[CORRECTION] While the Galaxy S9 video camera records in 4K, it does not currently offer 4K HDR recording. The Snapdragon 845 supports the feature, but Samsung has not enabled it for the S9. MrMobile regrets the error.
Yea this is one reason I love Samsung. They introduce a design or feature with flaws, and people give their feedback and ideas. Then the next phone it keeps all the good about the phone and improves on all the flaws.
Would be so ironic if they actually deliberately do that especially with the S8's fingerprnt scanner location because the retail box had a vertical cutout for it despite not having it vertically.
I appreciate the lengths you go to, in order to create your brilliant scripts; they flow seamlessly. You're a master reviewer! Hopefully manufacturers won't stop here, re: variable apertures; I hope they allow us to stop down even further, for some super sharp landscape photography.
Mike Stevenson let's hope pixel 3 has at least a better sensor to retain the Dxomark rating king (i know, pixel 2 is still better despite the rating) Edit : an f1.5 sensor and HDR+ for low light? That would be amazing.
on other RUclips channels as soon as I know there's an ad or some product placement coming up at the end of the video, that's when I stop watching. On Mr. Mobile however, I wait those prescious last few seconds for that famous catchphrase. Stay Mobile My Friends!
Top-notch review! My biggest frustration with the regular S9 is only one camera sensor but you made a great point by mentioning that the phone uses digital zoom (and just the main sensor) in poor lighting anyway. However, there are no excuses for putting just 4GB of RAM in the regular S9. Samsung phones need RAM, especially after a few months of using them.
My S8+ is still buttery smooth after almost a year. My wife's S6 is still not slowing down. It's not 2013 anymore and Samsung has worked tirelessly to optimize their overlay on top of Android.
I feels like Samsung operates on a two phones per design. With the first bringing a new design but with flaws and then they release the same design but with the flaws fixed. For example the s6 was a new design and the s7 fixed some of the flaws. And the s8 introduced a new design which hade some flaws. And the so fixes a lot of them.
Tom Renstrom It's not a feeling.....it's a fact, and one that should be quite obvious by now too :3 You build to current perfection(taking "actual consumer notes helps with this one) and then take the ladder to the next available stage of evolution, I guess you could say......that way, they can't become *Wreck it Sammy* or something of the sort. It always seems underestimated for some reason tho....same reason that made people say the same they said about the S9s to the S7s, but only "initially", as per usual I guess.
Tom Renstrom you should have understood that long ago, that's how Samsung is. Do you really think Samsung guys didn't know that the S8's Fingerprint scanner location was bad before it was forwarded for actual production ? Also they skimp certain feature on the basic Flagship and provide it on the +model, which further confuses the prospective buyers and subliminally push the buyers towards the Plus version of the Flagship.
@@DesignbyBK I use the headphone jack when my bluetooth headphone battery dies, I keep my AKG's in my pocket as a backup. and when I get home I use it to connect to my 5.1 surround system, or home theater depending on which room I'm in. You do know you get better sound from wired headphones...
I love how he tells it like it is and doesn't sugar coat anything. Best line: Why pay more for something that gives you 90% of the same experience from last years model?
@@massonjeco3333 same design is not a big deal for me as long as the phone perform better compared to the last model. Its just like flat screen TV it will have same design for decades.
After 4 months I can still watch your reviews like they just came out! Your presentation is the best; script, video editing, and music choice of Escapade and ending with 'Feels like a comeback' WOW! 10/10 reviewer! Please keep it up, your million will come very soon!!
Am I the only one not bothered about Oreo?, have you looked into it? Hardly anything new. But... There is a but.... There is a reason why people love Apple for there updates. They give a date and stick to it. I sold my Pixel 2 XL and bought Note 8. I miss the camera and Duel speakers but gain expandable storage, wireless charging, S-Pen and a gorgeous display.
I enjoyed watching your review Michael! It was uploaded just a day past my birthday. Yeah the Galaxy S9 may not be a huge upgrade from the S8 or the Pixel 2 but it's certainly worth it for individuals with the S6 (or S7) and older and perhaps an iPhone. You're easily the best tech reviewer. Keep up the great work!
Pixel 2????....Pixel 2 family??.....Sorry to break your Bottle of Rum, but it's quite the big upgrade from either of them....even more so than from the S8s/Note 8.....only way one wouldn't see why would be if one didn't want to admit it tbh. Cuz they are right in front of all of us.....
Awaks a lot of the upgrades are software based not hardware based The new chipset and new fingerprint placement is welcome. Alongside the stereo dolby atmos speakers and slightly thinner bottom bezels but besides that its really not that big of a deal. Everything else is just software and i wouldnt surprise to these features updated back to the s8 if at all. Nice phone for the much older model upgraders tho.
Not a huge upgrade? How come? Clearly s9 has better processor than s8.. better ram than s8.. better camera than s8.. better 4k video recording than s8.. better fingerprint position than s8.. way better speaker than s8.. better facial unlock feature than s8.. more brighter amoled than s8.. more screen to body ratio than s8.. better DeX feature than s8.. bixby live translation.. super slow-mo.. dolby atmos.. And it even cheaper than s8 launch price.. s8 launch price was $749 while s9 launch price only $719..
