Hope you guys enjoyed my revisit! The CRT monitor comparison is of course a huge exaggeration to prove a point how far ahead Samsung oled panels are. Also, the iPhone X is another great display that's using Samsungs' technology, which i forgot to mention! Thanks everyone for watching ! You guys are the best (seriously).
Matthew Moniz hey i just bought my s9+ 64 gb and a week later it lagged yeah I know right . While scrolling for option for camera from auto to live focus to pro back and forth it lagged and then after some day it lagged again while i was using a music app (default) it stoped when i locked a phone the bio metric fingerprint scanner did not work i dont know why but it did happen such a costly phone with 6 gb of ram still not performing upto the mark.... And one more request brother pls do an in dept camera comparion of one plus 6 and s9+ Thanks bye ❤
I love how you can change the res as well... Most of the time, there isn't much content on UA-camr over 1080p that i watch and being able to switch that quickly is amazing... Netflix (full res - Looks like i am holding a TV with the lights off in the room at night) + UA-cam (1080p) + Music and Games (lowest res i can use to maximize my battery life)
Kalma 009 me too. Waiting for s10 so that s9 gets price drop haha. Still the s7 edge is going smooth af. No hiccups at all. Even battery life is still good
I recently sold my Pixel 2 and bought an S8+ on contract for a bargain price. Even the display on the S8+ is so much better than the Pixel 2 and light years ahead of the LG Poled panel on the 2 XL. Samsung definitely make great hardware with lots of features. I'm looking forward to picking up an S9+ when the S10+ drops.
3 Month with my S9 and his 4GB of ram and no problem no lagging ;). I don't think the ram was the problem of the Samsung lagging, I think that was the software.
George Pxr Frankly it depends a lot on your use. The battery of S9 is not more super huge but with my use I hold my day without problems. Compared to my old S7 I saw a big improvement on power consumption, the battery capacity has not changed but the S9 consumes less power, greedy tasks like watching a movie in high quality consumes less energy. If you have a big use of your smartphone in your days it may be a problem for you, now then I advise you to take with you a power bank or the charging cable, the S9 recharges very fast and wireless charging is really a life changer.
the price drop will happen when the note 9 comes out. i feel though you should get the s9+ instead. It has a bigger screen, better battery life, and more ram
George Pxr i agree with noka, I think you will get a better experience from the plus version although it depends on if you are willing to cough up the extra dough
Matthew Moniz wow! Thanks for the reply and you're welcome! Been a fan since I subscribed. Love the editing and of course the content of you videos! Hope to see more awesome videos from you!
Mario Habijanec i have a galaxy s4 still lying around, and so far it doesn't have any screen burn-in issues yet. I used it heavily for more than 3 years. Maybe I just got lucky with the screen on my s4. We'll see after 4-5 years with my s8+ if it'll experience any burn-in. ✌
Mario Habijanec As per my understanding the burn issue will happen for Amoled phones not for super amoled screens. The display technology is little bit different from amoled and super amoled.
Tbh i think its all about the Always on display. Many battery tests have shown the S9+ edging out most of the competition actually. But these tests do not take the standby consumption into consideration. Samsung has went kind of crazy with the Always on display, so it could be the reason why the battery is underwhelming. I dont know for sure though. Still, try turning that feature off for a day, see if it makes a difference.
David Larsson Photo Hi David, in my experience the iPhone X is not as good as Huawei P20 Pro, nor even iPhone 8 Plus. But it has a decent battery and lasts me longer than my S9+. If S9+ came in just a little bit more in my day, I wouldn't even consider carrying the iPhone.
Memer Michael Hi Michael, I agree. AOD takes a big chunk out of the battery. More than most people even realize. However, I have my AOD off and it still lags behind the iPhone unfortunately. Otherwise, S9+ would be the perfect phone for me.
My S6edge+ still doesn't lag, im waiting till s10 lol. I've seen specifically note8s lag after a few months and everybody says Samsung phones lag so I'm kinda scared to upgrade.
The reason why I love the S9 plus is the its display, stereo speakers and the camera. No I dont have one I have had my hands on it on a retail store.😂 But I love it.
yeah dude, the phone feels amazing, i remember back in those days when i first see s8 for the first time, and then immediately i grab it, and it feels amazing
sanketh gowda After rebooting every phone will feel sluggish. It's just like windows. It obviously has to startup all the apps again since u closed all of them when you shut it off
Wus considering trading in my S9 Plus for an iPhone X, but this video made me change my mind. The battery life ain’t a big deal for me as I hardly ever venture out for long. Thanks Matthew. I love your honest reviews. God bless.
If they got rid of bixby, made the button natively universal and toned down the Samsung software, it would probably be the best all around phone....ok that's my 2 cents, buh bye!
For me the samsung software is the best. All phones just keep trying to be like it. New features from the pixel was on my note 4. For other people, split screen is a feature, really.. split screen!!!! i've been using that since note3.
100% agree with you. I have this phone almost 3 months. The only thing I wish for is maybe a 4000 mAh battery. Everything else is almost perfect. Nice video Matthew.
I just got my S9 plus a couple of days ago and am loving it (came over from an LG G6). Lots to get used to learning more every day and I love it so far...
The ease with which I can dial a number by swiping from left to right is something I miss when using other phones. It's a Samsung feature that I love so much.
I was about to buy the iPhone 8 Plus, but the screen of the s9+ changed my mind. It's like the S9+ is the Niagara Falls and the iPhone 8 plus its just a Rhode Island lake.
