Galaxy S9 and S9+: 5 best and 5 worst things
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
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*recommends us to use the phone with the max resolution*
*proceeds to complain about the phone not getting through the day*
Does it affect battery life significant?
@@DrKuzorra no. There have been multiple battery tests with higher vs lower resolutions and it's little to no difference at all.
@@thebatmanwholaughs219 will the s9 lag after maybe 1-2 years?
@@nilanjanghosh8984 doubt it. I've had my s9 since release (2 years) and no problems at all except VERY slight burn in.
Resolution of the phone has little impact on battery life. The complaint is legitimate. They released a new phone that is very similar to the S8, plopped in a more powerful processor and gave us the same battery. So the new processor is arguably a con because it will reduce battery life. How about designing the phone so that it lasts an entire day like phones used to do?
The first thing you say is how the s9 has a fantastic desing as the s8 did, and how it looks similar to the s8 and that they didn't need to change the desing, and then you complain that they look too similar
🤔
@@davidvirag2565 lol
Yes too contradicting right😂
Apple literraly creates a bigger version of its old phone - everyone :😱
Samsung does it and give more features -
Everyone: 😐
Exactly. People are acting biased to the s9 although it is a great device
That's some serious shiz 😂
I know apple can sell a cucumber for $2000 and everyone will buy it because it's APPLE like BRO WTF Samsung is the best type of phone you can get💯
facts
@@tonykart2999 yup people are brain dead, apple loyal fans
is every smart phone reviewer on youtube paid to endorse dbrand?
they bought all dem youtubers hehehe
Yep like Linustech, Dbrand is overrated and expensive. You can buy cheaper brands, the same exact quality. Vinyl skins do not protect phones as well as a case.
TDC true I also noticed that I think d brand pays them
Yeah it's annoying.
Vision33r s
"I'll start with the pros"
Tells you a pro and gives you a con right along side with it.....now moving on to the cons.
Your "Samsung bloatware" argue is not a 100 % true one. I DEFINITELY PREFER Samsung Gallery, Samsung Music, Samsung Internet (more fast, no add, feels more secured...), the Samsung calender and so on... It depends on your own experience. I personally find that their design and interface is way more pleasing.
Btw, did you test them ?
The guy doesn't have a real job because the Samsung Email app syncs with corporate mail while Google Pixel doesn't work well with corporate mail. This is why almost all companies that support Android only does Samsung and no Google devices.
Vision33r If they choose Samsung, it's because of security features like Knox and not because of a preinstalled app's email incompatibility.
Businesses use 3rd party apps for email such as Good/BB work or the 365 Outlook client, and not the built-in email client. This is so policies can manage the device; for example if the user loses the device, the business has as requirement to be able remotely wipe the corporate data.
What about Samsung app store? 🤣
Should I get iPhone xs or galaxy s9
u do get some exclusive apps and offers and some free games that on google play costs money
My s9+ runs 5 to 5:30 SOT every single day (I am truly a power user, and I am speaking of 16 hour days, atleast). It used to run more than 6 when I got it. Not that samsung did a bad job, just that I have my exynos running 2.9ghz on every core with a custom kernel instead of the limit that the stock has so it can match the snapdragon(welcome to nerf town). My multi thread performance in geekbench is 9.8K and single is 3.8K. That is not close to snapdragon, it's right below the A11 Bionic, which makes it the fastest SOC ever put on an android phone.
In other news, no one cares about Bixby, which does not mean that samsung apps are worse than stock google. I find samsung apps more useful and more pleasing to the eye than the boring stock ones... and I'm sure anyone that doesn't have to glorify stock android does too.
About pricing, this packs so much more than a pixel in hardware and software that it is ridiculous to say that this is expensive when the pixel still costs more and delivers much less.
About updates, what does android P have that the s9 doesn't? I'm really glad that pixel owners got multitasking last year, by the way. Maybe next year they can have floating windows and stuff.
I wish samsung would pay me to write this stuff, but they don't. It is really messed up to be an original android user and after having so many androids from so many brands seeing people on videos trying to make a phone look like less than it is for Google's glory and freaking vanilla android veneration. It is not only this guy, it is about so many youtubers.
The problem reviewers have with this phone is that it looks a lot like the last year's phone from the outside. The revolution isn't the notch, the revolution is still the Galaxy S8.