Agreed, I preordered and am coming from an S6 whose battery is pretty much shot by noon with moderate use. I would have gone Pixel 2 because of the portrait capabilities, but Samsung is the only company accepting S6's for trade in credit ($150)..so that makes the S9+ only $689..best deal. Plus with Project Treble for timely updates (fingers crossed) and the eventual HDR+ camera being ported over to the S9..I should be good. If not, will simply trade up to the Pixel 3 in Sept..
At least this phone doesn't have a notch like all other phones that are coming out this year. The notch is the stupidest thing that has happened to smartphones since the removal of the headphone jack.
and that's honestly saying something tbh. Removing the headphone jack is ridiculous when a phone is supposed to also be many people's portable music player.
I'm coming off an S6 and I'm deciding between the S9+ and a Pixel 2 XL and I'm leaning towards the Galaxy. While running stock android is a wish come true for me the the lack of headphone jack, expandable storage and screen quality is pushing me away from it. It looks like it has a better camera but the S9's camera doesnt seem far behind
I'm keeping my s8+, what pisses me off though, is that it still hasn't been updated to android O, & they're already talking about android P!!!!!! 😒😒😠😠🖕🏻🖕🏻
Alana Weaver, I agree. There are many reasons I stick to iOS and the regular updates no matter which iphone & carrier is a big reason I stay. If all androids had a better default messaging service like imessage and regular updates, I would be much more willing to switch back to android again.
True but one thing about the S9 is that for the first time in history Samsung phones natively support project treble. which is a Google feature that divides up the way Android is structured to significantly reduce the effort required to upgrade to a new Android version on heavily skinned Android operating systems like Samsung's. Only time will tell but hopefully this means quicker updates on the S9 due to the less development overhead required
Well, I have android O on my S8, with the latest security patch, so maybe it's got something to do with your region or carrier. Edit: I just saw that your carrier is T-mobile, so there's your issue.
What I love about your reviews? they're short and straight to point, no useless information and you're HONEST. Not because is from certain brand you say good things.
His every reviews are fantastic cause His editing is awesome His voice is superb Verbal tone and word collaboration is way better than any reviewers on RUclips.
Former Galaxy S9 user here! You were right about the battery not lasting long term. I bought mine in July 2018 and before I upgraded in May of this year the battery wouldn't last a single day anymore. I constantly had to turn on power saving mode just to make it through.
I have watched hundreds of review videos by RUclipsrs but none could match the scripting style (Voice-over Script) that you have used in this video. The script is crisp and easy to follow. Thanks!
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] holy damn you actually replied. I've been waiting for this since you made me buy my Note 2 with the review on Pocketnow. Still a Note user since then. Much respect from Romania sir, keep the good content coming!
I find it funny that all You tubers brag about the Google Pixel so much for being the best Android phone out there But I have haven’t seen one single person in real life with a Google Pixel XL. All I see people in real life using it’s iPhone X, Samsung S8 or Note 8 and few others. I probably saw 2 Google Pixel phones since the first one came out.. so I guess the Pixel phones are only made for You-Tubers !
Mr mobile can you please pay more attention to wireless support. For example this phone supports band 71 which the older s8 does not. This is pretty important for people to know who have T-Mobile since they would miss out on future coverage enhancements. Plus 5G is coming soon and I feel people would want a phone with all the bells and whistles to use that kind of speed. Just something I thought might be worth looking into but keep up the awesome reviews.
Top notch review, Precisely... But, it is 2018 & someone out there still thinking about Android tablet. Why not you reviewed the budget friendly tablets in a single video? Because, you are the smartest reviewer I have ever subscribed.
7:35 Didn't they say that their phones will retain 95% of its orginal capacity after 2 years of usage when they announced Galaxy S8? www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s8-battery-degrade-less-rapidly-760485/
According to Samsung, yes. But that claim was based on the batteries themselves; I'm talking about the kind of degradation that results from installing more and more apps over time, cluttering up the phone with background processes.
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] when you think about it thats not really Samsung's fault. It could happen with a lot of mobile hardware. Hell it's happening with the iphone 6s!
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] how can the battery life only be average? I have an s8+ for nearly 1 year and the battery life is fantastic. The s9+ should be even better because of the more efficient snapdragon 845
Woah! I'm following reviews of Mr. Fisher for years and he doesn't stop to amaze me! I watched this review and I don't even like Samsung products. That says something about Mr. Fisher's work. This guy deserves more views!
While I love how beautiful phones look on these reviews, I would personally like to see more realistic shots of the phone. Look at how much glare the curved screen gets when the camera isn't showing a super sharp angle, or how scratched the phone is after a week (kudos to Michael for showing us that). After all, we're consumers, and for perfect case scenario looks we have the manufacturer's site and ads.
OMG guys :) I am watching this in 2020 and I realized how far we've come in just 2 years :) look at that! I mean, Michael is reviewing the S9+ here and compared to todays 6.7 inch phones it seems SO SMALL :) And I found myself laughing over those prices aswell :) I mean 750 $ for a flagship phone?? Really?? So cheap? Something is really wrong...
My note 4 finally kicked the bucket after a power surge, so now I'll be saving up for this thanks to your brilliant review! You honestly deserve way more subscribers, I wish everyone who was into tech videos could see your content!
I'm in an S5 now considered getting a S9 after seeing all the reviews it's really not that different from an S8 and I don't do the big finger print thing so that wouldn't even be a big deal..