Just got the s9+ and i have 3 things to say :It has the best display the best camera (The video capabilities are far better than the p20 pro ) and last but not least the speakers.😍
Coolest video I have ever seen on UA-cam till now because you explain it in a clear and ideal way where there is no confusion for people to decide when they see this and you express it the way it meant to be but some UA-camrs are apple fanboys or get paid by the company so they tell like it is the worst phone in the market but you are cool
Similarly to you Matthew, last couple of months with this phone has been an absolute joy. I also appreciate good battery life but I haven't had any problems with it (mine is Exynos, maybe that explains). It's not only the fastest, smoothest, nicest Samsung to use, it is genuinely a very fast and smooth phone compared to anything else out there. There are no qualifiers required anymore, it's just that good.
I completely agree with review. I am using this from last 2 month not even a single time it hanged, the device is just wow. Plus they recently gv otg update with dual true lte support where both the sim have 4g enabled.
Still rocking Note 5, no need to change it - 16:9 best Samsung screen with very accurate colors, fast as new, the camera quality is top notch (I shoot only RAW (dng)), maybe I will upgrade to Note 10 next year! :) I hate these new tall screens making it unusable in landscape. The only downside is the lack of OS updates.
I've been reading through the comments and I haven't seen a single person complaining about lag/stutters/frame drops. I don't know what's up with my s9+ but I have definitely experienced those. I really wish an update fixes this problem.
I have my SGS9+ since 1st of March , so far i havent crashed had any problems... your review was honest and i agree that battery life is avarage , however everything else about this phone is flawless. Performance is top , camera is top if not best ( i have both stock and google camera app ) In some situations i prefer one over the other , hard to say but ye i can get the photo i want , lets put it that way! Sound is amazing , gaming on the phone is amazing. My previous phone was SGS5 and it started lagging out eventually , i dont see anything like that on my SGS9+ , so far i have no complains! Lets see what happens after the summer when 3 new flagships are coming :D
I own the S9+ and I am very happy with it. The best features are the screen, speakers, headphones, and operating system. I'm loving the dual lens camera and have been trying my hand at photography. My main complaint would be the lack of timely updates from Google. Even with that, it's still the best phone I've ever used!
Been using Samsung s9+ for 3 months now and I can say I had no regrets switching from my previous LG G6 and G4. I also had the galaxy s1, s3, s4 and boy were they so laggy over time. Samsung has gone a long way, no lags here on the s9+. Yes, display is a huge factor for me but don't forget the speakers on the s9+ as well. Beast! In terms of battery, yes I noticed it'll drain fast when used with max resolution and 10%+ brightness and bloatware in the background but I found a cool trick (risky if not done right). The app is called "PACKAGE DISABLER PRO+". I believe it cost $ but imo, it's so worth the cost. I'm able to keep 1.8 to 2.2 free memory by eliminating all the AT&T and Samsung bloatware. Probably saving me around 10% more battery. Research it on UA-cam yourself. I wish I can share a screenshot of all the apps/task I disabled on my device. No issues with my phone at all.
I agree with almost everything you said, with the exception of the battery life. I'm not a heavy user in the sense that I'm constantly on the device, but I put in a good amount of screen time and it usually hold steady for the duration of the day. Absolutely zero lag since day one. Amazing product. My only issue is the camera....I spoiled myself a while back with the LG V20 camera that had an amazing pro camera.
So far, I haven't see any reviewers talk about the huge design flaw in the camera interface. Whenever you point on the screen to chose a focus point the camera, almost always, accidentally switches to selfie mode or another shooting mode. They need to change this asap.
100% Agree with this re-review. In my opinion, this is the best overall phone of 2018. I had the iphone X, the Note 8, and the Pixel 2 Xl and at the end of the day the S9 Plus has been the most satisfying and reliable phone. I've sold all the other ones and kept this one with no itch whatsoever to go back or look anywhere else.
Totally agree with you, Matt. Have been using it since launched back in March and no regret of upgrading it from s8+. Love the dual speakers and the display since I watch lotsa UA-cam videos. The only complaint I have is the battery. Wish it has at least 3800mah and above for such large display. Absolutely love it ❤
My s8 plus is still running as fast as the day I got it. And it’s running on android 8.0. Can’t wait to get the s9 plus for the stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos.
Got one, love it, not switching until the note 10 comes out. Plus it has 2 things I love, a headphone jack and an sd card slot. At work we got the aux cord on the radio working and my assistant manager asked to see my phone. I asked her why and she said she didn't have her adapter (I'd call it a dongle) with her, I said what about the other guy working he had an iphone 7 too and this is where a huge smile came across my face and I basically gloated about my phone. It was just so funny that they were all asking for me to plug my phone in because they didn't have the jack I don't understand why people would pay $700-$1000 for a phone and it doesn't have the simple headphone jack
Have an S9+ for more than 2 months and I use it for everything like heavy gaming, work, take awesome pictures and personal use yet still no lag. Perfect smartphone of 2018 till now. 💪🏾
I love love LOVE my Samsung S9+!!!!! I constantly watch videos on how to use it properly and take full advantage of it's awesomeness! Amazing phone .... BUT, i cannot for the life of me figure out why oh WHY can't i put different ringtones for different contacts on this phone! I was not impressed by this. But i have complete faith that Samsung will fix this problem. It's nice to know who's texting you without having to pick up your device and check. The fact that i can't is really quite upsetting to me. Love your video btw
Dual aperture is not a joke it's fantastic because it allows you to gain more detail if you will look and examine the pictures you take you would notice but because most people don't examine and just post the pictures as soon as they take it they don't realize it but if you take a look at it you will notice it
My experience with my S9+ is awesome. The only thing I can complain of is the non-stock Android experience. That fluency, that speed. For the remaining features, I think it is the most complete phone that's ever been made. It has EVERY single features you can think of. Whatever you want to do, it has something to help you with.
