i am in saigon anyway...many stores already have samples to play around...vietnam only has 64G version on pre order...16 days wait to get the phone....price is at least 10% more expensive here...GST 10%..

Hopefully that's the case. Actually I don't worry about the battery life on Samsung phones. As long as you know how to tinker with the settings, you could get a lot better on the battery juice. It's just that I feel a little bit disappointed because I always thought new proccssor chip = better efficiency = better battery life. Anyway, this test is still a good reference for the future owners especially those who upgraded from S8 series, so that they would know what's coming up for them when they receive the phone.

This post has been edited by Max2006: Mar 6 2018, 01:23 PM

Wonder if I should go for S9+?

Note 5 now having battery problem and cannot connect to GPS.

Will I miss the S pen function?

I got my s8+ last year immediately regret no spen. That why I also bought my note 8 last year so I am skipping s9 wait the goodies go to note 9

S pen is a great feature to have even though I don't often using it now because the clicking part has came off. LOL

Dropped my phone quite alot.

Technically you are right. But the thing with Samsung phones is their TW fw, and how heavily laced it is with Samsung features...urm bloatware. Compared to previous TW, it doesn't lag anymore but battery drain is still as bad. If you want Samsung phones, that is the issue that you have to give and take on. But looking on the bright side, TW looks better and have more features to make you user experience better compared to stock vanilla android.

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: Mar 6 2018, 01:44 PM

Yes it's great when you wanna write Noted, sketch on photos and even right essay. Drop often screen no crack?

Better efficiency is true but that doesn't directly translate to longer usage time or longer screen on time.

Example below:
Chip 1 (old architecture design) is running straight at constant 2Ghz = screen on time could translate to around 4hours
Chip 2 (new architecture and more optimized running at constant 2.5Ghz = screen on time could translate to around 4hours

Both devices using the above example mentioned have the same battery life (for SOT) but Chip 2 is more optimized. If Chip 1 need to run at 2.5Ghz to meet Chip2's processing ability, then it might get only 3.5hours of battery life.

Every new gen demands higher processing ability due to more features, more required computation (even for camera to do HDR or white balance or denoise) and better cpu/gpu processing which translate to smoother and faster UI transitions.

The way to increase battery life that you expect here is bumping battery capacity but that will diminish the premium solid looking device that is for 2018's standard here and weight as well.

Agreed.

This is a new knowledge for me. Thanks mate. I learned a new thing today.

for me as long as last more longer than iphone then ok liao haha

Haha... don't worry... got military grade casing for my note 5. Just that the S pen area is a little expose. Hence, it broke the S pen.

My partner bought S7 Edge cuz at that time, Note 7 got battery overheating problem. Once Note 8 releases and got no problem with the battery, she terus changed back to Note 8. LOL

The power of S pen. I scare I'll do the same as well if I go for S9+.

Hi fellow S9/S9+ kaki ~

Any clue where can I find demo set now at Klang Valley ?

But if you ask me from a note series fan. Wait for the next note. You will get the s9 goodies + note benefits.

This post has been edited by Theoutspokenguy: Mar 6 2018, 02:30 PM

Guys, any screen protector / tempered glass recommended for S9+?

Pls share the link to purchase as well, thanks ya~

Guess I gotta tie my hand at my back and wait for Note 9.

Wait for Note9 .

is it worth to buy samsung protection plus?

Anyone interested with S9+ Midnight Black 64GB?I want to sell for RM3600 only together with Ringke Fusion case.My set is 2nd batch and will delivered 16th onwards.Reason for sale i want to buy Note 8

If I can find someone to buy my s8+, I am in for it.

If from Samsung can go trade in for rm1,700

http://www.samsung.com/my/offer/s9-mobile-tradeup/