Thanks for always being so honest, it's never "look at how amazing this phone is buy it now". You always analyse everything on it's own and against competition, giving real analysis and honest reviews. You're the only reviewer I've seen that completely dismisses hype and doesn't care about how much you might upset an audience with an opinion
I think you are the first guy that actually talk about how bad is the front camera on the galaxy phones. That is one thing always holds me back from Samsung.
Just watched mrwhosetheboss's battery comparison of s9+ with others in which it lasted more than oneplus 5t. And in this video Michael is telling that battery is not great. I'm confused 🤔🤔🤔
Hardik Jadeja not great. It's fine. OnePlus's battery is fine too. And also depends how you use the phone. The screen quality, the audio quality, screen brightness, always on display and animation all can be changed for better results.
The Exynos can do 10 bit HVEC (H.265) while the Snapdragon does 10 bit HDR (H.264), that's the reason it wasn't enabled on both phones. It wouldn't be the same, as the H.264 owners would complain cause they would get the short end of the stick. Same reason the 9810 was tuned down (confirmed by Sammy) to try and match the SD performance. Sucks really as the 9810 is so much better this year versus the 845.
7:20 having once owned a Samsung, I was always irritated and never understood the point of that "warning" pop up that blocks you from upping the volume until you hit ok. Also, Mr. Mobile, you probably want to blur your friend's number at 7:15.
It isn't a EU law, all android phones with android 5.0+ have it. Some times it helps as most of the people like to hear music on full volume even though they don't need to, and in long term it can damage your hearing capabilities. So it's good for people who don't know. Also it doesn't pop up every time.
I now have the best of both Galaxy S9 & Pixel. Biggest worry I had was user experience coming from a pixel. Took a while but was able to get the S9 to look and feel so close to my pixel. Download Material Theme from Samsung themes and then get Action Launcher from Play store. You can even have the weather widget from pixel via "Another Widget" from play store. Uninstaller/disable all the Samsung apps but keep the really useful ones like Samsung Pay. Don't forget to side load the Google Now Extension for Action Launcher which brings back to good old useful days of Google assistant (way better than the current Pixel Launcher assistant since you will have all your reminders and personal stuff front and center instead of the news) . Now you have the best of both worlds.
I feel Google and essential are the only ones producing unique ideas. Ph-2 need to have no problems, but the ph-1 has vastly improved. Pixel needs to just kill it with hardware this year to come back to the mainstream market, not just the enthusiast.
No audio test on speakers or any DAC on this or review of the AKG earphones? Waiting for your review inside your audio room. And S9 + vs Razer phone speaker comparison. Awesome review as always 👍😎👌
7:39 People always seem to forget that regular S9 has a smaller screen, the screen is what drains bettery the most, so although that you have a smaller capacity I bet you'll get about same BETTERY LIFE.
Yesterday I just upgraded from a 4yo Motorola Droid Turbo to this phone. And yes it was worth all of the $720 I paid for it and more. Now I am gonna have a lot of fun discovering all of the bells and whistles this phone has to offer.
I always felt that last year was the year to skip out on buying a new phone and just let the new technologies come out. It was the year of setting the new standards and design language. This year is where they would improve on those new tech and then buying a new phone would be justifiable, because it's likely a new standard won't come in until 2 years later.
Cannot wait to get my hands on the S9+ ! My first step out of the apple “ecosystem” , this great review just gave me more excitement about trying all those features that my iPhone doesn’t have :/.
I have a query. If f1.5 is possible, why even have f2.8? Sharpness? f1.5 is an achievement, no doubt, but the "variable" part seems nothing more than a gimmick.
You asked a question and presented a false answer; was it a rhetorical question? Larger aperture in settings where there are lots of light could result in ruined photos. Variable aperture allows the use of both high/low aperture lenses that can be utilized accordingly to take ideal shots in both high/low-light environments. Please don't bother commenting your subjective speculations if you're not sure about what you're talking about lmao
Hint In case you're not aware, there's correlation between aperture and sharpness. Wide open lenses tend to produce comparatively softer images. Though your explanation is logical, I'm not convinced in this particular case. Phone cameras are heavily software reliant, anyway. If cameras with f1.7 and f1.6 don't need smaller apertures to click great pictures, I don't see why an f1.5 sudden requires f2.4 as a companion.
Of course software has huge contributions but it has its limits. Why not extend those limits if hardware allows it with advancing technology? I don't see any downsides to it. Even though it might not lead to dramatic improvements, it will definitely have its advantages.
So basically I'm cool with my S8+ still. With some of these new phones copying the notch and phones still rising in prices I feel like this will be a common occurrence for me in 2018.
From Pocket Now to Mr. Mobile... I've seen your every video... you are just awesome.. I own galaxy note 8 just because of your reviews... You are the best.. Much love from India
The dual aperture is very cool, and glad they fixed the smudge-O-matic finger print sensor placement. Sad about the battery life... I don't see 20% on the U11 until day three. Seriously: Their last update has been killer for battery life, and I left work at the end of the day with the U11 at 92%.
Wow - just an incredible review! You don't go after the obvious speeds and feeds but focus on the stuff that matters and provide insights into features and functions that set the phone apart. Very well done!
What about Stereo speakers? I mean this is a first Samsung flagship phone with stereo speakers. It deserves a whole section here to be reviewed tested against stereo speakers on phones leaders like iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, Pixel 2 XL etc.
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[CORRECTION] While the Galaxy S9 video camera records in 4K, it does not currently offer 4K HDR recording. The Snapdragon 845 supports the feature, but Samsung has not enabled it for the S9. MrMobile regrets the error.
