in my opinion this is the best Smartphone design ever, just need a better Battery life and a flat screen!
Great screen for watching full screen movies, Netflix, with earphones, dolby atmos setting adds a theatre experience, and dual speaker is great for songs and non-earphone video experience
Just bought a brand new S9 (Sept 2020). My question is how long will Samsung update security features and such. I would like to keep it for several years!
I am still using the S6. Now finding the battery is even worse than when I first got it way back in 2016. Cosmetically still looks very good, as I always have a silicone cover on. BUT!! I have just took the leap and bought the Samsung S9. I don't have a huge budget, so this was my best option. Waiting for it to be delivered. I am looking forward to the larger screen better battery and the "curve screen" as I always wanted one when they were first released just never had any cash. I don't do a lot of gaming at all. Don't take a lot of pics. Whatsapp aside. I use whatsap a lot for video calls etc. So the 8MP front camera will be a big improvement and the fact its a helluva lot quicker. I am gonna feel like I am on a £1000 phone in comparison. Great video and loads of useful info. Thank you.
If the battery was bad from the get go tpu probably have a faulty battery mate I ran into a similar problem with my Samsung Galaxy s3 when I first had it and got a brand new one to replace it and everything was fine
I have my S9+ for almost 2years now upgraded from S5. The only downsize is the battery in 2020 , it really became not good overtime in span off 2years. I did had the android 10 upgrade tho. For people who are on a budget but needs a new phone i recommend choosing a samsung from the middle range phones due to the battery & software updates.
Bought a 2nd hand one for less than 200usd. Awesome phone. Nice in hand feel, I love the camera set up and the notch less display. Battery life sucks but overall its been a wonderful experience. I honestly think Samsung should stick with the s9 design and just try to shrink the bottom and top bezels as much as they can.
My insurance claim just upgraded me from the S7 Edge to an S9 last week. So far I am quite pleased. It seems to be a good solid phone that will do everything I want (and my S7 Edge's battery life was garbage after a couple years so this is an inprovement for me plus I always carry power blocks anyway thanks to the S7 issue). My only big conplaint so far is that the front camera takes super awkward pictures. They are too zoomed in (even in group mode). Not a fan. Otherwise, great phone! I would like to have a Note 10 plus (I still miss my Note 4, lol) but this will serve my (intense use) purposes just fine.
Had my S9+ for two years now, battery is still going strong and even though I'm getting an iPhone next, it will always be the most beautiful phone to me. It's hard to put it to rest. I will never throw it away.
9:30 😭 I.. I appreciate the encouragement man, thank you. I subbed just because you made me believe in this thing again. I try to remind myself everyday that a lot of persons in my country would die for my phone.
I've been living with an iPhone 6s for like 2 or 3 years now so im just kinda used to having to charge things halfway through the day. I just bought my s9 and it will be here soon, can't wait!
I'm still using my old s7 for TH-cam and taking pictures. If this phone wat not locked with a carrier that screwed me over, I would still be using my s7. Happy to know that the s7's big brother is available unlocked for cheepish and I might be picking one up soon because of it.
Helpppp!! Should I choose s9+ or galaxy note 8? Someone offers me at a same price, s9 receives one ui 2.5 while note 8 wont, but i like note 8's display more. Its hard to decide!!!
The Bixby button is my biggest gripe. I wish they would allow us to reroute that stupid button. I know no one asked, but here's what I do to optimize performance on my s9: Installed Nova Launcher Turn on dark mode. Disable or uninstall all system and bloat apps that I do not need or that are useless (do your research first). Unlock developer mode: 1) turn off animations 2) force allow apps to external Turn off sync, bluetooth, and always on display Go through every single app, turn off background data, background battery, and notifications (depends on each app, obviously)
Is this worth trading for a Samsung s20 fe ? Not feeling the plastic. The flat screen or the gorilla glass 3 on it . I like my fingerscan on the back. Hm.
I got one from a friend 'smashed' so I repaired it to near mint condition and I love it! besides the battery, and camera I prefer using it over even my s21 ultra.
I just got an s7... Great phone... Same issue with the battery...I was going to get an s9, But sold out...Thanks to this review, I now will wait and will DEFINITELY be getting the s9... Thank you for this review sir!👍
S9 is just splendid, I had no issues with the device at all over the years. It's super smooth as I do heavy gaming like "PubG" and "Asphalt 9", the graphics is crisp and on point. Battery is a bit off putting but luckily charges extremely fast ;). I don't think I will face any problems in the next 2 years. With that much off now, I'd suggest get it without second thoughts and feel the satisfaction. Love it
I have it, and have been using it for 2 years (Exynos) the plus version and I have had a ok time using it, the battery is not enough even with light usage, the camera is ok.
