Galaxy Note 9 - 6 Months Later! In this video I do not review the note 9, but share with you my user feedback and experience after 6 months, let's break it down! Enjoy! What are your experiences on the Note 9 up until now? Share them down below and/or any questions comments, concerns!!
Hey Nick, I think about the video cropping "problem you have", you should hold the video button then frame it right then let go to start recording. I am going to get the note 9, and software updates aren't a deal breaker to me but I have to agree(I think it is its main/biggest weakness), it is disappointing to not have the unlocked phones get the update(or at least not as fast as anyone else). I think that should be their top priority(or one of their top priorities). But you are one of my most favorite TechTubers. Keep up the good work!
@@mdrahman6732 I have the android 9 update + one ui since mid January bought it unlocked the128 GB dual sim exynos version in November. I had 2 more updates for thr ui and software improvements until now too. The camera "zoom in thing" is because of the aspect ratio pictures are shot in 4:3 and videos are shot in 16:9 when you choose 2160p 60fp/30fps or 1080p 60fps/30 , 1440p 30fps. The Device is working smooth no hickups or lagg but I turned all transition effects and animations off because it does make the phone feel sluggish when you switch apps or open camera switch back to a other app for example. I had one plus 3 before where it was the same thing didn't like the effects. The brightness of the note 9 screen is very good you can turn it to maximum brightness manual if you don't have the automatic setting on if you need and change it back they added that in the update too I think. The headphones that came with the note 9 the " akg headphones " are not nice the normal inears that you get for 10-20$ from Samsung Philips, sony, sennheiser, JBL sound better. I have some Sennheiser cx300 II inears and some of the old Samsung inears the difference in sound is huge I tried all of the different ear buds for the akg in ear headphones no improvement :D for music absolute no go or for calling someone the braided cable is nice doe nice video Mr.Ackerman
Like ok, I get that it's not as bright as other phones but as long as you can see it in most situations it should be great. I don't get why that was a talking point especially when others struggle to put in sunlight settings and readability
Well it is easy to say something isn't good after using it for s long time because you get used to its features . If we use another phone then we realise how good the old one was (cuz this Samsung has literally everything)
If you didn't point out those scuffs, I would not have noticed them. Also, for me, I don't mind that the brightness does not get as bright as the iPhone Xs Max. I usually have my screen dimmer than normal. The blue light can be harmful to the eyes. Plus longer battery life.
love my note 9 but ive been a note fan since it came out will not going to change to anything else not saying nothing else is good but im staying with the notes. s10 may have its great features but note hands down the best to me and i dont look at little things like breaking the pen or the brightness to this phone is not bright enough note the best phone to me.
I am going to get the note 9( my first note series and first flagship I have ever had once I get it). Then, as my income gets better, I will get the note 10 at around Black Friday/Chrismas time when the sales occur.
It's the best phone I've ever had. I have it for about 3 weeks now and I loved it. I also just downloaded the one ui and android pie, funny I also got it from carrier called freedom mobile here in canada and I got the one ui update already. I came from samsung grand prime so this was a huge upgrade, from an trash phone to a really good flagship phone
I absolutely love this phone. Productivity device. The phone lasts me all day long and I don't have to limit the settings. Great screen, great camera. S pen is a plus. Overall just a great phone. Only negative is I havent recieved the pie update yet and I have the unlocked version. Thought I would have gotten it first.
Not backing up Samsung here, but the reason us with unlocked phones get updates last is because you can switch sims, they need to confirm that it works with every carrier before they push it unless you want to risk getting a brick. Either way, unlocked update rolled out today, at least for me. Loving it on my note 9.
I like the note 9 because it doesn't have a hole on it, although the bezels look ugly, ESPECIALLY the bottom there is no reason for a chin in the bottom
@@lovecaleighjeanine5101 There are reasons that most android phones have a chin on the bottom. One of which is cost, the other is how Android phones have to be structured. The chin in an android phone contains a ribbon that connects the display to the touch controller. Apple can afford to manufacture their phones without this issue as they only release their phones once in a yearly cycle. Android manufacturers make a slew of devices from budget phones to their premium devices so it's not cost effective for them at the moment. If the note had no chin, it would have cost alot more than $1000.
@@lovecaleighjeanine5101 after owning and replacing 6 mate 20's until eventually getting a note 9, trust me, it's better to have a chin than to have major screen backlight bleed...
Through my iPhone Xs Max, Pixel 3XL, I keep coming back to my Note 9 as my primary phone. Like you said, amazing call quality, THE BEST display on the market, great speakers, just as smooth as release date. The camera is lacking a bit but the Pixel cam APK works great. I'm most likely going to swap it out for the S10 Plus when it's released but I've had literally nothing but good things to say about this phone. The only gripe is that I STILL don't have pie from T-Mobile.
That sluggish you mention it's not about the phone itself, it's about the user interface. You you use another launcher as Nova, you will see a very fast phone.
5:05 Yeah I definitely agree with this. I have the unlocked version of the Note 9 and I'm seeing all these people on youtube and my friends with a Samsung phone get the update, yet my phone was paid for the most and I still don't have the damm update. I even contacted Samsung support and I talked with someone, and the only thing they said was that "you're gonna get it soon". It's currently March 8 and I'm waiting so fix your game Samsung.
Hey i have the note 9 just a few days now about capturing a vid if you long press the record button you can frame your shot (you will see how much it zooms in) if you and not happy with the frame swipe up while holding the record button and you cancel the record (its a sweet hidden hack)
I have had the N9 since launch. I use the N8 for work, and it made me want to switch from iphone to the N 9. The N9 is a beast! The most complete smartphone out there. I have Verizon, so I haven't got the One UI update yet, but I'm not hung up on it because Samsung Experience to me is great. Touch Wiz was the reason I hadn't bought Galaxy phones in the past, but I think Sammy has come a long way on Software. As a tech enthusiast, the one thing I can say about the Note phones are you are less likely to want to upgrade every year. I'm a power user and feel like I could throw so much more at this phone. N9 is discounted everywhere it seems with the S10 launch coming up, makes this phone a great value. Because of the Note, I rarely open my personal Mac Book.
