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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S9 Active

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Processor
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)*
Display diagonal
5.80 in*
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
5.80 in*
Panel
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*

Processing & platform

Processor
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)*
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
64 GB, 4 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 4 GB RAM / 64 GB storage*
    Memory
    4 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Memory options

  • 4 GB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*

Storage options

  • 64 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Power specifications

Battery capacity
4,000 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 8.0 (Oreo)*
Cellular networks
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX*
NFC
Yes*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications · 46 fields
body sim
Nano-SIM*
Scope and conditions
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display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
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display size
5.8 inches, 85.4 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.8*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.8 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    85.4*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    85.4 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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optical_format_declarations
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display resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~568 ppi density)*
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  • x
    1,440*
    y
    2,960*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1440 x 2960*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
display
HDR10 3D Touch (home button only) Always-on display*
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memory card slot
microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    512*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    512 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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sound loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
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model
Galaxy S9 Active*
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
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comms bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX*
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comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO*
Scope and conditions
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comms radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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network technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE*
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features
Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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misc colors
Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple*
Scope and conditions
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network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
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explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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network speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    200*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    200 Mbps*
    span
    • 44*
    • 52*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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platform os
Android 8.0 (Oreo)*
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platform chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    10*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    10 nm*
    span
    • 32*
    • 37*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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platform cpu
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)*
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platform gpu
Adreno 630*
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memory internal
64 GB, 4 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4 GB*
    span
    • 7*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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main camera single
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    12 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    26*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    26mm*
    span
    • 18*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.4*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.4µm*
    span
    • 40*
    • 45*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.5*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.5*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
optical_format_declarations
  • original
    1/2.55"*
    span
    • 31*
    • 38*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
2160p@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, dual-video rec.*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    60*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    60fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    240*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    240fps*
    span
    • 19*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    960*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    960fps*
    span
    • 32*
    • 38*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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main camera features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama*
Scope and conditions
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body
Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) MIL-STD-810G compliant*
Scope and conditions
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network 4g bands
LTE*
Scope and conditions
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body build
Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
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display protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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selfie camera features
Dual video call, Auto-HDR*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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selfie camera video
1440p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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battery charging
Fast battery charging 15W (Quick Charge 2.0) PMA wireless charging (market dependent)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    15*
    unit
    W*
    original
    15W*
    span
    • 22*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-G893, SMG-889*
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network edge
Yes*
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selfie camera single
8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    25*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    25mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.22*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.22µm*
    span
    • 34*
    • 40*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.7*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.7*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
  • original
    1/3.6"*
    span
    • 26*
    • 32*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
Not announced yet*
Scope and conditions
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sound
32-bit/384kHz audio Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    384*
    unit
    kHz*
    original
    384kHz*
    span
    • 7*
    • 13*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    4000 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Cancelled*
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aperture_declarations
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network
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO*
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* Provisional data