7 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Samsung S9 in 2021!

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024
  • Today on Tech Rewind, I go back and review the Samsung Galaxy S9 - a now 3 year old phone that is very cheap to buy and has a lot of great features for its age.
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  • @MarkSpurrell
    @MarkSpurrell  3 года назад +474

    It really should have been 8 reasons you should buy an S9, because I completely forgot the fact that it has built in wireless charging! 😁
    *If you enjoyed this episode of Tech Rewind, check out this one about the Google Pixel 2 - it's a steal of a phone, especially right now!*
    ruclips.net/video/zJBw7XasFXM/видео.html

    • @norbertoorduno1248
      @norbertoorduno1248 3 года назад +3

      Can we get a rewind video of the Galaxy S10 or Note 10+? Great content as always BTW 🥂

    • @swarajrajegore6897
      @swarajrajegore6897 3 года назад +3

      And you could even connect an external hard disk or an ssd as well i used to connect my 1tb SanDisk harddisk and also able to connect my wireless mouse with the adapter that's free in the box and the akg headphones as well

    • @anoldtakurachabata6752
      @anoldtakurachabata6752 3 года назад +4

      Please do a Note 9 in 2021 video maybe against iphone 8+ buyers guide man 👨

    • @swarajrajegore6897
      @swarajrajegore6897 3 года назад +4

      @@anoldtakurachabata6752 bro no need I'm using note 9 and xs max and from my experience and after the update Samsung cameras are way better and take higher resolution phootos and more better than xs max and the performance is great and faster charging wireless charging wqhd resolution and better AM OLED display that's way better than xs max just think how much change you'll find and you do get a premium akg 3.5mm headphones i still prefer those over my usbc akg

    • @anoldtakurachabata6752
      @anoldtakurachabata6752 3 года назад

      @@swarajrajegore6897 thanks a lot for the reply hey 😃

  • @adamssultan
    @adamssultan 3 года назад +312

    I'm actually watching this on my 3 year old s9! It has and still continues to serve me well!

    • @fvs666
      @fvs666 3 года назад +19

      Same :D , but after 3 year i see lags and glitches.

    • @Barronvoncrash
      @Barronvoncrash 3 года назад

      Same.

    • @zaryyy337
      @zaryyy337 3 года назад +7

      Right, after 3 year the only problem is my power button fell off lol

    • @Snow-l4o
      @Snow-l4o 3 года назад +1

      @@fvs666 eh not me

    • @Grayfox111
      @Grayfox111 3 года назад

      Likewise

  • @corneliusnowicki5363
    @corneliusnowicki5363 3 года назад +398

    2:36 "no one's going to be crying for the return of the notification LED"
    Me: 😢

    • @gingercat_3
      @gingercat_3 3 года назад +4

      Use always on display

    • @corneliusnowicki5363
      @corneliusnowicki5363 3 года назад +37

      @@gingercat_3 that wastes way more battery and could also lead to screen burn in

    • @gingercat_3
      @gingercat_3 3 года назад +5

      @@corneliusnowicki5363 o well you're right :/

    • @nickroberts119
      @nickroberts119 3 года назад +2

      Agreed, awesome feature

    • @ahmedace4911
      @ahmedace4911 3 года назад +13

      It's so freaking useful and applicative
      Same thing goes for the iris scanner

  • @TechWithBrett
    @TechWithBrett 3 года назад +710

    Wow, this takes me back! So many great features were added in the S9.

    • @MarkSpurrell
      @MarkSpurrell  3 года назад +76

      Yeah! Back when they were focused on adding features instead of taking them away 😅

    • @yux.tn.3641
      @yux.tn.3641 3 года назад +18

      and now in the s21, some of them are gone...

    • @swarajrajegore6897
      @swarajrajegore6897 3 года назад +7

      @@yux.tn.3641 yeah that's because Samsung used to ask in survey if you use the feature that much is it necessary and the previous Samsung user's didn't use the features that much so Samsung took the decision according to the one who are active on Samsung member apps

    • @Nik-hs3qj
      @Nik-hs3qj 3 года назад

      @@MarkSpurrell s10 ?

    • @Nik-hs3qj
      @Nik-hs3qj 3 года назад

      S10 just saying

  • @TeggyTeggyTeggy
    @TeggyTeggyTeggy 3 года назад +173

    The fact that we`re looking back on old flagships made me think that the development in tech as a whole has reached its plateau.

    • @nikotakai8796
      @nikotakai8796 3 года назад +13

      People have always done that. You can also see people talking about the S6 in 2019 etc.

    • @aironnoles5588
      @aironnoles5588 3 года назад +1

      I came from an S6 Edge+ video and yes , I'm thinking we've topped out but maybe I'll eat those words in the future .

    • @jdc8352
      @jdc8352 3 года назад +4

      Ya, they're just adding gimmicks now and probably for a few years now. Gimmicks

    • @acdeeiprrt
      @acdeeiprrt 3 года назад +2

      *A* plateau, not the end of all improvement

    • @SleepExports
      @SleepExports 2 года назад +5

      I remember when they said adding cameras to phones was s gimmick.
      They will always improve.

