Galaxy S8 Plus vs Galaxy S9 Plus - Which To Buy? I have been putting this one off for a while now because was trying to analyze if the S9 Plus is really all that much better to buy right now than the cheaper and older S8 Plus!
To be honest I don't really see the purpose to upgrade unless you want to brag. The everyday consumer won't tell apart these phone if they were presented right next to each other. I purchased a S8+ for $250 open boxed with no scratches or wear and tear. With Oreo my S8+ is still snappy.
DenzelCurry I'd get the S9 plus, I had the s8 plus and upgraded to the S9 plus, the speakers alone are a big upgrade, the 6gb ram makes the phone more fluid and smooth! Just my opinion
The S9 is an incredible. It uses the speaker at the top to give you stereo sound with music. It has a sound mixer in it that's really nice(full EQ) you can play one app on Bluetooth and run a different sound app though the phone's speakers at the same time. They did alot of improvements. I use my phone for alot of things so you appreciate the boost in tech and performance. Good vid
For me personally, the S8+ wasn't even a question or an option; it was a two horse race between the Note8 & S9+...one the S9+ would've unequivocally won had I been able to actually obtain it. But the Note8 with Oreo is certainly not a slouch, either. That said, I think it's agreeable that even once they finally have Oreo, the S7 & S7 edge both get curbstomped in all areas by the S8/S8+, Note8, & S9/S9+. Probably would've also got whooped by the Note FE had it been more widespread.
I prefer heavier phones. If you have the phone in your pocket, you'll know it's there. If it's light, I have to constantly check my pocket and it's very irritating.
Great video Nick. Just recently I sold my Note 9 due to some financial problems and picked up a used S8 Plus for just $350, and whatdya know I'm loving the S8 Plus more than my Note 9. And because I am not an S Pen guy I am not missing anything on this phone except of course the Dolby Atmos sound. The form factor and the ergonomics of the S8 Plus is still one of the best and the battery life is as good as was my Note 9. Great video brother!
Good video, but I think your weight argument is not as simple as you make it out to be. Weight to many people also gives an item a feeling of quality. There's a reason the iPhone X weighs more than the iPhone 8. I'm not saying that the S9+ feels higher quality than the S8+ because its heavier. But pickup an LG V30, which is a very respectable phone, and it feels extremely light, to the point where it just feels cheap despite it being made of high quality materials.
If you have the money just the get s9 plus, it's a way better overall phone, front speakers, better ram management, upgraded cameras, more fluid and smoother! Coming from the S8 plus by the way
S8+ or S9 ?S8+ is 100€ cheaper,if i want to buy s9 i need 100€ more.Should i safe money and then buy S9 or should i buy S8+ right now?I will need about 4months to save money for S9.
S8++Oreo=💪😈powerful beast Camera is little bit better on s8+ because it keep everything in picture natural and realistic but s9+ camera is better in low light No upgrade for speakers or camera😕😒
S8+ also runs pretty good now. No slouch in 2019. Using it for 8 months and got a great deal at around 400$ mint condition when the new one had a price of around 730$. Great buy.
When youtubers talk about 'should you upgrade' while everyone keeps buying a iPhone that's the same every year with a bit better processor or a bit more storage
I thought I was the only person that notice that the S9 metal that goes around the phone sticks out more than the S8. The S8 it's much more comfortable to hold in a hand then the S9 because it's seamless. Much smoother on the sides going from the front glass to the back glass
I have both of these, galaxy s8 is still good but the s9 for some reason looks a little bit better from the screen, it feels different to hold too, it has a better feel to it. S9 is also smoother , my s8 is laggy unfortunately :(
FP HybridTank Mine was too, one of the near 100 reasons i sold it after 2 months. My Iphone 6 was stil snappy at age 3, now i’m on the X, and it’s a beast and it wil remain beast until i buy another Iphone.
