Samsung Galaxy Note9 Specs

9.0

PhoneArena Score

Samsung Galaxy Note9 Review

9.5

User Score (19 reviews)

Add Review

Released

Aug 24, 2018

Display

6.4-inch
2960 x 1440 px

Camera

12 MP Main
8 MP Selfie

Battery

4000 mAh

Storage

128GB

Hardware

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
6GB RAM

OS

Android 10
Samsung One UI

Description

The Samsung Galaxy Note9 is a feature-packed high-end phone aimed at power users and productivity-minded individuals. Its key stand-out features include the large Super AMOLED display, the versatile dual-camera, the huge 4000mAh battery, and the S-Pen digital stylus allowing you to take down notes and annotate documents, as well as to control media playback and flip between presentation slides remotely thanks to its wireless connectivity. And with DeX mode, the Galaxy Note9 can connect to a TV or Monitor giving you a desktop-like environment for work or play.

This device is also known as Samsung SM-N960U, Samsung SM-N960F

Pros

• Supports wireless charging
• High pixel density screen (516 PPI)

I want it 38 users

I have it 90 users

I had it 46 users

Popular Comparisons

The is most commonly compared with these phones:

• 

  Samsung Galaxy Note9
  vs
  

  Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
• 

  Samsung Galaxy Note9
  vs
  

  Samsung Galaxy S24
• 

  Samsung Galaxy Note9
  vs
  

  Samsung Galaxy S24+
• 

  Samsung Galaxy Note9
  vs
  

  Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
• 

  Samsung Galaxy Note9
  vs
  

  Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Specs Compare

Display Benchmarks
Size:	6.4-inch
Resolution:	2960 x 1440 px, 18.5:9 ratio, 516 PPI
Technology:	Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body:	83.51 %
Features:	HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 (10 nm)
Processor:	Octa-core, 2800 MHz, Kryo 385, 64-bit
GPU:	Adreno 630
RAM:	6GB (LPDDR4)
Internal storage:	128GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 512 GB
OS:	Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo), Samsung One UI Screenshots
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery
Capacity:	4000 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging:	Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging

Camera
Rear:	Dual camera Camera samples
Main camera:	12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera:	12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, Autofocus)
Specifications:	Optical zoom: 2.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 52 mm Sensor size: 1/3.4" Pixel size: 1 μm
Flash:	LED
Video recording:	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:	Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, EIS
Front:	8 MP (Wide Angle, Autofocus)
Video capture:	2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	6.37 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches (161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm)
Weight:	7.09 oz (201.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:	Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:	Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Features:	Notification light, Stylus
Keys:	Left: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key; Right: Other
Colors:	Midnight black, Ocean blue, Cloud silver, Lavender purple

Cellular
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46
3G:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA
SIM type:	Nano SIM
HD Voice:	Yes
VoLTE:	Yes

Multimedia Benchmarks
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:	32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos
Screen mirroring:	Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s):	Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	5.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:	Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features:	Charging, OTG, Video out
Hearing aid compatible:	M4, T3
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:	NFC, ANT+

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Jul 03, 2018
FCC ID value:	A3LSMN960U
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.27 W/kg
Body:	0.76 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.35 W/kg
Phablet:	3.90 W/kg

Buyers information
Price:	$ 1000
In The Box:	S Pen, USB Cable, Earphones, SIM removal tool, USB power adaptor, USB connector, Pen, nibs, Tweezer, Clear cover case, Quick start guide, USB connector leaflet.

Availability
Officially announced:	Aug 09, 2018

Despite our efforts to provide full and correct specifications, there is always a possibility of admitting a mistake. If you see any wrong or incomplete data, please

LET US KNOW.

If you are interested in using our specs commercially, check out our Phone specs database licensing page.

Alternative variants

Samsung Galaxy Note9

With 512 GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
RAM:	8GB
Internal storage:	512GB
Price:	$ 1250

Samsung Galaxy Note9

SM-N960F International version

Differences from the main variant:
System chip:	Samsung Exynos 9 9810 (10 nm)
Processor:	Octa-core, 2900 MHz, Exynos M3 and ARM Cortex-A55, 64-bit
GPU:	Mali-G72 MP18
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)
4G (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Dual SIM:	Shared with microSD
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Jul 02, 2018
FCC ID value:	A3LSMN960F
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.23 W/kg
Body:	0.85 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.40 W/kg
Phablet:	3.98 W/kg

Samsung Galaxy Note9

for Verizon

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700 c), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3)
3G:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Samsung Galaxy Note9

for AT&T

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)

Samsung Galaxy Note9

for T-Mobile

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 27(800 SMR), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
3G:	Bands 5(850), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Samsung Galaxy Note9

for Sprint

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

Samsung Galaxy Note9

for U.S. Cellular

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 25(1900+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 46
3G:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
U.S. Cellular
Xfinity Mobile

News

Feeling nostalgic? This dirt-cheap (new) Samsung Galaxy Note 9 may well cheer you up

Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 is no longer eligible for monthly security updates

Huge one-day-only Samsung sale makes the Galaxy S10 family and Note 9 cheaper than ever

Samsung's venerable Galaxy Note 9 and S10e powerhouses are cheaper than ever (refurbished)

Links

• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Review
• Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Galaxy Note 9
• iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9
• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs OnePlus 6
• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy Note 8
• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Apple iPhone X