The Samsung Unpacked event happened in the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn in front of the world’s press and a global audience. The Samsung Galaxy Note9, Samsung Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Home were unveiled, along with improvements to existing Samsung products, such as Bixby. Here are some key new features of the Samsung Galaxy Note9:
Performance
- 4000 mAh battery
Considerably higher than the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Note’s predecessor which featured 3000 mAh and 3300 mAh batteries respectively. - 6GB/8GB RAM
Huge amount of RAM to handle any gaming, streaming or multitasking needs. The 128GB variant has 6GB of RAM, and the 512GB variant has 8GB of RAM. - 128GB/512GB internal storage
It also features expandable storage of up to 512 GB. - Waterproof
IP68 continues to run in the Galaxy family. The device, and the S Pen can be submerged in 1.5 metres of water for up to 30 mins.
Design
- 6.4″ screen
The Infinity Display gives users an expansive edge-to-edge surface allowing maximum use of the screen. - Available in 3 colours
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- Ocean Blue
- Lavender Purple
- Midnight Black
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S Pen
- Remote camera access
The S Pen now is connected to the device by Bluetooth. Take pictures and videos simply by pressing the button on the S Pen. - Improved app functions
Pressing the button on the S Pen also pauses videos on YouTube, scrolls through the pictures in the Gallery and much more. All from up to 10 metres away. - Screen off memo
Write and save a memo using the S Pen and the Samsung Galaxy Note9, all without unlocking the screen.
Samsung DeX
- Samsung DeX built-in
It gives a PC-like experience by plugging the device into a display, such as a monitor or a TV, using an HDMI cable adaptor (sold separately). - Multitasking
Various apps such as Email, Samsung Internet and My Files are optimised to use straight away. Various third party apps, such as Microsoft Excel and Adobe Photoshop can be downloaded to use too. - Keep using the phone
The smartphone screen can be used at the same time as using Samsung DeX on a monitor.