Sony XZ2 is the first phone with 4K HDR recording
I just dont understand Samsung...
Yep, that's what I'm thinking as well.
Yep. Only the XZ2 have that feature. 4K HDR, 960fps slow motion in full HD.
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] s7 to s8 is the bigger step up for you?
"and a headphone jack"
Damn the amount of shade he threw towards apple is real
Shade thrown toward the entire market in the future
Good job with dropping the beat right at the slow mo part! Nice detail.
^what
Yea this is one reason I love Samsung. They introduce a design or feature with flaws, and people give their feedback and ideas. Then the next phone it keeps all the good about the phone and improves on all the flaws.
Except for their terrible bloatware
@@KingOfShenanigan true, but they allow uninstall now without root
@@KingOfShenanigan and software updates time.
Would be so ironic if they actually deliberately do that especially with the S8's fingerprnt scanner location because the retail box had a vertical cutout for it despite not having it vertically.
I appreciate the lengths you go to, in order to create your brilliant scripts; they flow seamlessly. You're a master reviewer!
Hopefully manufacturers won't stop here, re: variable apertures; I hope they allow us to stop down even further, for some super sharp landscape photography.
Mike Stevenson let's hope pixel 3 has at least a better sensor to retain the Dxomark rating king (i know, pixel 2 is still better despite the rating)
Edit : an f1.5 sensor and HDR+ for low light? That would be amazing.
I hate it when they put S9 in the title and talks about S9+
Me too🙄
And me
Lol, finally people that understands
naresh kumar it’s the same phone minus the dual lens and battery and screen why would they make 2 Separate videos about basically the same phone
Omg same
Am I the only one who watches till the end to listen you saying 'Stay mobile my friends'!
eStar TV i've been trying to stay mobile for YEARS
on other RUclips channels as soon as I know there's an ad or some product placement coming up at the end of the video, that's when I stop watching. On Mr. Mobile however, I wait those prescious last few seconds for that famous catchphrase. Stay Mobile My Friends!
eStar TV i watch till he says "says stay mobile", not hear him say that, but to watch the complete review
eStar TV sameeee here broooo
Really appreciate all you guys; thanks very much!
Top-notch review! My biggest frustration with the regular S9 is only one camera sensor but you made a great point by mentioning that the phone uses digital zoom (and just the main sensor) in poor lighting anyway. However, there are no excuses for putting just 4GB of RAM in the regular S9. Samsung phones need RAM, especially after a few months of using them.
So True! Many are pretty sure that 6gb up of ram is unnecessary and its just gimmick but we both now that its also the future :)
ffs No. Phones with heavily customized ui like GraceUX and MIUI need it. OP5T on the other hand doesn't require 8GB RAM.
My S8+ is still buttery smooth after almost a year. My wife's S6 is still not slowing down. It's not 2013 anymore and Samsung has worked tirelessly to optimize their overlay on top of Android.
TechLineHD but S9 doesnt have top notch... Ehhhh, ehhhh get it? Lmao
My 200$ phone is super smooth with 4 GB RAM. Stop with this more RAM bs.
I feels like Samsung operates on a two phones per design. With the first bringing a new design but with flaws and then they release the same design but with the flaws fixed. For example the s6 was a new design and the s7 fixed some of the flaws. And the s8 introduced a new design which hade some flaws. And the so fixes a lot of them.
Yep. Actually a version of this statement was in my original script before being cut for time. So I agree! :)
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] Yep. Can't get over that 10 minute RUclips ad revenue mark, or else...
That only applies to videos with mid-roll ads, which I've never included. I just like to keep the timing tight.
Tom Renstrom It's not a feeling.....it's a fact, and one that should be quite obvious by now too :3
You build to current perfection(taking "actual consumer notes helps with this one) and then take the ladder to the next available stage of evolution, I guess you could say......that way, they can't become *Wreck it Sammy* or something of the sort. It always seems underestimated for some reason tho....same reason that made people say the same they said about the S9s to the S7s, but only "initially", as per usual I guess.
Tom Renstrom you should have understood that long ago, that's how Samsung is.
Do you really think Samsung guys didn't know that the S8's Fingerprint scanner location was bad before it was forwarded for actual production ?
Also they skimp certain feature on the basic Flagship and provide it on the +model, which further confuses the prospective buyers and subliminally push the buyers towards the Plus version of the Flagship.
It has a HEADPHONE JACK!! A huge factor in a new purchase!
who uses wired headphones now?
rebelyell1983x but before the iPhone removed it u did not care about it when buying a phone.
@@DesignbyBK almost everyone I know.
@@DesignbyBK I use the headphone jack when my bluetooth headphone battery dies, I keep my AKG's in my pocket as a backup. and when I get home I use it to connect to my 5.1 surround system, or home theater depending on which room I'm in. You do know you get better sound from wired headphones...
@@NGameReviews He said "Who even use wired earbuds?"
I believe that he also use a fucking wired earbuds
I’d hardly call a phone “dull” when it’s still the best looking phone on the market.
I love how he tells it like it is and doesn't sugar coat anything.
Best line: Why pay more for something that gives you 90% of the same experience from last years model?
Zahir Sookoor aka what apple does every year?
@@massonjeco3333 apple just did it x3 again this year
cause the camera is actually way better at night.
