
GALAXY 9 PLUS PLUS
The other controversial aspect of the Galaxy S9 Plus is its performance. Read more - Galaxy S9 Vs Galaxy S8: What’s The Difference? If you’re a big fan of selfies, this could prove a dealbreaker. With the Pixel 2 already leaps and bounds ahead of the competition here, this is disappointing and Samsung’s Portrait Mode attempts with this camera are woeful. In both the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus, Samsung has not upgraded the front-facing camera from the already lacklustre module in the Galaxy S8 Plus. Yes, there’s a lot to admire here but there’s also potentially one big problem. Super Slo-Mo can automatically pick the right moment to slow a video Samsung The additional camera is a 12 megapixel telephoto lens which gives the Galaxy S9 Plus true 2x optical zoom as well as Portrait Mode - a key selling point on the iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus and Google Pixel 2 (which notably achieves excellent results with just a single camera). In short: while the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S8 Plus are limited to a single rear camera, the Galaxy S9 Plus has two.
GALAXY 9 PLUS UPGRADE
Here is arguably the number one reason not only to upgrade to the Galaxy S9 Plus instead of / from the Galaxy S8 Plus, but also to pick it over the smaller Galaxy S9. It’s more reliable and easier to reach than the sensor in the Galaxy S8 Plus and the iPhone X doesn’t even have one - a crazy move since it is undeniable that there are times it is more convenient to unlock your phone with your finger than your face. Of course the big upside the Galaxy S9 Plus has over both the Galaxy S8 Plus and iPhone X is the aforementioned fingerprint sensor. Samsung's AR Emojis are an Uncanny Valley nightmare Samsung This is a step up on the Galaxy S8 Plus, but the omission of a dot projector (critical to Face ID as it adds true depth sensing for greater reliability and security) means it is unlikely to challenge Apple’s advancement at the first attempt. ‘Intelligent Scan’ is Samsung’s upgraded facial identification tech and it automatically switches between facial recognition (daylight) and iris recognition (for the night). With the Galaxy S9 Plus, Samsung has attempted to respond but the results are unconvincing.
GALAXY 9 PLUS FOR ANDROID
Read more - Samsung Galaxy S9 Vs Galaxy S9 Plus: What’s The Difference?Īpple set the bar for Android handset makers with its launched Face ID on the iPhone X, the world’s first truly fast and accurate facial recognition system. Expect more to follow in the coming months as this is Samsung’s tactic to refresh its ranges as they age. Titanium Gray will be available in some regions as well, alongside the Midnight Black and Coral Blue options you had with the Galaxy S8 Plus. Galaxy S9 Plus is more durable than its predecessor SamsungĪt launch, the Galaxy S9 Plus (and Galaxy S9) also get a new colour option: Lilac Purple.