Can you please tell I searched for a second hand S9 and I found ,when it boot up it shows Galaxy s9 power by Android as usual but after that it show LG U+ with logo why is that
Those Amazon prices are for a second hand phones not new . the real prices are on Ebay who by the way deliver to New Zealand , unlike Amazon who rairly deliver to us .
bought mine now in 2021 for 150 bucks.. only ever had 1 smartphone before it and it was a P9 Lite which is now 5 or 6yo. Don't get me wrong, that phone still did everything I needed and I kept it clean and shiny. In fact I think I still prefer the simpler UI and experience from that one to the clutter that comes with these new* phones. But the battery on that thing isn't what it used to be and while it still performs perfectly fine, it can't really handle some of the games I play these days (not to mention it has absolutely no memory, tho not a huge issue since it had an sd card) Man.. the S9 tho.. the screen difference is the first big change. Better in every way. The camera is perfect, 500x better (not that I care about this however since I never take pics). And it performs much, much better. it was and still is a flagship phone. I'd never spend $1000 for a smartphone lmao.. you're better off making a PC for that kinda money and just look at it, its beautiful. The single camera phones were soooo much nicer than the dumfuckery that's going on these days... all the entitled twats think they're professional photographers now and need 50 cameras on a phone.. what a joke
really tempted to get these old flagships if only i can actually buy the snapdragon version somehow.. (difficult to order from amazon us since I'm not from there :/ )
I love the face id on my iphone XR.. never used fingerprint scanner on my iphone 7 nor on my OnePlus 5T as they were unreliable, so I just turned them off and didn't have any security on my phone. Face id never fails.
@@Mr.Lara01 I don't :D and according to samsung (the fact that they have taken it all away), there are many more people like me than like you. Moreover... facerecognition is a gimmick and you might as well just leave your phone unlocked without any authentication. While... iris scanner is a bit better, and I suppose can rival face ID in terms of everything.. but I have never tried it. Face ID however, I tried and love. after the never-working fingerprint scanners on my iphone 7 and OnePlus 5T, I can't be happier with face ID
I just got a s9 because I wasn't a fan of the hole punch on the s10. Once the s10 goes even cheaper I'll upgrade to the s10 maybe by black Friday. Thanks for the vid!
I still have my xperia xz2 the only problem I have with sony is that they haven't upgraded this phone to android 10 as they promised they would and the battery is not that great anymore
I got 9s plus online from US Samsung and still waiting on 2.5. damn yo I love my 9s plus and I'm not interested in upgrading either. Face ID, Fingerprint scanner, and earphone jack. I just love all these features. Never been a camera buff so having a great camera is not important to me.
But would you rather have more pixels that you can’t see the difference with, or have better battery life? I always keep my s9 on 720p display resolution bc it gives me a noticeable battery bump, which is a good trade for a not noticeable pixel bump
@@Brian-wp9er Yes 1080p with a quality screen is more than enough .It's like having a 200mph Ferrari when the average speed is 40 ,and using it for the shopping
Mark cbay yes Ik that’s my point. Screen resolution is nowhere near the most important part of a phone. Which is why I kept my old s9 at 720p instead of the full 1440p
Upgraded from Exynos S7 to Snapdragon S9... and i dont know what all those battery complaints are about... Coming from the Exynos S7 the SD S9 is a vast improvement on everything including battery efficiency...🤷🏽♂️✌🏽🇨🇦
S9+ is just a powerhouse i am using it for 2 years with no problems at all(only battery life is droped and i changed battery 60$cost but i am a heavy user)l , all the updates coming in time like the s10 series with android 10 .The display is awesome better than any iphone 2k with HDR10 and 6,2 size ! This phone is still a modern flagship with awesome desing with no notch/or punch hole display . In my country in Europe the last brand new s9 start from 450$ and the S9+ from 500$ but it is still a bargain .And the One UI is perfect! The only bad think for its age its the camera i miss the widecamera but otherwise its awesome especialy the night mode is preaty good quality with the upgrades of the software.TOTALY RECOMEND if you dont care for future upgrades of the OS . Personaly i will ceep it for one year until the S21 comes on the market i am waiting for the AMD processor and the under display selfie camera. I totaly love the s9+ !
I still enjoy the galaxy S9 mine is blue this is actually my second one my first one had a shot battery after 2 years the usb c port was very loose and unreliable and the phone would operate slow the replacement works perfectly though I will keep it For a year or even 2 I try not to upgrade unless absolutely necessary the S9 is one of the best phones I ever owned
I will switch to this coming from the Galaxy Note 5...A W or an L? (I want the Note 20 but sadly my grandma won't give it and I prefer the Note tbh LMAO)
@Chris Pelle It is since I'm getting it at that price. That was my budget so this was the best phone i could get. If you're going to spend more then there are a lot of other choices
I've had my S9 since launch, but, as mentioned, the battery life leaves a lot to be desired. Software is better with One UI 2.0, with way less crashes and the camera is still pretty good. Very slow updates (it's mid-May...still on March 1st security update) plus a battery that doesn't go a full day (at best, I get 2.5hrs of SOT), unfortunately makes it hard to recommend. If you can afford to be next to a charger all day, and could care less about updates, than you should definitely go for it. I am moving on to iOS (yes yes, boo me), though.