This said, there is no other phone in the world that is half as good at being amazing at everything as the S9 is except for the iPhone that is equally as amazing for people that like iOS. Stop trying to make S9 buyers look like they are stupid when everybody else is making compromises and not them.
GPBadjoras amen preach it.
dirt232323 XDA. It's the elementalX 1.04.
Stock the Exynos is set for (on full power) 2.7ghz if single core, 2.3ghz if on 2 cores and 1.7ghz if on 4 cores. This is so it can match the inferior snapdragon 845.
Elol hey, and thank you. There have always been custom roms for the s9 and there are some for the s9 already. Not AOSP though
Search for XDA S9/S9+ on google and you'll get to the forum
Absolutely right mate!
Most reviewers are parrots, fearful of stepping out of line with their peers.
GPBadjoras from what I've seen reviewers aren't really complaining about it's design is like the S8 but rather the bloatware and slow updates, bixby button which are legitimate cons to the S9+. If those things don't bother you then wonderful but they do bother some people. But overall I've been hearing positive things about the S9+.
Sorry man but Samsung browser is way better than Chrome. Try using it and check it yourself
Joao Redol i hava a Samsung but nope not better for me i prefer chrome... and gmail, maps, Google photos from Google; that's retty much all i need in my phone.
Marlon Vasquez chrome is a no go for me because of no night mode. I really need that.
Joao Redol samsung browser is far better than chrome.
opera anyone?
I use the samsung browser and the email app too, they're so much better! I do use google photos and maps
I went from an S6 to the S9 and yeah... I'm extremely happy. I don't bother with the + versions... they're always just slightly too big for my hands, and when I have expandable memory, for me... it isn't worth it.
Ravyn Skye I'm thinking go for a s9, too. Currently I have the s6. What experiences do you have with the camera?
Sorry for the late response, the camera picture is really great (especially in zoom mode, you can tell the difference), but it takes a long time to take the pictures. The shutter speed is a bit slow, so if you're taking pics of pets or something, it's less than ideal, as they move a lot. However, they do have all the fun gimmicky filters and such that people seem to love now.
I'm thinking of doing the same. I have an S6 and thinking of getting a S9 or S9+.
@@rcontrerastaule just wait for S10
I have a j7 (2015) version. I just got the s9 super excited.
All the Samsung's apps are great. I disabled all Google apps and using only Samsung's apps from the start, no complaints. They are just awesome.
Me to
I've never liked Google play music and the photos app from Google. I prefer HTC stock apps but since now using the note, I prefer the Samsung one's to Google.
IndiaNDS same
Yes, I like Samsung music and gallery. I want a pixel 2, but don't want to use photos or play music. Would a 3rd party app help?
Exactly. Sometimes googles apps don't make sense ux / ui wise.
It seems like one person puts out an idea and suddenly it's gospel.
The only reason i have google play music over spotify is because youtube red and i cant put the songs on my sd card like google play music
You can put spotify music on your sd card.
Your content is amazing man, congrats!
Great video!
I find it strange when people like the speaker here, an expert in his field confuses certain elementary things.
1. Screen resolution. Recommending to people to increase resolution just because they can is silly. 720p plenty for the vast majority of people at that size. If you have particularly good eyesight, or you often like to put your phone unnaturally close to your eyes- 1080p is the resolution for you. This is the default resolution. 1440p is there _only_ for Gear VR and your phone will automatically change to it, when you literally put your phone next to your eyes. Be aware that you still need special lenses to be able to see the screen in focus- because the screen will be unnaturally close to your face and eyes at that point.
2. Software updates. Google _always_ frells up the updates. Never have they ever released a major update that worked flawlessly- ever- not even by accident- which makes sense considering how complex Andorid OS has become. If you're willing to be a guinea pig for Google and beta test their new OS- by all means- get a pixel phone. If, however- you prefer to get a mature, more stable, and well rounded OS- go with Samsung. Their slowness isnt a negative- it's a positive. There are 0 reasons to get the latest OS, because it _always_ introduces problems and the perks it offers are minor if at all noticeable.
Thank you for reading.
I love the way you try to hide the giant lines of light that the curvature on the screen catches getting on the way of whatever you're watching
Great Review ! Was really handy while i purchased S9 + Thanks for the good work in the community dear..
