Tech review of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N960

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N960: a technical overview based on VRM24’s recorded device data.

Design and display

Type: Smartphone; Announced: 2018, August 09; Dimensions: 161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.37 x 3.01 x 0.35 in); Weight: 201 g (7.09 oz); Display: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors; Size: 6.4 inches, 103.2 cm2 (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio); Resolution: 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio; Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Display size and resolution describe the viewing format; brightness, colour accuracy and durability require separate testing.

Platform and memory

OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo); Chipset: Samsung Exynos 9810; CPU: Octa-Core 4x Exynos M3 2.9 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.9 GHz; GPU: Mali-G72 MP18; RAM: 6 or 8 GB; Storage: 128 or 512 GB; Memory card: Mcro SD, up to 1 TB (uses shared SIM slot).

The chipset and memory describe the hardware configuration. They do not establish measured speed, gaming performance or current software support.

Cameras

Rear camera: Dual 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide) / 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto); Rear video: 2160p, 60fps; Front camera: 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide); Front video: 1440p, 30fps.

These are the recorded camera specifications. Image quality and stabilisation cannot be judged from resolution alone.

Battery and connections

Battery capacity: Li-Ion 4000 mAh; Battery model: EB-BN965ABU; Charging port: USB-C 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; Headphone jack: 3.5mm Jack; Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX; Networks: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE; SIM: Single SIM or Dual SIM.

Battery capacity is not a measured runtime. Charging speed, battery condition and compatibility of replacement parts need separate verification.

What the specifications tell us

Use this overview to compare the recorded configuration with your needs. It does not provide benchmarks or hands-on performance measurements.