Me too moving on to Apple. Hubby will get this s9. S20 is not even an option due to overheating issues and 2020 was enough problematic, really don't need a burned down house... iphone 11 for me now.
its a good buy. im buying one soon the s9+. ive watched alot of comparison videos and although the s10s and s20s are better, the s9 is giving you a better value for money now, especially since you can get a more recent android.
Personally if you own an s9 it's fine for another year or two at least but if you are buying a phone for yourself now buy the s20 your much better off in terms of spending money as it will last you at least three to four years that's one to two years longer than the s9 however if you are buying a phone for someone else the s10 would be the best buying choice for obvious reasons I also own the exonos version as I live in the uk I have also owned the s6 and s3 in the past and from my experience the snapdragon version is not needed for what you get on any of Samsung's phones
I currently have an s8 plus that to this day July 7th 2020 I still adore. Sadly, though, i dropped it in a parking lot and murderd the back glass to death. Furthermore to fix the screen it would cost 300 dollars which just seems dumb considering the fact that the s9 is less than that on amazon. I'll let y'all know how the s9 works out.
I just got the s9 for $250 they're boost Mobile the s9 plus is 299 and it comes with a warranty it's usedif you buy a brand new you cannot get it under 300 trust me I just spent all day trying to do it
@@nanovananova yes the Galaxy s10e is better than the s9, note9 because of the camera and the processor and the battery but the s9 has a better screen I don't have all of them but I tried them and studied them closely since I'm planning on buying a new phone I would really go with the s10e but if you have the note 9 or s9 then I don't think it's worth it what phone do you have rn?
S9S still my main phone in 2020 and beyond I have the midnight black version of the phone I have the 64gb storage space version if it's not broken why mend it 😇 had mine from November 14th 2018 so not to far off 2 years old it's ex contract it's an phone now in fact I am watching this video on my s9 phone as we speak
What phone should I re-review next? I think the S9 in 2020 is 🔥
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S9 (Cheapest on Amazon): geni.us/Nmd1n
S9 Renewed on Amazon: geni.us/PcLqTQ
S9+ Unlocked (Amazon) geni.us/hBDl
Maybe re-review the note 9😆
Can I get a iPhone 11in the color purple
when one u.i 2.1 arrived for s9
S9 plus 🤣
Did u use this phone for 2 years straight ?
This screen looks better than any screen with a notch 🤷🏻♂️
better than a black hole.
It poops allover my iPhone xr.
I might go too far, but I feel it almost rivals the iPhone 10 models maybe even iPhone 11
@@spencerterrific1885 you're right
I agree with you.
I just bought one, and I love it. It's snappy, beautiful, performance is cohesive, cameras are great and gosh, no other phone, old or new, looks as great - NO F* notch, NO hole on the screen, and what an awesome screen, like gosh... don't come talking about the bezels - they are easier to ignore than notches or holes and they're actually smaller than the wasted space you get with holes on S10 and alike.
4gb are fine - you won't have performance issues because of that; and it's running Android 10 - maybe not 11 officially when it comes out, but then again, you never know...
Battery, well... it's not amazing. True. Charging, on the other hand, is freaking fast. Like, it's faster than Corona virus. (STAY HOME, PEOPLE!)
So, no complaints about this phone. Prices as dropping harder than dancers on a pole. Just get it.
Edt: How freaking is it that Samsung has just updated S9 to One UI 2.1? Not much has changed, but most didn't see that coming - just like no one saw that coming when they stated that 3 yr software updates upgrade. And - bang - S9 shows up in several leaked lists of phones that will get Android 11 officially. If that really happens, dude, this phone becomes the best deal in 2020. (If only it hadn't had its price thrown to the top here because of all the crisis covid has brought...)
How much did you pay for it
@@bestpelle7362 a little more than US$300 in Brazil, brand new, sold by Samsung itself
Best comment I've ever read about my S9.. You deserve a cookie 🍪
@@jamaicankyng lol thanks
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I've got an S9 plus that I bought second hand at the beginning of last year. Insane value for money, and with the android 10 update, it's like a new phone
Heard that if you’re using the microsoft launcher the performance will feel smoother.
HOW TO UPDATE IN ANDROID 10 BECUZ I WILL BUY SAMSUNG S9 SOON??