I like how he says that about samsung but it's what apple has been doing for YEARS
@@massonjeco3333 same design is not a big deal for me as long as the phone perform better compared to the last model. Its just like flat screen TV it will have same design for decades.
After 4 months I can still watch your reviews like they just came out! Your presentation is the best; script, video editing, and music choice of Escapade and ending with 'Feels like a comeback' WOW! 10/10 reviewer! Please keep it up, your million will come very soon!!
The Galaxy S9 is a perfect device for photography lovers
No 🤡🤡🤡🤡 iPhone 11 has the best cameras
@@loveiphones4550 first comment 2 years ago second comment 1 month ago 🤦🏻♂️
@@loveiphones4550 was the iphone 11 around 2 years ago 🤣
Huawei P20 Pro and P30 pro are much better than Galaxy S9
No the pixel 3 was better camera or the the mate 30 pro/p30 pro
At least this phone doesn't have a notch like all other phones that's coming out this year... _sigh_
Word.
SugarFreeTargets just make sure you buy a phone that doesn’t have a notch Samsung will love your money 😘
It just has two bezels on the bottom and the top.
iPhone X user barely notices it (only once a month)
I see it every time I look at it...
Am I the only one not bothered about Oreo?, have you looked into it? Hardly anything new.
But... There is a but.... There is a reason why people love Apple for there updates. They give a date and stick to it.
I sold my Pixel 2 XL and bought Note 8. I miss the camera and Duel speakers but gain expandable storage, wireless charging, S-Pen and a gorgeous display.
I thought the pixel had expandable storage. 🤔
@@baxas2020 no it doesn't.
I enjoyed watching your review Michael! It was uploaded just a day past my birthday. Yeah the Galaxy S9 may not be a huge upgrade from the S8 or the Pixel 2 but it's certainly worth it for individuals with the S6 (or S7) and older and perhaps an iPhone.
You're easily the best tech reviewer. Keep up the great work!
Pixel 2????....Pixel 2 family??.....Sorry to break your Bottle of Rum, but it's quite the big upgrade from either of them....even more so than from the S8s/Note 8.....only way one wouldn't see why would be if one didn't want to admit it tbh.
Cuz they are right in front of all of us.....
Jack H The s9 was announced a day after my birth day!
Awaks a lot of the upgrades are software based not hardware based
The new chipset and new fingerprint placement is welcome.
Alongside the stereo dolby atmos speakers and slightly thinner bottom bezels but besides that its really not that big of a deal.
Everything else is just software and i wouldnt surprise to these features updated back to the s8 if at all.
Nice phone for the much older model upgraders tho.
Not a huge upgrade? How come?
Clearly s9 has better processor than s8.. better ram than s8.. better camera than s8.. better 4k video recording than s8.. better fingerprint position than s8.. way better speaker than s8.. better facial unlock feature than s8.. more brighter amoled than s8.. more screen to body ratio than s8.. better DeX feature than s8.. bixby live translation.. super slow-mo.. dolby atmos..
And it even cheaper than s8 launch price.. s8 launch price was $749 while s9 launch price only $719..
Agreed, I preordered and am coming from an S6 whose battery is pretty much shot by noon with moderate use. I would have gone Pixel 2 because of the portrait capabilities, but Samsung is the only company accepting S6's for trade in credit ($150)..so that makes the S9+ only $689..best deal. Plus with Project Treble for timely updates (fingers crossed) and the eventual HDR+ camera being ported over to the S9..I should be good. If not, will simply trade up to the Pixel 3 in Sept..
At least this phone doesn't have a notch like all other phones that are coming out this year. The notch is the stupidest thing that has happened to smartphones since the removal of the headphone jack.
and that's honestly saying something tbh. Removing the headphone jack is ridiculous when a phone is supposed to also be many people's portable music player.
whats a noctch
in your opinion...
Lack of headphone jack on phones frustrates me, but I've never had a problem with the notch
Removal of headphone jack is not a big deal to me.
The verge and mr mobile dropping new s9 videos at the exact same time? Goes to mr mobile... 🤫
Same xD
I'm coming off an S6 and I'm deciding between the S9+ and a Pixel 2 XL and I'm leaning towards the Galaxy. While running stock android is a wish come true for me the the lack of headphone jack, expandable storage and screen quality is pushing me away from it. It looks like it has a better camera but the S9's camera doesnt seem far behind
ONEPUNCHMAN Try and see if you can get your hands on the HTC U11+. I own one, no regrets.
ONEPUNCHMAN google pixel 2 xl
Did you go for the s9 ? How is it working today ?
@@dylanpower1438 burn in no thanks
@@jbli19 eww. Hell no. Go for the u12 much better.
It seems you are a Hollywood movie maker or editor 😍😍..you editing style is just awesome.. Mr mobile...
hasibb hridoyy He will be in Hollywood
Damn that 4K video looks better than the iPhone X. A great review as always Michael 🔥🔥👌🏻
@@bobbylope no I'm pretty sure that was directed at you
@@bobbylope what a fan boy thing to say iPhone is less than
*In Mr Mobile, we trust...*
Hotel? Trivago
Not getting the phone but I love Michael Fisher so I watched it anyway. Elite quality.