Okay i own a S9+ and your review is on point. Yes i also wish the battery life was better, especially the standby time. Intelligent scan could get a bit smoother and faster like Face ID. One major problem i found is that even though the screen has latest Gorilla glass ,it is really prone to micro scratches.Other than that this phone's just amazing. I would say this is the perfect all rounder at the moment right now.
Here is why I still have my s8+. Great display, super fast, still hasn't lagged on me, gorgeous design, great camera and so many features that I like. The design still beats every single phone out there.
Got the s8+ for a 1yr+ and it's a beast! I was contemplating getting an iphone 8+ but I said why would I go back in time. And the iphone x notch just kills it for me. Samsung all day! Not upgrading until a bezeless Galaxy S10 arrives from the Future.
I have the regular S9 (not the plus). I chose the smaller version for better pocketability. This is the BEST phone I've ever had. I've had Pixel, Pixel 2 XL, various other LG and Motorola and HTC phones, but dang, this phone is awesome. From the amazing screen, to the amazing camera, to features like Samsung Pay that you can't get anywhere else....this phone just has it all. Every once in awhile I'm tempted by the Pixel 2 XL camera, but I just can't give up the Samsung features that keep bringing me back. Also.....dat headphone jack 🙌
This video of yours made me to subscribe your channel and also hit that thumbs up icon. I wanted some standard reviewer to say something good about Samsung. And you did it. Love u 😘
I have the S9+ and it's really enjoyable...especially when I'm watching a movie or listening to music with Dolby Atmos on. Best sound I've ever heard on a phone and sounds like a high end home theatre soundbar or 7.1 surround system. But that also depends on your headphones. I'm using Beats X because they they have a great mix of bass, mids, and treble. However, the included AKG wired headphones that comes with the phone also gives you a similar sound experience as the Beats X.
Loved it when you brought out the crt monitor! Haha. That's awesome. S9+ definitely has the best screen on the market. The features that Samsung gives is also great. The software has been refined a lot since the note 4 days. Are you going to do a review of the HTC U12+ when it comes out? I think it might give Samsung a run for the money. It would make for a great comparison.
HarD TarGeT I wouldnt say that's a deal breaker these days just because so many companies are doing it. However, the supplied in ear headphones are apparently really awesome!
elpinto007 No headphonejack is a big No if you care abt listening to good quality audio. Also, keep supporting this stupid "no headphone jack" trend, just becos everyone is doing it (what kinda justification is that btw??) and you loose your chance of listening to good audio through both headphones and earphones.
elpinto007 I have use those supply in-earphone they are better than any stock earphone, but not upto the quality of real audiophile earphone. Being a music lover i don't prefer phone without audio jack. Bluetooth earphone can never match the quality of wired earphone. High quality Bluetooth headphone are as expensive as flagship killer phone. You cant watch video while charging the phone like i do most of the time. You have to charge the Bluetooth headphone regularly kinda inconvenient. You will put lot of pressure on charging port & might damage the charging pin after some time. I am a very heavy user keep that in mind. Above statement made based on my personal experience.
Great video Matt I have the Galaxy S9+ i love the phone just the way it is it get me through the whole day in fact i just had took it to the Hospital to film my daughter being born on the 20th Of May & I didn't take my phone charger for the first day I watched a few videos and took a couple of pictures of the baby sent it to my family around 8:00pm I had 70%of battery left that's when I started to look for my charger & remembered that I had left it at home no big deal went into my settings hit power save I had now got two more days of usage out of it. That was all I needed. And the fastest camera on the market just hit the power button 2× this is a feature that is over looked idk why this Is a good phone i can go on and on but I dont eant to sound like a fan boy lol even though I am.
All over the years Samsung phones proved that they are worthy to spend that huge amount of money to procure them. But I wish that Samsung could come to nearly a Stock Android system so it can be more fluid , it's okey to integrate some Samsung apps but not that much to keep the system clean and smooth. What I really hate is that they are always too late to deliver new updates or system upgrades which is frustrating. But after all Samsung's phones are great to have :)
Hi Matthew, first of all, don't get me wrong. This is a great re-review. The main reason why I don't like the Samsung Galaxy S9(or s8) this much, is simply because of the fact that there are no tempered glass screen protectors on the market (that fits with a case). This phone will cost about 800euros in my country (Netherlands). And for the normal consumer, this is a lot of money. When people buy this phone, they want it to last for at least 1 or 2 years. So if the phone breaks, than it's going to be a disaster. Think that's a thing to realize before getting this Galaxy s9+ (or s9.) At least in my opinion. Anyway, like your videos. Like the sense of humor in some parts, but you're also know what ure talking 'bout. Cheers
Hey mat! I really agree with U. This is the 1st time ever since I used previous galaxy (S3, S6 edge, S7 edge) that didn't lag after 3 months. Thanks for that 6gb Ram! The screen is absolutely top notch, no other phone can touch samsung super amoled display. The speakers is surprisingly good and pretty loud. The camera is one of the best of the market today. The dual aperture is kinda meh but it's okay. The huge downside for me is the battery life. Wish the next galaxy will bring that 4000+ mah battery. And 1 more thing, please upgrade the front camera. It looks washed out and so soft compared to the pixel 2 xl.
