Samsung - Galaxy Note9 512GB - Midnight Black (Verizon)

I had iphones for the past 6-7 years and they were ok. I never liked how limited they were but I did liked that they seemed more reliable as they aged in comparison to android. Well that isn't the case with iphones anymore. I had a 6s plus that had some functions almost impossible after some recent updates. I decided to give android a chance again and WOW. I LOVE this phone. Some things lag a little more than iphone but some things are also a lot faster. I love the back camera! The pictures are clean, crisp, and about 150% better than the 6s plus. The front could be a little better in low light but it's not a such a big deal bc I rarely use it. There are so many functions on this phone that just make sense and make the usability very flexible and efficient. I actually use the built in DEX system pretty often. All I have to carry around is the charger, the Samsung multi-Port USB-C adapter, and HDMI cable and I can plug into any monitor/tv. I also carry a Logitech unifying keyboard and mouse. It really is basically a computer. The functions are similar to windows. I'm excited to see more apps develop for the DEX interface. One in particular~~~ TeamViewer. I have to take home work with me often but I only have a work desktop. I have to log into TaskViewer from my personal laptop to get access to my computer at work. I don't always stay at my house so I generally just take my laptop with me everywhere I go, just in case. If the TeamViewer app was compatible with DEX then I would not have to carry my laptop, keyboard and mouse. Only my DEX set up (which is very light and portable). I got this phone a couple months ago and at the time I couldn't find any clear information on what would and wouldn't work with DEX. I mainly bought it in hopes that I would be able to log into my work computer without needing a laptop. That isn't the case.. YET. BUT I am so glad I got it for reasons I didn't even know at the time of purchase. It's a great phone. I'm not sure how you could regret it, really. PROS: -Has a nice balance and feel in your hand -Great usability -I love that you can take notes with the pen without having to open the phone -DEX system is nice for internet browsing and I think it has a lot of potential -basic functions are very fast and crisp -the lavender is SO pretty Cons -connectivity seems a little slower than iphone, such as how fast it will find and connect to wifi or a bluetooth device (nothing major but noticeable) -overall i don't think the front camera is as developed as the iphone -sometimes it resends insta notifications (with a new time stamp) that I've already closed out (though that may be more of an app thing rather than a phone thing.. but it's annoying) -The phone housing is a fingerprint magnet. I would never use it without a case because it would always look dirty LOVE THE PHONE. If you are on the fence - don't be. It's the best.

I'm a huge fan of the note line-up. I had a galaxy note 5 and then a note 8. I just traded in my note 8 for this new note 9 and I couldn't be happier with my upgrade. Compared to the note 8, the note 9 has a slightly bigger screen and seems less curved at the edges, which i think is an improvement. The processor is snappier and there is absolutely no lag. I love the new features on the S-pen. For those who do not know, the S-pen now has a separate bluetooth connection (which does not interfere with the standard bluetooth connector). This bluetooth connection allows you to use the pen as a remote control for the phone. Press the button on the pen to take photos, or advance through pictures in your gallery. There are many possible uses you can customize. Also the S-pen is powered by a supercapacitor. Its a new fancy kind of small battery. It charges from 0-100% in 30-40 seconds and the charge will last about 40 minutes when the pen is outside of the phone. All you have to do is put the pen back into the phone to charge it. I'm getting about 48 hours of battery life with typical usage (not playing games). Speaking of games, I loaded Fortnite onto the phone and it plays flawlessly with no lag or stutter. Its unbelievable. I've yet to see this phone slow down, stutter, or have difficulty with any of the tasks i throw at it. The screen is gorgeous. I mean gorgeous. Its an absolutely pleasure to look at photos or watch a movie on this thing. The camera is the best I've ever seen in a phone, The new improvements, particularly in low-light shots are amazing. Seriously people. Go buy this phone. You won't regret it.

