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Should you upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Note9?
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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:
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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
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