I'm keeping my s8+, what pisses me off though, is that it still hasn't been updated to android O, & they're already talking about android P!!!!!! 😒😒😠😠🖕🏻🖕🏻
Alana Weaver, I agree. There are many reasons I stick to iOS and the regular updates no matter which iphone & carrier is a big reason I stay. If all androids had a better default messaging service like imessage and regular updates, I would be much more willing to switch back to android again.
JOSE M. GARIBAY lol
True but one thing about the S9 is that for the first time in history Samsung phones natively support project treble. which is a Google feature that divides up the way Android is structured to significantly reduce the effort required to upgrade to a new Android version on heavily skinned Android operating systems like Samsung's. Only time will tell but hopefully this means quicker updates on the S9 due to the less development overhead required
Jouz Idk, I have t-mo, they've been lagging on the update.
Well, I have android O on my S8, with the latest security patch, so maybe it's got something to do with your region or carrier.
Edit: I just saw that your carrier is T-mobile, so there's your issue.
What I love about your reviews? they're short and straight to point, no useless information and you're HONEST. Not because is from certain brand you say good things.
His every reviews are fantastic cause His editing is awesome His voice is superb Verbal tone and word collaboration is way better than any reviewers on RUclips.
Former Galaxy S9 user here! You were right about the battery not lasting long term. I bought mine in July 2018 and before I upgraded in May of this year the battery wouldn't last a single day anymore. I constantly had to turn on power saving mode just to make it through.
Still on my s7 edge
Same 😂
Sebastian J nah waiting for the s10
Sebastian J looking for the major screen design change and the on screen finger print scanner
Sufiyan Bilimoria same
I'm on the s6 edge with a broken charging port
I have watched hundreds of review videos by RUclipsrs but none could match the scripting style (Voice-over Script) that you have used in this video. The script is crisp and easy to follow.
Thanks!
*Mr. Mobile new video *
Oh boy oh boy oh boy
*grabs coffee *
Perfect material as always sir!
Thanks! And coffee sounds great; about to get some of my own!
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] holy damn you actually replied. I've been waiting for this since you made me buy my Note 2 with the review on Pocketnow. Still a Note user since then.
Much respect from Romania sir, keep the good content coming!
Yeah , i'll stop there. and ask YOU to be real for a sec. Do keyboards , lasers and rumbles are really why you buy phones? really? .....
Reallly?
IKR
I personally want a phone that turns into a Lightsaber
@@NGameReviews phone-saber??
@@in7minutesorless or a smart-saber xd
Great, i got a s9 commercial before this video started😂
The Verge called the camera aperture changing a gimmick! Had mine for 2 days now and its incredible.
pyrosdestiny you have to pre order before you can own one, so make sure you order on the 13th 👍
Carl Martin I'm from the UK asswipe Google release dates.
pyrosdestiny I am from Wales🙈
I find it funny that all You tubers brag about the Google Pixel so much for being the best Android phone out there
But I have haven’t seen one single person in real life with a Google Pixel XL. All I see people in real life using it’s iPhone X, Samsung S8 or Note 8 and few others. I probably saw 2 Google Pixel phones since the first one came out.. so I guess the Pixel phones are only made for You-Tubers !
It really depends where you live, the pixel lineup has a very limited worldwide availability, unlike brands such as Apple or Samsung.
Bruno Souza very well saiď
Mr mobile can you please pay more attention to wireless support. For example this phone supports band 71 which the older s8 does not.
This is pretty important for people to know who have T-Mobile since they would miss out on future coverage enhancements. Plus 5G is coming soon and I feel people would want a phone with all the bells and whistles to use that kind of speed.
Just something I thought might be worth looking into but keep up the awesome reviews.
*Just download the Pixel2's camera port apk on the S9+ and you've got the Ultimate Smartphone Camera!*
Love the black UI. Is this standard on the S9, or did you install a skin/theme?
If anyone knows what it is please do tell
NeonNoodle what is the name pls
I think he probably payed for it
Download from Samsung theme store I also have an s9 plus with that theme
Obligatory *watching this from an S9* comment
Landowar NEEERRRDDD
Landowar same
Another obligatory comment saying apple better than Samsung and trying to act smart;-)
Reading this comment from an S9.
Top notch review, Precisely... But, it is 2018 & someone out there still thinking about Android tablet. Why not you reviewed the budget friendly tablets in a single video? Because, you are the smartest reviewer I have ever subscribed.
I hope Samsung next smartphone will feature Hi-fi Quad DAC. it will be the closest thing to a perfect smartphone
Dionisius Kusuma maybe in the note
Yes. I loved it in the v30 and would love it here
Dionisius Kusuma A big battery for the nonplus version as well.
Wired headphones are gonna be completely outdated next year, LOL.
Dionisius Kusuma yeah
Literally no-one, onbody noticed that He looks & sounds like;
"Robert Downey Jr".
7:35 Didn't they say that their phones will retain 95% of its orginal capacity after 2 years of usage when they announced Galaxy S8?
www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s8-battery-degrade-less-rapidly-760485/
According to Samsung, yes. But that claim was based on the batteries themselves; I'm talking about the kind of degradation that results from installing more and more apps over time, cluttering up the phone with background processes.
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] when you think about it thats not really Samsung's fault.
It could happen with a lot of mobile hardware.
Hell it's happening with the iphone 6s!
... my point is that you don't want to START from a position of "meh" with a smartphone battery, as the S9 and S9+ do.
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] how can the battery life only be average? I have an s8+ for nearly 1 year and the battery life is fantastic. The s9+ should be even better because of the more efficient snapdragon 845
That article say's "typical year's worth", so for the S8 probably after 2 years it could be 90% of it's capacity.