  • @martianmohit7173
    @martianmohit7173 3 года назад +400

    You never speak with extra hype. You speak calmly and explain gently. One of the best tech reviewer on RUclips.

    • @jasimaneesahamed1033
      @jasimaneesahamed1033 3 года назад +3

      Yeah ikr (me who just discovered his channel now)

    • @huzaifkhan8372
      @huzaifkhan8372 3 года назад +3

      Watching his video for the first time and I'm actually surprised that this tech guy isn't shouting 😂

    • @mr.anderson5806
      @mr.anderson5806 3 года назад

      Yep definitely. That's why I subbed 👊

    • @tazkiatabassum2784
      @tazkiatabassum2784 2 года назад

      Yes, genuine reviews

  • @GameLikeYouMeanIt
    @GameLikeYouMeanIt 3 года назад +133

    I've had the S9 since it came out. It's never given me a problem. It's actually gotten better with time. That comes down to software, but still.

    • @Kaitochan18
      @Kaitochan18 3 года назад +2

      How is the battery life?

    • @GameLikeYouMeanIt
      @GameLikeYouMeanIt 3 года назад +8

      @@Kaitochan18 I can make it through the day without much of a problem

    • @sayedhasnainalishah
      @sayedhasnainalishah 3 года назад +8

      What about the battery life, I have s9 plus and its battery is been worst if we compare to the new one

    • @basic_time
      @basic_time 3 года назад +9

      @@sayedhasnainalishah yeah, if you had it for a long time (i have my s9+ since the first month when the phone was released), surely it's battery would be worst than newer ones (3 years had passed). But still, mine can last 8 to 10 hours of RUclips and Music!

    • @romualdgromski6825
      @romualdgromski6825 3 года назад +5

      There is no battery life. Using this phone for couple of years. Dont believe to walkers who say battery is good. Only if you using it for calling. Do you know any person who has smarphone and just call??? Batteries are dead in second hand phones.

  • @kennethmarlin4794
    @kennethmarlin4794 3 года назад +132

    Had the S9+ in Coral Blue from December 2018 to August 2020, then I upgraded to the S20+ in Cosmic Gray as a Birthday Present from myself. This video makes me miss my S9+ again.

    • @juniekeo1062
      @juniekeo1062 3 года назад +2

      Same 😂 I upgraded from Black S9+ to cloud white s20+ hahaha.

    • @christopherbeltran5020
      @christopherbeltran5020 3 года назад +5

      really you felt the need to upgrade? the s9+ could have easily lasted you 2-3 years more with a battery replacement

    • @29subhra
      @29subhra 3 года назад +2

      bought the A50 back in 2019. Never upgraded still using it. Can't relate to you guys:)

    • @mushtaqx2225
      @mushtaqx2225 3 года назад

      @@29subhra same here bro

    • @okiedokieboomer2082
      @okiedokieboomer2082 3 года назад

      @@roshgilluw Same because my battery dies after 4hrs of SoT and I plan to change the battery and sell it to my cousin.

  • @FuzzyDancingBear
    @FuzzyDancingBear 3 года назад +20

    Been rocking my uncle Doug's old S9 for a while now. Love it. Rest in peace Doug.

  • @IkesTechTalk
    @IkesTechTalk 3 года назад +563

    Lol I bought one for 150 and traded it into TMobile for 800 towards my S21 Ultra

  • @jannuellaurodizon3016
    @jannuellaurodizon3016 3 года назад +67

    I have had the S9 since it released and the only problem that I ever had with it is the battery. It really does not last long, but other than that this has been a very fun phone to use with its size and performance. Definitely my favorite phone I had ever had.

    • @hawraman2355
      @hawraman2355 3 года назад +3

      excuse me what about the camera does you have any problem with it like for example losing details or degrading after updates??

    • @matieightynine7771
      @matieightynine7771 2 года назад +2

      I aggre with u, is the only low point from S9

    • @roxy3272
      @roxy3272 2 года назад

      same problem with the s7

    • @RandoSando.
      @RandoSando. 2 года назад

      I get my s9 battery to last all day??

    • @xamava
      @xamava 2 года назад

      i'm considering buying a used one, found one that claims to have been "a spare phone" which doesn't even seem to have scratches or anything...but what would you say about battery life?

  • @hansleydookee9120
    @hansleydookee9120 3 года назад +25

    I bought my s9 the year it was released and am still using it😍
    No regrets😊

  • @tonysolino3131
    @tonysolino3131 3 года назад +6

    This was spot on. I was issued a "reuse" S9 at work and it takes care of all my needs even with company apps. Well done.

  • @justinfleming5777
    @justinfleming5777 3 года назад +37

    I'm digging the colour coordination between your shirt and that awesome pillow

  • @degencommander6899
    @degencommander6899 3 года назад +28

    I bought my S9 coincidentally enough 3 years ago and man oh man I still love this thing!! The display is amazing, you get Dolby sound, a GREAT camera, good speakers, a headphone jack, to be very very honest I don't have much to complain about. Honestly I was at best buy the other day and as far as phones under $700-900 phones go I didn't see a single one that I wanted and I had really been wanting to get a new phone haha everything this guy said was true and I couldn't be more happy with my phone.