Russell Westbrook oh yeah I have the iphone 7 too, not the plus version. But it's still running good, although I dont use it as much cause I'm not really a big iphone fan . But give the s9+ a chance broski :) it's a lot smoother. I had no lag whatsoever and the audio is a lot better too
FP HybridTank I believe you, Samsung makes great phones, but it was just not for me, i like IOS to much, don’t know why really but it feels easier to me. But i guess when you want to be able to change everything on your phone, the Iphone is no option, camera and screen are also better on the Samsung. They dominate that part of the industry.
FP HybridTank I still have the s8 plus running oreo and it's still running fast. Question do the stereo speakers with Dolby atmos sound better on music then that single speaker on the s8 plus? Really wanna get the s9 plus but kinda feel like it might be a mistake if I buy it.just want it for those Dolby atmos and stereo speakers.
jordan rausch it sounds way better. But if you still have the s8 and dont mind the audio then you're still good with it . The s9+ is a lot smoother tho not gonna lie. If you compare them side to side audio wise the s8 speakers sound like garbage lol but they dont sound so bad if you dont compare them like that
I got the S8 but now wish I got the S8 plus. My battery life isnt what I expected. My iPhone 6S plus had amazing battery life so when I switched, that was the only thing I really missed. (Glad I made the jump to Android.)
Eric Okafor Nope samung has the better battery is so much better than iphone and charges a lot faster as the fast charger is included with the s9+ so even if the electricity goes off then it it will be at high battery.
Very nice video. Great comparison. To be honest I think I would be happy with either of these as there is not that much between them. I had the S9 since launch and have been very happy with it apart from the lack lustre battery but then after an hour almost fully charged. Swings and roundabouts I guess.
Thank you appreciate that! Yeah the S9 is great I agree, I did actually experience better battery life on the S8 Plus. But the S9 Plus Speed and Audio make up for that!
I don't know why everybody make such a big deal about the fingerprint sensor as soon as you get used to it with my UAG case or my OtterBox is very simple to get to the fingerprint scanner and I never touch my camera I did a few times in the beginning but not anymore
2PMisTimeless Very possible, iPhone user didn't like it and was selling it for $300. They decided to knock another $20 off. It was a wonderful deal for me!!
Well I know I’m late but having a light her phone and a heavier phone is a preference and I love and respect your opinion, but in pocket wise I prefer an heavier one just because I would know if someone is trying to pick pocket me or something 🌟💯
I keep hearing oh the speakers sound louder. But my question is does it actually sound better then the single speaker on the s8 plus? For music wise? I have a s8 plus but really want the s9 plus for the Dolby atmos. Worth it?
Myself Jay samsung service centre manager... Guys its simple the peoples who have s8 plus or note 8 no need to upgrade at all..wait for note 9 and s10... The person who is in market to buy best s series phone then he must buy s9 plus..or Note 8
I have both the s8plus and s9plus but the exynos variant of both. Got to say that both run very nice except for the memory management... Also my s9 plus got better battery than my s8 plus.
The 9 is better in every way but if you already own a 8 it's not worth upgrading. 64gb useless only barely enough memory. Vs 256gb something that can actually be used memory.
No offense but I guess you just have to walk with extra power bank or always looking for power source during your heavy usage day. Especially when you are traveling with it. Kinda troublesome
@@nickackermanchannel i have 190€ now,S8+ is 210€ and S9 is 300€.Should i save money for about 4 months or should i buy S8+ right now(dad can give me 20€)?I have a5 2016 and its so bad right now,my mom bought it for herself in 2016 and now i am using it.
Lehandro Francis I had a grand prime I LOVED that phone so much! But then I went to Vegas and it got stolen :( but seriously it was my best android phone I ever had lol. Now I have an iPhone 7 Plus but definitely want the s9+..
Aaron Arguelles An S8 not different from the S7? Haha! I've had both phones face to face and the S7 stands no chance to the S8! The S8 is a lot snappier, feels better in the hand, has better processor, etc etc. Everyday use is significant. The S9 on the other hand feels like an "S8s".
Brian Giovanni Most S7 users who upgraded to the S8 say the two phones are not that far different apart from the screen and design. Same camera, same audio, same software features, negligible performance difference. Even the S7 has better battery life than the S8. The S9 has more improvements from the S8 than the S8 has from the S7.