Most of the Samsung apps are better than Google's except for Google Assistant and Bixby.
Especially when it comes to having a more pleasing design.
C FX totally agree. Really don't like that this talking point is on every review. Samsung's internet, email, texting, and gallery are all far more intuitive and mobile friendly (and good looking) than Google's alternatives. Not a fan of the bright blocky colors and text, and Chrome's controls being on top. The convenience gestures on Samsung internet are great as well. The forward and back keys being immediately available, the secret mode being biometrically secure, the swipe between tabs, and the long press on the tabs key to instantly open a new tab, it just feels like it was made for a mobile experience.
Agree.
So many reviewers are Google fanboys and think everyone wants to use Google services. This is not the truth!
I much prefer Samsung gallery for instance rather than Google photos
Well, that's your opinion, 'cause Samsungs design makes my eyes bleed. Especially the ALL CAPS THEY LIKE TO USE WHEREVER THEY CAN FOR SOME REASON. 🤷
Yeah, a lot of samsung apps are quite clean and pleasing to use, but often never gets much attention. But i personally do thing Bixby is also a great addition too, the only issue i have with bixby is that it's not as light as Google Assistant, the interface looks a bit over the top, and that "bixby page" just need to go away. But the voice assistant and bixby vision part of things are actually quite good, and i think is definitely a useful feature to have.
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Exactly these reviewers should just speak for themselves, some of Samsung apps are actually better
The Samsung browser (in my opinion /experience) is actually better than Chrome. But all the other duplicate apps needs to go
gcforreal Samsung gallery, samsung music and samsung video player apps are awesome
Fearxazy - yeah you're right the video player is good too.. I think. People should give them a chance
The video player is fine, but lacks features is my only issue with it.
But the gallery and samsung music are so awesome
Jay yes but it's better than using Google photos to play videos. Some people automatically hate on Samsung apps and don't even try them. Like everything Google does is perfect its not.
Awesome, complete and thorough review of both devices. Many thanks!
Loved the video, thank you!
I love the background you've used, where to get it please mention.
The Samsung browser, in my opinion, is better than Chrome. There many websites that don't look or work right with Chrome. When is mobile Chrome going to support extensions?
Samsung Gallery is better for managing pictures and video than Google Photos. I use Google Photos for backups.
I use the Samsung email for a non-Google based email, that I don't use often but want to look at every once in a while.
As for AR Emoji, if you don't like, don't use it. Go to your camera settings, tap on "Edit Camera Modes" and remove it from the interface. Customization is one of the best parts of Android. Samsung does not force you to use. Also if your friends stop talking to you because you sent them an AR Emoji, re-consider your friendships.
Software updates. Samsung is better than everybody at software up other than Google. Carriers make the final decision. Since most CZcams reviewers are on T-Mobile, this should not be a problem for you since T-Mobile said they are not going to interfere with updates anymore. Also you can buy directly from Samsung. To say something further on security updates, if you look into the monthly security updates, many of the issues do not apply to Samsung phones, and sometimes Samsung send it out before Google does to their own phone.
Jacob Martin We're not saying one app is better than the other because it's obviously opinion based. All we're saying is that it is annoying that Samsung is forcing their users to use some of their features and apps by not allowing you to disable or avoid them by default. Yes AR-Emoji is an exception but not Bixby or Samsung Apps.
As for the the Software updates. Samsung is not the best. The Galaxy S7 took over 6 months to get the latest Android Update which at the time was Android Nougat and Nougat had been out for over 8 months. As for the S8 and Note 8 it has just recently started to recieve Android Oreo and this Android update has been out for over 7 months now.
Another proof that Samsung isn't the fastest with updates is OnePlus released Android 8.0 in February for the 5T and it got Android 8.1 in March. Samsung is just recently releasing Android 8.0 which is not even the latest version of Android.
Anshul Gupta Agreed. Those people who loves fast updates so much look at Android P now. My god it really does have some similarities with IOS and maybe even looks like typical chinese phones UI with colourful icons such as Huawei, Asus Zenfone or Xiaomi. Now I'm liking Samsung Experience more. Android Nougat and Oreo has the best UI Google ever produced.