9:27 hold the video record button and you can watch the preview of what you're going to record. When you release the button on the record button will record. If you move your finger out of the record button will close the preview.
The phone defines itself that is the best with all the offering it gives. No one can beat its hardware. So, personal preference other side but I don't agree with you that "it is one of the best". it is the best
@Argentina Guapa Justin Bieber Oreo Snickers Firstly, you're ugly Next, you get one shot at naming your youtube and you use Justin beiber ???? Seriously?!?! Shame on you
Hey Nick thank you for shearing your experience with this phone. I love your videos. I totally understand and agree with you that people who buy the unlocked phones get left in the dark. I'm from Suriname ( south America ) and software updates take forever😣😣. I use a note 5 now and jeez its outdated no more updates and battery life is horrible. I'm planning to buy a note 9. This video was a great help. Thank you man and keep up the good work. Peace
Just want to get the main idea. How bright should it get? If it serves the purpose on showing the content in the screen, should it be "brighter than the XS max?"
First of all I keed to correct one point that Galaxy Note 9 Has More punchier colours than Xs max...it may get brighter but not punchier than Note 9. Secondly U can EASILY GET THE ONE UI UPDATE VIA SAMSUNG MEMBERS APP! No need to go to Xda developers and get official beta update through samsung members app. Thirdly,U have to update all the Galaxy apps thorugh the Galaxy store for example Email,Gmail,etc. Those r anothet type of updates. Fourth is that the carriers are the reason for the late update otherwise here in Asia Note 9 Already got January patch and Feb is rolling out
I never stated the XS Max was punchier or brighter, definitely not. The phone I stated was brighter. In addition the members app says it does not support this version when I tried to install it. Hence were the comment came from :)
@@nickackermanchannel oops,Well😅😅I am srry.But really surprised how They didn't pushed the OTA through that app.Srry Nick👍🏻. Eagerly waiting for New unboxings and Videos💚👍🏻
S9 plus unlocked user here and I totally feel your "December 1 patch" pain. It really is a huge slap in the face that us who actually OWN these phones by paying full price upfront are disrespected by being the last ones to get a major update. Totally unacceptable, very disappointed with them in that regard.
i had an issue with my battery draining very quickly after updating to pie. Did this to fix it: Wait until battery is in the Red, turn it off (power off), wait a few minutes then plug in the charging cable and wait about 2 hours until fully charged.
And btw you can buy the carrier version outright. Just because you have the over seas version it’s ignorant to think people haven’t bought it outright here.
I have note 9 and my room mate have Xs max. As far as I have noticed note 9 is as much as bright to Xs max. And yeah people saying whether it lags or not hell no . Never lag nor any frames drop in my note. My friends Xs max freezes sometimes while playing games so not sure why people still think iPhone max is shit and bla bla . I love Xs max , I love my note 9 but to be fair still Xs max isn't worth the money and yeah note 9 wasnt either but now it's way more comfortable. And talking about smoothness of stock Android it sucks honestly I use oneplus as a secondary device it is really boring as hell. ( Personal choices though)
I had the note 9 since September, two weeks ago I picked up the xs max 512gb. Sure note 9 has great hardwares but android is a terrible Os, also the gesture system is complicated. In iOS everything is more natural and never gets laggy, in contrast apps in the note 9 started to crash after only 4 months of use. Also camera in the note 9 is a big disappointment, the shutter speed is really slow so if anything slightly moves you will get a blurred picture. Note 9 is another miss for Samsung.
@@davidc.7838 You are an isheep i saw you responding to every comment about how good the not 9 is...so please you isheep go away this year as the past year Samsung just crashed Apple 😉
Am using my note 9 for 8 months and it's a super smooth phone. Plus I totally disagree with the display brightness dimmed off.... note 9 uses a super amoled display panel and to be noted here that iPhones display panels are also supplied by Samsung. iPhone don't even have an amoled display ( leave the part "super" which note 9 have extra ). Obviously Samsung won't supply their best panels to their raw competitors!! So how can note9 display look dimmed than iPhone!!
@@matthewbitter532 Samsung do consider the health of our eyes i do it in auto and if indoors or no light at all i make it super dim cause this lights affects out eyes and we use phone always and if you max it it very bright.
I'll never understand the hard on for security updates. I'm on an S4, i have no idea when the last time i got a security update was. Doesn't affect me at all.
It's actually the iris/face recognition, it seems like Samsung isn't as sure with its recognition technology (a big part is software) while Apple is because Apple made face recognition its primary unlock security (shows how sure they are about it ) while Samsung didn't. It isn't to scare people into buying the newest phones since people can use the touch id or password (pretty fool proof)
I upgraded my phone. I'm waiting for it in the mail. My Samsung Galaxy note 9. I can not wait. I'm jealous that you have 6 month on this phone and I'm waiting for mine. Good video 😎👍
I’m buying this phone soon, now that the price has come down & its a near perfect phone.. especially as nowadays flagship phones have notches/holes rather than a clean display!
Still the all in one best phone available in my opinion, have both the 6gb and 8gb 512gb versions, I gave the 128gb to my son, and I haven't heard 1 complaint with battery since, and hes finding new things every day, I cant wait to check in and see how hes customized it so far
I love my Note 9 it is very nice I see nothing bad about it. Bixby works great too. I keep my phone with a screen protector and great cases. Build quality is beautiful. My phone is super fast and works the same as it did when I bought it. I cannot agree with your video. But I overall like your videos.
512/8 Gig RAM Note 9 owner here. Love the battery life and stamina with quick charging right out of the box. Only used battery saver once to stretch out 2 days of use since its last charge. Love the screen and speaker output. Had a Note 8 prior, Note 7, 5, 4 and 3. Definite improvement in fidelity. I'm a little sore as my screen has a few areas where screen light is visible between the glass and frame (bummer). Also, my finger print reader has visible scratches on it and I can't think of how they got there. My every day case is a Spigen clear case and my going out with my wife case is the Brown leather Samsung wallet case. No screen protector with no scratches on the screen either. I got the 512/8 Gig model for the extra RAM but frankly, not sure I am getting much benefit over the standard 6 Gig of RAM model. I love my Note 9. Looking forward to the design language for the Note 10. I feel the S10 Plus will be giving us a good idea of what's to come.
