7 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Samsung S9 in 2021!
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- čas přidán 30. 03. 2021
- Today on Tech Rewind, I go back and review the Samsung Galaxy S9 - a now 3 year old phone that is very cheap to buy and has a lot of great features for its age.
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It really should have been 8 reasons you should buy an S9, because I completely forgot the fact that it has built in wireless charging! 😁
*If you enjoyed this episode of Tech Rewind, check out this one about the Google Pixel 2 - it's a steal of a phone, especially right now!*
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Can we get a rewind video of the Galaxy S10 or Note 10+? Great content as always BTW 🥂
And you could even connect an external hard disk or an ssd as well i used to connect my 1tb SanDisk harddisk and also able to connect my wireless mouse with the adapter that's free in the box and the akg headphones as well
Please do a Note 9 in 2021 video maybe against iphone 8+ buyers guide man 👨
@@anoldtakurachabata6752 bro no need I'm using note 9 and xs max and from my experience and after the update Samsung cameras are way better and take higher resolution phootos and more better than xs max and the performance is great and faster charging wireless charging wqhd resolution and better AM OLED display that's way better than xs max just think how much change you'll find and you do get a premium akg 3.5mm headphones i still prefer those over my usbc akg
@@swarajrajegore6897 thanks a lot for the reply hey 😃
2:36 "no one's going to be crying for the return of the notification LED"
Me: 😢
Use always on display
@@thodoris25 that wastes way more battery and could also lead to screen burn in
@@corneliusnowicki5363 o well you're right :/
Agreed, awesome feature
It's so freaking useful and applicative
Same thing goes for the iris scanner
I'm actually watching this on my 3 year old s9! It has and still continues to serve me well!
Same :D , but after 3 year i see lags and glitches.
Same.
Right, after 3 year the only problem is my power button fell off lol
@@fvs666 eh not me
Likewise
The fact that we`re looking back on old flagships made me think that the development in tech as a whole has reached its plateau.
People have always done that. You can also see people talking about the S6 in 2019 etc.
I came from an S6 Edge+ video and yes , I'm thinking we've topped out but maybe I'll eat those words in the future .
Ya, they're just adding gimmicks now and probably for a few years now. Gimmicks
*A* plateau, not the end of all improvement
I remember when they said adding cameras to phones was s gimmick.
They will always improve.
I bought my s9 the year it was released and am still using it😍
No regrets😊
Wow, this takes me back! So many great features were added in the S9.
Yeah! Back when they were focused on adding features instead of taking them away 😅
and now in the s21, some of them are gone...
@@yux.tn.3641 yeah that's because Samsung used to ask in survey if you use the feature that much is it necessary and the previous Samsung user's didn't use the features that much so Samsung took the decision according to the one who are active on Samsung member apps
@@MarkSpurrell s10 ?
S10 just saying
You never speak with extra hype. You speak calmly and explain gently. One of the best tech reviewer on CZcams.
Yeah ikr (me who just discovered his channel now)
Watching his video for the first time and I'm actually surprised that this tech guy isn't shouting 😂
Yep definitely. That's why I subbed 👊
Yes, genuine reviews
Been rocking my uncle Doug's old S9 for a while now. Love it. Rest in peace Doug.
I've had the S9 since it came out. It's never given me a problem. It's actually gotten better with time. That comes down to software, but still.
How is the battery life?
@@dsfsfsfsfs I can make it through the day without much of a problem
What about the battery life, I have s9 plus and its battery is been worst if we compare to the new one
@@sayedhasnainalishah9377 yeah, if you had it for a long time (i have my s9+ since the first month when the phone was released), surely it's battery would be worst than newer ones (3 years had passed). But still, mine can last 8 to 10 hours of CZcams and Music!
There is no battery life. Using this phone for couple of years. Dont believe to walkers who say battery is good. Only if you using it for calling. Do you know any person who has smarphone and just call??? Batteries are dead in second hand phones.