I have an S7 Edge purchased straight from Samsung unlocked and I still don't even have Oreo
One Chance China The Oreo Update for the S7 is still under development. Samsung has to comply with Carrier wishes. Not everybody updates a 2 years old phone 3 times. The S7 is still getting security updates.
No you cannot uninstall every single Samsung 'bloatware'. You can only disable a few. You still can't disable the Calendar, Clock, Email, Gallery, Game Launcher, Samsung Internet, messages, and more.
And also how is running the latest version of Android a ticking time bomb? I've been running Android Oreo on my OnePlus 5T since its first release and I haven't had any issues with it. Plus it didn't get updated immediately after the release of Android Oreo. It still took 3 months which is a good time frame, unlike Samsung which took twice as much time. If you're praising Samsung for not updating their devices as fast as other manufacturers I really don't see the benefits in that or maybe you're just a Samsung Fanboy.
Edit: And my statement holds true. Apparently you're working in a Samsung Research Institute Bangalore as a Software Research Engineer so of course you're defending their slow updates and not giving the complete story about not being able to disable most features or apps.
Great Review. Really like the fact that you decide to show both good and bad things. Keep on with this method.
The battery is surprisingly good enough. I had the LG G5 last year and I had to buy a 2nd battery since my phone would die halfway through the afternoon. I use my phone a LOT and stream my music through bluetooth in my car. I've had the S9+ for a week now and the battery surprisingly lasts me ALL day! It lasts me about 10-12 hours and I'm on the phone a lot!!
I like not being HARRASSED with updates. My ps4 and Mac, are constantly saying there’s a new update and messing it up. Good job sammy
well you don't know how many updates pubg has god damn it every time i open steam its worse
Well, I can tell ya right off the bat that part of your battery life problem is from enabling 1440p mode. Leave it on 1080p to save some battery life. Also, the biggest culprit of all is having the Brightness boosted up to near max all the time. You really should try to get used to using your phone under the lowest brightness possible, and only boosting it when you really need it. I did this and got used to the lower brightness within a matter of days and after that I didn't even notice that it was even set low. This alone will make a huge difference in battery life.
I have an S9 and I love everything about it from hardware to software. The only thing I'd hope it would've been better was at the battery
Wonderful video,well edited
How can someone expect a company to give a complete refresh to hardware and design every damn year. 🤔
Samsung apps is not an issue...
If you buy a Samsung device, expect Samsung software.
If you want Google apps only. Buy a pixel! It's easy!
What if you prefer the S9 design? The S9 display? And for US buyers, you need to be on Verizon. It really isnt that simple.
So? That means google needs to shape up.
Angry tired nerd no you don't. If you buy it unlocked you can use other carriers
JOXi Just Get KingRoot and force delete the apps simple
teyzfootball but I can't buy it in Hong Kong. It's easy!
thanks your video was very helpful
You made the best review ever ! thanks !
Samsung's own calendar 'S Planner' trumps all other options, for reasons I can't be bothered to explain now. Might pop back later.
Care to explain now?
yeah well, it USED to be better. Nowadays, google's calander is also really good.
0:57 i really like that skin
Great imformative video !!!
I'm getting the phone today and I've been watching so many videos like this this morning
Watching in my S9+ 😋
The Space Guy same
The Space Guy same
Same
Same
lucky
8:10 - Something wrong with your battery?
I get 20+ hours on a charge, with brightness at 50% and a 'Screen Usage' of 60% - I use my phone almost constantly for surfing and CZcams.
As for _problems_ the camera software *could* be better, particularly for the video.
There's a fair bit of bloat, but quite a few useful features too.
The worst *Bug* is that watching videos in landscape mode using the speakers has to be power button up, if you listen to it power button down the left and right speakers are reversed.
Speaking of audio, the ability to set it with a hearing test and the inclusion of Atmos is a huge ➕.
As for performance it's number one for AnTuTu, by a longshot.
Bit of a _clicky_ title, those aren't the *real* best and worst - I only agree on a few points.
As for a case I got the Samsung 'Drop Protection' version; for an arm and a leg (1/3 off). It's fairly thin.
My only whining about this phone is that it should have been 300 less, lighter weight wouldn't hurt either.
Thanks for your opinion, and effort to make the video.