@@jarelstaana6485 go to settings >software update and download updates
can you set the Dark Mode up in it ?
luce tothebridge yes
"The plain, old fingerprint scanner"....Let that sink in, technology has moved so fast that we're now referring to fingerprint scanners in smartphones as "Ol' reliable"
bro i swear place your finger in the fingerprint area on 0.10 seconds and it will work
Im thinking of buying this phone its time to upgrade my s5
m31 better
tbh id say try to weasel your way into the s9+ or note 9(that bigger battery would help and those 2-4 extra GB of ram)8gb/512GB
eh otherwise S10E used is likely around a similar price depending on where u get it.
all these phones are still better than any Samsung Mid range(performance and camera wise) devices. once a flagship always a flagship
I upgraded my s5 to s9 2 years ago, im sure you're gonna love it too. As said above, consider getting the s9+ or other especially for its battery life, the s9 battery life is too short for 2020
I think it's time s7 here
@@jg14gerhard_bar i switches from s5 neo to my current s9 (got it for 200€) and damn this phone was big at first. I wouldnt suggest him to switch to the bigger one just for battery. The note pen is meh. Not useful for a daily user
4:42
Just to add, people don't buy marginally better phones because of their better features, they buy because they want to be egoistically superior to anyone who sees it and realizes that dude's got the most _up-to-date_ phone.
Not everyone buys a brand new phone to flex. Some people buy it for themselves, granted I will admit some people do buy the newest phone to show it off but not everyone is like that
You can’t really generalize like that, i myself bought an 11 pro max just a few days ago, but i got it simply for myself not for showing of or for some egotistical reasons.
You have issues if you think a phone makes you look good , fair enough if your a kid .These phones are very rarely bought outright , but on finance like everything else including cars .People who buy this way have to because they aint got 2 pennies to rub together
Mark cbay facts
@@demonkillers5708 Facts ? Common sense
The s9 is hands down the best phone I've ever owned! I've had it since 2018, and it has always delivered a smooth experience. Additionally unlike other phones ive owned, it has aged very well and the battery feels just as good as when I got it
My S9 battery started die faster since quarantining began and I started using my phone more heavily. So I upgraded to the new S20 FE
I just ordered one of these yesterday. I’ve been w/ Apple since the 4s and I felt like I wanted to try Android. I liked the specs on this the best for my “android starter phone”. I told my friend that if I like this one, I will upgrade to the more recent phones instead of goin back to Apple. I’m over feeling like I have to see people when I talk on the phone anyway😒.
We are in the exact same boat, Alysen!! I've had iphones since the beginning, but damn am I fed up. This S9 seems to be the absolute perfect Android starter phone for the price (and still being relevant in 2020). Good to know I am not the only one jumping ship from Apple :D
Me too!! I’ve had Samsungs when younger but then the teenage years came and would only stick to IPhone but they are doing my head in with the battery. How was it like changing over? I’m nervous tbh. I’m getting it Thursday but I know I will miss some features on the iPhone
It's not a lot of battery but it charges extremely fast
Will carry a power bank. My s6 struggles to last without a top up, but I am sure this S9 will be a huge improvement over the s6. So although I expect to still be "topping up" the battery, I think it will be a lot less than I currently do.
@@leebfc1901 it depends by usage, for example, I normally use my phone all day and battery life last between 8 am to 6 pm watching videos, playing COD mobile and those stuff, later I use it for videocall and I finish my day around 1 am with 35 percent remaining on my S9+
@@Mr.Lara01 brilliant. Sounds a huge improvement on my S6
Yes!..the fast charging gives IT a run for IT's money 🤷🏾♂️
@@Mr.Lara01 i use video calls and play games, browse social media and its almost dead by 2pm 😂 thats the s9 though
Actually currently looking at maybe picking up the Galaxy Note 9. It's $340 (Amazon) right now, and you're totally right- this, now old, flagship can still hold it's own on every front. Another solid vid, man. Thank you:)
The Note 9 at $340 😳 Hot damn that’s a good deal. Might need to check that out too
@@TechDaily Yeah, man, it's renewed, but that's probably expected with these deals:
www.amazon.com/dp/B07H8QMZWV/?coliid=I3GIRU8WF05C1H&colid=1EPGBTKY7BOCX&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
I was thinking about a used s9, but ended up going Google Pixel 4A. Still, I've used this phone at work, and heard from others. It's solid.
Got my S9 back in 2018. It has a great display, fast & wireless charging and good cameras. The battery has held up decently and the ip68 water resistance is a lifesaver.
I can easily see myself using this phone for another 2 years.
Hi there. Does it have external SD card storage capability? THanks!
@@banannah84 Yes, it does
Me too
Me too. Easily.
@@dreistheman7797 yes
I rather get this over the phone of the year according to many reviewers out there ....iPhone SE2 with it's 4.7 LCD screen...1800 milliamps battery...6yewr old design....etc.....I don't get alot of reviewers out there ....the SE 2 has some of the biggest notches/bessels in any new modern phone out, but your complaining this phone has big bessels ....smallish/ok screen...with over 500 ppi....these are my observations ....
