Not so with theNote 9.
The company has regained its confidence and returned the series to its overpowered roots.
Unless youre looking for a small and cheap gear, theres something for everyone.
The Note 9 isnt a radical design departure from its predecessor.
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In fact, there arent many phones that can go spec-to-spec with it on the market.
Those specs arent just for show; the Note 9 performs every bit like a flagship.
Its worth emphasizing that the phone is speedy despite all of Samsungs extra features over stock Android.
Those features dont seem to impact battery life either.
The 4,000 mAh unit provided some of the best longevity in a gadget Ive tested so far this year.
The battery never ran out before I went to bed.
Just one caveat: Dear Samsung, c’mon upgrade from Quick Charge 2.0.
Everyone else except Apple is on a faster standard.
The S-Pen is a lot more powerful now that it has Bluetooth.
I have more mixed feelings about the camera.
The photos largely resemble those from the S9.
Though the variable aperture may be the headlining feature, it makes relatively little difference for most photos.
My issue with images from the Note 9 is with its processing.
In daylight, images are slightly over-sharpened and some fine detail is smoothed out.
Not only does Google do a better job with lighting, the image also retains much more detail.
Im being a little harsh on Samsung here though.
Its still a good camera, and I appreciate the wealth of shooting options not available on other phones.
If I werent so particular about the camera, the Note 9 would very likely be my daily driver.
The only things its not good at is being compact and affordable.
Startingat $1,000, the Note 9isreally expensive.
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