YT,
Rob
Nice video! The wallpaper?
solid video - thanks
Don't let software update fool you, update don't means it will improve your phone. most often time it kills phone just like ios update it kills older phone and if I could I would disable software update at all cost on my phone like I disable automatic update on in play store. If ti works don't mess with it and never update apps you hardly use so disable Playstore automatic update
Jack Wolf the Oreo update made my s7 edge faster
I've had the S9+ for two days. The curved edges are my biggest complaint. Trying to hold the phone is difficult enough but my fingers easily wrap around the sides and activate things on the screen by mistake. I hope the case I bought will help.
I see no reason for curved edges on the display. If I had a choice I would have bought a flat screen.
I also don't like the glass back. Why design the phone with a back that can be broken easily? Since it is glass we will buy cases to cover it and won't see the glass back anyway. What I would want is a metal or plastic back with some texture which would make it easier to hold.
John Donaldson the glass back is for wireless charging....u hitting buttons accidentally well there's an option to turn on that prevents accidental touches on the screen....
After months of use I still hate the curved edges on the display.
We don't use wireless charging. We use magnetic cables which are fantastic. I still don't want a phone with a glass back.
I have the s9+ for 3 weeks without a case and I never had that issue.
thanks for ur logical review.
12 yrs with Samsung, first reviewer I've sbd to.
Commenters this person is helping SAM help us.
i dont get it.. why people think chrome is the best? i find it just an OK!! but do notice the chromes takes up more rams than any other explorer browser and is mucking around with the CPU... as for Samsung browser i find it cleaner easier and smoother and faster... been using it for more than 4yrs
Can you give the link for wallpaper ?
Saurabh Adhikari download wall hub
drive.google.com/folderview?id=1ipdmWvWNgbNd7PXq0B-X27bkWJ093LYl
Anyway clean and informative review.
I have the S9+ . . . and seeing that I came from a flip-phone, I am grateful for the lower price and the benefits I have. Jaded people need to get a grip on their priorities and learn to be thankful for what they do have . . . rather than focusing on what they have not!
The Tech21 cases are also very nice -- especially since their EVO MAX has a 14-foot drop protection.
I'm still watching your video waiting for you to get to the Dolby.
FYI my current phone has Dolby ATMOS and I love to show it off to others and it is the reason I started looking into getting an S9+.
Could you explain more 🤔 could you tell the difference??
A.Rahman Mualim
The best way to tell someone about Dolby is to show it off to them and it works best in Landscape so don't expect anything in portrait.
I have a quick demo on Dolby but you need either stereo headphones or stereo speakers in Landscape mode at:
czcams.com/video/pvizR4-5Yvc/video.html
Weird that it took almost 4+ years for Samsung to have dual speakers while my HTC m7 had it and the audio quality of the HTC 10 still sounds better than the S9 today.
Vision33r i dont think so.i have htc m8. M10 and s9+. Htc10 loudspeaker sound not very good and not to loud compared to s9+.in loudspeaker quality htc m8 is better than htc10 or s9+. But s9+ loudspeaker most louder compared to other two
S9😎
Nice sum up at the end there. Think i am going for it from iphone 7.
Background music makes the video even better 🔥🔥
What game were you playing at 2:09 ? Seems fun
Ikr I want to play it
Found it, Shadowgun legends
I don't understand how you only get 3 to 4 hours of battery with almost full brightness.... I have the same phone and am on it most of the day with full brightness and get about 8 to 9 hours of battery life??
cmodplays What do you usually do on the phone? I'm considering the s9+ but some say the battery isn't that good. I usually watch CZcams vids, play games, and use social media using mobile data. Will I get 5-5.5 hours of SOT?
On my s9 I only got about 4 hours battery life, so I bring my powerbank everyday
That's strange mine lasts for about 8 to 9 hours.
S9 battery life is total shit.
Same I use my phone alot but it still last almost 8-9 hours
Awesome vedio
I like the screen and gaming perfomance
been using s9+ for a month now, just realised u can swap the navigation bar position once saw your video....really helpful though since i'm a lefty.....
2:14 Whats that game? I really wanna try it
Fortnite
1:12 to me the S8 on thr right looks like it has thinner side bezels.
Holy shit
Yesss what the hell S9? 🤮
agent 1207 Oh that's because Samsung decided to reduce the edge on their newest model
agent 1207 So it's easier to hold
I prefer the s8 then, because the software edge rejection works just fine. And gives the screen an absolutely stunning design with the curves being so close!