  • @liftusup9208
    @liftusup9208 3 года назад +312

    Imagine if this was being sold as cheaper option instead of A series.

    • @mirage_ka
      @mirage_ka 3 года назад +1

      Sure thing 👍

    • @jasimaneesahamed1033
      @jasimaneesahamed1033 3 года назад +58

      In my point of view, getting this phone is like a MILLION TIMES BETTER than getting a very underpowered phone in that 200$-price range. That being said, a budget A series phone gets more updates and has better battery and stuff like that.

    • @flaviomulatojerkin
      @flaviomulatojerkin 3 года назад +19

      No man, the battery on this is not worth it

    • @ToTheHellfire024
      @ToTheHellfire024 3 года назад +1

      Imagine it with updated specs.

    • @theinceptor3672
      @theinceptor3672 3 года назад +1

      @@ToTheHellfire024 you mean like the SE? I don't think they should.

  • @itskingpius
    @itskingpius 3 года назад +98

    No one would cry for the missing notification led got me drowning in my own tears...

    • @regretful_mango
      @regretful_mango 3 года назад

      Same...☹

    • @jamesedwardmarshall6264
      @jamesedwardmarshall6264 3 года назад

      wish I got a Samsung that had it my j6 plus doesn't have anything an s9 had or the 8

    • @ok-yw8bt
      @ok-yw8bt 3 года назад +1

      use notifybuddy for it bruh

    • @neiliewheeliebin
      @neiliewheeliebin 3 года назад +1

      It's weird Samsung quietly disabled it on my S8 after an update & I forgot about it

    • @ok-yw8bt
      @ok-yw8bt 3 года назад

      @@neiliewheeliebin use notify body then

  • @airypotty
    @airypotty 3 года назад +45

    Watching from my s9. 😋 It's so good I'm having problems moving on. Now if samsung does a remake of this phone as an SE, I'll be first in line.

    • @jasimaneesahamed1033
      @jasimaneesahamed1033 3 года назад +9

      Woah man, that would be an instant sell.
      I own the S9 Plus and man its a well-made phone.

    • @anonymousperson5441
      @anonymousperson5441 3 года назад +3

      Buy s10e .. form compact phone

    • @marcusasenlund9120
      @marcusasenlund9120 3 года назад +1

      @@anonymousperson5441 buy iPhone 4s, compact.......

    • @khaotictrash
      @khaotictrash 3 года назад +3

      THEY NEED TO DO THAT!!! They don’t do major software updates after 2 years which pisses me off because I love Samsung

    • @kevinpeng8295
      @kevinpeng8295 3 года назад

      @@khaotictrash Ikr!

  • @surren45
    @surren45 3 года назад +746

    the people who disliked this needs a COVID test, because they got no taste

    • @jojo7323
      @jojo7323 3 года назад +14

      I dislike, pay $350 for old snapdragon. Just buy poco F3

    • @Zackking109
      @Zackking109 3 года назад +2

      @@jojo7323 agreed

    • @hugogarcia-yh7gx
      @hugogarcia-yh7gx 3 года назад +9

      @@jojo7323 f3 has not ip68, amoled display.

    • @mohammedabrarahmed3299
      @mohammedabrarahmed3299 3 года назад +12

      @@hugogarcia-yh7gx Correct. Most importantly the UI is boring and cartoonish. There is no such feeling of using an high end phone

    • @jonxina7263
      @jonxina7263 3 года назад +3

      It has 120 hz amoled noob

  • @OrdinaryG33K-SF
    @OrdinaryG33K-SF 3 года назад +21

    Am watching this on my S9+. Am still loving it. 6GB RAM on this one, plus an additional camera lens.

    • @ishu1387
      @ishu1387 3 года назад

      Me too bro😂

    • @sunshinetx36
      @sunshinetx36 3 года назад

      Does the original headphones include microphone by chance for hands free cling?

    • @OrdinaryG33K-SF
      @OrdinaryG33K-SF 3 года назад +1

      @@sunshinetx36 Yes.

    • @sunshinetx36
      @sunshinetx36 3 года назад

      @@OrdinaryG33K-SF thank you

    • @ZimHomes
      @ZimHomes 3 года назад

      Same here, but want that new S22.

  • @drakecarter1780
    @drakecarter1780 3 года назад +3

    I've had my S9 since April 2018. Over three years now. Watching this video on my S9 actually. Still a powerhouse phone to this day with still great specs.

  • @motherflerkentannhauser8152
    @motherflerkentannhauser8152 3 года назад +47

    I used an S9 and still love it to this day. It kept impressing me with features and just how slick it feels in the hand. But after 1.5 years of use it did show significant lagging and battery degrade which forced me to switch. However, if I were to stay in the Samsung family, I'd say it was the closest to perfect phone that represented the peak and prime of the S series since all the S models later made deal-breaking compromises such as flat, ginormous screens, higher prices, plastic back, no secure biometrics, etc. I would not have liked S10, 20, or 21 compared to S9

    • @dawei9526
      @dawei9526 3 года назад +5

      I agree with you, I've been using my S9 for 3 years and the battery got degraded, as well as the performance. the display is great and the phone is definitely nice to hold but my next phone will definitely be something that lasts longer

    • @dawei9526
      @dawei9526 3 года назад +1

      @STONKS📈 great, thank you for the advice but is this also a thing I should do with a new xiaomi phone?