I use all the flagship mobile while it out. S9 plus is Best device bro but the only problem in all samsung flagship is software update is too late. This feels we are outdated compared to other competitors.✌
Recently bought a Samsung S8. My first Samsung smartphone after iPhone 6S and LG G6. Didn't have the money to buy S9. But I am very happy. Man I can look at the device for 1 hour. So beautiful. The most important thing is Samsung Pay. In India no other payment method support. Only Samsung pay. So all my future phones will be Samsung
I’m gonna give Samsung a chance. I’ve been using my 6s for 2 years and it still runs fast and smooth. When I get the S9+ it better not ever lag which I am very hesitant about.
Hands down The best phone I've had. It's beautiful, intelligent, and working as my epicenter. I had the S7 Edge prior..I held out. I've owned Nokia, HTC, and many iPhones. So I'm old and experienced. But mostly experienced..👍
I agree with the display point so much Started with note 1 Got galaxy s2 Got the note 2 then Upgraded to note 3 which I still have Sold note 2 got an s7 edge. Will make the jump to s9 as soon as the next flagship comes and price drops haha
Matthew Awesome Review really enjoyed.Loved the shades Wifey was wearing great shot by the way.Tell her I said hey.Nice office setup too looks sharp.Thanks for sharing Deb 👌👍
I've had every iPhone up until the iPhone 6s plus. I've never felt the need to upgrade to the next iPhone until I purchased the galaxy s9 plus. OMG!!!!! #GALAXY
Hope you guys enjoyed my revisit! The CRT monitor comparison is of course a huge exaggeration to prove a point how far ahead Samsung oled panels are. Also, the iPhone X is another great display that's using Samsungs' technology, which i forgot to mention! Thanks everyone for watching ! You guys are the best (seriously).
Matthew Moniz i feel Note 8 is worth more than S9+
I have a Note 8 and seriously, i fell S9+ is inferior...
Should I get the OnePlus 6 or wait for S10+?
if you have the money and you can wait a year, definitely get the s10+ its gonna be a huge improvement. just like the iphone X was.
Turn off quad hd in the resolution settings HD plus is good enough and it will save your battery a ton!
Matthew Moniz hey i just bought my s9+ 64 gb and a week later it lagged yeah I know right . While scrolling for option for camera from auto to live focus to pro back and forth it lagged and then after some day it lagged again while i was using a music app (default) it stoped when i locked a phone the bio metric fingerprint scanner did not work i dont know why but it did happen such a costly phone with 6 gb of ram still not performing upto the mark....
And one more request brother pls do an in dept camera comparion of one plus 6 and s9+
Thanks bye ❤
The screen on this phone is the reason why I always go back to it!
Redskull OMG 😍😍 I love you brother. Best UA-camr.
Redskull No Notcha😁
I love how you can change the res as well...
Most of the time, there isn't much content on UA-camr over 1080p that i watch and being able to switch that quickly is amazing...
Netflix (full res - Looks like i am holding a TV with the lights off in the room at night) + UA-cam (1080p) + Music and Games (lowest res i can use to maximize my battery life)
Most flagships phones have excellent screens tbh. I prefer IPS LCD myself
Redskull hey Alex!!
s7 edge still my daily driver for almost 2 years. Planning to upgrade to s9+. super great video man (y)
Kalma 009 me too. Waiting for s10 so that s9 gets price drop haha.
Still the s7 edge is going smooth af. No hiccups at all. Even battery life is still good
If you guys purchase the S9 or S9+ thru Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint at a Best Buy, they're $300 off right now. Deal runs thru the 16th.
Might as well wait for the s10.
Watching this on my s9 plus... just love this beauty
Me too on lilac purple
My S9+ operates flawlessly, love it.
I recently sold my Pixel 2 and bought an S8+ on contract for a bargain price. Even the display on the S8+ is so much better than the Pixel 2 and light years ahead of the LG Poled panel on the 2 XL. Samsung definitely make great hardware with lots of features. I'm looking forward to picking up an S9+ when the S10+ drops.
Jamie S light years is a unit of distance not time.😆
But I got what you meant.😅😁
Abhisek Rout light years means huge different. You need to use toilet rather than pee on the street. Yikes!
Kena Troll Oh really Do you even know what light is??
3 Month with my S9 and his 4GB of ram and no problem no lagging ;). I don't think the ram was the problem of the Samsung lagging, I think that was the software.
Yannis Fraselle I’m looking to get the regular s9, how good is the battery life?
George Pxr Frankly it depends a lot on your use. The battery of S9 is not more super huge but with my use I hold my day without problems. Compared to my old S7 I saw a big improvement on power consumption, the battery capacity has not changed but the S9 consumes less power, greedy tasks like watching a movie in high quality consumes less energy. If you have a big use of your smartphone in your days it may be a problem for you, now then I advise you to take with you a power bank or the charging cable, the S9 recharges very fast and wireless charging is really a life changer.
Thank you Yannis, that was very helpful. I check every day and are waiting for the price to drop on amazon.co.uk
the price drop will happen when the note 9 comes out. i feel though you should get the s9+ instead. It has a bigger screen, better battery life, and more ram
George Pxr i agree with noka, I think you will get a better experience from the plus version although it depends on if you are willing to cough up the extra dough
I have s9+.Best phone ever.Just gorgeous
Watching on my S9+ 🤩
Yup me too 😂😂😂
100 percent agree with you regarding Samsung sAMOLED displays
Thanks Mark!