Well, you’re just not into iPhone within your reasons. Actually, iphone’s chipset age very well even iPhone 6 can still do well in 2020 in terms of overall use. Samsung S9 is well balanced smartphone, it can do what any flagships out there can do but when it was just a new released smartphone, it comes at a price.
just got the s9 plus and i'm falling in love coming from a free phone.
proud s9 user for almost 3 years now.. 💕❤📱
Perfect fit in the hand and I still love it and use it.
just bought a second hand s9 plus for 50 pounds,it's two years old but in great condition,updated it to android 10 and one UI 2.1 and it runs like a dream,battery life after two years is still good,average 6 hours screen time over one day,strange what was once a plus size phone is now fairly compact considering the standard S20 has a 6.4 inch screen and this plus is 6.2.I prefer the design of the s9 plus with no notch and finger sensor on back,and it's runs great for me,the exynos UK version,gets 670 in geekbench 5.1 in single core,that's fast than the new Snapdragon 765g!!
I've had my S9 for a year now and been contemplating an upgrade to an S10 or a used Note 9. Thanks for reminding me the grass isn't always greener 😉
I'm still rocking the Galaxy S9, I have been looking for a replacement but this one works great still and I like the size. It's been in the bath twice and still no problems. The screen is great and I've just put in a 256gb sd card so storage isn't an issue. Battery lasts a day of normal use but I have wireless charging at work so its no issue. Currently running android 10. No need to change yet, Maybe next year!
I still have mine , owned it for a year and a half and going to for the upcoming year as well , in my opinion this is the best Smartphone design ever, just need a better Battery life and a flat screen!
Great screen for watching full screen movies, Netflix, with earphones, dolby atmos setting adds a theatre experience, and dual speaker is great for songs and non-earphone video experience
Mine is s9plus and i am still in love ❤
Just bought a brand new S9 (Sept 2020). My question is how long will Samsung update security features and such. I would like to keep it for several years!
Same here! Getting a new S9+ tomorrow. Can’t wait to upgrade from my 6 year old iPhone 6+
Happy New Year
That Display is Still Best! 🔥 😍👌
I am still using the S6. Now finding the battery is even worse than when I first got it way back in 2016. Cosmetically still looks very good, as I always have a silicone cover on. BUT!! I have just took the leap and bought the Samsung S9. I don't have a huge budget, so this was my best option. Waiting for it to be delivered. I am looking forward to the larger screen better battery and the "curve screen" as I always wanted one when they were first released just never had any cash.
I don't do a lot of gaming at all. Don't take a lot of pics. Whatsapp aside. I use whatsap a lot for video calls etc. So the 8MP front camera will be a big improvement and the fact its a helluva lot quicker. I am gonna feel like I am on a £1000 phone in comparison.
Great video and loads of useful info.
Thank you.
If the battery was bad from the get go tpu probably have a faulty battery mate I ran into a similar problem with my Samsung Galaxy s3 when I first had it and got a brand new one to replace it and everything was fine
What is the difference between"renewed" and "refurbished"? Or is there no difference between the two?
I have my S9+ for almost 2years now upgraded from S5. The only downsize is the battery in 2020 , it really became not good overtime in span off 2years. I did had the android 10 upgrade tho. For people who are on a budget but needs a new phone i recommend choosing a samsung from the middle range phones due to the battery & software updates.
I got mine like a month ago for 189$ on eBay. LOVE IT
Bought a 2nd hand one for less than 200usd. Awesome phone. Nice in hand feel, I love the camera set up and the notch less display. Battery life sucks but overall its been a wonderful experience. I honestly think Samsung should stick with the s9 design and just try to shrink the bottom and top bezels as much as they can.
My insurance claim just upgraded me from the S7 Edge to an S9 last week. So far I am quite pleased. It seems to be a good solid phone that will do everything I want (and my S7 Edge's battery life was garbage after a couple years so this is an
inprovement for me plus I always carry power blocks anyway thanks to the S7 issue).
My only big conplaint so far is that the front camera takes super awkward pictures. They are too zoomed in (even in group mode). Not a fan. Otherwise, great phone!
I would like to have a Note 10 plus (I still miss my Note 4, lol) but this will serve my (intense use) purposes just fine.
Had my S9+ for two years now, battery is still going strong and even though I'm getting an iPhone next, it will always be the most beautiful phone to me. It's hard to put it to rest. I will never throw it away.
9:30 😭 I.. I appreciate the encouragement man, thank you. I subbed just because you made me believe in this thing again. I try to remind myself everyday that a lot of persons in my country would die for my phone.
How's battery life now? Ratings for battery is very low for this phone!