Galaxy S8 Plus vs Galaxy S9 Plus - Which To Buy? I have been putting this one off for a while now because was trying to analyze if the S9 Plus is really all that much better to buy right now than the cheaper and older S8 Plus!
Nick Ackerman s9 plus has stereo speaker and AKG tune audio which s8 plus lacks
Nick Ackerman thus s9 plus rear finger print location ergonomic compare to s8 plus
This is true thanks for pointing that out!
Nick Ackerman hey nick well you prefer the s8 plus over the iPhone x
S8=Awesome
S9=>Awesome🤪
To be honest I don't really see the purpose to upgrade unless you want to brag. The everyday consumer won't tell apart these phone if they were presented right next to each other. I purchased a S8+ for $250 open boxed with no scratches or wear and tear. With Oreo my S8+ is still snappy.
Kiandre Smith nice,im thinking of getting The s8+ also
Sir where did you buy the 2nd hand S8+?
Harvy Sanchez I purchased it from a person in my city who wanted to use the money and upgrade to a different device.
DenzelCurry ahh... ok thanks for the info 😅
DenzelCurry I'd get the S9 plus, I had the s8 plus and upgraded to the S9 plus, the speakers alone are a big upgrade, the 6gb ram makes the phone more fluid and smooth!
Just my opinion
The S9 is an incredible. It uses the speaker at the top to give you stereo sound with music. It has a sound mixer in it that's really nice(full EQ) you can play one app on Bluetooth and run a different sound app though the phone's speakers at the same time. They did alot of improvements. I use my phone for alot of things so you appreciate the boost in tech and performance. Good vid
But the ringtone volume is not loud at all one of the reason I returned the s9
And the plying bluetoooth and still playing through phone has always been on my iPhone
BLOW BE, BABY!!
Buy another brand than Crapsung!
@@peterdebel7379 Still better than money loving Apple, selling phones with Samsung hardware. Late reply? Don't care, point still stands
Using s8 plus in 2019.its totally worth it...😍😘
Yea me too
I laughed when they said a laptop will replace desktops. I laughed when they said a phone would replace a laptop. I stopped laughing.
Kanwar Anand Good to see you finally catch up and get tech savvy.
Stevie are you kidding me? I own 20 computers. I do tech reviews too occasionally.
Why did you stop?
S8+ ❤ 7 months now and still as good as new.
For me personally, the S8+ wasn't even a question or an option; it was a two horse race between the Note8 & S9+...one the S9+ would've unequivocally won had I been able to actually obtain it. But the Note8 with Oreo is certainly not a slouch, either.
That said, I think it's agreeable that even once they finally have Oreo, the S7 & S7 edge both get curbstomped in all areas by the S8/S8+, Note8, & S9/S9+. Probably would've also got whooped by the Note FE had it been more widespread.
I actually like the fingerprint sensor on the s8+. I hit it every time, and my finger naturally goes there to rest, and it doesn't feel awkward
same on note 8, but u always touch the camera and leave fingerprints there
I prefer heavier phones. If you have the phone in your pocket, you'll know it's there. If it's light, I have to constantly check my pocket and it's very irritating.
Great video Nick. Just recently I sold my Note 9 due to some financial problems and picked up a used S8 Plus for just $350, and whatdya know I'm loving the S8 Plus more than my Note 9. And because I am not an S Pen guy I am not missing anything on this phone except of course the Dolby Atmos sound. The form factor and the ergonomics of the S8 Plus is still one of the best and the battery life is as good as was my Note 9. Great video brother!
Very informative video, gotta say this channel never disappoints when it comes to phones.
Thanks for including the battery life test. So many channels don't bother, and in real life it's very important.
The opening app speed can be increased heavily by enabling developer mode and going in and changing the Animation speed
Good video, but I think your weight argument is not as simple as you make it out to be. Weight to many people also gives an item a feeling of quality. There's a reason the iPhone X weighs more than the iPhone 8. I'm not saying that the S9+ feels higher quality than the S8+ because its heavier. But pickup an LG V30, which is a very respectable phone, and it feels extremely light, to the point where it just feels cheap despite it being made of high quality materials.