Matthew Moniz wow! Thanks for the reply and you're welcome! Been a fan since I subscribed. Love the editing and of course the content of you videos! Hope to see more awesome videos from you!
what about burn-in in long term?
Mario Habijanec i have a galaxy s4 still lying around, and so far it doesn't have any screen burn-in issues yet. I used it heavily for more than 3 years. Maybe I just got lucky with the screen on my s4. We'll see after 4-5 years with my s8+ if it'll experience any burn-in. ✌
Mario Habijanec
As per my understanding the burn issue will happen for Amoled phones not for super amoled screens.
The display technology is little bit different from amoled and super amoled.
I think you've nailed all of the plusses and minuses. I have iPhone X and S9+ and the iPhone travels with me just because of the battery.
Thanks Leon! Ya I'm in the same boat as you as we discussed in the last video. iPhone X for travelling 👌
Leon K but the iPhone X has horrible battery life? They do have the Apple calibration where it stay forever between 100-90% but then drops like crazy.
Tbh i think its all about the Always on display. Many battery tests have shown the S9+ edging out most of the competition actually. But these tests do not take the standby consumption into consideration. Samsung has went kind of crazy with the Always on display, so it could be the reason why the battery is underwhelming. I dont know for sure though. Still, try turning that feature off for a day, see if it makes a difference.
David Larsson Photo Hi David, in my experience the iPhone X is not as good as Huawei P20 Pro, nor even iPhone 8 Plus. But it has a decent battery and lasts me longer than my S9+. If S9+ came in just a little bit more in my day, I wouldn't even consider carrying the iPhone.
Memer Michael Hi Michael, I agree. AOD takes a big chunk out of the battery. More than most people even realize. However, I have my AOD off and it still lags behind the iPhone unfortunately. Otherwise, S9+ would be the perfect phone for me.
Have a one and half Yr old s8+. Not lagged on me to date. S9 not worthy of an upgrade for me so waiting on the s10 or who knows pixel3
Your lucky man my S8 has been laggy especially after the Oreo update, and my wifi speeds are not as fast as they used to be.
pixel 3xl is having a the ugliest notch, but not smaller pixel 3 so wait for S10
Wait till S10+ or Note 10. Trust me.
mine s8+ lags regularly throughout the day......its super fast but has sudden hang ups, weird, love my new op6, still kept s8+ tho, best display
My S6edge+ still doesn't lag, im waiting till s10 lol. I've seen specifically note8s lag after a few months and everybody says Samsung phones lag so I'm kinda scared to upgrade.
The reason why I love the S9 plus is the its display, stereo speakers and the camera. No I dont have one I have had my hands on it on a retail store.😂
But I love it.
yeah dude, the phone feels amazing, i remember back in those days when i first see s8 for the first time, and then immediately i grab it, and it feels amazing
Wish you it will stay there... don't even bother and take pixel 2...or V30
I have an S9 and it's great. I haven't had any issues typing so idk what that's all about 🤷♂️
Treavor Barnhart I’m looking to get an s9, has your decided lagged or slowed down at all or is it still as good as day one
George. I have one and no lag yet.
George Pxr some time it feels a bit sluggish
Like after rebooting or switching it on
sanketh gowda After rebooting every phone will feel sluggish. It's just like windows. It obviously has to startup all the apps again since u closed all of them when you shut it off
Wus considering trading in my S9 Plus for an iPhone X, but this video made me change my mind. The battery life ain’t a big deal for me as I hardly ever venture out for long. Thanks Matthew. I love your honest reviews. God bless.
S9 plus is "The Best Android Smartphone" on the market! Love samsung. Been using my Note 4 and still it provides what I want. Great video . 👍
Droid Therapy Fuck note 4 S9+ is better then your shitty phone 😝
It seems like I ain't the only one using note 4 in 2018 !
Still using my note 4 as well. Best android phone ever.
Note 9 will be the best 🤨😎
Sankalp Bartwal I bought one this year and then sold it is a great phone
If they got rid of bixby, made the button natively universal and toned down the Samsung software, it would probably be the best all around phone....ok that's my 2 cents, buh bye!
Jared Busch Bixby with the button is kinda useful to me sometimes actually.
For me the samsung software is the best. All phones just keep trying to be like it. New features from the pixel was on my note 4. For other people, split screen is a feature, really.. split screen!!!! i've been using that since note3.
BxActions app allows you to change the Bixby button so that it will launch a different app that you assign to it.
thats my nigga
you can get third party app that remaps it!
100% agree with you. I have this phone almost 3 months. The only thing I wish for is maybe a 4000 mAh battery. Everything else is almost perfect. Nice video Matthew.
As a Canadian, must like and support your channel, great content and unbiased review
I just got my S9 plus a couple of days ago and am loving it (came over from an LG G6). Lots to get used to learning more every day and I love it so far...
The ease with which I can dial a number by swiping from left to right is something I miss when using other phones. It's a Samsung feature that I love so much.
Had for 2 months heavy gaming and youtube still not a single lag❤🔥
That's awesome !
Matthew Moniz :)
I was about to buy the iPhone 8 Plus, but the screen of the s9+ changed my mind. It's like the S9+ is the Niagara Falls and the iPhone 8 plus its just a Rhode Island lake.
Just got the s9+ and i have 3 things to say :It has the best display the best camera (The video capabilities are far better than the p20 pro ) and last but not least the speakers.😍
Same here bro!