The phone I upgraded from was the Note 4. My reason for upgrading was not for performance issues but because of the lack of operating system and security updates. I chose the 512gb storage with 8gb of ram. Setting up and transferring my information to my new Note 9 was easy. I’m impressed with the battery life so far. I use a laptop for computer stuff and a game system to play games, so I don’t rely on my phone for those uses. However, when on the go I do use those features when necessary, and it doesn’t adversely affect the battery life. I have tried power using my Note 9 with games and videos and found out that I get better battery life than my Note 4 did under regular use. I don’t worry about “topping off” the charge on my phone every chance I get either. I can go over a day without charging my Note 9 under regular use. Taking pictures and video is impressive. Taking high-quality video does drain the battery more than I expected. I think it could have been attributed to using the flash during a low light condition when making video. I wouldn’t fault the phone for this, but it is something to be aware. I only have one issue with the phone size and that is the length. I preferred the height of my Note 4 over this one. Everything else about the size for me is great. I have a Spigen thin fit 360 case that doesn’t make the phone feel bigger than if it wasn’t on. I know this isn’t a case review, but I had one drop that landed on the corner, and nothing happened to the phone, case, or screen protector. The phone fits in my pockets with the case, but the length can make it feel awkward sometimes if the phone is at an angle. You will not be disappointed with upgrading to this phone.

I was waiting to see if my phone carrier would pickup the Asus ROG phone since it had some pretty amazing specs for only $800. However, after suffering using an old S5 I decided to find a phone that had the same specs. This Note 9 pretty much had the same hardware except way more storage which I would consider necessary for keeping any phone long term. I found that I was constantly deleting apps and media off my S5 because apps would feature creep, increasing the storage they required over the years, which eventually overwhelmed the storage on the S5. One other thing that I never realized that I needed or wanted in a phone was the stylus. It has saved me so many times in work now when I needed a quick note when I was in the field or in a meeting. And being able to take a picture and circle the focus I want on the picture helps so much when doing any kind of tech support. And having Samsung Dex has helped me to have a desktop whenever I am not at my real workstation. Being able to pickup and go with this phone has been an eye opener for me with what phones can do now.

This phone is a duper nice phone and it loads fast. If you plan to buy this phone I would pay the extra money to get the 512gb because with the 512gb you gets your money `s wrath, I have the note 9 512gb phone and my phone is super fast. The deal that they have on the note 9 right now is only a good deal if you are only getting the phone for your self, But if you have to get more then one phone then the deal is not a good deal. When I got my note 9 512gb I also got my boyfriend one but when I got the phones the phones were buy one get one... If bestbuy or any store has a deal were they take so much one off the phone that is only if you pay in full for the phone, And if they take money of the monthly phone plan it will only be $3-$5 off. My note 9 and my boyfriend note 9 is on my account but I only pay $20 a month for each phone and with my phone calling plan I pay a $156 a month and I get 4gb date and all the talking and texting we want, we share the data.

This phone is truly AMAZING! First let me say that I stepped up to the 512GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, Galaxy Note 9. I figure that this very well be that phone that CV would last me a life time and since I bought it at Best Buy you already know that I got a great deal. The phone is FUN. Yes. I said fun. It is super fast and has tons of storage. The camera is awesome and easy to use with studio quality images and video. The huge screen has vibrant colors and truly magnificent shape display. Gaming is fast and awesome and the sound quality will make you wish that all your music playing devices were as clean, crisp and clear. The only draw back to the phone is its price and the price of the available cases for it (at least the ones you would want to use to cover the Beautiful design and colors of the Note 9. IMHO.... If you can afford it you should definitely treat yourself to the Note 9. Who knows, you may never have to buy another cellular device again.

If you're looking for a phone that can do it all and do it all well, this is the phone for you. Top of the line internals. It comes with plenty of storage as well as the now seldom seen expandable storage option. Headphone jack for better than Bluetooth audio quality, or just connecting it to older equipment. The best and brightest display of any phone. Stereo speakers. Water resistance. Wireless charging. The list goes on. The best upgrade from the Note 8 had to be the S-Pen. The ability to remotely control your phone has been a game changer for mobile photography. Family pictures are a no-brainer now. Support for third party lenses like Moment makes this phone a pocket photo powerhouse. There may be a small number of phones that may be slightly better in a few narrow areas, but the Note 9 is hands down the best phone you can buy.

My 1st note was bought in 2016 when there were issues of it blowing up and catching on fire. I grew to love that phone and didn't want to turn it in. I waited 2 years for this new Note and I am very happy with it. The phone is larger, but I have over 500 gigs of storage which is huge for me since I like to take pics, videos and download games and music. I bought the lavender phone and one of the features I really like is the stylus. My laptop has a stylus so it makes it so easy to transition from laptop to phone. The battery life is pretty good, given the fact that I play games all day and Facebook a lot. The graphics are crisp and I like the added features on the camera. So far, so good with the Note 9.