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Samsung Galaxy S9 Unlocked US Version 256GB Midnight Black
Last Updated: March 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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/10
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528
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64 GB
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409600 GB
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Device Compatibility
95unlocked, phones, phone, s9, unlocked phone
+68%
-32%
" ... I turn the phone on it worked perfectly. ... "
" ... I use verizon towers through straight talk and had no issue setting it up myself. ... "
" ... Great phone to use. ... "
" ... Great phone overall. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this phone. ... Enjoy the phone! ... "
" ... It's so fast compared to my other phone! ... Love this phone. ... "
" ... Comes with headphones and a handy device that lets you port all of your stuff from your old phone, into the new one. ... "
" ... An overall good phone. ... "
Battery Life
45life, last, day, lasts, charge
+80%
-20%
" ... They look nice and the battery seems to last all day if fully charged. ... "
" ... Battery life is pretty good. ... "
" ... Awesome battery life. ... "
" ... For me, the Galaxy S9 is the perfect combination of size, function, reliability and battery life. ... "
" ... Great phone with wonderful features, but the battery doesn't last longer. ... "
" ... The battery lasts longer than my old iPhone 6. ... This is my first upgrade to Android so I find no issues with the battery. ... "
" ... I bought s6 about 3years ago and it is still new except its battery drains comparatively faster and is in good shape. ... "
" ... The battery lasts forever, which is awesome! ... "
Software Platform
39apps, samsung, unlocked, unlocked phone, s9
+69%
-31%
" ... I had Samsung galaxy s6 and I wanted to upgrade my phone with the newer version. ... "
" ... Looks like Samsung is faster than lg when it comes to updates. ... "
" ... The best part is Samsung health and Bixby manager. ... "
" ... All my apps transferred without problem and now they all work without freezing up or buffering. ... "
" ... I switched from a Moto X Pure~ which I loved ~ so this is a huge upgrade. ... I haven't had any issues with Bixby. ... "
" ... It is an AT&T model with all their "free software" installed. ... "
" ... I managed to snag this phone brand new factory unlocked for just over $500. ... "
" ... You won't find a bigger and better Android phone than the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, thanks to its oversized 6.2-inch curved screen and low-light-defeating dual-lens camera. ... "
Product Reliability
32months, working, weeks, purchased, month
+75%
-25%
" ... The phone is working perfectly! ... "
" ... Perfect working condition! ... "
" ... Fast shilling, had it in 2 days. ... "
" ... I've had it for 7 months now and I must say it keeps up to my everyday life. ... "
" ... The phone has served me well for the past two and a half months with no problems. ... "
" ... I purchased this mobile on thanksgiving and i would say this was one of a fantastic model in the recent years. ... "
" ... It's been roughly 2-3 weeks since I've been utilizing my device, and I'm very pleased with my purchase. ... "
" ... Almost 3 months of owning it and it is still doing great. ... "
Price
28phone, money, worth, spent, half
+86%
-14%
" ... I'm excited about the price! ... "
" ... Perfect condition at a great price ... "
" ... Liked the discounted price during holiday pricing. ... Please stop overpaying for phones and make them to lower prices. ... "
" ... Paid 1/2 the price, new, win-win. ... "
" ... Great for the price. ... "
" ... Your item is good I paid the total price and bought. ... "
" ... Great phone for the price. ... "
" ... Totally worth the buy. ... "
Marketplace
28seller, order, warehouse, timely, sold
+57%
-43%
" ... I'd certainly recommend this supplier. ... "
" ... But I am assuming these were all purchased from other sellers or refurbished or used. ... "
" ... I ordered it with the SquareTrade plan. ... "
" ... Amazon is the best! ... "
" ... Got it on Warehouse deal, like new and it was. ... "
" ... I recommend the product and the seller. ... "
" ... Thank you Samsung. ... "
" ... Shipping was quick and well! ... "
SIM
28verizon, sim, new sim card, sim cards, popped
+61%
-39%
" ... Just plugged in my sim card and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... I had to purchase a separate SIM card from my carrier, T-Mobile, but that is true with any unlocked phone you buy. ... "
" ... Phone works wonderfully and no issues getting it on the Sprint network (just went to Sprint store for SIM card). ... "
" ... brand new, I popped the sim card out of my Verizon s8 into this and that's it, I'm online, activated messaging calls data and everything 30 seconds later! ... "