Coolest video I have ever seen on UA-cam till now because you explain it in a clear and ideal way where there is no confusion for people to decide when they see this and you express it the way it meant to be but some UA-camrs are apple fanboys or get paid by the company so they tell like it is the worst phone in the market but you are cool
Similarly to you Matthew, last couple of months with this phone has been an absolute joy. I also appreciate good battery life but I haven't had any problems with it (mine is Exynos, maybe that explains). It's not only the fastest, smoothest, nicest Samsung to use, it is genuinely a very fast and smooth phone compared to anything else out there. There are no qualifiers required anymore, it's just that good.
I was hesitant to get my s9+. Your review is spot on. My only complaint with the device is that without a cover this phone is very difficult to hold.
I completely agree with review. I am using this from last 2 month not even a single time it hanged, the device is just wow. Plus they recently gv otg update with dual true lte support where both the sim have 4g enabled.
I just got it two days ago, cant take my eyes and hands of it. Marvelous phone.
I have the Galaxy S9+ and the iPhone 8 Plus. I find myself gravitating back to my S9+ because of the screen, it's very snappy and fast. No lag either.
Still rocking Note 5, no need to change it - 16:9 best Samsung screen with very accurate colors, fast as new, the camera quality is top notch (I shoot only RAW (dng)), maybe I will upgrade to Note 10 next year! :) I hate these new tall screens making it unusable in landscape.
The only downside is the lack of OS updates.
I've been reading through the comments and I haven't seen a single person complaining about lag/stutters/frame drops. I don't know what's up with my s9+ but I have definitely experienced those. I really wish an update fixes this problem.
Solid honest review.Also the point with the S7 up there with the majority of 2018 displays is very true! 👍
Been using an S9 (smaller one as I have small hands) since day 1. Loving it, hasn't slowed down at all.
any and all questions I have had about this device, you just answered.
Glad I could help!
I have my SGS9+ since 1st of March , so far i havent crashed had any problems... your review was honest and i agree that battery life is avarage , however everything else about this phone is flawless. Performance is top , camera is top if not best ( i have both stock and google camera app ) In some situations i prefer one over the other , hard to say but ye i can get the photo i want , lets put it that way! Sound is amazing , gaming on the phone is amazing. My previous phone was SGS5 and it started lagging out eventually , i dont see anything like that on my SGS9+ , so far i have no complains! Lets see what happens after the summer when 3 new flagships are coming :D
I own the S9+ and I am very happy with it. The best features are the screen, speakers, headphones, and operating system. I'm loving the dual lens camera and have been trying my hand at photography. My main complaint would be the lack of timely updates from Google. Even with that, it's still the best phone I've ever used!
I've been using it for a day and I love it! Clearly worth the money
Been using Samsung s9+ for 3 months now and I can say I had no regrets switching from my previous LG G6 and G4. I also had the galaxy s1, s3, s4 and boy were they so laggy over time. Samsung has gone a long way, no lags here on the s9+. Yes, display is a huge factor for me but don't forget the speakers on the s9+ as well. Beast!
In terms of battery, yes I noticed it'll drain fast when used with max resolution and 10%+ brightness and bloatware in the background but I found a cool trick (risky if not done right). The app is called "PACKAGE DISABLER PRO+". I believe it cost $ but imo, it's so worth the cost. I'm able to keep 1.8 to 2.2 free memory by eliminating all the AT&T and Samsung bloatware. Probably saving me around 10% more battery.
Research it on UA-cam yourself. I wish I can share a screenshot of all the apps/task I disabled on my device. No issues with my phone at all.
I agree with almost everything you said, with the exception of the battery life. I'm not a heavy user in the sense that I'm constantly on the device, but I put in a good amount of screen time and it usually hold steady for the duration of the day. Absolutely zero lag since day one. Amazing product. My only issue is the camera....I spoiled myself a while back with the LG V20 camera that had an amazing pro camera.
Watching this video on my S9+. Totally love this device.
So far, I haven't see any reviewers talk about the huge design flaw in the camera interface.
Whenever you point on the screen to chose a focus point the camera, almost always, accidentally switches to selfie mode or another shooting mode. They need to change this asap.
100% Agree with this re-review. In my opinion, this is the best overall phone of 2018. I had the iphone X, the Note 8, and the Pixel 2 Xl and at the end of the day the S9 Plus has been the most satisfying and reliable phone. I've sold all the other ones and kept this one with no itch whatsoever to go back or look anywhere else.
Watching this on my s9. Amazing phone. Hasn't lagged at all yet. But scared it will in the future.
Totally agree with you, Matt. Have been using it since launched back in March and no regret of upgrading it from s8+. Love the dual speakers and the display since I watch lotsa UA-cam videos. The only complaint I have is the battery. Wish it has at least 3800mah and above for such large display. Absolutely love it ❤
That's awesome! Glad you're liking the phone. Ya, for me too the battery is definitely my biggest complaint!
My s8 plus is still running as fast as the day I got it. And it’s running on android 8.0. Can’t wait to get the s9 plus for the stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos.
Your point on that display experience is so bang on target. Haha that CRT TV example for other displays must be super burn for other brands 🤣
My experience on my s9 plus has been great so far, and I've paired it with a pair of Samsung Level headphones and it makes the experience much better.