    • @dawei9526
      @dawei9526 3 года назад

      @STONKS📈 thank you

    • @clanceeinfinity5399
      @clanceeinfinity5399 2 года назад +2

      how much battery life do you get? mine gets 5h+ (its on november patch one ui 3.1)

    • @jeanny622
      @jeanny622 Год назад

      @@dawei9526 how many hours your battey will last ? Example from 100 to 20%

  • @shankar4330
    @shankar4330 3 года назад +4

    Bought this back in 2019 when it was already 1 year old. Still rocking it in 2021 without any performance issues. It still feels like a flagship. Notif led and headphone jack are big bonus. I wouldnt think of an upgrade for at least 2-3 years. Battery has worn down a bit over these years but hey we can always swap out

  • @c.s.804
    @c.s.804 3 года назад +20

    I got a refurbished s9 this past November, and loving it (a big upgrade from the junk ZTE I was using). The only thing it leaves me wanting for is longer battery life. I think its kinda appalling how quickly a phone is consider old. Considering what they cost at launch, and the environmental impact. They need to make it a law allowing phones to have parts replaced easily, and longer software upgrades. Id even be willing to pay for android upgrades.

  • @vinmangob8555
    @vinmangob8555 Год назад +1

    Still rocking mine, 2023, still love it. Had to buy a new case.

  • @SubhamKarmakar24
    @SubhamKarmakar24 3 года назад +23

    I love my coral blue S9! ❤️
    I use it as a secondary to my S20+ right now and I still love how beautiful it looks and how good it feels in the hands, and the amount of accessories it came with is mind boggling to even comprehend in 2021 😂

    • @jasimaneesahamed1033
      @jasimaneesahamed1033 3 года назад +2

      Am having a LILAC PURPLE S9 Plus, as a secondary, and its never let me down :)

    • @j.w.3750
      @j.w.3750 3 года назад +1

      I put aside my S20 ultra (soo heavy) and use my old S9 (with new battery) as my main prone.

    • @FancescaTanuki
      @FancescaTanuki 3 года назад

      I have my gold s9 dual sim as daily driver

    • @preston8872
      @preston8872 3 года назад

      Sorry but going back to android since I don’t like apple and I’ve used android for like 8-10 years of my life and I’m in love with it so Buying a S10e or S10 or a S9 or S9+ or Galaxy Note 9 and giving my mom my iPhone se 2020

  • @vladmak229
    @vladmak229 3 года назад +81

    Stil have my S9 and gonna use it as long as it works

    • @skyprof9067
      @skyprof9067 3 года назад +5

      One more thing about s9 it's size, not like almost tablet modern flagship .

    • @kiwiturbochicken
      @kiwiturbochicken 3 года назад

      My s9 is stuck on android 9 and it wont update

    • @arnav3133
      @arnav3133 3 года назад

      @@kiwiturbochicken Custom roms

    • @absolutium
      @absolutium 3 года назад

      @@kiwiturbochicken You can update from Samobile site.

    • @kiwiturbochicken
      @kiwiturbochicken 3 года назад

      @@absolutium where on sammobile

  • @talialalalala
    @talialalalala 3 года назад +194

    Commenting for the algorithm. Let’s get our man to 100k!

  • @gyanwire
    @gyanwire 3 года назад +6

    This Ph was sooo close to the perfect balanced flagship, in fact in look & design or color choice like sky blue I could prefer today over S21 ultra.

  • @Ian-ty6zh
    @Ian-ty6zh 3 года назад +19

    This is a type of video that I like reviewing old products whether it's still a good buy

  • @ahmedace4911
    @ahmedace4911 3 года назад +1

    Few people buy flagships
    Really appreciate that there is a channel which reviews old flagships

  • @ankithvolety938
    @ankithvolety938 3 года назад +59

    This series is freaking awesome! Keep them coming!!⚡️ and you deserve more buddy! Very high quality and informative content ! Lots of love and support 💖

    • @MarkSpurrell
      @MarkSpurrell  3 года назад +11

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying Tech Rewind :)

    • @mehdimehdi5777
      @mehdimehdi5777 3 года назад

      @@MarkSpurrell WE do keep it alive Sir.

  • @mohamedbellator9121
    @mohamedbellator9121 3 года назад +8

    you didnt speak about DEX, that became wireless with the last update.
    amazing feature

    • @MubinNoor
      @MubinNoor 3 года назад

      Wait I can use Samsung DEX wirelessly on my S9?

    • @mohamedbellator9121
      @mohamedbellator9121 3 года назад

      @@MubinNoor
      with the last update, you can, yes

  • @richarddelacruz7807
    @richarddelacruz7807 3 года назад +53

    I'm still using my S9 of almost 3 years. The one I have is the Exynos version since I'm outside NA. Still getting security updates and yeah, the battery life sucks. But other than that, still works pretty well.