" ... I brought it to the local T-Mobile store (USA) for initial free setup (purchased new sim card) and it works perfectly on their network. ... "
" ... I just popped in my sim and it's worked perfectly since. ... "
" ... Popped in my SIM after cutting it down to size. ... "
" ... Very easy to get started- I took it to the tmobile store, and the girl popped my sim card out of my old phone and put it into my new phone in one minute. ... "
Delivery
27box, received, delivered, condition, shipping
+81%
-19%
" ... Shipping was quick and well! ... "
" ... Came in perfect condition! ... "
" ... The phone has worked perfectly since it arrived. ... "
" ... It arrived as described, timely delivery, very happy with the seller. ... "
" ... Smooth purchase and delivery all the way. ... "
" ... Thank you so much for great product, and thank you for fast delivering. ... "
" ... Came packaged well and presented as brand new. ... "
" ... Contrary to some of the reviews I did receive a brand new one, sealed in the box. ... "
Display Clarity
25display, edge, samsung, samsung galaxy, resolution
+76%
-24%
" ... I also have a Samsung tv and I must say it was easy doing the screen mirroring thing. ... "
" ... The display is impressive and the bar at the top it more appealing to the eye than the notch on the iphone Xr and XS or the pixel 3. ... "
" ... High quality display. ... "
" ... Screen clarity is great. ... "
" ... The screen is superb as well as the speakers. ... "
" ... Love the size of the phone, edge feature is fabulous, fantastic, great value. ... "
" ... I love the size of the screen and the phone overall. ... "
" ... So fast and screen is amazing. ... "
Overall performance
23phone, speed, smooth, performance, s9
+91%
-9%
" ... I had no physical damagage that was noticeable and it runs really smooth. ... "
" ... This is my first Samsung phone, so far I am very happy with the performance. ... "
" ... The phone runs smooth and handle everything I throw at it with ease. ... "
" ... The unit performs flawlessly!!! ... "
" ... Phone is great, fast and responsive, movies look amazing. ... "
" ... Thus I upgraded to the S9 and everything was better, faster and without problems. ... "
" ... This Samsung s9 is definitely a vast improvement over s6, in terms of speed. ... "
" ... The phone is fast and smooth. ... "
Ease of Use
17easy, easy to use, user, transfer, setup
+100%
" ... Very easy to use and figure out where to find the settings. ... "
" ... Got the phone right away and it was easy to set up. ... "
" ... That was easy. ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... It's easy to set up, much support from Samsung. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and transfer all my information to this phone. ... "
" ... It was so so easy to set up ~ there is an adapter included that you attach to your old phone and use an app to copy all of your files. ... "
" ... Samsung really thought things through and made the interface very user friendly. ... "
Camera
17pictures, amazing, takes, take, mode
+100%
" ... Camera is amazing. ... "
" ... I wanted a good camera phone. ... "
" ... The camera is just incredible, I was able to take pictures of my cat as well as wild squirrels and a few deer with quality like never before. ... "
" ... Shockingly good camera that offers manual mode for pictures and video. ... "
" ... I absolutely love the photo quality. ... "
" ... Excellent superfast smartphone, incredible camera, outstanding seller. ... "
" ... The camera is hands-down extraordinary! ... "
" ... Samsung is leading the pack in cellphones, new features and beautiful camera A+ ... "
Charging
17charge, day, wireless charging, battery, phone
+76%
-24%
" ... When I ordered it, it was waiting on my doorstep the following day as I needed to replace my old phone that no longer charged. ... "
" ... How do u charge in the car? ... "
" ... Got mine new from Amazon.com Services Inc. seller and it came with everything, including fast charger box and cable and headphones. ... "
" ... I like the wireless charging which makes it so easy to use and know where it is at night time. ... "
" ... I work 12 hours overnight and I can charge this at home while I sleep, then come to work and use it however I wish while tethering all night long and the battery might hit 40% ... "
" ... Charge lasts all day without much use without power saver mode. ... I'd recommend charging the battery up to 85%, and keeping it above 35%, which may double your battery life (maintian 95% capacity after 4 years instead of samsung's 2 year guarantee) ... "
" ... No original box or manual or anything else aside from the phone and original charger as described by seller. ... "
" ... If you don't use your phone while it charges. ... "
Apps
16samsung, android, s9, icon, button
+75%
-25%
" ... It is an AT&T model with all their "free software" installed. ... "