I've been living with an iPhone 6s for like 2 or 3 years now so im just kinda used to having to charge things halfway through the day. I just bought my s9 and it will be here soon, can't wait!
You can run any game at Max settings just fine did you actually review this phone cuz it doesn't lag like you're sa
Ying
How does pubg and cod play on it does it get hot and whats the highest graphics pub goes too please answer
I'm still using my old s7 for TH-cam and taking pictures. If this phone wat not locked with a carrier that screwed me over, I would still be using my s7. Happy to know that the s7's big brother is available unlocked for cheepish and I might be picking one up soon because of it.
Hi friend I am confused between S9 and S9+ , is there any colour difference in display between both , is S9 looks more crispy?
Helpppp!! Should I choose s9+ or galaxy note 8? Someone offers me at a same price, s9 receives one ui 2.5 while note 8 wont, but i like note 8's display more. Its hard to decide!!!
This phone is about 499.99 brand new where I live
The Bixby button is my biggest gripe. I wish they would allow us to reroute that stupid button.
I know no one asked, but here's what I do to optimize performance on my s9:
Installed Nova Launcher
Turn on dark mode.
Disable or uninstall all system and bloat apps that I do not need or that are useless (do your research first).
Unlock developer mode: 1) turn off animations 2) force allow apps to external
Turn off sync, bluetooth, and always on display
Go through every single app, turn off background data, background battery, and notifications (depends on each app, obviously)
Is this worth trading for a Samsung s20 fe ? Not feeling the plastic. The flat screen or the gorilla glass 3 on it . I like my fingerscan on the back. Hm.
my cousin had this, and she still has it until now. and now, I want one myself
This phone looks soo good for being s 2018 phone. Wow i might get one
I'm upgrading from a s7 was thinking about s8 put it's something special about that nine9 💯
Are the emojis up to date? Like the smh emoji and stuff? I got a stylo 5. Its a good phone but the emojis are ass
Hello, what would you guys recommend more for 2020, the Galaxy S9 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro??
I think the s9 has a better look
I got one from a friend 'smashed' so I repaired it to near mint condition and I love it! besides the battery, and camera I prefer using it over even my s21 ultra.
I just got an s7... Great phone... Same issue with the battery...I was going to get an s9, But sold out...Thanks to this review, I now will wait and will DEFINITELY be getting the s9... Thank you for this review sir!👍
S9 is just splendid, I had no issues with the device at all over the years. It's super smooth as I do heavy gaming like "PubG" and "Asphalt 9", the graphics is crisp and on point. Battery is a bit off putting but luckily charges extremely fast ;). I don't think I will face any problems in the next 2 years. With that much off now, I'd suggest get it without second thoughts and feel the satisfaction. Love it
I have it, and have been using it for 2 years (Exynos) the plus version and I have had a ok time using it, the battery is not enough even with light usage, the camera is ok.
Can you please tell I searched for a second hand S9 and I found ,when it boot up it shows Galaxy s9 power by Android as usual but after that it show LG U+ with logo why is that
Those Amazon prices are for a second hand phones not new . the real prices are on Ebay who by the way deliver to New Zealand , unlike Amazon who rairly deliver to us .
I got one in 2019 it's cool definitely and upgrade from my lg it was terrible I love this s9
Bro it's enough for 5-9 years not 2 or 1. You like to spend more apparently. It has decent performance and decent styling
That is true. When you combine this phone with a good case. It is durable.
Yeahh a phone is a phone I got the s9 this year after using my old iPhone se from 2014 I believe
If you buy one just prepare to get the battery replaced , I did for mine and now its awsome
Yup Samsung battery are not good
bought mine now in 2021 for 150 bucks.. only ever had 1 smartphone before it and it was a P9 Lite which is now 5 or 6yo. Don't get me wrong, that phone still did everything I needed and I kept it clean and shiny. In fact I think I still prefer the simpler UI and experience from that one to the clutter that comes with these new* phones.
But the battery on that thing isn't what it used to be and while it still performs perfectly fine, it can't really handle some of the games I play these days (not to mention it has absolutely no memory, tho not a huge issue since it had an sd card)
Man.. the S9 tho.. the screen difference is the first big change. Better in every way. The camera is perfect, 500x better (not that I care about this however since I never take pics).
And it performs much, much better.
it was and still is a flagship phone.
I'd never spend $1000 for a smartphone lmao.. you're better off making a PC for that kinda money
and just look at it, its beautiful. The single camera phones were soooo much nicer than the dumfuckery that's going on these days... all the entitled twats think they're professional photographers now and need 50 cameras on a phone.. what a joke
really tempted to get these old flagships if only i can actually buy the snapdragon version somehow.. (difficult to order from amazon us since I'm not from there :/ )
Get the snapdragon, the exynos is trash
Kotoko ! No it isn’t I have it and it’s still working fine battery life isn’t great thought but that happens with most phones after awhile
this renewed or moto g power new? love the S9 overall but moto has killer 3 day battery for $250
Got one for 0 down a few months ago and it's been great :)
I love the face id on my iphone XR.. never used fingerprint scanner on my iphone 7 nor on my OnePlus 5T as they were unreliable, so I just turned them off and didn't have any security on my phone. Face id never fails.
