Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 gained a lot of traction before it’s official release thanks to the various leaks and rumors around the web. Now, the next generation Note finally arrives in the Philippines.
The Galaxy Note 9 packs a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED WQHD+ display, Exynos 9810 octa-core processor, 6GB or 8GB RAM, 128GB or 512GB storage, dual rear cameras, and 4,000mAh battery with fast charging and wireless charging capabilities.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.34-inch Super AMOLED WQHD+ (2960 x 1440), 514ppi |
| CPU | Exynos 9810 Octa octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/512GB internal storage |
| Expandable Storage | expandable via microSD up to 512GB (uses SIM 2 slot) |
| Rear Camera | 12MP f/1.5-f/2.4 dual pixel, OIS, 2x optical zoom, telephoto 12MP f/2.4 dual pixel, OIS, wide-angle Dual-tone, dual-LED flash |
| Video Recording | 2160p@30fps video recording, Slow-mo 960fps @ 720p |
| Front Camera | 8MP f/1.7 front-facing camera |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE Cat. 18 6CA 1.2Gbps 256QAM 4x4 MIMO |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano, hybrid) |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| NFC | NFC |
| GPS | GPS with aGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Sensors | -Fingerprint Scanner -Iris Scanner -Face Recognition -Heart-rate Scanner |
| Features | -Bixby Vision 2.0 -Heatpipe cooling -IP68 dust and water-resistance -S-Pen with Bluetooth remote control capabilities -Samsung Dex built-in |
| Audio Port | 3.5mm audio port |
| OS | Samsung Experience v9.5 (Android 8.1 Oreo) |
| Battery | 4,000mAh battery w/ Fast Charge, Wireless Charging |
| Colors | - Midnight Black (Black S-Pen) - Metallic Copper (Copper S-Pen) -Ocean Blue (Yellow S-Pen) |
You can read our review of the Galaxy Note 9Â here.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is priced at Php55,990 (6GB + 128GB) and Php75,990 (8GB + 512GB). Pre-order starts August 11 and ends on the 19th. Those who pre-order the 128GB variant will receive a free Gearfit or Gear Iconx or Galaxy Tab A7, Nanofixit protection, and 1-year insurance. Those who pre-order the 512GB variant, on the other hand, is entitled to a 32-inch HD Smart TV with 2-years of warranty, Nanofixit protection, and 1-year insurance.
Always Exynos ? I prefer the Snapdragon 845.