Woah! I'm following reviews of Mr. Fisher for years and he doesn't stop to amaze me! I watched this review and I don't even like Samsung products. That says something about Mr. Fisher's work. This guy deserves more views!
I won't miss a Mr.Mobile review
that slo-mo clip at 0:28 looks like something out of the injustice 2 character selection menu
While I love how beautiful phones look on these reviews, I would personally like to see more realistic shots of the phone.
Look at how much glare the curved screen gets when the camera isn't showing a super sharp angle, or how scratched the phone is after a week (kudos to Michael for showing us that).
After all, we're consumers, and for perfect case scenario looks we have the manufacturer's site and ads.
Juan Fernández it isn't generally as scratched as he showed. It has the same glass on back as on the screen. So you can assume the quality
OMG guys :) I am watching this in 2020 and I realized how far we've come in just 2 years :) look at that! I mean, Michael is reviewing the S9+ here and compared to todays 6.7 inch phones it seems SO SMALL :) And I found myself laughing over those prices aswell :) I mean 750 $ for a flagship phone?? Really?? So cheap? Something is really wrong...
None better than Mr.Mobile Himself!
My note 4 finally kicked the bucket after a power surge, so now I'll be saving up for this thanks to your brilliant review! You honestly deserve way more subscribers, I wish everyone who was into tech videos could see your content!
Great review as always! Still using my HTC 10 but maybe I'll grab the U12 when it comes out.
So happy he left PocketNow ☺️
S8 I will keep.
I would change to S9 just cuz of the fingerprint placement
Steve Thea I don't think it's a good value Cuz s8 price now is about 460euro
Krzysztof Czermiński maybe waiting for S10 to come out then but S9 😂
I don't have problem with the s8 fingerprint
I'm in an S5 now considered getting a S9 after seeing all the reviews it's really not that different from an S8 and I don't do the big finger print thing so that wouldn't even be a big deal..
Thanks for always being so honest, it's never "look at how amazing this phone is buy it now". You always analyse everything on it's own and against competition, giving real analysis and honest reviews. You're the only reviewer I've seen that completely dismisses hype and doesn't care about how much you might upset an audience with an opinion
I just bought a new Galaxy S7 for $250, and to me it's excellent. I'm not dropping a thousand dollars on a phone
Great phone. Look into putting a custom rom onto it so you can get the s8 firmware
Justin H same
I think you are the first guy that actually talk about how bad is the front camera on the galaxy phones. That is one thing always holds me back from Samsung.
About the camera. The issue with colors, isn't that something that can be fixed at a later date with a software update?
Glad to see that fingerprint sensor gestures are still around. Just enabled them on my Fold4 after learning about them on this phone
Just watched mrwhosetheboss's battery comparison of s9+ with others in which it lasted more than oneplus 5t. And in this video Michael is telling that battery is not great. I'm confused 🤔🤔🤔
Hardik Jadeja not great. It's fine. OnePlus's battery is fine too. And also depends how you use the phone. The screen quality, the audio quality, screen brightness, always on display and animation all can be changed for better results.
The quick flash of "Don't Call it a Comeback" was pretty slick. :-)
Why aren't Your Subscribers increasing , u are doing a very very good i mean best job... I love mr. mobile aka Michael Fisher
The Exynos can do 10 bit HVEC (H.265) while the Snapdragon does 10 bit HDR (H.264), that's the reason it wasn't enabled on both phones. It wouldn't be the same, as the H.264 owners would complain cause they would get the short end of the stick. Same reason the 9810 was tuned down (confirmed by Sammy) to try and match the SD performance. Sucks really as the 9810 is so much better this year versus the 845.
My prediction came true having a Dolby Atmos on the s9 😂 that is amazing......
I currently have the Galaxy S7 Edge, my new Galaxy S9 plus comes in 5 days. Thanks for saying it's a good upgrade for me. I'm less nervous now.
7:20 having once owned a Samsung, I was always irritated and never understood the point of that "warning" pop up that blocks you from upping the volume until you hit ok. Also, Mr. Mobile, you probably want to blur your friend's number at 7:15.
Happy Broski It's a stupid EU law
Happy Broski pretty sure they don't have phones in outer space lol
Happy Broski
Heaving had a Galaxy S4 active made me hate and despise Samsung for the rest of my life.
It isn't a EU law, all android phones with android 5.0+ have it. Some times it helps as most of the people like to hear music on full volume even though they don't need to, and in long term it can damage your hearing capabilities. So it's good for people who don't know. Also it doesn't pop up every time.
Nano Mine pops up every time on my pixel, altho i appreciate the nice gesture of google reminding me that my eardrums aren't made to last.
i just found your channel. and you are by far the most realistic and down to earth reviewer i have seen.
Wow, you're quick!!
That's what she said?
He's probably had the phone for weeks
In bed you mean
I now have the best of both Galaxy S9 & Pixel. Biggest worry I had was user experience coming from a pixel. Took a while but was able to get the S9 to look and feel so close to my pixel.
Download Material Theme from Samsung themes and then get Action Launcher from Play store. You can even have the weather widget from pixel via "Another Widget" from play store. Uninstaller/disable all the Samsung apps but keep the really useful ones like Samsung Pay.