WOW each frame was so beautiful! and love the guy's calm way of talking. Must find more from him.
Bravo ! 2019 July
*Watching on my S9+*
I'm on my S9 :)
@@greentea-zm7qv is the battery life really bad ? I have s6 and thinking to buy the s9.what do you think ? Should i buy it ( bcuz i have limited budget !)
Me too
Should I buy the S10e or the S9+ ?
They both cost the same in India
S9plus
S9 plus if you have big hands. S10e if you have small hands. Trust me.
The slow update is kind of a middle ground in my opinion. They definitely could be faster with getting them out, but like people in the comments have said, getting the newest update first means that you get all the bugs. I'd prefer a fully fleshed out update.
Beautiful!..which laucher do you use?
Wallpaper please.. +Android police
drive.google.com/folderview?id=1ipdmWvWNgbNd7PXq0B-X27bkWJ093LYl
Wall link plz....!!!!?
Yash Bindal Download WallHub from play store
Can I have that particular wall....??
drive.google.com/folderview?id=1ipdmWvWNgbNd7PXq0B-X27bkWJ093LYl
Bobby McCants thanks brother...!!!
Bobby McCants It's still not the same wallpaper as used in the video itself. It's way more dull and boring. While the one in video has quite popping colors
Ur visuals are amazing
I like that last little bit in there he added about depending on the device you have you probably won't think that it is worth it and I was extremely underwhelmed by the S9 and S9 plus I'm hoping that they really close that Gap in the note 9 comes
Samsung browser and the music app are definitely very good; specially the browser is faster than chrome and even safari didn't give me equally nice experience before. marking everything as bloat when a company does it BETTER than google or apple, is kinda lame. you guys should really USE the apps before judging like silly twats
damienriot shhhhhh
How often do you reboot your S9?
craigr98 it's recommended to reboot it once every week
what?
I never reboot my note 5
blazin' awesome What do you think of the Note 8?
Should do that at least once a day.. I turn my phone off at night then reboot it in the morning.. Better for the battery 🔋
It is so sad that a headphone jack is now specifically mentioned as a 'selling point' when back in those days its a norm to have it lol
I just bought my S9 Wednesday for $550 from boost mobile, they had 2 deals for an online purchase that cut the price down by A LOT
Just brought the s9+ for $535
What is the name of that game
The car like drifting around
grindr
Anybody knows?
The best thing in the video...
S9 vs s7edge
Essa Jobe yes, I've been thinking of upgrading
I too have the S7 Edge.
Well, essentially what you are getting is the new infinity design and a much more improved camera. S7E is still a great phone and the Oreo update is also expected to bring some serious performance improvements. The S9 on the other hand is a much more complete phone that gives you lot so new essential features, and one of the important one being the stereo speakers, it makes a huge difference while viewing contents.
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You were Wondering I do fine that the sound is very quiet on my S7 Edge.
Yeah, it's a mono speaker, and make sure you dont muffle it, that makes it even worse.
i just bought a S9 today, an upgrade from a 7edge. I have been trying out Bixby and find it actually pretty cool to use. I can see its potential. Are there actually similar apps on googleplay? Would have been cool to have a 3d version of bixby or of a similar app.
Great vid
Most these reviewers stink nowadays. All a part of the Pixel flock. Which is even worse than being a sheep for Apple imo because at least Apple has a strong ecosystem that you can only use their products to be a part of.
Why you have clash of clans? Is that even a game in 2018
Anshuman Bisht For real 😂
Anshuman Bisht ikr like fr bro😂😂😂😂😂
my s7 edge screen on time is 7 hour. i set strict rules on "always sleep apps", turn off autosync but used tasker to turn it on every morning for 10 minutes, and many other battery saving attempts
I'm certain that the units that you got has some battery problems, because, dude, with my S9+ I get the minimum of 7 hours of usage in the hardcore (gaming, videos, camera, etc) but in midrange I get the minimum of 10 hours... I totally agree w u about those other points, great phone! (Btw I don't feel so good about this camera... honestly is just good)
can u provide a link of the pixel launcher u used ?
true
its not pixel launcher its lean launcher u can download it from playstore
Lean launcher is based on the pixel launcher.