This guy is really a unique reviewer and youtuber
Got one, love it, not switching until the note 10 comes out. Plus it has 2 things I love, a headphone jack and an sd card slot. At work we got the aux cord on the radio working and my assistant manager asked to see my phone. I asked her why and she said she didn't have her adapter (I'd call it a dongle) with her, I said what about the other guy working he had an iphone 7 too and this is where a huge smile came across my face and I basically gloated about my phone. It was just so funny that they were all asking for me to plug my phone in because they didn't have the jack I don't understand why people would pay $700-$1000 for a phone and it doesn't have the simple headphone jack
Perfect solid review...All ur opinions are pretty compact and video quality is great..Overall ur review is very good!
Take my like and subscribe, Matt. Really unbiased tech youtuber, unlike the gang of Pixel/iPhone fanboys out there. Keep up the good work !
Thanks Ivailo! I really appreciate it and welcome to the channel = )
Man you got my exact words about this amazing phone 😇😍👌 I personally Love it more than my iPhone x
Glad you enjoyed the video = )
Have an S9+ for more than 2 months and I use it for everything like heavy gaming, work, take awesome pictures and personal use yet still no lag. Perfect smartphone of 2018 till now. 💪🏾
I love love LOVE my Samsung S9+!!!!! I constantly watch videos on how to use it properly and take full advantage of it's awesomeness! Amazing phone .... BUT, i cannot for the life of me figure out why oh WHY can't i put different ringtones for different contacts on this phone! I was not impressed by this. But i have complete faith that Samsung will fix this problem. It's nice to know who's texting you without having to pick up your device and check. The fact that i can't is really quite upsetting to me. Love your video btw
Thanks !! I'm glad you liked it too bad about the ringtones /=
Hey man, your videos are so well made and a pleasure to watch. Greetings from Madrid in Spain! 🔝
Solid Review! Love the S9 hopefully i can have one this year.
Save yourself $250+ and just get a OnePlus 6. Or get a OP 6 and an XBOX. Or get a OP 6 and put the left over in your retirement.
Chester Whitlow maybe he wants a top quality display, stereo speakers, a truly top camera. The convenience of fast wireless charging
And An Official IP68 Rating
Chester Whitlow why an Xbox? A PS4 is much better
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Dual aperture is not a joke it's fantastic because it allows you to gain more detail if you will look and examine the pictures you take you would notice but because most people don't examine and just post the pictures as soon as they take it they don't realize it but if you take a look at it you will notice it
My experience with my S9+ is awesome. The only thing I can complain of is the non-stock Android experience. That fluency, that speed. For the remaining features, I think it is the most complete phone that's ever been made. It has EVERY single features you can think of. Whatever you want to do, it has something to help you with.
Okay i own a S9+ and your review is on point. Yes i also wish the battery life was better, especially the standby time. Intelligent scan could get a bit smoother and faster like Face ID. One major problem i found is that even though the screen has latest Gorilla glass ,it is really prone to micro scratches.Other than that this phone's just amazing. I would say this is the perfect all rounder at the moment right now.
Here is why I still have my s8+. Great display, super fast, still hasn't lagged on me, gorgeous design, great camera and so many features that I like. The design still beats every single phone out there.
Got the s8+ for a 1yr+ and it's a beast! I was contemplating getting an iphone 8+ but I said why would I go back in time. And the iphone x notch just kills it for me. Samsung all day! Not upgrading until a bezeless Galaxy S10 arrives from the Future.
Great video! I always enjoy watching your videos
Thanks man!
I switched from the note 8 to the s9plus and I am loving this phone! Better sound quality and picture! ...
I have the regular S9 (not the plus). I chose the smaller version for better pocketability. This is the BEST phone I've ever had. I've had Pixel, Pixel 2 XL, various other LG and Motorola and HTC phones, but dang, this phone is awesome. From the amazing screen, to the amazing camera, to features like Samsung Pay that you can't get anywhere else....this phone just has it all. Every once in awhile I'm tempted by the Pixel 2 XL camera, but I just can't give up the Samsung features that keep bringing me back. Also.....dat headphone jack 🙌
This video of yours made me to subscribe your channel and also hit that thumbs up icon. I wanted some standard reviewer to say something good about Samsung. And you did it. Love u 😘
Nice review ! I wish s9 had a different design with s8 though
I have the S9+ and it's really enjoyable...especially when I'm watching a movie or listening to music with Dolby Atmos on. Best sound I've ever heard on a phone and sounds like a high end home theatre soundbar or 7.1 surround system. But that also depends on your headphones. I'm using Beats X because they they have a great mix of bass, mids, and treble. However, the included AKG wired headphones that comes with the phone also gives you a similar sound experience as the Beats X.
Great feedback, thanks!
Loved it when you brought out the crt monitor! Haha. That's awesome.
S9+ definitely has the best screen on the market. The features that Samsung gives is also great. The software has been refined a lot since the note 4 days.
Are you going to do a review of the HTC U12+ when it comes out? I think it might give Samsung a run for the money. It would make for a great comparison.
The display on the u12plus is comparable to a crt monitor when put against the s9
elpinto007 HTC U12 plus doesn't have a beloved Headphone jack👎😞
HarD TarGeT I wouldnt say that's a deal breaker these days just because so many companies are doing it. However, the supplied in ear headphones are apparently really awesome!
elpinto007 No headphonejack is a big No if you care abt listening to good quality audio. Also, keep supporting this stupid "no headphone jack" trend, just becos everyone is doing it (what kinda justification is that btw??) and you loose your chance of listening to good audio through both headphones and earphones.
elpinto007 I have use those supply in-earphone they are better than any stock earphone, but not upto the quality of real audiophile earphone. Being a music lover i don't prefer phone without audio jack. Bluetooth earphone can never match the quality of wired earphone. High quality Bluetooth headphone are as expensive as flagship killer phone. You cant watch video while charging the phone like i do most of the time. You have to charge the Bluetooth headphone regularly kinda inconvenient. You will put lot of pressure on charging port & might damage the charging pin after some time. I am a very heavy user keep that in mind. Above statement made based on my personal experience.