Lol I bought one for 150 and traded it into TMobile for 800 towards my S21 Ultra
That is extremly smart
*Business*
You are a pro
Big brain lol
Stonks
Had the S9+ in Coral Blue from December 2018 to August 2020, then I upgraded to the S20+ in Cosmic Gray as a Birthday Present from myself. This video makes me miss my S9+ again.
Same 😂 I upgraded from Black S9+ to cloud white s20+ hahaha.
really you felt the need to upgrade? the s9+ could have easily lasted you 2-3 years more with a battery replacement
bought the A50 back in 2019. Never upgraded still using it. Can't relate to you guys:)
@@29subhra same here bro
@@wuhski Same because my battery dies after 4hrs of SoT and I plan to change the battery and sell it to my cousin.
I have had the S9 since it released and the only problem that I ever had with it is the battery. It really does not last long, but other than that this has been a very fun phone to use with its size and performance. Definitely my favorite phone I had ever had.
excuse me what about the camera does you have any problem with it like for example losing details or degrading after updates??
I aggre with u, is the only low point from S9
same problem with the s7
I get my s9 battery to last all day??
i'm considering buying a used one, found one that claims to have been "a spare phone" which doesn't even seem to have scratches or anything...but what would you say about battery life?
This was spot on. I was issued a "reuse" S9 at work and it takes care of all my needs even with company apps. Well done.
I'm digging the colour coordination between your shirt and that awesome pillow
Imagine if this was being sold as cheaper option instead of A series.
Sure thing 👍
In my point of view, getting this phone is like a MILLION TIMES BETTER than getting a very underpowered phone in that 200$-price range. That being said, a budget A series phone gets more updates and has better battery and stuff like that.
No man, the battery on this is not worth it
Imagine it with updated specs.
@@ToTheHellfire024 you mean like the SE? I don't think they should.
I bought my S9 coincidentally enough 3 years ago and man oh man I still love this thing!! The display is amazing, you get Dolby sound, a GREAT camera, good speakers, a headphone jack, to be very very honest I don't have much to complain about. Honestly I was at best buy the other day and as far as phones under $700-900 phones go I didn't see a single one that I wanted and I had really been wanting to get a new phone haha everything this guy said was true and I couldn't be more happy with my phone.
how much sot do you get?
Oh boy this is the first video of your channel that got recommended to i am happy to see it. The review is so well put together and simplistic just like MKBHD, U deeeefinitely deserve a sub, let's get my guy to a 100K
Ps:I am now binging on ur vids after work
Commenting for the algorithm. Let’s get our man to 100k!
Let's do it!
Letsgoo
Okay sure why not
Yes sir
Yo
Watching from my s9. 😋 It's so good I'm having problems moving on. Now if samsung does a remake of this phone as an SE, I'll be first in line.
Woah man, that would be an instant sell.
I own the S9 Plus and man its a well-made phone.
Buy s10e .. form compact phone
@@anonymousperson5441 buy iPhone 4s, compact.......
THEY NEED TO DO THAT!!! They don’t do major software updates after 2 years which pisses me off because I love Samsung
@@khaotictrash Ikr!
No one would cry for the missing notification led got me drowning in my own tears...
Same...☹
wish I got a Samsung that had it my j6 plus doesn't have anything an s9 had or the 8
use notifybuddy for it bruh
It's weird Samsung quietly disabled it on my S8 after an update & I forgot about it
@@neiliewheeliebin use notify body then
I've had my S9 since April 2018. Over three years now. Watching this video on my S9 actually. Still a powerhouse phone to this day with still great specs.
This series is freaking awesome! Keep them coming!!⚡️ and you deserve more buddy! Very high quality and informative content ! Lots of love and support 💖
Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying Tech Rewind :)
@@MarkSpurrell WE do keep it alive Sir.
