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Smartphones · Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S9

This record covers Samsung Galaxy S9. Screen diagonal: 5.8 inches. Typical battery capacity: 3000 mAh.

Your situation

Decision context · GB · GBP

Our scores

Longevity

Longevity score not available

Version 3.2.0

Required to calculate the score:

  • Current support status or published end year
Details that would improve the score (6)
  • Published support end date
  • Announced minimum support duration
  • Repairability index with scale and scheme
  • Parts currently available
  • Official repair manual
  • Replaceable battery
How the decision is calculated

Declared resilience

10.00/10*

Partial score: missing criteria: Declared battery cycles, Declared repeated drop resistance, Declared support duration

Provisional

Coverage 25 %

Version declared-resilience/4.3.0

Publishers : 01net.com

Published declarations: this score does not predict service life.

Score methodology

Editorial repairability

Not rated

Missing criteria: Disassembly depth, Repair documentation, Fastener removal, Availability of a compatible genuine part

Provisional

Coverage 0 %

Version repairability/4.3.0

Editorial score separate from the regulatory index and the longevity score.

Score methodology

Customer feedback

8.25/10

Provisional

Coverage 100 %

Version customer-feedback/4.2.0

Publishers : boulanger.com

boulanger.com · 81 reviews

Customer satisfaction, not a durability test.

Score methodology

What we know

ProtectionThe glass shell
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : La coque en verre
generation-nt.com
Acknowledged defectmore or less pronounced breakage
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : bris plus ou moins prononcé
generation-nt.com
Unconfirmed signalalready flagged by other users
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : déjà alerté par d’autres utilisateurs
01net.com

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Enter the repair quote you received to compare it with the maximum repair price recommended for this device.

The threshold cannot be calculated yet because required product information is incomplete.

Version repair-economics/1.4.0 · How the decision is calculated

Support and repairability

Repair programme
The Qualirepar repair bonus
Battery replacement
Battery replacement

Strengths and things to know

Reported strengths

  • the lower the value, the more resistant the smartphone is
  • It is nevertheless slightly better than the 2017 Galaxy S8 / S8+ (76 and 77)
  • much more resistant than the iPhone X

Good to know

  • No dual camera module
  • Less battery life than the Galaxy S8
  • Useless Bixby button

Prices

GB · GBP Published price information for this market, without currency conversion. Prices do not affect the verdict.

Unverified price: about £100

Refurbished · 64 GB · Oct 22, 2026

Recorded by Livalyo without a verifiable source; this is not an offer.

Key facts

Support

Last documented patch
2022-03-01 samsungmobile.com · Oct 15, 2026samsungmobile.com · Oct 18, 2026samsungmobile.com · Oct 18, 2026
OS at launch
Android 8 (Oreo) api.samsungmobilepress.com · Oct 18, 2026

Repairability

Battery replacement
Battery replacement
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Changement batterie
wefix.net · Oct 14, 2026
Repair eligibility
The Qualirepar repair bonus is only valid in France, subject to acceptance by the eco-organisations depending on the product's eligibility and the fault.
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Le bonus réparation Qualirepar n’est valable que sur le territoire Français sous condition d’acceptation par les éco-organisme selon l’éligibilité du produit et de la panne.
wefix.net · Oct 18, 2026
Repair programme
The Qualirepar repair bonus
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Le bonus réparation Qualirepar
wefix.net · Oct 18, 2026
Repair limitations
the smartphone remains very complicated to disassemble · accessing them requires removing the glass back, a very delicate operation that can lead to breakage · the amount of glue used prevents easy replacement
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : le smartphone demeure très compliqué à démonter · leur accès nécessite de retirer la coque en verre, une opération très délicate qui peut entraîner une casse · la dose de colle utilisée empêche un remplacement aisé
zdnet.fr · Oct 19, 2026zdnet.fr · Oct 19, 2026zdnet.fr · Oct 19, 2026

Durability

Editorial justifications
The most powerful Android smartphone · The best smartphone for photos · Superb display quality · A design that is still just as appealing · A jack socket
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Le smartphone Android le plus puissant · Le meilleur smartphone en photo · Une superbe qualité d'affichage · Un design toujours aussi séduisant · Une prise jack
01net.com · Oct 14, 202601net.com · Oct 14, 202601net.com · Oct 14, 202601net.com · Oct 14, 202601net.com · Oct 14, 2026
Isolated report
The glass body and the large Infinity Display could be a definite cause for concern if the smartphone were to fall to the ground, and the first drop tests confirm the risk of breakage, varying to a greater or lesser degree depending on how the Galaxy S9 hits the ground.
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : La coque en verre et le grand affichage Infinity Display peuvent constituer un motif d'inquiétude certain si le smartphone venait à tomber au sol et les premiers drop tests confirment le risque de bris plus ou moins prononcé selon la façon dont le Galaxy S9 heurte le sol.
generation-nt.com · Oct 15, 2026
Limitations
No dual camera module · Less battery life than the Galaxy S8 · Useless Bixby button
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Pas de double module caméra · Moins bonne autonomie que le Galaxy S8 · Bouton Bixby inutile
01net.com · Oct 14, 202601net.com · Oct 14, 202601net.com · Oct 14, 2026
Protection
The glass shell
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : La coque en verre
generation-nt.com · Oct 15, 2026
Acknowledged defect
more or less pronounced breakage
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : bris plus ou moins prononcé
generation-nt.com · Oct 15, 2026
Number of reviews
81 boulanger.com · Oct 15, 2026
Review scale
4.7 /5 01net.com · Oct 14, 2026
Review score
4.3 boulanger.com · Oct 15, 2026
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Risks
risk of breakage that varies to some degree depending on how the Galaxy S9 hits the ground
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : risque de bris plus ou moins prononcé selon la façon dont le Galaxy S9 heurte le sol
generation-nt.com
Strengths
the lower the value, the more resistant the smartphone is · It is nevertheless slightly better than the 2017 Galaxy S8 / S8+ (76 and 77) · much more resistant than the iPhone X
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : plus la valeur est basse, plus le smartphone est résistant · C'est tout de même légèrement mieux que les Galaxys S8 / S8+ (76 et 77) de 2017 · bien plus résistant que l'iPhone X
generation-nt.comgeneration-nt.comgeneration-nt.com
Unconfirmed signal
already flagged by other users
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : déjà alerté par d’autres utilisateurs
01net.com