The s10 has a dual front camera and triple rear lens. Also has a new feature called power sharing. It works like a wireless charger on the back of your phone to charge other devices.
Nice video. I have to disagree with you about the brightness and saturation. I also have the XS Max, and in my opinion, the Note is brighter. Maybe because the whites appear whiter on the Note it appears brighter to me. Saturation, in display...use the advanced option to adjust the red, yellow, and blues. Also, I use a naked (clear) skin from Slickwraps for the back of my phone to prevent scratches. Only things I like more about my XS Max is face ID, the speakers, and the smoothness of iOS. Other than that, the Note 9, to me, is the best all around phone.
Dude, I got my Note 9 from T-Mobile and I had to wait because of the carrier bloatware. Also, with the XDA developer download, you'd have to try to brick the phone. Simply download One UI and Android Pie onto your SD Card, enter download mode and boot from your SD card for the first time.
Have had the note 9 for around the same time. Really awesome phone, but i never found myself using the S-pen much. I may use it for trade in value for the s10 if it impresses me.
I think this dude bashed this phone a lot more than he should have. I have been a note 9 user ever since launch and I have never had the complaints he said. For me, the note 9 is a perfect phone until the the s10 or note 10 arrives.
I am the embodiment of the meme world I got it since launch too, but the lag and apps crashing are totally true. I picked up the xs max 2 weeks ago and everything feels much more smoother and natural.
David C. I don’t know what ur talking about. This phone, for me, has been the smoothest device I have ever tried out, and if you consider the features on the note 9, it far outpaces the XS MAX in my opinion
I am the embodiment of the meme world not at all. My main complaints come from the gestures. You can’t side swipe to go back and forth on chrome, to show your open tabs in chrome is very complicated since you have to swipe down from the search bar, so is unnatural. I never felt connected to the gestures system. Also camera has a very slow shutter so if anything moves in the scene you will get a blurry photo. None of this things happen in the xs max.
@Nick Ackerman: I agree with you in relation to it being a “slap in the face” from Samsung with releasing software updates to those on carrier first before doing so for those who own an unlocked model. I too own an unlocked model because I do not live in the U.S. and I always have to sit and wait while I hear about others getting their update. I trust that this is something Samsung will work upon in the future.
I've had my Note 9 for 7 months. A person should hopefully always be able to say that one's latest phone is the best one has used to date. The Note 9 is my best. My complaint is I'd have preferred a 4500 mAh battery in it instead of 4000 mAh. The S Pen also feels fragile and cheap . Android Pie One UI is great. Overall using the Galaxy Note 9 has been a very enjoyable experience.
I have the Note 9 on AT&T and still waiting for Pie. Can someone explain to me why owners of any Android but the Pixel have to wait for months for an update? I've never understood that.
Well S10 and or S10+ is out on March 8th 2019. Saw reviews and it's awesome, but Note 9 is just too dope to abandon. Most of all, can't part with my S pen and all the features no other phone has. It's a productivity phone for business and creative and artsy people. That's me.
I have the 8gb ram exynos chip, a co-worker of mine has SD845 I get better battery life, better multi-tasking, a bit smoother too Only thing SD845 has is a better gpu for games which i could give 2 fucks for Only reason why US models get SD is cuz of a qualcomm North American patents
@@fallback8314 if you need to root it then yes you'd have to get the exenos version. But I've used both and the qualcom is noticeably sanppyer. Also battery is better. Which is never the case until now.
@@nilaypatel302 you can't even say that unless you have used both. The qualcom if by far the better chipset at 7nm which is why the battery is much better. First time I've ever been able to say the qualcom got better battery life.
Traded my iPhone xs max for the note 9. First note I've ever owned, and I love it. There are little things I miss about my iPhone though. I have a love affair between my note and iPhones lol
@@adegbenroagoro5180 I run a dark theme and use Nova Launcher Prime, so all is customizable. It also has a dark mode, though I prefer the dark theme as I have it set up. 😊
There are a fairly decent number of differences. Many of them seem may seem minor but can make the phone a good bit better when combined together. The 512 GB Note 9 with 8GB RAM is way better for speed and consistent functionality than the 256GB Note 8 with 6GB RAM. The dual aperture capability for the wide lens camera is better for people who are into photography and the 4k video fps doubles from the 8 to 9 while the 720p and 1080p fps quadruples. The stereo speakers significantly improve the sound quality but are best if the Dolby Atmos feature is turned on. The fingerprint reader is practically instantaneous on the 9 while it takes a second on the 8. Throw in the extended battery life and the bluetooth S-Pen and it has a couple good advantages. Whether it is worth it to upgrade this late, however, that's another story. With the potential upgrades ranging from Wifi 6 and 5G, 1TB built-in storage, Infinity screens with no beveling, triple camera set-up, In-screen fingerprint scanner, 3D face scanning, foldable screens and the 7nm Snapdragon 855...you might want to wait and see what the Note 10 has in store first. Bear in mind the price for the Note 10 will probably be crazy high so if you aren't looking to spend a ton of money, you might be better off with a 512GB Note 9 if you can get them on a special.
@@Resticon I already got the note 9 I bought it earlier 2 months ago , but I'm waiting for the note 10 I think it's going to be huge don't forget that it will come with processor exynos 9825 so I'm really excited for it.
mine is still silky smooth, great camera, and ridiculously good battery life. The S-Pen is hella good for construction type stuff as I do rough drafts or modifications on plans that have already been developed and you can quickly point out what exactly you want modified/changed whether it be plans, materials, or just adding a note to something you want done in the construction itself by taking a pic and then using screenwrite dope AF. Never going back to a regular phone haha
Love my note 9. The best overall device on the market. Samsung's best phone by far. The battery is awesome. Eight and a half hours of on screen time. 24 hours of battery life in beast mode. S-pen is silky smooth. Software very fast a smooth. Speakers are awesome!