Yeah Its more customizable than pixel launcher we can apply icon pack change the dark theme to white and so on
How did he get the gradient on the bottom just like on the Android P launcher? I can't find that option in lean launcher settings.
Pixel Launcher, the worst launcher ever putting white circles around all icons
I think it looks better and more uniform that way.
Nejc - The Pixel Launcher is one of the best out there right now.
George Arroyo disagree, I use it and am in love with it, to be fair though I made my own icon pack for it... I was done with them stupid developers not updating their apps to support adaptive icons... Couldn't handle the inconsistency
George Arroyo have you used Hola launcher? I did, and after switching to my s8, I realize how bad that was.
smart launcher 3 pro for me :3
Where are the speakers located on each of the phones ? do they have one or two on each phone
What theme are you using!?🙏🏻
Galaxy S9
+
1.The best display
2.Beastly 6 Gigs
3.Slo Mo is awesome
4.Finally Stereo Speakers
5.Says No To Uglyass Notch
6.Great Camera
7.Still has headphone jack and wireless charging
8.Retaining Expandable storage .You still care Samsung
9.Price is pretty high but it's surely worth it.
This is far more desirable than G7,P20,and shitty xiaomi.
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1.The Same Design
2.Battery doesn't get a priority and upgrade
3.Bixby Button is Bullshit
4.Too Big
5.Where is 128 GB ?
6.The Custom Skin is still overloaded with carrier shit ware
7.The audio can't hold a candle to U11/V30
8.Despite the effort Pixel 3 will beat it again. Talk about bad luck
9.AREmoji is redundant and poor use of talent
10.Late Late Updates which are yet to be sent
11.Terrible for small hands
12.The difference between Note 8 and S9 except S Pen ?
1. why is the same design a bad thing. not every year has to be this physical change look.
4. how is it too big? if by big you mean tall then go for the smaller variant.
5. it's not available in na sucks for us
8. pixel 3 wont be as good as samsung by far. its only gonna be faster.
9. you dont have to use aremoji
11. then dont buy it???
12. there's quite a lot of differences actually
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1.I apologize for this .
The design really has gotten better right now .Samsung really stepped up their game.S9 has introduced new colors ,fixed the fingerprint placement .
S9 and S8 are identical save for the back
Look at G6 and V20 .They both use the same design yet I can distinguish them.
4.Bigger is not better always .5.5 inch is the sweet spot.
The smartphone industry as a whole is jumping into big display and monster specs bandwagon.
*Nobody has a right to release powerful phone unless its Razer Phone.*
Period .A few extra inches is not going to make you happier.
Difference between S9 and Note 8 screen is a tiny 0.1 inch.Note 8 is a productivity device but S9 is not.
Honestly S9 should have 6.0 inch and Note 8 should have 6.4 inch .
8.I was talking about the camera .Too bad it has happened twice .
9.I don't have to ??
Then I despise bloatware but I can't uninstall them .
What do you say about that ? I think it should be a waste of space and taking selfies is not going to do anything .Emoji is more than enough .
12.There is no difference .
6 GB should be reserved for Note lineup.
Note devices have always been a mega monster variants of their S siblings
The Pixel never beat Samsung, it's up to personal preference and this will probably be the case again with the Pixel 3.
Also, you're repeating some of your arguments
S9+ or pixel xl2 which one is better bro
sadick muhammed I have the s9+, and have had the P2XL, and it's a toss up. If you like elegant design and material you'll enjoy the s9+ more, since the P2XL uses more industrial material, yet it's not very eye catching. But if you want performance, go with the P2XL, even though Samsungs apps are well optimized, stock Android seems to be be the better option. The camera department is a no contest. The P2XL has the BEST camera without a doubt in smartphones right now using a single lens. I've had better battery life on the p2xl (it's only 20mah larger at 3520 vs 3500 on the s9+). So the biggest takeaways are the s9+ having a better design, expandable memory, and a headphone jack, but you don't get the best camera, fastest updates, or stock Android.
sadick muhammed so pixel has blue screen ugly bezels and no headphone jack
S9+ > Pixel XL 2. The camera is virtually a tie. I hate phones with no headphone jack and no micro-SD card. The S9+ has the best display and faster SOC. The Pixel XL2 is already outdated and it's way overpriced for what you get. There's nothing that stands out on the Pixel XL2 other than the camera but it's not much better than the S9+.