Tamir Orbach Sigh, reread your last sentence. Think about what you wrote. Then reassess your weight issue.
great video nick!!! you are the best you tuber❤️
Nice video Nick 😍
I really appreciate your reviews, they definitely some of the most honest reviews on RUclips. Thanks 😊
If I upgraded from a iphone6 to the Samsung s9+ will I be blown away
im thinking about doing that..
You'll never look back
CaptainGUSE sure you will. for the s9 beat the iPhoneX, I'm a proud Samsung user!!!
CaptainGUSE Only you can find that out for yourself. You might be blown away by Corvettes. I hate them. See how that works?
You'll be blown away to Pluto 😂💯
If you have the money just the get s9 plus, it's a way better overall phone, front speakers, better ram management, upgraded cameras, more fluid and smoother!
Coming from the S8 plus by the way
S8+ or S9 ?S8+ is 100€ cheaper,if i want to buy s9 i need 100€ more.Should i safe money and then buy S9 or should i buy S8+ right now?I will need about 4months to save money for S9.
S8++Oreo=💪😈powerful beast
Camera is little bit better on s8+ because it keep everything in picture natural and realistic but s9+ camera is better in low light
No upgrade for speakers or camera😕😒
vmwdotformatdotexe yeah💪
Nice phones both of them. I've got Note9 and no regrets
S8+ also runs pretty good now. No slouch in 2019. Using it for 8 months and got a great deal at around 400$ mint condition when the new one had a price of around 730$. Great buy.
I love my Galaxy S8+, no need for an upgrade right now. Maybe the S10 or S11+..
S9 Plus is better. I’ll never buy it though.
Thanks a lot for the informative RUclips.
When youtubers talk about 'should you upgrade' while everyone keeps buying a iPhone that's the same every year with a bit better processor or a bit more storage
I thought I was the only person that notice that the S9 metal that goes around the phone sticks out more than the S8. The S8 it's much more comfortable to hold in a hand then the S9 because it's seamless. Much smoother on the sides going from the front glass to the back glass
I have both of these, galaxy s8 is still good but the s9 for some reason looks a little bit better from the screen, it feels different to hold too, it has a better feel to it. S9 is also smoother , my s8 is laggy unfortunately :(
FP HybridTank
Mine was too, one of the near 100 reasons i sold it after 2 months. My Iphone 6 was stil snappy at age 3, now i’m on the X, and it’s a beast and it wil remain beast until i buy another Iphone.
Russell Westbrook oh yeah I have the iphone 7 too, not the plus version. But it's still running good, although I dont use it as much cause I'm not really a big iphone fan . But give the s9+ a chance broski :) it's a lot smoother. I had no lag whatsoever and the audio is a lot better too
FP HybridTank
I believe you, Samsung makes great phones, but it was just not for me, i like IOS to much, don’t know why really but it feels easier to me. But i guess when you want to be able to change everything on your phone, the Iphone is no option, camera and screen are also better on the Samsung. They dominate that part of the industry.
FP HybridTank I still have the s8 plus running oreo and it's still running fast. Question do the stereo speakers with Dolby atmos sound better on music then that single speaker on the s8 plus? Really wanna get the s9 plus but kinda feel like it might be a mistake if I buy it.just want it for those Dolby atmos and stereo speakers.
jordan rausch it sounds way better. But if you still have the s8 and dont mind the audio then you're still good with it . The s9+ is a lot smoother tho not gonna lie. If you compare them side to side audio wise the s8 speakers sound like garbage lol but they dont sound so bad if you dont compare them like that
You're the best, Nick!
Watching this on my Galaxy S6. Plan to get the Note 10 in 2020 when the Galaxy S11 comes out.
I got the S8 but now wish I got the S8 plus. My battery life isnt what I expected. My iPhone 6S plus had amazing battery life so when I switched, that was the only thing I really missed. (Glad I made the jump to Android.)
S8+ and s9+ are basically the same thing
Just one of them is cheaper
And different android number
So basically, if we live in countries where standby electricity is a problem, we should probably go with the iPhone. Yes?