Specifications

Announcement date
2018-02-25 api.samsungmobilepress.com · Oct 18, 2026
Audio
A jack socket
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Une prise jack
01net.com · Oct 14, 2026
Battery capacity
3000 mAh 01net.com · Oct 14, 2026
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 01net.com · Oct 14, 2026
Brand
Samsung boulanger.com · Oct 15, 2026
Front camera
8 Mpx 01net.com · Oct 14, 2026
Main camera
12 Mpx 01net.com · Oct 14, 2026
Mobile connectivity
Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18 api.samsungmobilepress.com · Oct 18, 2026
Show all specifications
CPU
Samsung Exynos 9810 01net.com
Brightness
514 01net.com
Screen size
5.8 inches 01net.com01net.com
Resolution
2960 x 1440 01net.com
Display technology
Super AMOLED 01net.com
Fingerprint sensor
Fingerprints
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : Empreintes
01net.com
GPU
ARM Mali G72 MP18 01net.com
IP rating
IP68 01net.com
Weight
158 01net.com
Measurement protocols
According to our mixed-use battery life tests
Translated from FrenchOriginal text : D’après nos tests d’autonomie polyvalente
01net.com
Model
Samsung Galaxy S9 boulanger.comboulanger.com
NFC
yes wefix.net
RAM options
4 GB 01net.com
Processor
Samsung Exynos 9810 01net.com
Storage options
64 GB 01net.com
USB
USB Type-C 01net.com
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11b, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 802.11g, Wi-Fi 802.11n 01net.com
Not disclosed · 46
Declared drop resistance
not disclosed
Review platforms
not disclosed
Suitable usage profiles
not disclosed
Usage limitation
not disclosed
Assessment method
not disclosed
Available parts
not disclosed
Disassembly depth score
not disclosed
EU repairability class
not disclosed
Fasteners score
not disclosed
Repair manual
not disclosed
Parts pairing restrictions
not disclosed
Spare parts availability
not disclosed
Index scale
not disclosed
Index scheme
not disclosed
Repairability index
not disclosed
Charge cycles
not disclosed
Battery energy
not disclosed
Optical image stabilisation
not disclosed
Telephoto camera
not disclosed
Ultra-wide camera
not disclosed
Declared battery life
not disclosed
Refresh rate
not disclosed
eSIM
not disclosed
5G
not disclosed
Height
not disclosed
RAM
not disclosed
Release year
not disclosed
SIM
not disclosed
Storage
not disclosed
Supported frequency bands
not disclosed
Thickness
not disclosed
Variant
not disclosed
VoLTE
not disclosed
Width
not disclosed
Wireless charging
not disclosed
Announced support period
not disclosed
Support commitment
not disclosed
Current official OS
not disclosed
OS upgrades delivered
not disclosed
Published end-of-support year
not disclosed
Manufacturer interface
not disclosed
Patch scope
not disclosed
Promised OS upgrades
not disclosed
Support status
not disclosed
Support variant
not disclosed
Update release date
not disclosed

Summary

This record covers Samsung Galaxy S9. Screen diagonal: 5.8 inches. Typical battery capacity: 3000 mAh.

Durability and repair

Ingress protection code: IP68.

Software support

Launch operating system: Android 8 (Oreo). Last documented patch: 03/01/2022.

Sources and confidence

  1. 01net.comOct 14, 2026

    Le smartphone Android le plus puissant

    Open source
  2. generation-nt.comOct 15, 2026

    La coque en verre et le grand affichage Infinity Display peuvent constituer un motif d'inquiétude certain si le smartphone venait à tomber au sol et les premiers drop tests confirment le risque de bris plus ou moins prononcé selon la façon dont le Galaxy S9 heurte le sol.

    Open source
  3. boulanger.comOct 15, 2026

    81

    Open source
  4. 01net.comOct 14, 2026

    déjà alerté par d’autres utilisateurs

    Open source
  5. wefix.netOct 14, 2026

    Changement batterie

    Open source
  6. zdnet.frOct 19, 2026

    le smartphone demeure très compliqué à démonter

    Open source
  7. api.samsungmobilepress.comOct 18, 2026

    BARCELONA, Spain – Feb. 25, 2018 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. introduces the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, the smartphones that reimagine the way people communicate, share and experience the world. Made for an age in which consumers increasingly communicate and express themselves more with images, videos and emojis, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ drive innovation with Samsung’s advanced camera. Redesigned with a new Dual Aperture lens that powers an innovative low light camera, Super Slow-mo video capabilities and personalized AR Emoji, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ ensure users do not miss a moment and make their every day epic.

    Open source
  8. samsungmobile.comOct 15, 2026

    SM-G960F

    Open source
  9. samsungmobile.comOct 18, 2026

    SM-G960F

    Open source
  10. samsungmobile.comOct 18, 2026

    SM-G960F

    Open source
Reference date
2026-11-06
Published revision
1576
Evidence coverage
Not disclosed
Sources shown
10

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