This is a type of video that I like reviewing old products whether it's still a good buy
Bought this back in 2019 when it was already 1 year old. Still rocking it in 2021 without any performance issues. It still feels like a flagship. Notif led and headphone jack are big bonus. I wouldnt think of an upgrade for at least 2-3 years. Battery has worn down a bit over these years but hey we can always swap out
You are awesome!! I just stumbled on your channel. Fellow Canadian from Victoria:) anyway thanks to you I've been showing everyone my mechanical shutter my S9 has that I had no clue about till now!! Lol....great videos and love the way you review tech. Keep up the great work 👍 👏 😁
I always loved this phone but ended up buying S10 instead back in 2019. Love your Tech Rewind stuff! Keep up the great work mate!
At 1:50 playing my favourite song made me feel more delighted as the review is beautiful as always! ❤️
This Ph was sooo close to the perfect balanced flagship, in fact in look & design or color choice like sky blue I could prefer today over S21 ultra.
cheers for the video.. just received my brother's s9 and your video has cheered me up.. times are hard😕
I'm so glad that I've found this channel !!
Man, your videos and reviews are great to watch.
One of the best reviewers !!
Thanks so much!
the people who disliked this needs a COVID test, because they got no taste
I dislike, pay $350 for old snapdragon. Just buy poco F3
@@jojo7323 agreed
@@jojo7323 f3 has not ip68, amoled display.
@@hugogarcia-yh7gx Correct. Most importantly the UI is boring and cartoonish. There is no such feeling of using an high end phone
It has 120 hz amoled noob
Great video, what was the anime, that you were showing on the screen?
s9 user here.. with me for 3 years. Love it always. Can totally prove your reviews about s9 are legit. 💙🤩
I love this guy. Definitely deserves more subs. Keep it up mark!
Thank you Stella!!
I got a refurbished s9 this past November, and loving it (a big upgrade from the junk ZTE I was using). The only thing it leaves me wanting for is longer battery life. I think its kinda appalling how quickly a phone is consider old. Considering what they cost at launch, and the environmental impact. They need to make it a law allowing phones to have parts replaced easily, and longer software upgrades. Id even be willing to pay for android upgrades.
Few people buy flagships
Really appreciate that there is a channel which reviews old flagships
Thank you, your videos are the best information and delivery!!!
Loved my S9+. Trying to convince my cousin to get one! The battle of "old flagship vs new budget" aka good camera, bad battery VS bad camera, good battery 😂
Oh ok i would rather have good battery and a bad camera
You should also do a video on the palm phone (super tiny phone) or the ZTE Axon M (sub 200 dollar dual screen phone) for this series! I think they’d both make interesting vids!
I’m an iPhone 12 Pro user, had the S9 when it came out 3yrs ago and what a phone 📱, can do everything the new, updated modern day phones can and in some cases just as effective.
In fact I’ve just bought 1 for use as my company work phone and I’m keeping my iPhone as my personal, this review was paramount to my decision in doing so. Great video.
Just about to buy one. Very helpful video!
I still come back to this phone even after switching to the Apple ecosystem. Been using it like an ipod/phablet instead. Still in amazing condition and the extra 256gb makes it a good storage device for my photos/videos!
I love my coral blue S9! ❤️
I use it as a secondary to my S20+ right now and I still love how beautiful it looks and how good it feels in the hands, and the amount of accessories it came with is mind boggling to even comprehend in 2021 😂
Am having a LILAC PURPLE S9 Plus, as a secondary, and its never let me down :)
I put aside my S20 ultra (soo heavy) and use my old S9 (with new battery) as my main prone.
I have my gold s9 dual sim as daily driver
Sorry but going back to android since I don’t like apple and I’ve used android for like 8-10 years of my life and I’m in love with it so Buying a S10e or S10 or a S9 or S9+ or Galaxy Note 9 and giving my mom my iPhone se 2020
Sweet I just order my dad a s9, he's been using a beat up s7 since it came out haha it performs better then I imagined. Thanks for the Info my guy
Great review. Marques Brownlee cameo was a nice touch.
Am watching this on my S9+. Am still loving it. 6GB RAM on this one, plus an additional camera lens.
Me too bro😂
Does the original headphones include microphone by chance for hands free cling?
@@sunshinetx36 Yes.
@@OrdinaryG33K-SF thank you
Same here, but want that new S22.
