From S9/S9+ to Note9

Samsung's latest flagship, the Galaxy Note9 is finally available. If you're undecided on whether you should upgrade or not, we're here to help. First of all, here's a quick video recap of what's new in the Note9:

	Samsung Galaxy Note9 (512GB)
Launch SRP	From S$1728
Latest Price	From S$658
Operating system	Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung Experience
Processor	Samsung Exynos 9810 octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
Built-in Memory	8GB RAM
Display	6.4-inch / 2,960 x 1,440 pixels (516 ppi) / 18.5:9 ratio / Super AMOLED Infinity Display Always-On Display
Camera	Rear: Dual 12-megapixel, dual f/1.5 and 2.4, 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, LED flash and 12-megapixel f/2.4, 52mm telephoto, 2x optical zoom Front: 8-megapixel, f/1.7
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 + 5GHz), 4G+ LTE Cat 18 (up to 1200Mbps), Bluetooth 5.0, VHT80, MIMO (2x2), GPS, GLONASS, NFC, Screen Mirroring
Storage Type	512GB internal storage microSD expansion (up to 512GB)
Battery	4,000mAh Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging Wireless charging
Dimensions	161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm
Weight	201g

For a more in-depth look at the Note9, check out these articles:

• Read (1): Samsung Galaxy Note9 review: No compromises
• Read (2): Samsung Galaxy Note9: Local pricing and pre-order promos
• Read (3): The best cases to protect your Samsung Galaxy Note9
• Watch (1): Using the S Pen as a remote control on the Galaxy Note9
• Watch (2): Turn your Galaxy Note9 into a desktop PC with just an adapter!
• Watch (3):  Tracing a photo with the S Pen on the Samsung Galaxy Note9

Should you upgrade?

Next, let's compare the Note9 against older Samsung devices to see what you're getting if you upgrade.

From S9/S9+ to Note9

The S9 and S9+ look fairly similar to the Note9 and use the same processors. The S9+ has the exact same rear camera setup too, so the only real reason to upgrade is for the Note9's S Pen.

What stays the same

• Very similar design (Note9 is thicker and heavier)
• QHD+ resolution (2,960 x 1,440)
• Samsung Exynos 9810 processor
• 12-megapixel main camera with dual aperture f/2.4 and f/1.5 lens and "Super Speed" Dual Pixel sensor
• On the S9+: Same secondary 12-megapixel, f/2.4 rear camera
• Front-facing 8-megapixel f/1.7 selfie camera
• Portrait Mode
• Expandable storage via MicroSD card (but only up to 256GB)
• Stereo speakers
• Fingerprint scanner
• Intelligent Scan biometric security that combines Iris and Face scanning
• AR Emoji
• Super slow motion recording at 960fps
• Super AMOLED display
• Always-on display
• Android 8.1 Oreo OS
• Iris scanning
• Face unlock
• Most Bixby features
• Wireless charging
• Fast charging
• Reversible USB Type-C port
• 3.5mm headphone port
• IP68 dust and water resistance

What you get for upgrading

• Larger display: 6.4-inches
• More RAM: 6 or 8GB
• More storage: 128GB or 512GB
• MicroSD card compatible up to 512GB
• Larger battery: 4,000mAh
• Bluetooth Low Energy S Pen with remote control feature
• Desktop mode without DeX dock

	Samsung Galaxy S9	Samsung Galaxy S9+ (256GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note9 (512GB)
Launch SRP	From S$1198	From S$1498	From S$1728
Latest Price	—	—	From S$658
Operating system	Android 8.0 Oreo with Samsung Experience	Android 8.0 Oreo with Samsung Experience	Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung Experience
Processor	Samsung Exynos 9810 octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)	Samsung Exynos 9810 octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)	Samsung Exynos 9810 octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
Built-in Memory	4GB RAM	6GB RAM	8GB RAM
Display	5.8-inch / 2,960 x 1,440 pixels (570 ppi) / 18.5: 9 ratio / Super AMOLED Infinity Display Always-On Display	6.2-inch / 2,960 x 1,440 pixels (529 ppi) / 18.5:9 ratio / Super AMOLED Infinity Display Always-On Display	6.4-inch / 2,960 x 1,440 pixels (516 ppi) / 18.5:9 ratio / Super AMOLED Infinity Display Always-On Display
Camera	Rear: 12-megapixel, dual f/1.5 and 2.4, 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, LED flash Front: 8-megapixel, f/1.7	Rear: Dual 12-megapixel, dual f/1.5 and 2.4, 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, LED flash and 12-megapixel f/2.4, 52mm telephoto, 2x optical zoom Front: 8-megapixel, f/1.7	Rear: Dual 12-megapixel, dual f/1.5 and 2.4, 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, LED flash and 12-megapixel f/2.4, 52mm telephoto, 2x optical zoom Front: 8-megapixel, f/1.7
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 + 5GHz), 4G+ LTE Cat 18 (up to 1200Mbps), Bluetooth 5.0, VHT80, MIMO (2x2), GPS, GLONASS, NFC, Screen Mirroring	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 + 5GHz), 4G+ LTE Cat 18 (up to 1200Mbps), Bluetooth 5.0, VHT80, MIMO (2x2), GPS, GLONASS, NFC, Screen Mirroring	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 + 5GHz), 4G+ LTE Cat 18 (up to 1200Mbps), Bluetooth 5.0, VHT80, MIMO (2x2), GPS, GLONASS, NFC, Screen Mirroring
Storage Type	64GB internal storage 256GB (MicroSD)	256GB internal storage 256GB (MicroSD)	512GB internal storage microSD expansion (up to 512GB)
Battery	3,000mAh Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging Wireless charging	3,500mAh Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging Wireless charging	4,000mAh Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging Wireless charging
Dimensions	147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm	158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm	161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm
Weight	163g	189g	201g