In brightness department, I always use my S9 at 50% brightness. It's very bright even in sunlight, I can see everything clearly without going all the way up to 100%. There's no need to be brighter than iPhone's screen, because it's already bright. Nice video anyways !
I’m not saying the display is not bright! They definitely are I’m just saying I have noticed the iPhone XS Max gets brighter under manual control. Amazing display just something that could be upgraded if they wanted to :) thanks for sharing your feedback appreciate that
I had the Note 4 that I loved but with the unreliable GPS signal and issues , had to buy something else. Now I am tempted to go back again to Samsung with the Note 9 but I read about similar GPS issues. Are these fixed or did you experience any GPS problem with yours?
Galaxy Note 9 - 6 Months Later! In this video I do not review the note 9, but share with you my user feedback and experience after 6 months, let's break it down! Enjoy! What are your experiences on the Note 9 up until now? Share them down below and/or any questions comments, concerns!!
Hey Nick, I think about the video cropping "problem you have", you should hold the video button then frame it right then let go to start recording. I am going to get the note 9, and software updates aren't a deal breaker to me but I have to agree(I think it is its main/biggest weakness), it is disappointing to not have the unlocked phones get the update(or at least not as fast as anyone else). I think that should be their top priority(or one of their top priorities). But you are one of my most favorite TechTubers. Keep up the good work!
Is this ok to get a #galaxynote9 after 10 months of its official launch??
#nick what do you think man??
@@mdrahman6732 I have the android 9 update + one ui since mid January bought it unlocked the128 GB dual sim exynos version in November. I had 2 more updates for thr ui and software improvements until now too. The camera "zoom in thing" is because of the aspect ratio pictures are shot in 4:3 and videos are shot in 16:9 when you choose 2160p 60fp/30fps or 1080p 60fps/30 , 1440p 30fps. The Device is working smooth no hickups or lagg but I turned all transition effects and animations off because it does make the phone feel sluggish when you switch apps or open camera switch back to a other app for example. I had one plus 3 before where it was the same thing didn't like the effects. The brightness of the note 9 screen is very good you can turn it to maximum brightness manual if you don't have the automatic setting on if you need and change it back they added that in the update too I think. The headphones that came with the note 9 the " akg headphones " are not nice the normal inears that you get for 10-20$ from Samsung Philips, sony, sennheiser, JBL sound better. I have some Sennheiser cx300 II inears and some of the old Samsung inears the difference in sound is huge I tried all of the different ear buds for the akg in ear headphones no improvement :D for music absolute no go or for calling someone the braided cable is nice doe nice video Mr.Ackerman
The video recording problem is fixed in the one ui as there is a seperate video recording mode to help frame it
Why don't you change it to one ui
Normal people: use the s pen to write notes!
Legends: use the s pen to point out scratches!
hamid alhaja Gods: use the s pen for spreading peanut butter on toast! XD
@@GhostlyVisage04
Or better yet: use the s pen to get virgins pregnant!
Better yet. Cast the S-Pen in a new Harry Potter movie as a wand!
@@Maykay1312 Wow, you are really slow!
@@yasu_red by your profile picture i can see u have no life but to play fortnite and listen to oh yea ye
I'll buy a Note9 when the Note10 come out.
mee too buddy
Lol I gotta wait for the note 11 to come out. So that I can get a Note 10 for cheap. Currently using a Note 8
Me too. A month after
Especially if you hate the trend of notches & holes, & prefer a cleaner display..
Itll come out on august 10th
Note 9 display?...toned down?
dude its as bright as a lamp
The XS Max, Mate 20 X is brighter, the Note 9 gets brighter only if triggered auto brightness by sunlight
@@nickackermanchannel I'm not sure.. is the note 8 meant to be brighter because my cousin has the Xs max and I have the note 8, it seems brighter.
@@nickackermanchannel then take out auto brightness and put the brightness you like they make it dimmer cause they protect your eye smh..
@@sneakyjc8055
True..
Like ok, I get that it's not as bright as other phones but as long as you can see it in most situations it should be great. I don't get why that was a talking point especially when others struggle to put in sunlight settings and readability
Who else here after release of oneplus 7 pro?
Well it is easy to say something isn't good after using it for s long time because you get used to its features . If we use another phone then we realise how good the old one was (cuz this Samsung has literally everything)
My Note 9 arrived yesterday, enjoy it so far
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Give it 3 months... then enjoy the lag.
@@davidc.7838 I'm on my third month and have no issues whatsoever. I use it and an iPhone. Still as fast as the first day.
@@davidc.7838 Had it since day one; no lag or issues whatsoever.
@@davidc.7838 Give it a few months or weeks. Then once one ui is arrived, it will make the phone smooth.
If you didn't point out those scuffs, I would not have noticed them. Also, for me, I don't mind that the brightness does not get as bright as the iPhone Xs Max. I usually have my screen dimmer than normal. The blue light can be harmful to the eyes. Plus longer battery life.
My phone normally on auto brightness or low especially night time.
love my note 9 but ive been a note fan since it came out will not going to change to anything else not saying nothing else is good but im staying with the notes. s10 may have its great features but note hands down the best to me and i dont look at little things like breaking the pen or the brightness to this phone is not bright enough note the best phone to me.
S10 has a new power sharing feature. Pretty much a portable charger built into it
nZ JekT but it is basically useless
I completely agree with you Nick, it's just sad to see we dont get the update any faster. I guess Samsung should definitely change this experience!
Who's looking forward to the Note10?!
I am going to get the note 9( my first note series and first flagship I have ever had once I get it). Then, as my income gets better, I will get the note 10 at around Black Friday/Chrismas time when the sales occur.
Not me. I'm good with my note 9. I don't want a hole in my display
I’m hoping they release a gold color.
