Reviews

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ camera samples

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ come with impressive optics. Here are some camera samples from both devices to convince you of their photography prowess.

samsung galaxy s9 specs philippines

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+

If past performance is any indicator, then you should know what to expect when it comes to the new Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ smartphone’s potential to shoot amazing photos. On this post, we will take a look at some camera sample images shot from the two flagships.

But before that, let’s take a quick look at the flagships’ imaging hardware. The Galaxy S9 comes with a 12MP rear camera with a variable aperture of f/1.5 and f/2.4. While the Galaxy S9+ boasts a 12MP +12MP rear camera setup where one of the sensors uses a telephoto lens with a variable aperture of f/1.5 and f/2.4, OIS, and 2x optical zoom. The other is wide-angle with a f/2.4 lens and OIS.

Also Read:

Camera Samples

We spent a short time testing and playing with the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+. Despite the sun rapidly setting, we were able to capture some sample images, just to see how well Samsung’s mobile camera technology have improved.

Here are some camera samples taken at the pool area of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in BGC.

Galaxy S9 Samples

samsung galaxy s9 camera samples samsung galaxy s9 camera samples samsung galaxy s9 camera samples samsung galaxy s9 camera samples samsung galaxy s9 camera samples samsung galaxy s9 camera samples

Galaxy S9+ Samples

It was running a bit late when I got my hands on the Galaxy S9+. By the time I started shooting with it, the sun has set, leaving me with mostly low light shots.

samsung galaxy s9+ camera samples samsung galaxy s9+ camera samples samsung galaxy s9+ camera samples samsung galaxy s9+ camera samples samsung galaxy s9+ camera samples

Remarks

Samsung did a great job with their camera technology for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. They managed to improve what was widely considered one of the best mobile phone cameras in the flagship’s predecessors. Colors were punchy and images looked sharp. One of the bigger improvements I have noticed during my time with the devices was in low light photography. The large f/1.5 aperture helped bring out more colors and details compared to past flagships.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ will be available in the Philippines starting March 16, 2018. The former will have a suggested retail price of Php45,990 for the 4GB version, and Php52,990 for the 6GB version. While the latter will have a suggested retail price of Php52,990 for the 64GB, Php55,990 for the 128GB variant, and Php60,990 for the 256GB variant.

Pre-order starts on February 27 to March 6, 2018.  Those who pre-order will get an exclusive gift of their choice (AKG speakers, wireless fast charger, or an original case.

Samsung Galaxy S9 specs:

  • 5.8-inch WQHD+ 18.5:9 Super AMOLED Display (2960 x 1440, 568ppi) 84.2% STB
  • Gorilla Glass 5, Front and Back
  • Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 9810, 4 x 2.9GHz Custom CPU + 4 x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex A55
  • Mali G72-MP18 GPU
  • 4GB/6GB LPDDR4 RAM
  • 64GB UFS 2.1 Internal Storage
  • 12MP Rear Camera, f/1.5-f/2.4, Super Speed Dual Pixel, OIS, 2x Optical Zoom, Dual-Tone Dual-LED Flash, 2160p@30fps
  • Video Recording, Super Slow-mo 960fps @ 720p
  • 8MP Front Camera, f/1.7
  • Dual Hybrid Nano SIM with MicroSD Card
  • 4G LTE Cat. 18 6CA 1.2GBPS
  • Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac
  • Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
  • GPS with aGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
  • NFC
  • Iris Scanner, Face Recognition, Fingerprint Sensor
  • IP68 Dust and Water Resistance
  • Dual AKG Speakers, Dolby ATMOS
  • Android 8.0, Samsung Experience 9
  • Bixby Vision 2.0
  • USB Type-C
  • 3,000 mAh Battery, Fast Charge, Wireless Charging
  • Dimension: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm, 168 grams
  • Colors: Midnight Black, Lilac Purple

Samsung Galaxy S9+ specs:

  • 6.2-inch WQHD+ 18.5:9 Super AMOLED display (2960 x 1440, 531ppi) 83.2% STB
  • Gorilla Glass 5, Front and Back
  • Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 9810, 4 x 2.9GHz Custom CPU + 4 x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex A55
  • Mali G72-MP18 GPU
  • 6GB LPDDR4 RAM
  • 64GB/128GB/256GB UFS 2.1 Internal Storage
  • Dual Hybrid Nano-SIM card with microSD card
  • 4G LTE Cat. 18 6CA 1.2Gbps
  • WiFi a/b/g/n/ac
  • Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
  • NFC
  • Iris Scanner, Face Recognition, Fingerprint Scanner
  • GPS with aGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
  • Dual Rear Cameras, 12MP f/1.5-f/2.4, Super Speed Dual Pixel, OIS, 2x Optical Zoom, Telephoto + 12MP f/2.4 Dual Pixel,
  • OIS, Wide-Angle
  • Dual-Tone, Dual-LED Flash
  • 2160p@30fps Video Recording, Super Slow-mo 960fps @ 720p
  • 8MP Front Camera, f/1.7
  • IP68 Dust and Water Resistance
  • Dual AKG Speakers, Dolby ATMOS
  • Android 8.0, Samsung Experience 9
  • Bixby Vision 2.0
  • USB Type-C
  • 3,500 mAh Battery, Fast Charge, Wireless Charging
  • Dimensions: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm; 189 grams
  • Colors: Midnight Black, Lilac Purple, Coral Blue

For more geek-centric news and reviews, please follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/TechnoBaboy), YouTube (TechnoBryan)Twitter (@technobaboy)Instagram (technobryan), and Google+ (technobryan). We’ll do our best to keep you up-to-date.

Bryan is a geek at heart and a tech enthusiast by choice. He has a strong background in corporate communications, marketing services, and customer relations having worked in the telecommunications and banking sectors for over two decades. In his spare time, he enjoys watching clips on YouTube and binge watching shows on Netflix.

Write A Comment