Samsung Galaxy S9

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S9

📅 2018 📷 12 MP 🎬 4K60
from $720

📖 Overview

The Galaxy S9 centers on a single 12MP main camera with Samsung's standout dual-aperture lens that mechanically switches between f/1.5 for low light and f/2.4 for daylight, backed by OIS and a relatively large 1/2.55" sensor. It captures up to 4K/60fps video and supports RAW/DNG output via Pro mode, though it lacks any secondary ultrawide or telephoto lens. A capable single-camera imager for its 2018 era, but limited in framing versatility compared to multi-lens phones that followed.

📸 Browse 523 real-world sample photos taken with this phone by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📷 Camera Specifications

Main camera12MP, 1/2.55", f/1.5-2.4
Front camera8MP
Max video4K60
OISYes
RAW captureYes
Log videoNo

📱 Device Specifications

ChipsetExynos 9810 / Snapdragon 845
RAM4GB
Storage64/128/256GB
Display5.8" 60Hz
Weight163g
Water/dust resistanceIP68
OSAndroid
ReleasedMarch 2018

Manufacturer page Full specs (GSMArena)

Last updated: June 8, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Samsung Galaxy S9, sourced from SampleShots.

orange i have a crush on you neon light signage
4.3mm · f/2.4 · 1/120s · ISO 320
via Unsplash by Leonardo Sanches
View At Kismis - New Launch Condominium at Upper Bukit Timah. Visit here for latest updates: https://www.viewsat-kismis.sg/ | white bed comforter
4.3mm · f/2.4 · 1/50s · ISO 400
via Unsplash by mark champs
This little Oasis is located in a beautiful infinity pool in Club Marvy, Turkey. | trees reflecting on still body of water
6.0mm · f/2.4 · 1/33s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Martin Widenka
Chinese New Year Lights Festival, Staten Island, New York | dragon display
4.3mm · f/1.5 · 1/60s · ISO 125
via Unsplash by R M
A red fox stands in a dark, windswept grassy field with distant snow-dusted mountains in the hazy background. Photograph.
4.3mm · f/1.5 · 10s · ISO 800
via Unsplash by Luis Enrique Ibarra
Cactus pads cluster against a warm terracotta wall, with sunlight sculpting their textures and spines. A quiet botanical scene focusing on desert flora and earthy tones.
4.3mm · f/2.4 · 1/150s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Inés Blazquez
A cluttered bookstore corridor filled with stacks of books and art, revealing a hidden world of literature and creativity.
4.3mm · f/2.4 · 1/17s · ISO 250
via Unsplash by Samet Kurtkus
Dark storm cloud hovering over a vast green prairie with power lines in the distance.
4.3mm · f/2.4 · 1/188s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Bernard Schmidt
Turquoise sea ripples under a bright sky, with a distant boat near the horizon.
4.3mm · f/2.4 · 1/3200s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Mohamed Saushan
Spacious office environment featuring rows of desks with computers and personal items. Brightly lit with large windows allowing natural light.
4.3mm · f/1.5 · 1/60s · ISO 64
via Unsplash by Eduardo Alexandre
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland | green grass covered mountain under cloudy sky during daytime
4.3mm · f/2.4 · 1/1501s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Sean Kuriyan
The Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy in Conques, France, was a popular stop for pilgrims traveling the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela, in what is now Spain. | brown concrete building near green mountain during daytime
4.3mm · f/2.4 · 1/1225s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Joran Quinten
Ornate geometric ceiling design with large chandeliers and detailed plasterwork patterns.
4.3mm · f/1.5 · 1/100s · ISO 80
via Unsplash by Karim MANJRA
Close-up of densely packed orange-yellow chrysanthemums with dew-like sheen on petals. The image emphasizes warm color tones and intricate petal textures.
4.3mm · f/2.4 · 1/120s · ISO 125
via Unsplash by Jeffrey Hamilton
Single green leaf floating gracefully on a pale blue surface, casting a soft shadow below.
4.3mm · f/2.4 · 1/1280s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Ahmet Sali
brown boat on water near city buildings during daytime
4.3mm · f/1.5 · 1/50s · ISO 200
via Unsplash by Nico Smit
Quiet canal scene in Amsterdam with bicycles parked along railing, tree-lined street, and narrow boats on the water.
4.3mm · f/2.4 · 1/140s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Jonne Mäkikyrö
Night photograph of a snow-covered city street with a traffic signal and tall apartment blocks under blue-tinted street lighting.
4.3mm · f/1.5 · 1/17s · ISO 250
via Unsplash by Myron Xu

View all 523 sample photos on SampleShots →

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