Great video. My Galaxy S6 died and I have had to go back to using an S4! Think I'm going to get the S9 next, but I think I will miss the physical home button lol
I got to use this phone recently and mann, I just fell in love with it. Except for the fact that it only supports android 10 and a very low battery life, this phone is just amazing! The Design is the one that makes me love this device more...S9 was the last to have a great design from Samsung, I mean the newer ones are just.....too much(feels). I actually prefer the front bezels of this phone more than the hole punch in the newer ones.
I used an S9 and still love it to this day. It kept impressing me with features and just how slick it feels in the hand. But after 1.5 years of use it did show significant lagging and battery degrade which forced me to switch. However, if I were to stay in the Samsung family, I'd say it was the closest to perfect phone that represented the peak and prime of the S series since all the S models later made deal-breaking compromises such as flat, ginormous screens, higher prices, plastic back, no secure biometrics, etc. I would not have liked S10, 20, or 21 compared to S9
I agree with you, I've been using my S9 for 3 years and the battery got degraded, as well as the performance. the display is great and the phone is definitely nice to hold but my next phone will definitely be something that lasts longer
@@dawei9526 if you replace the battery with an authorized service centre it'll cost you around $45 while the phone itself values at $80 rn.
its better to custom rom the S9 to prevent the CPU speed limits as the degradation is a part of planned obsolescence from samsung to upgrade to a newer model
@@neggas- great, thank you for the advice but is this also a thing I should do with a new xiaomi phone?
@@dawei9526 Customs roms can interfere with the warrenty , its better to try them on your S9 and see if it makes a huge speed difference , if it does then you can install a ROM on your other phone after the warrenty expires
@@neggas- thank you
Main reason, to trade it in at Tmobile for a free S21 😂
Wait you can do this??
@@PillowZero yes sir!
Omg how? I really want one! Is this available in the philippines???
@@PillowZero T-Mobile is a US carrier so it's a deal from them. I'm not sure if the Philippines has carrier deals like this you'd have to look around
Noted thanks!
I got it in Canada when it came out. Love it and we have already September 2022 . Screen replacement this year. Still working great.
Hi Mark. Just discovered your channel & love this review. You mentioned a company called XDA developers for updating older Android phones. I've got the galaxy S9+ which has been an awesome phone for me. It is also stuck on Android 10. If I wanted to continue updated this phone would that be possible through XDA developers ?? Never heard of them.
First off great video! So I bought an S9 a few weeks ago as my first android device and I’ve gotta say I love the display the most, compared to my iPhone XR made the same year. However I noticed that the front facing camera is completely trash. I guess I wasn’t going in with any big expectations, but that is one unfortunate downside. But the display is definitely worth it. As an unbiased take, getting an S9 in 2021 is a great idea for a budget phone since the price decreased significantly since 2018 unlike iPhones which stay at the same price for years since they get continual updates. But other than that, I wasn’t too impressed with the battery life, but the fact there is unlimited customization of the UI it makes up for it. So as a cheap first android phone I’d say it was more than worth $200 without a doubt
This is crazy, but for the past few days, I was only looking for s9 reviews
You definitely nailed it. Sold my s9 this year and got a s20 fe 5g. The s9 was small for the old eyes, always zooming in. The battery life meant charging 3 times a day with moderate use. And I did have a little burn in from the UI features. Funny part is you also nailed the selling price of $200. BTW. When I went to the FE, although nice, the screen quality was blown away by the S9.
Great review. I would have kept the s9 if not for the fact I was finding it too small. The phone performed better than my new mid range tablet. Excellent review.
I've had mine for over 3 years and still loving it. I've never had a phone last me more than 2 years and I'm about to go into yr 4!!
I love these series 💖
I still love the front design of this thing even though I have an S10 lol. Clean, no cutout screen with symmetrical bezels, design looks so sleek.
Although I highly recommend who are looking to buy this S9, should stretch budget slightly more and get the S10 instead. I know I may be bias a bit because I own one 😅 but it makes a lot sense, hear me out.