" ... No problem setting this up with sprint without all the unneccesary sprint apps and them take it to ATT or Verizon just by getting there sim card. ... "
" ... It comes with many useful apps and is easy to control. ... "
" ... It was so so easy to set up ~ there is an adapter included that you attach to your old phone and use an app to copy all of your files. ... "
" ... I also loved that it didn't come with all the random apps that I never used on my old phones. ... "
" ... I had to download an app to transfer my pictures. ... "
" ... The best part is Samsung health and Bixby manager. ... "
" ... Be sure to register an account with Samsung Galaxy store right on the phone and update all of your apps and when you do, it will give you Samsung Essentials and visual voicemail that is just like Verizon's only with a Blue Icon instead of Red. ... "
Sound Quality
15quality, phone, speaker, image, camera
+93%
-7%
" ... I do like the better picture quality and sound quality. ... "
" ... Such as the use of Dolby atmos for an exquisite audio experience and custom audio settings. ... "
" ... However, I haven't noticed any difference in camera or sound quality. ... "
" ... Sound is awesome and sound is a very important aspect to me. ... "
" ... Sound is really good. ... "
" ... The sound is great too! ... "
" ... The speaker quality feels like the phone is it's own handheld movie theater. ... "
" ... Feels good in hand, screen is perfect size, sound is great for a phone device. ... "
Returns
13back, returning, refund, waiting, started
+23%
-77%
" ... Definitely being returned. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... Had to return, and I bought it directly from Samsung. ... "
" ... I will be returning this product. ... "
" ... I am also going to call Amazon and see what options do I have to return. ... "
" ... I will be returning this. ... "
" ... After waiting for >3 weeks to get the phone,I had to return it. ... "
" ... I am, of course returning the phone. ... "
Picture Quality
12picture, sound, image, phone, pictures
+100%
" ... I like the fact that the battery life is much longer and the picture quality ... "
" ... Aside from the uploaded picture, I have also compared outside scenes on both phones - and I do notice slightly murkier pictures with the S9+. ... I did a little research and found forums where people complain of the image quality as well, so I don't think I'm in the minority. ... "
" ... I do like the better picture quality and sound quality. ... "
" ... I liked the picture quality. ... "
" ... It has good quality of sound and image. ... "
" ... Picture quality is above the S7. ... "
" ... Phone is fast and picture quality is amazing. ... "
Call quality
12voice mail, calling, unlocked, carrier, called
+50%
-50%
" ... Called up sprint and also went to a sprint store,was told phone is locked and they could not activate it . ... I think both companies did not want to activate a phone that was not purchased from them. ... "
" ... We can connect to the WIFI and then use that to make calls. ... Calls dropping: Called the Provider and they said same. ... "
" ... Speaker often goes in and out from being normal then to an awful echo. ... "
" ... I spent over an hour calling different numbers to figure out what was going on and the only nswer I got was that it must not be unlocked like it said it was. ... "
" ... This has been the worst phone I have ever owned. ... "
Headphones
10akg, phones, comes, samsung, port
+70%
-30%
" ... Comes with headphones and a handy device that lets you port all of your stuff from your old phone, into the new one. ... "
" ... The inclusion of wired AKG head phones is nice and the headphone port means there is compatibility with a range or portable amplifiers. ... "
" ... Another plus that samsung continued the use of the headphones slot. ... "
" ... Sounds great and comes with AKG headphones. ... "
" ... The headphones (earbuds) that came with it are just awesome as well, kind of like having giant speakers on your head sound quality. ... "
" ... but how comes I end up with a different headphone? ... "
Defective Delivery
10box, working, sealed, received, previously
+50%
-50%
" ... The phone arrived in an open box so I assumed it had been used before. ... "
" ... I just got my phone and opened the package just to realize the phone seems damaged and every single accessory is missing, the power up button is unresponsive and has fingerprints all over it ... "
" ... The outer sleeve of the box was dented and ripped. ... "
" ... I received the phone and when i opened I realised the package has been previously opened and resealed. ... "
" ... The phone appears to be okay and is working fine, I'm just weary of it being a previously returned product due to the torn open packaging. ... "
Data reception
10wifi calling, samsung, verizon, unlocked, sprint
+30%
-70%