Don't forget to side load the Google Now Extension for Action Launcher which brings back to good old useful days of Google assistant (way better than the current Pixel Launcher assistant since you will have all your reminders and personal stuff front and center instead of the news) . Now you have the best of both worlds.
I love my galaxy s8 so much better than any iPhone out there
I feel Google and essential are the only ones producing unique ideas. Ph-2 need to have no problems, but the ph-1 has vastly improved. Pixel needs to just kill it with hardware this year to come back to the mainstream market, not just the enthusiast.
Samsung always has a safe upgrade (S1,3,5,7,9)
and a jump upgrade (S2,4,6,8,) 10?
I dont know about you, but i want the perfected version of the 'jump' design rather than the experimental 'jump designs.
S3 imo was a big step up, S4 looks like a perfected S3
Odd number is just a better refined version of the even number!
No audio test on speakers or any DAC on this or review of the AKG earphones? Waiting for your review inside your audio room. And S9 + vs Razer phone speaker comparison. Awesome review as always 👍😎👌
That honesty u put in yur reviews and that small details and the way you deliver them is excellent
U seem like The Iron man among tech reviewers
7:39 People always seem to forget that regular S9 has a smaller screen, the screen is what drains bettery the most, so although that you have a smaller capacity I bet you'll get about same BETTERY LIFE.
Correct review, as an S8 owner I agree with you on most parts. Love your work!
Yesterday I just upgraded from a 4yo Motorola Droid Turbo to this phone. And yes it was worth all of the $720 I paid for it and more. Now I am gonna have a lot of fun discovering all of the bells and whistles this phone has to offer.
Who raised the volume at 5:55 to listen to the background music?
That's me
What's the name of it please? Cuz I did the same
the moment I came to know that s9 was out, I knew the only review I am ever gonna see was yours!! Sir your reviews leave others in the dust. Respect!!
Here come the “IPhone X sucks, Samsung ftw!” Comments
MarvisTv spot me which phone win pixel? Even iphone x shitty not win samsung on camera capture.
Why are you even here pastor? time to crash again huh?
I really enjoy your script-writing skills, Michael. How do you write for your vids? Before or after you shoot?
Always nice to watch your reviews! Keeping my s8.
one year later and look where we are now with the s10 series
Want those wallpapers!
Eric Rose That's what I wanna ask too!
The wallpaper is in the Samsung theme store and its called Code Art Blur
I always felt that last year was the year to skip out on buying a new phone and just let the new technologies come out. It was the year of setting the new standards and design language.
This year is where they would improve on those new tech and then buying a new phone would be justifiable, because it's likely a new standard won't come in until 2 years later.
Can you do nokia 7 plus
Cannot wait to get my hands on the S9+ ! My first step out of the apple “ecosystem” , this great review just gave me more excitement about trying all those features that my iPhone doesn’t have :/.
when he said "Google" my assistant responded
Super quality, Phenomenal Review, You sound like one of the Animal planet narrator, Loved the high quality review and video
I have a query. If f1.5 is possible, why even have f2.8? Sharpness?
f1.5 is an achievement, no doubt, but the "variable" part seems nothing more than a gimmick.
You asked a question and presented a false answer; was it a rhetorical question? Larger aperture in settings where there are lots of light could result in ruined photos. Variable aperture allows the use of both high/low aperture lenses that can be utilized accordingly to take ideal shots in both high/low-light environments. Please don't bother commenting your subjective speculations if you're not sure about what you're talking about lmao
Hint In case you're not aware, there's correlation between aperture and sharpness. Wide open lenses tend to produce comparatively softer images.
Though your explanation is logical, I'm not convinced in this particular case. Phone cameras are heavily software reliant, anyway. If cameras with f1.7 and f1.6 don't need smaller apertures to click great pictures, I don't see why an f1.5 sudden requires f2.4 as a companion.
Of course software has huge contributions but it has its limits. Why not extend those limits if hardware allows it with advancing technology? I don't see any downsides to it. Even though it might not lead to dramatic improvements, it will definitely have its advantages.
So basically I'm cool with my S8+ still. With some of these new phones copying the notch and phones still rising in prices I feel like this will be a common occurrence for me in 2018.
Are going to review Sony Xperia XZ2? 😅
From Pocket Now to Mr. Mobile... I've seen your every video... you are just awesome.. I own galaxy note 8 just because of your reviews... You are the best.. Much love from India
Wallpaper?
The dual aperture is very cool, and glad they fixed the smudge-O-matic finger print sensor placement. Sad about the battery life... I don't see 20% on the U11 until day three. Seriously: Their last update has been killer for battery life, and I left work at the end of the day with the U11 at 92%.
That Slow Mo 😍
Soulful yeah! I'm excited to see even better and slower slow-mo in the next years!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😉
6:22 That Slow Mo?
under perfect lighting the slow mo footage is nice! ^^
Wow - just an incredible review! You don't go after the obvious speeds and feeds but focus on the stuff that matters and provide insights into features and functions that set the phone apart. Very well done!
I have an s8. S9 is not worth upgrading for me
This guy has worked for Pocketnow, now he has its own channel. Good job man! I want to be a tech reviewer too, how do i become one?
Im watchin this with a s9
How is it? And how much was it
What about Stereo speakers? I mean this is a first Samsung flagship phone with stereo speakers. It deserves a whole section here to be reviewed tested against stereo speakers on phones leaders like iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, Pixel 2 XL etc.