I am definitely ready! I will be due for an upgrade when it comes out. I am getting excited!
just hope when note 10 comes out no punch holes
It's the best phone I've ever had. I have it for about 3 weeks now and I loved it. I also just downloaded the one ui and android pie, funny I also got it from carrier called freedom mobile here in canada and I got the one ui update already. I came from samsung grand prime so this was a huge upgrade, from an trash phone to a really good flagship phone
Wish someone steal your phone you don't deserve it
@@sneakyjc8055 Don't deserve? I freaking worked hard on getting it lol. I deserve every bit I got for the price I paid.
Pipoy 1999
I want to buy this phone too. can you please tell me how is the camera? does it take good photos?
@@babdullah5025 It's pretty good. I mean compared to my old one the camera of this phone is miles and miles better than my galaxy grand prime
@Argentina Guapa Justin Bieber Oreo Snickers If you truly don't care you wouldn't have commented in the first place lmao
Holy Moly!! I've been waiting for this video!!! so excited
Me too!
LOL to come from a I Phone TO now q note I cour IT its something about the S Pen and how fluent it is.
I absolutely love this phone. Productivity device. The phone lasts me all day long and I don't have to limit the settings. Great screen, great camera. S pen is a plus. Overall just a great phone. Only negative is I havent recieved the pie update yet and I have the unlocked version. Thought I would have gotten it first.
I'm on Verizon and I haven't gotten it yet. Been checking daily. Other than that, this phone is a damn beast.
how much do u use your phone cuz i have one too ?
Not backing up Samsung here, but the reason us with unlocked phones get updates last is because you can switch sims, they need to confirm that it works with every carrier before they push it unless you want to risk getting a brick. Either way, unlocked update rolled out today, at least for me. Loving it on my note 9.
Can’t wait to see what the 10 series looks like !
Nick Ackerman you knew i'd watch it. Its hard for me to resist samsung note series
note9: buy me im the newest phone
6 monts later the s10+ comes out
note9: am i a joke to u
no way
I like the note 9 because it doesn't have a hole on it, although the bezels look ugly, ESPECIALLY the bottom there is no reason for a chin in the bottom
@@lovecaleighjeanine5101 There are reasons that most android phones have a chin on the bottom. One of which is cost, the other is how Android phones have to be structured. The chin in an android phone contains a ribbon that connects the display to the touch controller. Apple can afford to manufacture their phones without this issue as they only release their phones once in a yearly cycle. Android manufacturers make a slew of devices from budget phones to their premium devices so it's not cost effective for them at the moment. If the note had no chin, it would have cost alot more than $1000.
@@lovecaleighjeanine5101 after owning and replacing 6 mate 20's until eventually getting a note 9, trust me, it's better to have a chin than to have major screen backlight bleed...
s10+: buy me im the newest phone
6 monts later the note10 comes out
s10+: am i a joke to u
Through my iPhone Xs Max, Pixel 3XL, I keep coming back to my Note 9 as my primary phone. Like you said, amazing call quality, THE BEST display on the market, great speakers, just as smooth as release date. The camera is lacking a bit but the Pixel cam APK works great. I'm most likely going to swap it out for the S10 Plus when it's released but I've had literally nothing but good things to say about this phone. The only gripe is that I STILL don't have pie from T-Mobile.
Been tempted to get an iPhone for such a long time and now my mind's changed to the note!
That sluggish you mention it's not about the phone itself, it's about the user interface. You you use another launcher as Nova, you will see a very fast phone.
5:05 Yeah I definitely agree with this. I have the unlocked version of the Note 9 and I'm seeing all these people on youtube and my friends with a Samsung phone get the update, yet my phone was paid for the most and I still don't have the damm update. I even contacted Samsung support and I talked with someone, and the only thing they said was that "you're gonna get it soon". It's currently March 8 and I'm waiting so fix your game Samsung.
Today. At least for me.
@@tymorgan2107 yeah I just got it too. But still, it took forever
Don't update One UI takes away pro mode video recording and s pen drawing and painting in advanced editor.
anonymous m really ? Can u talk more about it
I've had One UI on mine for over a month in the UK (unlocked) and today I got 1st February 2019 update... must be your carrier bud...
Hey i have the note 9 just a few days now about capturing a vid if you long press the record button you can frame your shot (you will see how much it zooms in) if you and not happy with the frame swipe up while holding the record button and you cancel the record (its a sweet hidden hack)
Had mine for 6 months and its a legend.i do have crucial tips for getting the best and extending the life of fone
I can't wait to buy this next year lol :'(
The s9 and note 8 are going for as low as 400 and that's crazy cheap! I say you go for them.
1000 Subscribers with no videos. In which country ??
@@almuzzee7035 I'm in UK
@@almuzzee7035 It's almost the lowest priced one I've found
@@almuzzee7035 Germany
I have had the N9 since launch. I use the N8 for work, and it made me want to switch from iphone to the N 9. The N9 is a beast! The most complete smartphone out there. I have Verizon, so I haven't got the One UI update yet, but I'm not hung up on it because Samsung Experience to me is great. Touch Wiz was the reason I hadn't bought Galaxy phones in the past, but I think Sammy has come a long way on Software. As a tech enthusiast, the one thing I can say about the Note phones are you are less likely to want to upgrade every year. I'm a power user and feel like I could throw so much more at this phone. N9 is discounted everywhere it seems with the S10 launch coming up, makes this phone a great value. Because of the Note, I rarely open my personal Mac Book.
9:27 hold the video record button and you can watch the preview of what you're going to record. When you release the button on the record button will record. If you move your finger out of the record button will close the preview.
Just got the note 9 about a week ago. So far I love it. Lots of nice features.
One of the best phone of last year👍🏻
The best!
The phone defines itself that is the best with all the offering it gives. No one can beat its hardware. So, personal preference other side but I don't agree with you that "it is one of the best". it is the best
The best
@Argentina Guapa Justin Bieber Oreo Snickers Firstly, you're ugly
Next, you get one shot at naming your youtube and you use Justin beiber ???? Seriously?!?!
