Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Buyer's Guide
Galaxy Note 9 Release Date: August 2018
Swappasaurus says...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was unveiled in August 2018. It features iterative upgrades over its predecessor such as a faster Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB or 8GB of RAM, 128GB or 512GB storage, and a larger 4000mAh battery. Camera performance was also improved thanks to a new 12MP wide angle module with dual aperture capability and a 12MP telephoto module with 2x optical zoom. The Note9 features IP68 water resistance and iris scanner user authentication. It is available in 6 colors: Midnight Black, Metallic Copper, Lavender Purple, Ocean Blue, Pure White, and Alpine White.
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Galaxy Note 9 Specs
More Specs
| Width | 76 mm 3.0 inches |
| Height | 162 mm 6.4 inches |
| Depth | 9 mm 0.4 inches |
| Weight | 201 g 7.1 ounces |
| Resolution | 1440x2960 |
| Screen Size | 162 mm 6.4 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 514 ppi |
| Primary | 12.2 MP |
| Resolution | 4032x3024 |
| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Longevity | 35 hours |
| USB | USB-C |
| Qi, PMA | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 (Napali) |
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Galaxy Note 9 Colors
Color Popularity
Black
Black is a popular Galaxy Note 9 color preference, a classic available on the previous generation Galaxy Note 8, and others in the Samsung Galaxy Note family.
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White is a great color for the Galaxy Note 9, a classic available on the previous generation Galaxy Note 8, and others in the Samsung Galaxy Note family.
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Blue is the most popular Galaxy Note 9 color choice, a classic available on the previous generation Galaxy Note 8, and others in the Samsung Galaxy Note family.
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Brown is a unique Galaxy Note 9 color choice, new to this generation of Samsung Galaxy Note devices, and not found on the previous Galaxy Note 8.
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Purple is a popular Galaxy Note 9 color preference, new to this generation of Samsung Galaxy Note devices, and not found on the previous Galaxy Note 8.
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Silver is a popular Galaxy Note 9 color preference, new to this generation of Samsung Galaxy Note devices, and not found on the previous Galaxy Note 8.
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Swappasaurus says...
Device colors may appear to change under different lighting conditions.
Here are real images taken from active Swappa listing under a variety of lighting conditions,
so you can figure out which Galaxy Note 9 color is best for you.
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Galaxy Note 9 Family
FAQ
The Galaxy Note 9 is available in 7 models:
- SM-N9600
- SM-N960F
- SM-N960U
- SM-N960U1
- SM-N960FD
- SM-N960N
- SM-N960W
The most popular Galaxy Note 9 model option is SM-N960U, favored by 64% of buyers on Swappa.
The most popular Galaxy Note 9 storage option is 128 GB, chosen by 95% of buyers on Swappa.
More storage generally means a higher price for the Galaxy Note 9. In June 2025, the average sale price for the 128 GB option was $155, the 512 GB option was $.
The most popular Galaxy Note 9 color is Blue, favored by 45% of buyers.
In general, Galaxy Note 9 color doesn't affect price, resale value, or depreciation much on Swappa; so go with the color you like best. Other factors, such as condition, and storage size have a larger influence on Galaxy Note 9 prices.
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