" ... No WIFI Calling Option: This Model is not USA ATT Phone Variant so this is not compatible with WIFI Calling. ... "
" ... No one told me I couldn't get wifi calling on this phone bcz its unlocked ... "
" ... Samsung's work around is to deactivate your 4G VoLTE feature. ... "
" ... The phones could make calls but the 4g data was not working because they could not be fully registered. ... "
" ... Is your phone 4g in the US? ... My 4g is not working at all. ... And the phone is not even showing that is a 4g. ... "
Build Quality
10case, came, without, plastic, far
+60%
-40%
" ... So I researched forever for a protective but pretty case and I hope I found it. ... It now feels really secure in my hand. ... "
" ... It's so light and easy to hold onto, that at no time did I ever worry about dropping it. ... "
" ... The device is standard Samsung, solid build quality and dependability. ... "
" ... The phone came packaged in a huge box surrounded by air pockets plastic. ... "
" ... It arrived perfectly with all the parts and pieces it was supposed to come with and for the first two months I was completely satisfied with my purchase. ... "
Screen Protection
9glass, screen protector, protector, sides, shattered
+44%
-56%
" ... i have dead zones and the screen is flickering. ... "
" ... The phone is very fragile and the backing easily cracks . ... "
" ... The other "downfalls" are related to the curved edge screen. ... It is impossible to find a case that protects the screen on all sides due to this. ... I have found multiple cases that are raised on the top and bottom keeping the screen off tabletops when face down however the sides are still exposed. ... "
" ... After 3 days of using (without a single drop) I've noticed the camera's glass cover is cracked. ... and non of these have broken either front glass or camera glass. ... "
" ... The S9+ has a crack on the back and small hairline cracks on the front screen, the accessories came scratched on purpose. ... "
Fit
9new, fits, s7, s6, needed
+78%
-22%
" ... The phone itself pretty nicely. ... "
" ... not great, but holds up pretty well over a day. ... "
" ... It's so light and easy to hold onto, that at no time did I ever worry about dropping it. ... "
" ... The device isn't too long and fits decently in my hand. ... "
" ... This is my personal phone replacing my galaxie s6. ... "
" ... Fits the description ... "
" ... The phone came packaged in a huge box surrounded by air pockets plastic. ... "
Setup
8setup, phone, easy to set, activation, transfer
+100%
" ... It was so so easy to set up ~ there is an adapter included that you attach to your old phone and use an app to copy all of your files. ... "
" ... Took the phone to Verizon, activation took less than 10 minutes with NO hiccups. ... "
" ... Perfect packaging and easy to set up. ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... Activation was no problem and it is working great. ... "
" ... Configuration was very easy, I was new to this but I was 100% successful. ... "
As Gift
8bought, phone, loves, christmas
+88%
-13%
" ... My husband bought it and gave it to me as a gift and I am extremely grateful for it! ... "
" ... I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my mother. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift to replace my son's S7 Edge and he loves it. ... "
" ... This was given as a gift. ... "
" ... This was a gift and the person who received it said it’s very nice. ... "
" ... I am very satisfied with my purchase and I plan on purchasing another as a gift. ... "
Features
8lots, work, still, many, worth
+75%
-25%
" ... I am still woeking on all the many features. ... "
" ... Works well, lots of features. ... "
" ... I like this one for these extra features. ... "
" ... I love the phone, even though I am still learning some of its features. ... "
" ... All these features I probably never use. ... "
Network
8weak, wifi, reception, provider, note
+50%
-50%
" ... Phone Signal: The phone displays very bad signal with ATT provider. ... "
" ... Can’t use where there isn’t a network. ... "
Comfort
7ear, typing, sometimes, hold, fits
+86%
-14%
" ... It now feels really secure in my hand. ... "
" ... It is More comfortable, lighter. ... "
" ... I find it very comfortable and easy to use, lots of useful features, excellent camera. ... "
" ... It's so light and easy to hold onto, that at no time did I ever worry about dropping it. ... "
" ... Sound quality is good I from the onboard DAC/amp but I don't know about driving and thing larger than in ears. ... "
" ... The device isn't too long and fits decently in my hand. ... "
Controls
6bixby button, volume, hitting, disabled, swipe
+33%
-67%
" ... I noticed off the bat that the Bixby button was stuck so I tried manipulating it with a small tool but it wouldn't work. ... "
" ... I’m always hitting button I didn’t mean to and have to erase and retype most of my text. ... "