Vision33r I definitely agree on the P2XL being over priced for what you get, but the sd 835 compared to the GS9s sd 845, is marginal when talking about benchmarks and everyday use. I sense no speed difference having spent the same time with both devices. Yes Samsungs panel is obviously much better, but there are some aspects of the P2XL that can be considered better. Better camera (without a doubt a better camera), better speakers, better battery, but loses in the rest of the departments. You can't really go wrong with either phone, unless having a headphone jack and expandable memory is that important to you.
I don't think I can pay $899 on a display that looks worst than my Note 4. Every Samsung from S6+ to S9+ has a better panel than the Pixel XL 2. I don't think the battery is better, it's clearly that S9+ has a lot of bloat. If we could root and debloat the S9+ it would have good battery. My Note 4 with custom rom can run 3 days on full charge.
Just ordered an S9 as an upgrade to a broken screen Oneplus 3 (which was an excellent phone). Its only slightly more expensive than a 1+6 due to product lifecycle pricing, but has 2 key features -
1) a biiggy in terms of lifespan - wireless charging (the reason my 1+3 has a broken screen was replacing the USB-C module - I also have had 2 previous phones go on USB connectors (HTC Desire & S2) before I discovered wireless charging with Nexus 4 and 5.
2) I go walking in a short cagoule and get wet and am always worried that my phone will get soaked in my trouser pocket.
BTW I always buy phones outright and get SIM only deals.
Omg you can screen record now?! I have an s9+ and I haven't been able to figure out how to do that yet
1:45 Why would this processor make any difference in the long term? Samsung's phones always have the newest tech when released AND always get sluggish by the time a year or 2 have gone by...
Nikolas Floros guess you dont have an s7 still as fast as when i got it
Dharkos really? My s7 edge is 2 and a ¼ years old and in that last ¼ it has really started falling apart and slowing down.
Nikolas Floros my s7 edge is as fast as when i got it in launch, exynos version btw, if your phone is slowing down save your settings to your samsung account and do a factory reset and you should be golden.
Nikolas Floros every phone gets lags after one or two years .. it depends on personal useg
VERY sluggish. I guess the sluggishness comes with firmware updates for a reason so Samsung buyers will be forced to look for an upgrade.
Since when did Jimmy Kimmel start making phone reviews?
In regards to the Bixby panel opening lag, the opening animation was set up that way by the developers. Instead of following your touch input when sliding from the home screen to the Bixby panel, Samsung decided to use the gesture method to open the panel. So, when you make a gesture it automatically slides your screen to the Bixby panel instead of following live touch input like how the Google Now Panel opens using the live touch input method. it is not a lag but a different method opening an app. I have no clue why they decided to use this method, they should have used the same method Google and HTC uses for their Panels.
I was rocking a cricket phone, this is awesome!
Samsung should ditch Android and develop their own UI 🤐
Agree??
Samsung already did by the name of Tizen currently only for smartwatch and other devices like refrigerators.
Nah...
Clinton Warner that's not a good idea
Because Samsung's skin lags a lot
Clinton Warner actually that's not the case with the newer flagships and also there are always custom roms to save the day
i think he's an Apple fan he's trying to bash Android
isolaristic how do you know
I think you are an apple fan. You worry about apple when he is talking about and the video is about the s9. Get over your fascination for apple.
jon suejoj LoL
What gave you the reason why you think he is a Apple fan? Just because he criticized something about a phone makes him an Apple fan? Are your feelings hurt so bad?
hienho15 let it go dude lol dang
Got my eye on the S9 Plus for my next phone and I'm coming from a a now three year old phone in the Droid Turbo 2.
Whats your theme and wallpaper,and icons...looks very clean
You think Samsung has slow updates? My G4 got the android 6.0 update about 3 months after the android 8.0 update came out.
I am coming from a 4 year old phone, and it is hard to believe it lasted this long.. Looking to buy this phone
Always had sony phones got a Samsung s9+ found the battery life and ease of use great not had any problems with the s9+ so far
Kindly also start uploading the same (5 best and 5 worst features) for all OnePlus devices.
Especially starting from OnePlus 5 and all the way up to the upcoming OnePlus 6