Shame on you
was the No.1 phone
Hey Nick thank you for shearing your experience with this phone. I love your videos. I totally understand and agree with you that people who buy the unlocked phones get left in the dark. I'm from Suriname ( south America ) and software updates take forever😣😣. I use a note 5 now and jeez its outdated no more updates and battery life is horrible. I'm planning to buy a note 9. This video was a great help. Thank you man and keep up the good work. Peace
I have no issue with 6 gb when multitasking. Note
9 is beating the Iphone what ever model Apple is produceing
No complaints here 🖐🏽 got my note 9 in August, downloaded pie a few weeks ago. Runs really smooth! I love this phone.
Just want to get the main idea. How bright should it get? If it serves the purpose on showing the content in the screen, should it be "brighter than the XS max?"
Just sold my iPhone and bought a note 9. I always lost my headphones jack adapter and hated the ugly notch.
Love my note 9! great phone. I'm looking forward to the note 10...
I m missing this old theme in Note 9 it was best theme but update fucked up😭
Hey what do you do to clean your phone usually? Also do you use any screen protectors to protect the screen from scratches?
On top of having an unlocked one my version is also dual sim.. Hope to get the update by 2020 :D
First of all I keed to correct one point that Galaxy Note 9 Has More punchier colours than Xs max...it may get brighter but not punchier than Note 9.
Secondly U can EASILY GET THE ONE UI UPDATE VIA SAMSUNG MEMBERS APP! No need to go to Xda developers and get official beta update through samsung members app.
Thirdly,U have to update all the Galaxy apps thorugh the Galaxy store for example Email,Gmail,etc. Those r anothet type of updates.
Fourth is that the carriers are the reason for the late update otherwise here in Asia Note 9 Already got January patch and Feb is rolling out
I never stated the XS Max was punchier or brighter, definitely not. The phone I stated was brighter. In addition the members app says it does not support this version when I tried to install it. Hence were the comment came from :)
@@nickackermanchannel oops,Well😅😅I am srry.But really surprised how They didn't pushed the OTA through that app.Srry Nick👍🏻. Eagerly waiting for New unboxings and Videos💚👍🏻
Also beta is still not available for unlocked US note 9
S9 plus unlocked user here and I totally feel your "December 1 patch" pain. It really is a huge slap in the face that us who actually OWN these phones by paying full price upfront are disrespected by being the last ones to get a major update. Totally unacceptable, very disappointed with them in that regard.
i had an issue with my battery draining very quickly after updating to pie.
Did this to fix it:
Wait until battery is in the Red, turn it off (power off), wait a few minutes then plug in the charging cable and wait about 2 hours until fully charged.
i was so concerned abt it doest really help tje battery life if i do what u said?
And btw you can buy the carrier version outright. Just because you have the over seas version it’s ignorant to think people haven’t bought it outright here.
I have note 9 and my room mate have Xs max. As far as I have noticed note 9 is as much as bright to Xs max. And yeah people saying whether it lags or not hell no . Never lag nor any frames drop in my note. My friends Xs max freezes sometimes while playing games so not sure why people still think iPhone max is shit and bla bla . I love Xs max , I love my note 9 but to be fair still Xs max isn't worth the money and yeah note 9 wasnt either but now it's way more comfortable. And talking about smoothness of stock Android it sucks honestly I use oneplus as a secondary device it is really boring as hell. ( Personal choices though)
I had the note 9 since September, two weeks ago I picked up the xs max 512gb. Sure note 9 has great hardwares but android is a terrible Os, also the gesture system is complicated. In iOS everything is more natural and never gets laggy, in contrast apps in the note 9 started to crash after only 4 months of use. Also camera in the note 9 is a big disappointment, the shutter speed is really slow so if anything slightly moves you will get a blurred picture. Note 9 is another miss for Samsung.
@@davidc.7838 typical isheep I sense here☝️
Pandula Thennakoon I’m just sharing my experience does that make me an isheep?
@@davidc.7838 You are an isheep i saw you responding to every comment about how good the not 9 is...so please you isheep go away this year as the past year Samsung just crashed Apple 😉
@@davidc.7838 bitch you liar always saw your comments I you Isheep I have Iphone 8+ and s9+ best of both worlds
Am using my note 9 for 8 months and it's a super smooth phone. Plus I totally disagree with the display brightness dimmed off.... note 9 uses a super amoled display panel and to be noted here that iPhones display panels are also supplied by Samsung. iPhone don't even have an amoled display ( leave the part "super" which note 9 have extra ). Obviously Samsung won't supply their best panels to their raw competitors!! So how can note9 display look dimmed than iPhone!!
I'm sticking with my Note 9 until they get rid of the hole cutout I think. In any case I'm at least waiting to see what the Note 10 has to offer.
I feel you three hole better than the notch but am hoping for note 10 they figure it out for full display and have cam under the display
@@omarnieves2030 buy the upcoming M90
its gona be bezzelles with no notch but with a pop out camera
Yea the holepunch thing looks terrible....gonna upgrade my s7e to note9
@Cristian Babencu Galaxy M90 will have a fully bezzeless display and its coming this year
@Cristian Babencu its not gona be a slider
its gona be a pop out camera system
Love the quality of your videos! Awesome content!
Not sure how can I say iPhone XS Max is brighter than Note 9 even it's made of OLED Samsung.🤔
Lol
Why do you even need it to be so bright? These bright displays are already starting to affect my eyes.
@@matthewbitter532 Samsung do consider the health of our eyes i do it in auto and if indoors or no light at all i make it super dim cause this lights affects out eyes and we use phone always and if you max it it very bright.
Matthew Bitter you need it while using your phone under the sunshine
I'll never understand the hard on for security updates. I'm on an S4, i have no idea when the last time i got a security update was. Doesn't affect me at all.
That's how manufactures literally scare people into upgrading. It all started with Apple.