Great video Matt I have the Galaxy S9+ i love the phone just the way it is it get me through the whole day in fact i just had took it to the Hospital to film my daughter being born on the 20th Of May & I didn't take my phone charger for the first day I watched a few videos and took a couple of pictures of the baby sent it to my family around 8:00pm I had 70%of battery left that's when I started to look for my charger & remembered that I had left it at home no big deal went into my settings hit power save I had now got two more days of usage out of it. That was all I needed. And the fastest camera on the market just hit the power button 2× this is a feature that is over looked idk why this Is a good phone i can go on and on but I dont eant to sound like a fan boy lol even though I am.
watching it on my s7 edge 😅😍.. still happy with the performance, looking forward for the launch of s10
All over the years Samsung phones proved that they are worthy to spend that huge amount of money to procure them. But I wish that Samsung could come to nearly a Stock Android system so it can be more fluid , it's okey to integrate some Samsung apps but not that much to keep the system clean and smooth. What I really hate is that they are always too late to deliver new updates or system upgrades which is frustrating. But after all Samsung's phones are great to have :)
Watching on my galaxy S9 plus 😄😄😄you right man...the best in the best.....
Hi Matthew, first of all, don't get me wrong. This is a great re-review. The main reason why I don't like the Samsung Galaxy S9(or s8) this much, is simply because of the fact that there are no tempered glass screen protectors on the market (that fits with a case). This phone will cost about 800euros in my country (Netherlands). And for the normal consumer, this is a lot of money. When people buy this phone, they want it to last for at least 1 or 2 years. So if the phone breaks, than it's going to be a disaster. Think that's a thing to realize before getting this Galaxy s9+ (or s9.) At least in my opinion. Anyway, like your videos. Like the sense of humor in some parts, but you're also know what ure talking 'bout. Cheers
Using GOOD LOCK 2018 has made this phones software experience steller!
Hey mat! I really agree with U. This is the 1st time ever since I used previous galaxy (S3, S6 edge, S7 edge) that didn't lag after 3 months.
Thanks for that 6gb Ram!
The screen is absolutely top notch, no other phone can touch samsung super amoled display.
The speakers is surprisingly good and pretty loud.
The camera is one of the best of the market today. The dual aperture is kinda meh but it's okay.
The huge downside for me is the battery life. Wish the next galaxy will bring that 4000+ mah battery.
And 1 more thing, please upgrade the front camera. It looks washed out and so soft compared to the pixel 2 xl.
Great re-review ❤
I am not Samsung fan but I admit Stock android looks N feel boring and outdated in front of Samsung Experience.
That was great video .Carry on Mat
I use all the flagship mobile while it out. S9 plus is Best device bro but the only problem in all samsung flagship is software update is too late. This feels we are outdated compared to other competitors.✌
Recently bought a Samsung S8. My first Samsung smartphone after iPhone 6S and LG G6. Didn't have the money to buy S9. But I am very happy. Man I can look at the device for 1 hour. So beautiful. The most important thing is Samsung Pay. In India no other payment method support. Only Samsung pay. So all my future phones will be Samsung
I’m gonna give Samsung a chance. I’ve been using my 6s for 2 years and it still runs fast and smooth. When I get the S9+ it better not ever lag which I am very hesitant about.
I have s8 and dont have needs to go up on s9.....s10 is my next needs...😉
Ya I'd hold off until the S10 too if I was in your shoes.
Matthew Moniz lol so true......😉
Hey man, great vid ❤ What's that wallpaper you are using?
Hands down The best phone I've had. It's beautiful, intelligent, and working as my epicenter. I had the S7 Edge prior..I held out. I've owned Nokia, HTC, and many iPhones. So I'm old and experienced. But mostly experienced..👍
I have an S8+ and really love it. I'm not due an upgrade for another year so I'll probs get the S10+ next.
Nice re-review👍
Watching on the S9+.. No lag. Love the phone
Agreed! I'm in love with it since day one... My iPhone X went to my wife now...
lol nice! Glad you're enjoying it!
I'm an iPhone users for many years , just switch to Samsung S9 plus. Its really a good phone to use. Best
Watching on my s9plus it's just amazing 😍😍
I agree with the display point so much
Started with note 1
Got galaxy s2
Got the note 2 then
Upgraded to note 3 which I still have
Sold note 2 got an s7 edge.
Will make the jump to s9 as soon as the next flagship comes and price drops haha
I think s9 plus is the best smartphone in the world right now, watching on my s9 plus, just love it.
Matthew Awesome Review really enjoyed.Loved the shades Wifey was wearing great shot by the way.Tell her I said hey.Nice office setup too looks sharp.Thanks for sharing Deb 👌👍
Thanks Debra!!
Best smartphone in the market. True, the Samsung experience is much better. Love it
I got my S9+ a month ago and I love this phone.
Yes I do have it and I love it!
I've had every iPhone up until the iPhone 6s plus. I've never felt the need to upgrade to the next iPhone until I purchased the galaxy s9 plus. OMG!!!!! #GALAXY
I love Samsung, Superb clarity pictures and display.