    • @TurnOntheBrightLights.
      @TurnOntheBrightLights. 3 года назад +4

      Get a new battery dude

    • @j.w.3750
      @j.w.3750 3 года назад +5

      I purchase a new battery on amazon and change myself. I also buy the back cover glass, because It broken in the process. I use as a main phone and a S20 ultra as a secondary, because it weight too much.

    • @richarddelacruz7807
      @richarddelacruz7807 3 года назад

      My phone's battery does suck, but enabling the power mode (I've set it to Medium Power Saving) did extend the battery to an hour or 2. Though, some functions will be limited. But I'm ok with that. I haven't been out and about due to the pandemic, which means the phone's use to me right now has also been limited.

    • @CeloyG
      @CeloyG 3 года назад +3

      @@TurnOntheBrightLights. It doesn't matter, the battery is very small and it's not well optimized like the latest smartphones

    • @TurnOntheBrightLights.
      @TurnOntheBrightLights. 3 года назад +1

      @@CeloyG but it's 3 years old lol it's understood that at that point you'd have to change your battery

  • @jeraldjamesbiju
    @jeraldjamesbiju 3 года назад +5

    I got to use this phone recently and mann, I just fell in love with it. Except for the fact that it only supports android 10 and a very low battery life, this phone is just amazing! The Design is the one that makes me love this device more...S9 was the last to have a great design from Samsung, I mean the newer ones are just.....too much(feels). I actually prefer the front bezels of this phone more than the hole punch in the newer ones.

  • @brett2396
    @brett2396 3 года назад +326

    Main reason, to trade it in at Tmobile for a free S21 😂

    • @PillowZero
      @PillowZero 3 года назад +10

      Wait you can do this??

    • @brett2396
      @brett2396 3 года назад +9

      @@PillowZero yes sir!

    • @PillowZero
      @PillowZero 3 года назад +5

      Omg how? I really want one! Is this available in the philippines???

    • @brett2396
      @brett2396 3 года назад +31

      @@PillowZero T-Mobile is a US carrier so it's a deal from them. I'm not sure if the Philippines has carrier deals like this you'd have to look around

    • @PillowZero
      @PillowZero 3 года назад +3

      Noted thanks!

  • @shashankrrathi
    @shashankrrathi 3 года назад +10

    I have been using S9+ without a case since last 3 years now! This phone is a tank and I really love the design especially the fingerprint sensor at the back and curved display. Due to poor battery back-up and a recently cracked screen, I am now moving to S21+. Hope Samsung continues to amaze as always...

    • @b.neteru2040
      @b.neteru2040 2 года назад

      Can this phone be unlocked with a normal pin code, rather than finger print and iris scanner?

  • @mikemckenna8647
    @mikemckenna8647 3 года назад +12

    This phone also has a Blood Oxygen (and heartrate) sensor , under health->stress. They don't include this anymore and very few other smartphones if any have this. It's a great feature if you have this issue and want to track your blood Oxygen levels.

  • @mqmat9290
    @mqmat9290 3 года назад +4

    This is one of the best Samsung imo. It was very simple, great looks

  • @clanham
    @clanham 3 года назад +33

    Loved my S9+. Trying to convince my cousin to get one! The battle of "old flagship vs new budget" aka good camera, bad battery VS bad camera, good battery 😂

  • @merope100
    @merope100 3 года назад +1

    Just got this phone for my mom as a birthday present. I compared it to many of the lower end "cheaper" models out today and it seemed better than most of them. Came to the conclusion that for a $250 budget it is the best I could get.

  • @navdeepsingh1291
    @navdeepsingh1291 3 года назад +17

    This is crazy, but for the past few days, I was only looking for s9 reviews

  • @TNUni167
    @TNUni167 3 года назад +4

    Why didn't you review the S9 plus instead? It's practically the same price plus 2GB of Ram, 3500mah Battery and a larger display.

  • @user-sd5ko5so1v
    @user-sd5ko5so1v 3 года назад +16

    I love this guy. Definitely deserves more subs. Keep it up mark!

  • @vetnurseangie
    @vetnurseangie 3 года назад +1

    s9 user here.. with me for 3 years. Love it always. Can totally prove your reviews about s9 are legit. 💙🤩

  • @straysheep5312
    @straysheep5312 3 года назад +4

    I still come back to this phone even after switching to the Apple ecosystem. Been using it like an ipod/phablet instead. Still in amazing condition and the extra 256gb makes it a good storage device for my photos/videos!

  • @angeladoria
    @angeladoria 2 года назад +1

    Bought s9 when it first came out 4 years ago. It is Jan 31 2022 right now and I still love my phone but the battery life is horrible even though I replaced battery one year ago. I will be replacing battery again this week. Hoping my phone will still last for many years to come. I love the size of this phone, just the right size. The phone has held up amazingly well. Only issue I'm having other than battery life is the volume up button is not responding very well right now. I have to push the down volume button and then when the volume control pops up on touch screen, I up the volume from touch screen. Great phone, just love it. We purchased it with the buy one and get one free so just a really great deal!