" ... I have returned this phone because there is this wretched little Bixby button directly OPPOSITE the POWER button, where by squeezing the POWER, I invariably re-activate Bixby, which was disabled per intructions. ... Yes, technically I can disable the button IF I sign up for a Samsung account so that I can change the settings in Bixby. ... "
" ... The phone would vibrate like it would when it was on when I'd press the home button but the screen would not light up. ... "
ISP
6provider
+50%
-50%
" ... As a result it is incompatible with my intended carrier. ... "
" ... I have sprint ... "
" ... So it didn’t work for Sprint. ... "
Color
5phone, resolution, photos, display
+100%
" ... Being a female, the color matters to me and I got exactly what I wanted plus some! ... "
" ... The phone is soooooo much richer in color. ... "
" ... The color is extraordinary. ... "
Wifi
5calling, phone, wifi calling, signal, including
+40%
-60%
" ... No WIFI Calling Option: This Model is not USA ATT Phone Variant so this is not compatible with WIFI Calling. ... "
" ... no WiFi calling. ... "
Cleaning
5clean
+40%
-60%
" ... a lint remover! ... "
" ... Next day I am already having dust particles under it. ... "
" ... The IEMI numbers were not clean. ... "
Memory
4storage, memory, gb, 64, ram
+100%
" ... Great phone, lots of storage. ... "
" ... It's got plenty of memory, with the option to add a microSD card of up to 400GB to the phone to boost what it already has. ... "
" ... My previous phone was a samsung s6 with 64 GB storage. ... "
" ... I had only used 18 of the 64 GB available but I took the time to clean out my storage and any unnecessary files anyways in hopes that the phone's behavior would improve. ... "
Storage
4slot, samsung, phone, microsd, easily
+100%
" ... The 64GB is great and is easily made 128GB with the purchase of an $11 Samsung MicroSD card so you don't have to spend the extra money for the 128GB model. ... "
" ... I don't have to worry about managing & deleting unwanted media because I added a Samsung 256Gig sd card. ... "
" ... It's got plenty of memory, with the option to add a microSD card of up to 400GB to the phone to boost what it already has. ... "
" ... Having the sd card slot is nice and allows for easy upgrade of the storage and for me to easily pull images I want to work on using my mac from the phone with out having to mess around with bluetooth or file transfer. ... "
Fingerprint
4sensor
+75%
-25%
" ... The fingerprint sensor is really fast and the sound is better when using the phone speakers more immersive since the v30 only has a bottom speaker ... "
" ... Finger print is awesome ... "
Cables
4box, samsung, charging cable, charger, came
+50%
-50%
" ... So if the phone worked I'd give it 4 or 5 stars but not being able to charge by wire is a very big bug apparently not too uncommon for this phone. ... "
" ... Not only was the phone I received different than the one I ordered but they also did not include a charging cable with the product. ... "
Ports
4port, phone, headphones, adapter, wireless charging
+50%
-50%
" ... After a while it just stopped charging entirely unless using a wireless charging port. ... "
" ... I received a USB drive instead of my s9 phone. ... "
Size
4phone, bit, weight, want, plus
+100%
" ... It is a great size since I did not want a big phone. ... "
" ... The phone itself is great, good size. ... "
" ... The size is perfect for my taste. ... "
" ... It's a slim phone for sure and also narrow. ... "
Design
4s7, looks, look, hand, fits
+100%
" ... It looks new, is spotless and my daughter loves it (so far). ... "
" ... The coral blue S9+ is very nice. ... "
For Running
3+100%
" ... It came in perfect condition, and was a breeze for Metro to get it up and running. ... "
" ... I was up and running in minutes!!! ... "
" ... But, I got a new phone and it is running perfectly. ... "
Volume
3think, speaker, low, hearing
-100%
" ... The volume is a little low for my hearing and I didn’t think my hearing was bad. ... "
" ... Speaker often goes in and out from being normal then to an awful echo. ... "
Lagging
3+33%
-67%
" ... Have to type real slow . ... "
" ... I have to turn it off and restart it at least 3 times a day. ... "
Original Product
3+33%
-67%
" ... Please stop selling things so expensive and they are fake. ... "
" ... It s not original ... "
Display Size
3size, samsung galaxy, phone, s9, like
+100%
" ... I love the size of the screen and the phone overall. ... "
" ... You won't find a bigger and better Android phone than the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, thanks to its oversized 6.2-inch curved screen and low-light-defeating dual-lens camera. ... "
" ... The size of the screen is just stunning, it just absolutely dwarfed my Samsung Galaxy S5. ... "
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Specifications
Memory
Internal Storage: 64 GB
Memory: 409600 GB