{"id":269273,"date":"2018-09-04T13:25:21","date_gmt":"2018-09-04T11:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=269273"},"modified":"2018-09-04T13:25:21","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T11:25:21","slug":"this-is-how-powerful-the-samsung-galaxy-note-9-really-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/mobile\/269273\/this-is-how-powerful-the-samsung-galaxy-note-9-really-is\/","title":{"rendered":"This is how powerful the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 really is"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Note 9 launched in South Africa at end of August 2018.<\/p>\n<p>The 6.4-inch smartphone has the same Infinity Edge display design sported by the new generation of Galaxy S-series smartphones, and includes an upgraded S Pen with Bluetooth connectivity.<\/p>\n<p>Underneath its chassis, the Note 9 is packing some powerful hardware \u2013 including the latest-generation Samsung Exynos Octa-core processor and up to 8GB of RAM.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung has also shipped the Galaxy Note 9 with the largest-ever battery in a Galaxy smartphone \u2013 4,000mAh.<\/p>\n<p>The device also comes in two storage options: 128GB or 512GB, while both models feature support for a 512GB microSD card.<\/p>\n<p>The 128GB model of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is available in South Africa now for R18,999, with the 512GB model expected to launch soon.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Hardware<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Galaxy Note 9\u2019s impressive battery life and high-speed processor are attractive factors for many buyers, but the device excels in other areas, too.<\/p>\n<p>A dual-camera system with the same variable aperture technology introduced in the Galaxy S9+ makes for sharp and vivid photos, and the Note 9\u2019s high-resolution OLED display is ideal for watching high-resolution videos.<\/p>\n<p>The Galaxy Note 9 is also water and dust-proof, as indicated by its IP68 rating.<\/p>\n<p>The specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 are listed below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bt_table\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\"><table class=\"table\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Samsung Galaxy Note 9<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"30%\">OS<\/td>\n<td width=\"70%\">Android 8.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Display<\/td>\n<td>6.4-inch Quad HD+ (2,960 x 1,440)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Processor<\/td>\n<td>10nm 64-bit Octa-core (2.7GHz + 1.7GHz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>RAM<\/td>\n<td>6GB\/8GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage<\/td>\n<td>128GB\/512GB + MicroSD up to 512GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rear Camera<\/td>\n<td>Dual: 12MP Wide Angle + 12MP Telephoto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Front Camera<\/td>\n<td>8MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Connectivity<\/td>\n<td>Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, NFC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cellular<\/td>\n<td>LTE Cat. 18, 4\u00d74 MIMO, 5CA, LAA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Battery<\/td>\n<td>4,000mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Durability<\/td>\n<td>IP68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Biometrics<\/td>\n<td>Iris Scanner, Fingerprint Scanner, Facial Recognition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dimensions<\/td>\n<td>161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm \/ 201g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Benchmarks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While the Note 9\u2019s hardware is impressive, how does its performance hold up against its competition and previous models?<\/p>\n<p>To find out, we sourced\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidbenchmark.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>benchmark data<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0collected by PassMark to compare the overall system rating for a number of high-end devices, including the Galaxy Note 9.<\/p>\n<p>The data is updated on a daily basis and reflects overall performance as measured by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.passmark.com\/products\/pt_mobile.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PerformanceTest Mobile<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0benchmark tool.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Note 9 beats the Galaxy S9 in overall performance, along with a number of other flagship Android smartphones \u2013 including the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, Google Pixel 2 XL, and Huawei Mate 10 Pro.<\/p>\n<p>The results below show that if you are looking for a powerhouse smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 should be high up on your list.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bt_table\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\"><table class=\"table\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Samsung Galaxy Note 9<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"30%\">Samsung Galaxy Note 9<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"70%\">14 877<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Samsung Galaxy S9+<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14 327<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14 222<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Samsung Galaxy S9<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14 109<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nokia 8<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">13 298<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Google Pixel 2 XL<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">13 063<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Essential PH-1<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12 989<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Huawei Mate 10 Pro<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12 408<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sony Xperia XZ 1<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12 402<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/mobile\/268851\/samsung-pay-in-south-africa-the-thorough-checks-it-went-through\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Samsung Pay in South Africa \u2013 The thorough checks it went through<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Note 9 launched in South Africa at end of August 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