The best key advantage of S10 is it will still receive update until upcoming Android 12 ! Far cry from Android 9 max on S9 alongside monthly security updates. Next, the camera set is more up to date with 3 lenses built in including both telephoto and ultrawide which is to me the sweetest spot for amount of cameras anyone need in modern smartphone cameras nowadays. Then, all the other typical advancements like better display tech with Dynamic AMOLED, better performance with Snapdragon 855 + 8GB RAM and other niceties like reverse wireless charging, wireless Dex, HDR10+ etc. The best thing is S10 still got headphone jack, albeit the last Galaxy with one 😞 Rip jack
Anyway hope this helps for anyone looking to buy the S9 or "old" flagship on budget, cheers 😁
You are such a great reviewer, and Such a nice person, and I am so happy to have watched this video. Not only it is highly enjoyable to listen to you, but i am thinking of buying it as we speak, and you helped me decide. So, gracias, friend. 👊🙌🖐
Why didn't you review the S9 plus instead? It's practically the same price plus 2GB of Ram, 3500mah Battery and a larger display.
Such a fantastic series! Thanks for the quality content Mark! Can't wait for you to get to 1M subs 🔥
Thanks so much!
I've got no comment apart from the usual "great video!", so just throwing this in for the algorithm :P
You couldn't have said it any better about the sharpness of the resolution! The sharpness is stunning 😍. I have never seen another phone this sharp. Period!
The sound coming out of this phone is amazing, it has better bass than my S20U and it takes really good pictures and videos.
This is one of the best Samsung imo. It was very simple, great looks
Watching this from my 2019 S9❤ I would add that in the box came a usb c cable, a fast charge brick, and AKG earphones which deliver great audio, I still use them! And also it has wireless charging and NFC, pretty cool. I agree with this list, a recently changed the battery and now my phone feels optmimized😊
I've had my s9plus since June 2018. it has zero cracks and is still in super good condition. only issue is the battery but other than that its still amazing and I foresee a few more years with it :)
I’m liking this series!
I'm still using my S9 of almost 3 years. The one I have is the Exynos version since I'm outside NA. Still getting security updates and yeah, the battery life sucks. But other than that, still works pretty well.
Get a new battery dude
I purchase a new battery on amazon and change myself. I also buy the back cover glass, because It broken in the process. I use as a main phone and a S20 ultra as a secondary, because it weight too much.
My phone's battery does suck, but enabling the power mode (I've set it to Medium Power Saving) did extend the battery to an hour or 2. Though, some functions will be limited. But I'm ok with that. I haven't been out and about due to the pandemic, which means the phone's use to me right now has also been limited.
@@TurnOntheBrightLights. It doesn't matter, the battery is very small and it's not well optimized like the latest smartphones
@@CeloyG but it's 3 years old lol it's understood that at that point you'd have to change your battery
Thanks for the video. I'm trying to decide between S9 and 2021 Moto G5.
Seems like a great idea for my daughter that I am just adding to my plan. Thanks for the info.
This phone also has a Blood Oxygen (and heartrate) sensor , under health->stress. They don't include this anymore and very few other smartphones if any have this. It's a great feature if you have this issue and want to track your blood Oxygen levels.
retinal scan?
I never found this on my s9
@@Copperrooney try the samsung health app bro
Stil have my S9 and gonna use it as long as it works
One more thing about s9 it's size, not like almost tablet modern flagship .
My s9 is stuck on android 9 and it wont update
@@kiwiturbochicken7967 Custom roms
@@kiwiturbochicken7967 You can update from Samobile site.
@@absolutium where on sammobile
Woah. CZcams knows me well. I am thinking of getting a new phone and I was considering a Samsung S9 cause even tho it is old, it is still receiving updates and the phone overall is pretty cool. And this video makes me wanna buy it even more. Thanks!
Still rocking mine, 2023, still love it. Had to buy a new case.
You should do a video on the essential phone! Really interesting device that can be picked up for 100ish bucks at this point
Really??? Where?
@@xLightcrystalx I found mine for my collection on ebay a few months ago for about 110 in good condition, but there's ones even cheaper right now!
