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Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S9

Released: 2018, February 25Price: $ 199.99 / £ 749.99 / € 118.45Status: Available. Released 2018, March

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
CPUOcta-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA, Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China
GPUMali-G72 MP18 - EMEA, Adreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China
NFCYes
SAR0.78 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
Dual8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF, 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera)
Size6.2 inches, 98.3 cm, 2, (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy S9+
Price$ 199.99 / £ 749.99 / € 118.45
RadioFM radio (USA & Canada only)
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
Video1440p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsMidnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue, Polaris Blue
ModelsSM-G965F, SM-G965U, SM-G965W, SM-G9650, SM-G965U1, SM-G965N, SCV39, SM-G965X, SC-03K
SAR EU0.29 W/kg (head) 1.35 W/kg (body)
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, March
Weight189 g (6.67 oz)
ChipsetExynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEA, Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.537 (sunlight)
SensorsIris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global, USA
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global
Charging15W wired, QC2, Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, February 25
Announced2018, February 25
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~529 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 68dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 80dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 246660 (v7), GeekBench: 8883 (v4.4), GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -92.6dB / Crosstalk -93.4dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 86h

Samsung Galaxy S9 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy S9+ Samsung Galaxy S9+ is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Samsung Galaxy S9+ has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM with Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEA, Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy S9 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy S9?

The Samsung Galaxy S9 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy S9 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy S9 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy S9 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy S9 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy S9.