  • @obidean3964
    @obidean3964 3 года назад +7

    I still love the front design of this thing even though I have an S10 lol. Clean, no cutout screen with symmetrical bezels, design looks so sleek.
    Although I highly recommend who are looking to buy this S9, should stretch budget slightly more and get the S10 instead. I know I may be bias a bit because I own one 😅 but it makes a lot sense, hear me out.
    The best key advantage of S10 is it will still receive update until upcoming Android 12 ! Far cry from Android 9 max on S9 alongside monthly security updates. Next, the camera set is more up to date with 3 lenses built in including both telephoto and ultrawide which is to me the sweetest spot for amount of cameras anyone need in modern smartphone cameras nowadays. Then, all the other typical advancements like better display tech with Dynamic AMOLED, better performance with Snapdragon 855 + 8GB RAM and other niceties like reverse wireless charging, wireless Dex, HDR10+ etc. The best thing is S10 still got headphone jack, albeit the last Galaxy with one 😞 Rip jack
    Anyway hope this helps for anyone looking to buy the S9 or "old" flagship on budget, cheers 😁

  • @adamamal6737
    @adamamal6737 3 года назад +7

    Oh boy this is the first video of your channel that got recommended to i am happy to see it. The review is so well put together and simplistic just like MKBHD, U deeeefinitely deserve a sub, let's get my guy to a 100K
    Ps:I am now binging on ur vids after work

  • @Shaddad_Gomid
    @Shaddad_Gomid 3 года назад +6

    I'm so glad that I've found this channel !!
    Man, your videos and reviews are great to watch.
    One of the best reviewers !!

  • @vaikeshmanimaran550
    @vaikeshmanimaran550 3 года назад +1

    I've had my s9plus since June 2018. it has zero cracks and is still in super good condition. only issue is the battery but other than that its still amazing and I foresee a few more years with it :)

  • @rahulpanchal6672
    @rahulpanchal6672 3 года назад +4

    At 1:50 playing my favourite song made me feel more delighted as the review is beautiful as always! ❤️

  • @holgermessner851
    @holgermessner851 2 года назад

    I got it in Canada when it came out. Love it and we have already September 2022 . Screen replacement this year. Still working great.

  • @SMITESHSURESH
    @SMITESHSURESH 3 года назад +4

    I had a suggestion if you'd like to consider it, could you briefly
    show an average estimated cost of a battery replacement for every model you plan to cover, I feel like battery is generally the only thing really holding these great phones back from being perfectly usable daily drivers.

  • @seanriley6911
    @seanriley6911 3 года назад

    I’m an iPhone 12 Pro user, had the S9 when it came out 3yrs ago and what a phone 📱, can do everything the new, updated modern day phones can and in some cases just as effective.
    In fact I’ve just bought 1 for use as my company work phone and I’m keeping my iPhone as my personal, this review was paramount to my decision in doing so. Great video.

  • @lukedstaten
    @lukedstaten 3 года назад +7

    First off great video! So I bought an S9 a few weeks ago as my first android device and I’ve gotta say I love the display the most, compared to my iPhone XR made the same year. However I noticed that the front facing camera is completely trash. I guess I wasn’t going in with any big expectations, but that is one unfortunate downside. But the display is definitely worth it. As an unbiased take, getting an S9 in 2021 is a great idea for a budget phone since the price decreased significantly since 2018 unlike iPhones which stay at the same price for years since they get continual updates. But other than that, I wasn’t too impressed with the battery life, but the fact there is unlimited customization of the UI it makes up for it. So as a cheap first android phone I’d say it was more than worth $200 without a doubt

  • @starsmith3291
    @starsmith3291 3 года назад

    I've had mine for over 3 years and still loving it. I've never had a phone last me more than 2 years and I'm about to go into yr 4!!

  • @AndreiThankYou
    @AndreiThankYou 3 года назад +5

    You should also do a video on the palm phone (super tiny phone) or the ZTE Axon M (sub 200 dollar dual screen phone) for this series! I think they’d both make interesting vids!

  • @jakelionetti2929
    @jakelionetti2929 2 года назад

    Just got mine. Secondary phone to my iPhone 13. Love it

  • @DeepakBhakoo
    @DeepakBhakoo 3 года назад +10

    4:58 this is the biggest issue with all the flagship (especially) phones of Samsung. They become very hot. The last iPhone that had the same issue was the 7.

  • @jacquelyngomez292
    @jacquelyngomez292 3 года назад +1

    Had an s9 for 3 years and a few months before the back panel broke. Honestly it still works and I am surprised by it's durability. No cracks on the screen itself after all this time

  • @DrSwoose
    @DrSwoose 3 года назад +14

    This video makes me miss my S9. I upgraded to the S10+ last year after having my S9 for a year and a half but I still really miss the size, no notch, and the tube amp pro feature on the S9!