S9 has face recognition and iris scanner, I really feel more comfortable with those tools!
@@Mr.Lara01 I don't :D and according to samsung (the fact that they have taken it all away), there are many more people like me than like you.
Moreover... facerecognition is a gimmick and you might as well just leave your phone unlocked without any authentication. While... iris scanner is a bit better, and I suppose can rival face ID in terms of everything.. but I have never tried it. Face ID however, I tried and love. after the never-working fingerprint scanners on my iphone 7 and OnePlus 5T, I can't be happier with face ID
Can you tell how it handles games like cod, since you have it installed?
Such a steal!!!🔥
Will the latest update android 10 makes it support 4G???
Wow, just the review I was looking for! Need an upgrade from my S7.
Get the s10 for $50 more. Huge upgrade from s7.
@@MusouBlack the S10 is alot more than $50 more..
I thinking about upgrading my s7 edge cause the battery sucks and the performance is slow too
Definitely get an S9 then! Be a solid upgrade 👍
@@TechDaily i will after this quarantine and be safe
@Grizzy Bear yep, s9+ had much better battery life. Also, if you can, get the snapdragon version
@Grizzy Bear how?? My S9 can last for 5 hrs
Battery 6 or 7 hur only
Watching this on a s5
This is the perfect phone for many years
Had the phone for 2 years now and i think i will keep it for the rest of this year and wait. Good phone
Same here going to get the s21 or 30 whatever its called
I just got a s9 because I wasn't a fan of the hole punch on the s10. Once the s10 goes even cheaper I'll upgrade to the s10 maybe by black Friday. Thanks for the vid!
Ordered a brand new one today for $335 Snapdragon variant😀
Where did u ordered it?
Where did you ordered it?
@@billbuild eBay has some good deals but make sure is brand new. Don't trust the water resistant the first S9 I ordered drowned.
Beware of the size... It's a tall phone not wide.
@@ruso5414 Thanks man... I learnt there is a lot of clone version out on the market to
just got given this phone.. i have no idea how samsungs work, so thanks for this video!
I still have my xperia xz2 the only problem I have with sony is that they haven't upgraded this phone to android 10 as they promised they would and the battery is not that great anymore
When you buy it on Amazon are they used?
They are used but marked as that and new. Up to you if you want New or used. Used comes refurbished like new and is cheaper.
My phone is over 3 yrs at 800$ with no problems in 21. You're right about the battery life.. it's bad
Watching from my S9 :)
I got 9s plus online from US Samsung and still waiting on 2.5. damn yo I love my 9s plus and I'm not interested in upgrading either. Face ID, Fingerprint scanner, and earphone jack. I just love all these features. Never been a camera buff so having a great camera is not important to me.
Galaxy s9 has a 2k display. That’s better than the $500 iPhone XR
It has 4k display lol
@@almasmarimohamed326 Reason why the battery life is not up to much 1080p is enough unless you have Superman X ray vision
But would you rather have more pixels that you can’t see the difference with, or have better battery life? I always keep my s9 on 720p display resolution bc it gives me a noticeable battery bump, which is a good trade for a not noticeable pixel bump
@@Brian-wp9er Yes 1080p with a quality screen is more than enough .It's like having a 200mph Ferrari when the average speed is 40 ,and using it for the shopping
Mark cbay yes Ik that’s my point. Screen resolution is nowhere near the most important part of a phone. Which is why I kept my old s9 at 720p instead of the full 1440p
Upgraded from Exynos S7 to Snapdragon S9... and i dont know what all those battery complaints are about...
Coming from the Exynos S7 the SD S9 is a vast improvement on everything including battery efficiency...🤷🏽♂️✌🏽🇨🇦
Would a case made for a s9 fit a j8?
Battery and camera are 2 down sides of this in 2020 because we get bigger battery, solid camera smartphones under 300 dollar
@Grizzy Bear you're right. Even though the new phones under 300 have 3 or 4 cameras they still aren't better. Flagship is flagship
I'm agree with you in battery only.
Camera of this thing is still far far better than most of the latest smartphones under 300.
S9+ is just a powerhouse i am using it for 2 years with no problems at all(only battery life is droped and i changed battery 60$cost but i am a heavy user)l , all the updates coming in time like the s10 series with android 10 .The display is awesome better than any iphone 2k with HDR10 and 6,2 size ! This phone is still a modern flagship with awesome desing with no notch/or punch hole display . In my country in Europe the last brand new s9 start from 450$ and the S9+ from 500$ but it is still a bargain .And the One UI is perfect!