Eric Okafor Nope samung has the better battery is so much better than iphone and charges a lot faster as the fast charger is included with the s9+ so even if the electricity goes off then it it will be at high battery.
Very nice video. Great comparison. To be honest I think I would be happy with either of these as there is not that much between them. I had the S9 since launch and have been very happy with it apart from the lack lustre battery but then after an hour almost fully charged. Swings and roundabouts I guess.
Thank you appreciate that! Yeah the S9 is great I agree, I did actually experience better battery life on the S8 Plus. But the S9 Plus Speed and Audio make up for that!
Nick Ackerman Yes I totally agree with you. Still hoping that one day we'll get an update for the battery but overall am totally impressed
Got the s8 six weeks ago :)
404 ERROR the regular s8 or s8+?
Kwan 92 it is the regular one 😊 midnight black
404 ERROR i have the same thing too
Kwan 92 so do you like it?
404 ERROR which operating system is it on? When i got mine it's on 7.0.
Love ur voice 😍
s8 plus is best beacause i am using this phone ..
Nice vid Nick!!
Excellent Vid Nick.....
Hey Nick, could you please make a video on whether to buy the iPhone 7 Plus or Galaxy S8+ in 2018? Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your feedback will take note!
Really the main extra weight is the added camera module and the slightly stronger metal frame.. Its a compromise but personally I think it's fine..
I don't know why everybody make such a big deal about the fingerprint sensor as soon as you get used to it with my UAG case or my OtterBox is very simple to get to the fingerprint scanner and I never touch my camera I did a few times in the beginning but not anymore
I bought my note 8 for 250 cash on the street lol
What an awesome deal!
I bought my s9+ for $280 like new!
Andria Ingram impossible. Where ?
2PMisTimeless Very possible, iPhone user didn't like it and was selling it for $300. They decided to knock another $20 off. It was a wonderful deal for me!!
ģřœğ ğůìń No local druggie, he just didn't like the phone
Well I know I’m late but having a light her phone and a heavier phone is a preference and I love and respect your opinion, but in pocket wise I prefer an heavier one just because I would know if someone is trying to pick pocket me or something 🌟💯
Samsung S9+ you should buy!!!!!!
I keep hearing oh the speakers sound louder. But my question is does it actually sound better then the single speaker on the s8 plus? For music wise? I have a s8 plus but really want the s9 plus for the Dolby atmos. Worth it?
Too minor an upgrade to warrant going up to S9+.
Fools and their money are easily parted.
You should do note8 vs s9+
Nikhil Pratap yes. I agree
I Am Nikhil he did
Nice vid!
Using an s7 edge. Should I upgrade to s8 or s9?
Myself Jay samsung service centre manager...
Guys its simple the peoples who have s8 plus or note 8 no need to upgrade at all..wait for note 9 and s10...
The person who is in market to buy best s series phone then he must buy s9 plus..or Note 8
I have both the s8plus and s9plus but the exynos variant of both. Got to say that both run very nice except for the memory management... Also my s9 plus got better battery than my s8 plus.
Using s6 in 2019.. totally worth it
im on s7
Ew
@@kvspaced now I use s9
I still use my Galaxy SIII. No kidding. It's time for a change because app updates require so much more than the old SIII can handle.
No comparison of call quality? Then it is not useful for me. Which on is better? Reception? Earpiece volume? Microphone quality?
I'm planning to buy note 8
What do you say???
Making myself depressed by watching videos of phones I can never get...
Christmas is in about 3 months. Hopefully I can get at least the s8+ for Christmas. And btw, I hope you get a s9+ this year.
still rockin S8+ in 2021 :3
Can’t wait to get that s9 plus
Great video
Thank you very much!
The 9 is better in every way but if you already own a 8 it's not worth upgrading. 64gb useless only barely enough memory. Vs 256gb something that can actually be used memory.
Wow nice video
I buy my S8 plus for 400 dollars used 2 weeks ago so i am satisfied
No offense but I guess you just have to walk with extra power bank or always looking for power source during your heavy usage day. Especially when you are traveling with it. Kinda troublesome
Watching this on my s8+ ,July, 4th 2019
I love my s8+ and probably won't upgrade until it's unusable.