It's actually the iris/face recognition, it seems like Samsung isn't as sure with its recognition technology (a big part is software) while Apple is because Apple made face recognition its primary unlock security (shows how sure they are about it ) while Samsung didn't. It isn't to scare people into buying the newest phones since people can use the touch id or password (pretty fool proof)
FFS
Love my galaxy note 9.. I haven't used the pen much. I love it more with the 1 ui update. .
how much time does ur phone last on an really intense usage?????
Dint notice any difference bw 6 and 8gb rams..have been using both one after the other
I upgraded my phone. I'm waiting for it in the mail. My Samsung Galaxy note 9.
I can not wait. I'm jealous that you have 6 month on this phone and I'm waiting for mine.
Good video 😎👍
I was thinking of getting one
I’m buying this phone soon, now that the price has come down & its a near perfect phone.. especially as nowadays flagship phones have notches/holes rather than a clean display!
Still the all in one best phone available in my opinion, have both the 6gb and 8gb 512gb versions, I gave the 128gb to my son, and I haven't heard 1 complaint with battery since, and hes finding new things every day, I cant wait to check in and see how hes customized it so far
I love my Note 9 it is very nice I see nothing bad about it. Bixby works great too. I keep my phone with a screen protector and great cases. Build quality is beautiful. My phone is super fast and works the same as it did when I bought it. I cannot agree with your video. But I overall like your videos.
512/8 Gig RAM Note 9 owner here.
Love the battery life and stamina with quick charging right out of the box. Only used battery saver once to stretch out 2 days of use since its last charge. Love the screen and speaker output. Had a Note 8 prior, Note 7, 5, 4 and 3. Definite improvement in fidelity.
I'm a little sore as my screen has a few areas where screen light is visible between the glass and frame (bummer). Also, my finger print reader has visible scratches on it and I can't think of how they got there. My every day case is a Spigen clear case and my going out with my wife case is the Brown leather Samsung wallet case. No screen protector with no scratches on the screen either.
I got the 512/8 Gig model for the extra RAM but frankly, not sure I am getting much benefit over the standard 6 Gig of RAM model.
I love my Note 9. Looking forward to the design language for the Note 10. I feel the S10 Plus will be giving us a good idea of what's to come.
Nothing comes even close to all the thing's this device can do! Such a fantastic product I love my note9 👌🏾👌🏾
I'm an unlocked note 9 user and I completely agree. I am a little pissdd off that I'm still waiting for the android 9 update
@ImLostSoulz yes it can
The s10 has a dual front camera and triple rear lens. Also has a new feature called power sharing. It works like a wireless charger on the back of your phone to charge other devices.
How about a camera comparison between the S10 + vs the Note9?!
I guess only "bad" thing about Note9 is S10 that came out...
Nice video. I have to disagree with you about the brightness and saturation. I also have the XS Max, and in my opinion, the Note is brighter. Maybe because the whites appear whiter on the Note it appears brighter to me. Saturation, in display...use the advanced option to adjust the red, yellow, and blues. Also, I use a naked (clear) skin from Slickwraps for the back of my phone to prevent scratches. Only things I like more about my XS Max is face ID, the speakers, and the smoothness of iOS. Other than that, the Note 9, to me, is the best all around phone.
Note 9 or Galaxy S10? Planning to buy either of the 2 around May time so just asking which one you think I should get.
Dude, I got my Note 9 from T-Mobile and I had to wait because of the carrier bloatware. Also, with the XDA developer download, you'd have to try to brick the phone. Simply download One UI and Android Pie onto your SD Card, enter download mode and boot from your SD card for the first time.
Have had the note 9 for around the same time. Really awesome phone, but i never found myself using the S-pen much. I may use it for trade in value for the s10 if it impresses me.
I think this dude bashed this phone a lot more than he should have. I have been a note 9 user ever since launch and I have never had the complaints he said. For me, the note 9 is a perfect phone until the the s10 or note 10 arrives.
Exactly like he’s pure Apple
Lauren Michelle not like every other channel bashes on Apple
I am the embodiment of the meme world I got it since launch too, but the lag and apps crashing are totally true. I picked up the xs max 2 weeks ago and everything feels much more smoother and natural.
David C. I don’t know what ur talking about. This phone, for me, has been the smoothest device I have ever tried out, and if you consider the features on the note 9, it far outpaces the XS MAX in my opinion
I am the embodiment of the meme world not at all. My main complaints come from the gestures. You can’t side swipe to go back and forth on chrome, to show your open tabs in chrome is very complicated since you have to swipe down from the search bar, so is unnatural. I never felt connected to the gestures system. Also camera has a very slow shutter so if anything moves in the scene you will get a blurry photo. None of this things happen in the xs max.
Best smartphone sammy ever put in the market
Really excited for this year
@Nick Ackerman: I agree with you in relation to it being a “slap in the face” from Samsung with releasing software updates to those on carrier first before doing so for those who own an unlocked model. I too own an unlocked model because I do not live in the U.S. and I always have to sit and wait while I hear about others getting their update. I trust that this is something Samsung will work upon in the future.
Doubt cleared ! Thanks nick
Just got my note 9 and I got 14 days still, should I stick with it or S 10 plus?
I've had my Note 9 for 7 months. A person should hopefully always be able to say that one's latest phone is the best one has used to date. The Note 9 is my best. My complaint is I'd have preferred a 4500 mAh battery in it instead of 4000 mAh. The S Pen also feels fragile and cheap . Android Pie One UI is great. Overall using the Galaxy Note 9 has been a very enjoyable experience.
Is the SPEN’s Bluetooth feature needed or gimmicky? Compared to the Note 8 , the 📝 9’s speaker is louder and the battery needs less recharging.
I have the Note 9 on AT&T and still waiting for Pie. Can someone explain to me why owners of any Android but the Pixel have to wait for months for an update? I've never understood that.
I got it 2months ago or so it should be out on att since I got it then. And Samsung changes the software which takes time
Well S10 and or S10+ is out on March 8th 2019. Saw reviews and it's awesome, but Note 9 is just too dope to abandon. Most of all, can't part with my S pen and all the features no other phone has. It's a productivity phone for business and creative and artsy people. That's me.
