[ SAMSUNG ]
Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Overall Score
48/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
246972
Graphics (GPU)
93460
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 48/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
22/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Poor
48/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
31/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Po |
| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge (50% in 35 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:40 hr |
| Gaming | 05:01 hr |
| Max charge power | 15 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Standby | 96 hr |
| Watching video | 11:36 hr |
| Web browsing | 07:31 hr |
| Wireless charging | Yes, Qi/PMA (15 W) |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 246972 |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 4340 |
| Data manipulation | 5819 |
| GPU | 93460 |
| Memory | 127081 |
| Multi-core score | 1853 |
| Photo editing | 9629 |
| Single-core score | 683 |
| Total score | 606593 |
| UX | 139080 |
| Video editing | 5461 |
| Web score | 5745 |
| Writing score | 6229 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900 |
| 3G network | HSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100 |
| 4G network | LTE 700, LTE 2300, LTE 1900, LTE 900, LTE 1700, LTE 850, LTE 2600, LTE 1800, LTE 800, LTE 2100, LTE 2500 |
| 5G support | No |
| Bluetooth features | PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, LE, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| Bluetooth version | 5 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| Hybrid slot | Yes |
| Infrared port | No |
| LTE Cat* | 18 |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | Black, Blue, Brown |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, rear |
| Frame material | Metal |
| Height | 161.9 mm (6.37 inches) |
| Rear material | Glass |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm (0.35 inches) |
| Waterproof | IP68 |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| Width | 76.4 mm (3.01 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 18.5:9 |
| Contrast | ∞ Infinity |
| Display features | - Always-On Display |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10 |
| Max rated brightness | 520 nits |
| PPI | 514 ppi |
| PWM | 227 Hz |
| RGB color space | 144.6% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Response time | 8 ms |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84% |
| Size | 6.4 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
DxOMark main camera tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Samples | Photo samples of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 from DxOMark |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 4K video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/1.5 - 2.4 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode- RAW support |
| Flash | Dual LED |
| Focal length | 26 mm |
| Image resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 12 MP2) Telephoto: 12 MP |
| Matrix | 12 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 1.4 micron |
| Sensor | Samsung SAK2L3 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" (≈ 0.39 inch) |
| Slow motion | 960 FPS (720p) |
| Stabilization | Optical |
| Zoom | Optical, 2x |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 512 GB |
| Memory clock | 1794 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 6 GB |
| Storage size | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | August 2018 |
| Category | Flagship |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1000 |
| Release date | August 2018 |
| SAR (body) | 1.509 W/kg |
| SAR (head) | 0.381 W/kg |
| Sensors | - Hall-effect sensor- Barometer- Proximity sensor- Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
| Successor | -Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.9 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.9 GHz: Exynos M3 |
| CPU cores | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810 |
| FLOPS | ~247.1 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 572 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 216 |
| Graphics | Mali-G72MP18 |
| Lithography process | 10 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | Samsung |
| Max clock | 2700 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes |
Recent User Tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Benchmark |
| 📘 2024-06-22(喔胖) | GeekBench GPU |
| 📘 2025-04-07(Ray Leonhart) | GeekBench CPU |
| 📘 2025-10-11(OnionTails) | AnTuTu |
| 📘 2025-10-16(Tuâns 🇻🇳) | AnTuTu |
| 📘 2026-05-31(Fermallow) | GeekBench CPU |
| 📘 2026-06-16(PatrickVN) | AnTuTu |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 1440p at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS size | 19 GB |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 (Can be upgraded to Android 10) |
| ROM | One UI 2.5 |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).