    • @CrystalKnote
      @CrystalKnote 3 года назад +1

      OMG SAME!
      But it is the S9+ is miss so badly

    • @Mike-t5r9q
      @Mike-t5r9q 3 года назад

      The S10+ is way better then the S9 stop lying to yourself lol

    • @Mike-t5r9q
      @Mike-t5r9q 3 года назад

      @@CrystalKnote i can respect that. That's how i feel with my S10+ that's why i refused to upgrade anytime soon you become comfortable with your phone since its with you 24/7

  • @icesystem7
    @icesystem7 3 года назад

    3:35 yes they do, it was one of the most useful features after the dedicated button for flashlight, and is the only reason I look at this video instead of just buying an S20

  • @md-detailing
    @md-detailing 3 года назад +1

    Such a good phone in 2021,love the S9 AND S9 plus so much since they came out,these were phones when Samsung made good reliable phones.

  • @uraniumpotato573
    @uraniumpotato573 3 года назад +12

    The great thing about iris scanner is that it works flawless even with the mask on😃😃

  • @anubhavdutta9557
    @anubhavdutta9557 3 года назад +1

    This S9 is indeed a great phone, loved the vid. Another mid ranger phone which I still use in 2021 along is the Galaxy A8+ launched in 2018. A seriously underrated phone. Great build quality, IP68 waterproof rating, dual selfie cam (16+8 mp), both wide selfie and live focus for front cam, Decent rear single cam 16 mp, utter fast rear fingerprint sensor, 'LOUD' speakerphone, supporting type C with fast charging 3500 Mah battery, VR support, LED notification light, Face recognition, AOD, 2 sim + micro SD option, FHD super AMOLED with 410 ppi display, 'Zero' plastic body construction unlike today's mid ranger Samsung, Corning Gorilla glass 4 on front and Corning Gorilla glass 5 on the back (verified from Corning.com), Aluminium middle frame including the sim trays!, Octa Core processor and a decent 6 GB RAM, 64 Gb internal + 256 Gb expandable without comprising secondary SIM, 3.5 mm earphone jack, support for wireless TV smart view - Miracast 1080p, Fast charging, face recognition, Samsung Pay (with both MST/NFC) - Pretty all-in-package in just 1 model of 2018 which is more than enough even till date! - At least for me 😉
    But it's a great phone which still works pretty good- The Galaxy A8+

  • @phantasma6406
    @phantasma6406 11 месяцев назад +3

    I just bought one for $20 and its amazing for that price

  • @taylerbrukilacchio5906
    @taylerbrukilacchio5906 3 года назад +1

    I just got rid of my Samsung Galaxy S9+ to buy a OnePlus 9 Pro and it's not even a contest...the Galaxy S9+ had become so ridiculously slow running the latest android, that almost nothing could be done. My new phone charges over 4x faster (fastest of any smartphone), is infinitely more responsive and snappy, also has 120Hz refresh, reverse wireless charging to charge your accessories, screen bezel does not warp image on the sides, blacks so black I think my phone dies when the show I'm watching does a transition to black, AI frame interpolation to turn video content such as RUclips into 120fps (looks beautiful), 5g enabled (data is around 3x faster down and up), oh and unbelievably impressive very-low-light camera performance, much closer focusing distance for close-up photography, blows S9+ out of the water in every conceivable way. All I'm missing out on is the heart rate monitor, but I know how to hold my finger to my neck to gauge that already so, yeah...I hard disagree with this video, respectfully.

  • @miguelcharles3199
    @miguelcharles3199 3 года назад +5

    I paid to repair my s9 instead of getting a new phone love this phone 👌🏾

  • @johnbakalidis1208
    @johnbakalidis1208 3 года назад +1

    3:58 just so you guys know, this feature excist in modern budget smartphones. My Realme 7 can do this but that doesn't mean that the S9 is worse. In fact from what I can see, the photo that actually came out looked better than mine selfie panorama shots.

  • @BlackHazama
    @BlackHazama 3 года назад +25

    Such a fantastic series! Thanks for the quality content Mark! Can't wait for you to get to 1M subs 🔥

  • @jorgexchapa7445
    @jorgexchapa7445 Год назад +1

    Watching this from my 2019 S9❤ I would add that in the box came a usb c cable, a fast charge brick, and AKG earphones which deliver great audio, I still use them! And also it has wireless charging and NFC, pretty cool. I agree with this list, a recently changed the battery and now my phone feels optmimized😊

  • @andro_gamer
    @andro_gamer 3 года назад +6

    I've used this phone for 2 years and i would say it was the perfect phone or at least the perfect samsung phone. It checks all the boxes. The battery wasn't a problem as well because u get used to it. Now I'm on my s20 but i do miss some useful features from my s9. Like a headphone jack ofcs, iris scanner and the 3d home button.

  • @shanevan413
    @shanevan413 Год назад +2

    I loved the LED notification indicator, I was disappointed when I couldn't find it on the S10. Same with the way you could turn on the phone with the sensor on the bottom of the screen, which the S10 doesn't have. The end of the update lifecycle is unironically one of the selling points for me ('downgrading'). Software updates are becoming more and more draconian and seem to be shifting in favor of 'convenience' which usually means less privacy, and outright surveillance.

  • @Wonsdloc
    @Wonsdloc 3 года назад +9

    Still rocking my S9 since it came out. The clarity of the display and sd option has kept me from upgrading. Still works fairly quick and never had any issues.