Note 69 months later
Note 69, 9 months later ;)
@@Catalina._ No u
Snitch9ine 69 months later
woah dats some conspiracy theory worthy stuff right there
64 bits 6ix9ine
The Qualcomm version is noticeably better.
I have the 8gb ram exynos chip, a co-worker of mine has SD845
I get better battery life, better multi-tasking, a bit smoother too
Only thing SD845 has is a better gpu for games which i could give 2 fucks for
Only reason why US models get SD is cuz of a qualcomm North American patents
if the option to purchase either the exynos or the snapdragon was available i would buy without hesitation the exynos version all day
@@fallback8314 if you need to root it then yes you'd have to get the exenos version. But I've used both and the qualcom is noticeably sanppyer. Also battery is better. Which is never the case until now.
@@nilaypatel302 that's not true. I've used both. I get 9 hours of screen time with qualcom and only 6 or 7 if I'm lucky with the exenos.
@@nilaypatel302 you can't even say that unless you have used both. The qualcom if by far the better chipset at 7nm which is why the battery is much better. First time I've ever been able to say the qualcom got better battery life.
Sir I use note 9 since 1 year... I have some question....that if I have not use screen guard can my mobile will safe?
Traded my iPhone xs max for the note 9. First note I've ever owned, and I love it. There are little things I miss about my iPhone though. I have a love affair between my note and iPhones lol
Great Video! Can you Also do the Drain and Charging tests between flagships!
I have the unlocked model here in the US. Have gotten a security update this month, but no Pie. Oh well, my phone works well, so no complaints.
The only real difference to me is DARK MODE. Even on Android Oreo is still a great phone
@@adegbenroagoro5180 I run a dark theme and use Nova Launcher Prime, so all is customizable. It also has a dark mode, though I prefer the dark theme as I have it set up. 😊
Did you use a cover though I mean that would protect you?
Is the upgrade from the note 8 to the note 9 worth it or should I hold out?
I have both only difference is 2 speakers on 9 and the spen remotes from a distance to take pictures and battery life that's it but it is a upgrade
There are a fairly decent number of differences. Many of them seem may seem minor but can make the phone a good bit better when combined together. The 512 GB Note 9 with 8GB RAM is way better for speed and consistent functionality than the 256GB Note 8 with 6GB RAM. The dual aperture capability for the wide lens camera is better for people who are into photography and the 4k video fps doubles from the 8 to 9 while the 720p and 1080p fps quadruples. The stereo speakers significantly improve the sound quality but are best if the Dolby Atmos feature is turned on. The fingerprint reader is practically instantaneous on the 9 while it takes a second on the 8. Throw in the extended battery life and the bluetooth S-Pen and it has a couple good advantages. Whether it is worth it to upgrade this late, however, that's another story. With the potential upgrades ranging from Wifi 6 and 5G, 1TB built-in storage, Infinity screens with no beveling, triple camera set-up, In-screen fingerprint scanner, 3D face scanning, foldable screens and the 7nm Snapdragon 855...you might want to wait and see what the Note 10 has in store first. Bear in mind the price for the Note 10 will probably be crazy high so if you aren't looking to spend a ton of money, you might be better off with a 512GB Note 9 if you can get them on a special.
@@Resticon I already got the note 9 I bought it earlier 2 months ago , but I'm waiting for the note 10 I think it's going to be huge don't forget that it will come with processor exynos 9825 so I'm really excited for it.
@@randomvideos5744 That's for foreign models. US versions use Snapdragon processors instead of the Exynos.
mine is still silky smooth, great camera, and ridiculously good battery life. The S-Pen is hella good for construction type stuff as I do rough drafts or modifications on plans that have already been developed and you can quickly point out what exactly you want modified/changed whether it be plans, materials, or just adding a note to something you want done in the construction itself by taking a pic and then using screenwrite dope AF. Never going back to a regular phone haha
Can you do for the s9 plus
why because you have one?
@@aethelread5967 yes
@@mrm9519 wow
I got XS max
* Flame war started *
Tell me a good reason why he should.....tell me?
I have the note 9 and its bright as hell. Why would you need it to be more bright?
It is worth it because it is better to wait for 6 months before buying it because the more you wait the price will drop even more
I bought an unlocked model in US and I was really disappointed by not get one Ui yet.
Love my note 9. The best overall device on the market. Samsung's best phone by far. The battery is awesome. Eight and a half hours of on screen time. 24 hours of battery life in beast mode. S-pen is silky smooth. Software very fast a smooth. Speakers are awesome!
Which note 9 version are u using? Exynos or snapdragon?
from released until now, 8 gb ram and 1 tb no lag issues
How is it feel to draw with the screen protector on?
I have an unlocked note 9. I thought I was the only one without the pie update. It's really frustrating.
Which screen protector do you use? Link please.
What type of screen protector do you use on it?
Swapped my s10 plus for the note 9 hope it doesn't let me down .
Thoughts??
I ended up swapping back to s10 plus , I did miss it to tell you truth the note
9 Is brilliant but it lacked sound quality compared to s10 .
thats exactly how i feel!!! i got the unlocked At&t and i havent received the update yet!!! and that is really pissing me off!!!
In brightness department, I always use my S9 at 50% brightness. It's very bright even in sunlight, I can see everything clearly without going all the way up to 100%. There's no need to be brighter than iPhone's screen, because it's already bright.
Nice video anyways !
I’m not saying the display is not bright! They definitely are I’m just saying I have noticed the iPhone XS Max gets brighter under manual control. Amazing display just something that could be upgraded if they wanted to :) thanks for sharing your feedback appreciate that
There also opening the spen up to developers so we should get more features, but I'm expecting it to be noticeable after the next note.
I had the Note 4 that I loved but with the unreliable GPS signal and issues , had to buy something else. Now I am tempted to go back again to Samsung with the Note 9 but I read about similar GPS issues. Are these fixed or did you experience any GPS problem with yours?
Location GPS is accurate get the note 10 when it comes out If you want to return. But GPS issue was probably a issue back then
Thanks for video!i learned alot!