The only bad think for its age its the camera i miss the widecamera but otherwise its awesome especialy the night mode is preaty good quality with the upgrades of the software.TOTALY RECOMEND if you dont care for future upgrades of the OS .
Personaly i will ceep it for one year until the S21 comes on the market i am waiting for the AMD processor and the under display selfie camera.
I totaly love the s9+ !
I still enjoy the galaxy S9 mine is blue this is actually my second one my first one had a shot battery after 2 years the usb c port was very loose and unreliable and the phone would operate slow the replacement works perfectly though I will keep it For a year or even 2 I try not to upgrade unless absolutely necessary the S9 is one of the best phones I ever owned
Bought one for €100 with a broken screen but lcd fully intact, totally a steal.
I will switch to this coming from the Galaxy Note 5...A W or an L? (I want the Note 20 but sadly my grandma won't give it and I prefer the Note tbh LMAO)
i'm still have it
perfectly fine except the battery life but with the fast charging i have no problem
Thank you for such a great review
Got an S9 plus for around 270 USD from Flipkart Sale in India 🤷🏻♂️
Was it worth it?
@Chris Pelle It is since I'm getting it at that price. That was my budget so this was the best phone i could get. If you're going to spend more then there are a lot of other choices
I've ordered s9 plus from Flipkart on 21st march but it's not delivered till now..... That too I'm in a green zone😟
Hey how's battery life!? I'm thinking of buying it!
I've had my S9 since launch, but, as mentioned, the battery life leaves a lot to be desired. Software is better with One UI 2.0, with way less crashes and the camera is still pretty good. Very slow updates (it's mid-May...still on March 1st security update) plus a battery that doesn't go a full day (at best, I get 2.5hrs of SOT), unfortunately makes it hard to recommend. If you can afford to be next to a charger all day, and could care less about updates, than you should definitely go for it. I am moving on to iOS (yes yes, boo me), though.
Me too moving on to Apple. Hubby will get this s9.
S20 is not even an option due to overheating issues and 2020 was enough problematic, really don't need a burned down house...
iphone 11 for me now.
Im confused on amazon it says this is not compatible with metro pcs.
Is this true?
No I just got mine in the mail today. Took 10 mins and $15.00
Should I buy this phone? It seems good, but then again, anything is better when you're coming from a LG Q6.
its a good buy. im buying one soon the s9+. ive watched alot of comparison videos and although the s10s and s20s are better, the s9 is giving you a better value for money now, especially since you can get a more recent android.
I've had my s9 for 2 years now coming up in December and don't plan on getting rid of it until it's no longer usable.
Personally if you own an s9 it's fine for another year or two at least but if you are buying a phone for yourself now buy the s20 your much better off in terms of spending money as it will last you at least three to four years that's one to two years longer than the s9 however if you are buying a phone for someone else the s10 would be the best buying choice for obvious reasons I also own the exonos version as I live in the uk I have also owned the s6 and s3 in the past and from my experience the snapdragon version is not needed for what you get on any of Samsung's phones
where did you get the THAT s9 from the video?
I currently have an s8 plus that to this day July 7th 2020 I still adore. Sadly, though, i dropped it in a parking lot and murderd the back glass to death. Furthermore to fix the screen it would cost 300 dollars which just seems dumb considering the fact that the s9 is less than that on amazon. I'll let y'all know how the s9 works out.
This is the best budget-ish phones of 2020 and 21. Even more so than people say the SE 2 is.
I just got the s9 for $250 they're boost Mobile the s9 plus is 299 and it comes with a warranty it's usedif you buy a brand new you cannot get it under 300 trust me I just spent all day trying to do it
Tbh nowadays I kinda miss the curve on Samsung phones in 2020
S9 curved screen is the most beautiful and attractive, i just love it
my top picks from Samsung are
note 9
s10e
s9/s9+
a71
m31
notice that all have the headphone jack I'll never buy a phone with no headphone jack(￣ヘ￣ꐦ)
Do you have all of it? ...im planning to buy s10e.. Do you think it better than s9?
@@nanovananova yes the Galaxy s10e is better than the s9, note9 because of the camera and the processor and the battery but the s9 has a better screen
I don't have all of them but I tried them and studied them closely since I'm planning on buying a new phone I would really go with the s10e but if you have the note 9 or s9 then I don't think it's worth it
what phone do you have rn?
@@3mar00ss6 + s10e will get another update
S10e for me
S9S still my main phone in 2020 and beyond I have the midnight black version of the phone I have the 64gb storage space version if it's not broken why mend it 😇 had mine from November 14th 2018 so not to far off 2 years old it's ex contract it's an phone now in fact I am watching this video on my s9 phone as we speak