The 128gb s8+ had the ram upgrade as well. Import only though.
In intro the sentence 'master your technology' sounds like 'mess with your technology*
I want to buy s8 in 2019 hope it goes 400$ what do you think will it get 400$ new like that happen with s7?
I gona miss that cookie this morning because its going to be heavy
Got my s8+ for 480 brand new on ebay
Exactly the awesome deals I’m talking about in this video thanks for sharing that!
@@nickackermanchannel i have 190€ now,S8+ is 210€ and S9 is 300€.Should i save money for about 4 months or should i buy S8+ right now(dad can give me 20€)?I have a5 2016 and its so bad right now,my mom bought it for herself in 2016 and now i am using it.
@@nickackermanchannel and i forgot to say both phones s8 plus and s9 are used but without any signs of use(no scratches or anything like that).
s8 +❤❤
Got my s8 + for $100. Still a good buy if you ask me.
Chinese?
Regular s8 is good enough, not much differences between them all except price
Hi plz reply bro which one has more curved screen
Well my front camera shows every freaking pimple and I have the s8 so I'm not exactly sure wym. Does everyone else not see the same thing?
I have the S6 and the S7 and the S8 do you want to really ask me that question
I think is s8 plus display slightly darker..no more different between s9 vs s8
Sigh I wish I had a good phone like this😢
Lehandro Francis i have an s4 😭😭
abdel hak benyache currently using an Samsung grand prime..you're probably saying wait what? What is that😂😭😢
Lehandro Francis I have a hauwei h1611 And its trash but im thinking of upgrading to s8+
DenzelCurry your current phone is still better than mine byyy farrr
Lehandro Francis I had a grand prime I LOVED that phone so much! But then I went to Vegas and it got stolen :( but seriously it was my best android phone I ever had lol. Now I have an iPhone 7 Plus but definitely want the s9+..
Just got the s9 plus its worth it
S8 plus is will
Upgrade to s9+ or keep the s8 plus
S9 all the way. S8 feels like a 2016 smartphone. It's not really far different from the S7.
Aaron Arguelles An S8 not different from the S7? Haha! I've had both phones face to face and the S7 stands no chance to the S8! The S8 is a lot snappier, feels better in the hand, has better processor, etc etc. Everyday use is significant. The S9 on the other hand feels like an "S8s".
Brian Giovanni Most S7 users who upgraded to the S8 say the two phones are not that far different apart from the screen and design. Same camera, same audio, same software features, negligible performance difference. Even the S7 has better battery life than the S8. The S9 has more improvements from the S8 than the S8 has from the S7.
Aaron Arguelles don't be silly
Has no one noticed that the s8 + is a 2.3 ghz phone while the s9 + is 1.3 ghz. S8 + is just under twice as fast as the s9 +.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️that's not how you interpret a spec sheet armature talk😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
While Im here waiting for Samsung's 10th Flagship phone
Same. Should be quite the jump from my S7 edge. But the incoming Oreo update should make things less painful.
These steps both past their tenth flagship
Chocolate Guy same my s7 edge is still quick as fuck
I love how the S9 and S9+ have limited 4K recording and the iPhones don’t.
i love my note 8 size speed everything
Lighter phone equals less battery capacity
Nick we need a video of note 8 vs s9 plus
I feel if you already have the 8+ not worth going to the 9+ may as wait until the 10 comes out
They both legit look the same until you see the back.
nick where do u get these phones from
It’s like 5.56 nato rounds vs 7.62 rounds. 5.56 is lighter and NATO soldiers can carry more rounds vs countries use 7.62
What’s 16 grams gonna do? It’s like the weight of a case
still holding on to my nokia razor until the S10+ comes out.
Hey nick how you doin??
honestly iam b very thank full ti you
i got the s8 plus for $507 new on amazon cant beat the from $719 s9 too much money
If u have a phone below the S8 get the S9. (S9+ user)
WHY DO THE PHONES HAVE DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES BUT THERE IN THE SAME PLACE
Lol
So what's the answer of this video