    • @xingxiajing1440
      @xingxiajing1440 3 года назад

      Better than iPhone 😫😆😆same here 2018

  • @gabrielp886
    @gabrielp886 2 года назад +1

    You are right, I have my s9+ since 2018, and still working fine good camera and all day long batery, why should I change it?

  • @Rahul_bhusan
    @Rahul_bhusan 3 года назад +11

    I love these series 💖

  • @udontnome
    @udontnome 2 года назад

    You couldn't have said it any better about the sharpness of the resolution! The sharpness is stunning 😍. I have never seen another phone this sharp. Period!

  • @vkohli17
    @vkohli17 3 года назад +5

    I've got no comment apart from the usual "great video!", so just throwing this in for the algorithm :P

  • @nicholas4975
    @nicholas4975 3 года назад

    I keep re-watching this video because the way he describes the S9 is enticing and that made me order one.

  • @ResidentRocker
    @ResidentRocker 3 года назад +7

    Hey mark, ive been watching you since you have been starting your channel. Glad people noticed you. And your content has been constantly improving. Best regards! Well deserved.👏👏👏

  • @StephanBuchin
    @StephanBuchin 3 года назад

    The sound coming out of this phone is amazing, it has better bass than my S20U and it takes really good pictures and videos.

  • @MarkBitsnBytes
    @MarkBitsnBytes 3 года назад +4

    I’m liking this series!

  • @MudhaffarAdhwa
    @MudhaffarAdhwa 3 года назад +1

    the more I watch these tech rewinds the more I realise that buying an old flagship is better than buying a new midrange

  • @saifulsaad_me
    @saifulsaad_me 3 года назад +8

    Apart from software update,it's still great

    • @khaotictrash
      @khaotictrash 3 года назад

      It’s an awesome and gorgeous phone, I hate the new Samsungs and the software update thing has always pissed me off

  • @naheem
    @naheem 3 года назад +1

    If it had today's specs, particularly with camera quality these would be flying off the shelf. The 5.8 inch screen is underrated, especially with people who prefer one handed use.

  • @seanpatrickperfecto7426
    @seanpatrickperfecto7426 3 года назад +4

    Yeah I'm still on my S9. Works as well as the day I bought it. :)

  • @Aria16843
    @Aria16843 Год назад

    As a person who had a samsung s7 for 3 years straight this phone is a great phone to get. Been researching all about this phone and think about getting it. I think this phone is really good especially what it's for. The new interface, (probably better battery life then the Samsung s7), gaming, netflix, and so much more!

  • @Nova3482
    @Nova3482 3 года назад +5

    I need Mark to start one of these by saying "it's Rewind Time"

  • @Madcracka
    @Madcracka 3 года назад +1

    Great phone, that's why I got the S9 Plus, gives you two extra gigs of RAM bringing it to six, and the screen size is 6.2.
    It was a hell of a phone back then and it's a top of the line phone now for the price.

  • @domd5928
    @domd5928 3 года назад +4

    Hey Mark great video , I would like to see the samsung Note 9 for a future video if possible 😀

  • @CrystalKnote
    @CrystalKnote 3 года назад +1

    I still have an S9+ and an S21+, I recently installed a custom ported rom on my s9+ {one UI 3.1} called Noblerom

  • @babagandu
    @babagandu 3 года назад +6

    Only downside is the updates :(
    I'm in love with my Note 9, but sadly no updates :(

  • @Futurestudios121
    @Futurestudios121 3 года назад

    Still rocking my s9+ 3 year later I still love this phone.

  • @jesba9708
    @jesba9708 3 года назад +4

    Please make a lava lamp review

  • @tamtenjakub
    @tamtenjakub 3 года назад +1

    Well I still use the S7 Edge and it's crazy how well it's doing. The only thing not that great is the battery, but that is from a big part because I have it for quite some time. But it's gonna be hard to find a new phone with simmilar functions (QHD, wireless charging, jack, notification diode...) for reasonable money. But as my mighty S7 stands I'll use that mighty, old beast!

  • @alfsid5610
    @alfsid5610 2 года назад +1

    Still living my S9+ after 4 years but no software update anymore. The screen , sound, iris scanner and camera all are functional. Battery getting down holding less charge.

  • @ny1resident
    @ny1resident 3 года назад

    Great review. Marques Brownlee cameo was a nice touch.

  • @adognamedsight..
    @adognamedsight.. 2 года назад +1

    Love the fact that he has a Porsche
    911 reimagined my singer as His wallpaper

  • @ericablue32
    @ericablue32 3 года назад

    I got the Galaxy S9+ when it came out because I saw not only the features of the phone were amazing, but that lilac color…I HAD to have it! The camera was great. I could literally just point and shoot and had professional quality photos. I agree with this video when he says the battery life and the screen burn-in problems were the 2 issues that irked me. Other than those, however, the phone was magnificent.

    • @ericablue32
      @ericablue32 3 года назад

      Also, That was the last smartphone with a heart rate sensor. Now, that feature is included with the watches, but not on the phone itself anymore