Galaxy S9

The Galaxy S9 is an evolution rather than a revolution, but Samsung has upgraded it in all the right places.

-- As reviewed by PCWorld
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Product details

  • LAUNCH OFFER: Purchase the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and get a free Book Cover Keyboard Slim, a $139.99 value (add Book Cover Keyboard Slim to cart for redemption - discount applied at checkout).
  • STANDS UP TO DUST & WATER: Confidently take your Tab S9 with you everywhere; With an Armor Aluminum frame, it’s designed to protect against bumps; With an IP68 rating, it’s one of the only water- and dust-resistant tablets on the market***
  • OUR MOST POWERFUL TABLET PROCESSOR YET: From work time to playtime, unleash greatness in every experience with a superfast Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, our most powerful tablet processor yet*
  • INTENSELY BRILLIANT SCREEN: Elevate your entertainment with an 11" Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen**; Get ready for intense colors, deep contrasts and unbelievable brilliance; Plus, Vision Booster
  • A BATTERY THAT LASTS & LASTS: Get lost in your favorite shows and games without worrying about battery life; And when you do need to recharge, do it quickly and keep going with Super Fast Charging****
  • DESIGNED TO INSPIRE: Minimalistic and sleek, Galaxy Tab S9 delivers an innovative look and feel; The ultra-slim bezels and refined Armor Aluminum finish make for a Tab that’s designed to inspire
  • KEEP CONNECTED WITH WI-FI 6E: Stay connected with reliable, fast Wi-Fi 6E***** and enjoy smooth streaming, fast downloads and gaming with virtually no lag

PROS

+ The Infinity Display is even better than the one on the S8.
+ Camera takes fantastic pics in all kinds of light.
+ Fingerprint sensor is in a much better location.

CONS

- Camera features like Dual Aperture and Super Slow-mo are a little gimmicky.
- AR Emoji is fun but not as advanced as Apple's Animoji.
- The single camera is great, but the S9+'s dual camera would have been better.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCWorld on March 08, 2018
The Galaxy S9 is an evolution rather than a revolution, but Samsung has upgraded it in all the right places.
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