I had the S9 recently. I loved it! But it had Battery and charging issues. I'm currently on an A40 until my upgrade next year
I keep re-watching this video because the way he describes the S9 is enticing and that made me order one.
Love the fact that he has a Porsche
911 reimagined my singer as His wallpaper
I had a suggestion if you'd like to consider it, could you briefly
show an average estimated cost of a battery replacement for every model you plan to cover, I feel like battery is generally the only thing really holding these great phones back from being perfectly usable daily drivers.
Good suggestion!
you didnt speak about DEX, that became wireless with the last update.
amazing feature
Wait I can use Samsung DEX wirelessly on my S9?
@@MubinNoor
with the last update, you can, yes
Just got mine. Secondary phone to my iPhone 13. Love it
S9 Plus is the BEST ph ever.
I still have it, with 1TB of storage, a 5TB hard drive, and 6GB of RAM. It can handle Heavy duty programs like film studios.
Videos that can go up to 4K FHD, with Super Slow Motion Camera, Water Resistant, Durability and so much more.
I have been using S9+ without a case since last 3 years now! This phone is a tank and I really love the design especially the fingerprint sensor at the back and curved display. Due to poor battery back-up and a recently cracked screen, I am now moving to S21+. Hope Samsung continues to amaze as always...
Can this phone be unlocked with a normal pin code, rather than finger print and iris scanner?
I paid to repair my s9 instead of getting a new phone love this phone 👌🏾
I still have my Note9 after 3 years. Unfortunately I have very very very slight burn in. I may have left the screen on full brightness unattended for over half an hour. Aside from that, I am surprised that the battery life is just as good as it was the first day I turned it on and fully charged it! While the Note9 is massive, it has been quite literally the best Samsung phone I have ever used to date. My next phone may very well be another note or perhaps the S21 FE 5G when it is released in the next 2 months or so. Great tech video!
Great phone, that's why I got the S9 Plus, gives you two extra gigs of RAM bringing it to six, and the screen size is 6.2.
It was a hell of a phone back then and it's a top of the line phone now for the price.
This is really a great phone, I have been using my s9+ for 3 years now. It still surprises pleasantly every day.
How is your battery like after 3 years?
@@JC-lc5fo I haven't noticed any battery degradation on mine yet
Still a great phone man, looking gorgeous at least
Hey what do you think about the poco F1 in 2021 (I love it😁) nice video man
After using my honor P20 for almost 3 years and now i wanted to change, looking for good option around 400 dollars but I came a arcoss your vedio and it totally convinced me,. I'm buying used s9 and will save money. Thanks
The great thing about iris scanner is that it works flawless even with the mask on😃😃
Hey Mark great video , I would like to see the samsung Note 9 for a future video if possible 😀
If it had today's specs, particularly with camera quality these would be flying off the shelf. The 5.8 inch screen is underrated, especially with people who prefer one handed use.
A great review! Thanks heaps!
This video makes me miss my S9. I upgraded to the S10+ last year after having my S9 for a year and a half but I still really miss the size, no notch, and the tube amp pro feature on the S9!
OMG SAME!
But it is the S9+ is miss so badly
The S10+ is way better then the S9 stop lying to yourself lol
@@CrystalKnote i can respect that. That's how i feel with my S10+ that's why i refused to upgrade anytime soon you become comfortable with your phone since its with you 24/7
I've used this phone for 2 years and i would say it was the perfect phone or at least the perfect samsung phone. It checks all the boxes. The battery wasn't a problem as well because u get used to it. Now I'm on my s20 but i do miss some useful features from my s9. Like a headphone jack ofcs, iris scanner and the 3d home button.
Now when you say it's cheaper now then when it released is that only off of Ebay or Amazon or is it also cheap if you get it new at an at&t store?
Good man, good video, very helpful. Though your affiliate link does not work. Thank you very much!
Still rocking my S9 since it came out. The clarity of the display and sd option has kept me from upgrading. Still works fairly quick and never had any issues.
Better than iPhone 😫😆😆same here 2018