ZTE AXON 7 became difficult to breathe in many ways, so I got Samsung Electronics "Galaxy S9"
I continued to use ZTE "Axon" because the human pillar build was delicious 7", the automatic reboot function occurred again. When I accessed ZTE in Japan to see if there was any solution, the global site was displayed, and when I tried to check the firmware update of Axon 7, I could not connect to the server. So, I decided to change the model to Samsung Electronics' "Galaxy S9".
Samsung Electronics "Galaxy S9". Why it's not S9+ will be explained later
ZTE "Axon 7" entertained me from start to finish
As for the timing, it was right after the new release of a major carrier was announced, and I chose the Galaxy S9 because it would be nice to have a terminal that would be a verification of the Snapdragon 845. Initially, I was thinking of picking up the dual-screen smartphone "M Z-01K" and walking a more healthy thorny path, but I gave up because I could not find it at multiple docomo shops. Looking at the release schedule, "HUAWEI P20 Pro" was also a candidate, but my seniors were calling it HUAWEI P20 Pro, so I skipped it. This is because I felt a challenging spirit in the single camera part from the situation including. The color choice is lilac purple. I chose it simply because it is a color that is easy to find in my bag.
Galaxy S9 continues to adopt the edge screen adopted from Galaxy S7, and the appearance is almost the same as Galaxy S8. As a result, it doesn't feel very fresh when held in your hand, but I noticed that the top and bottom of the main unit are flatter than the Galaxy S8, making it easier to hold when the screen is horizontal. If you were using the Galaxy S8, you can migrate without feeling any discomfort.
Front view. There are bezels on the top, bottom, left and right, but the edge screen makes the left and right bezels extremely difficult to understand
Back. Mechanical parts are concentrated on the top
The back has an out camera, a fingerprint sensor, an LED light, etc., and these are gathered in the top center. The fingerprint sensor part is slightly dented, so it is difficult to touch the out-camera with your fingers. Also, if the lens surface is dirty enough to affect the image quality, the camera app will indicate that the lens is dirty, so you won't notice the dirt after shooting.
Top. There is a sub-microphone and a SIM/microSDXC card slot
Bottom. Headphone terminal and USB Type-C (3.1 Gen1), main microphone, speaker
Left side. Volume button and Bixby button
Power button on the right side
Brightness 100%, 50%, 0% from left. Taken in a sunny location. Organic EL, 1440x2960 dots, 570ppi. Since it also supports HDR, the number of nits is not disclosed, but a contrast ratio of 100,000: 1 is disclosed. It is also compatible with HDR display, but visibility is high outdoors
The exterior photo of the Galaxy S9 in this article has DOME GLASS pasted. I also tried "I'm happy with this! Docomo Shop's protective glass application service for perfect curved surfaces". It's a great service for edge screens, and I recommend it if you're considering a Galaxy S9/S9+. Hardened liquid silicone may remain on the edge of the glass, but it can be easily removed by gently wiping it with a tissue or Kimwipe after a few days. According to the store staff who purchased it, ``The work process is simplified, but there are differences in the level of proficiency at each store.''
DOME GLASS pasted
The edge screen part is also attached neatly
Liquid silicon remains on the side of DOME GLASS (it seems to be a level that you can polish yourself)
Next, let's look at the features and settings. An easy-to-understand unique feature is the edge panel. This is also a continuous use, so it's just a simple touch, but it's a multi-functional launcher that can be called from the edge of the screen. It also supports the addition of functions, and is characterized by being easy to customize. It would be nice to get used to it by registering frequently used apps.
Biometric authentication supports fingerprint, face, and iris authentication. Face authentication is still image-based and not robust, but iris authentication is equipped with an infrared sensor, which is difficult in sunlight, but can be unlocked at a speed similar to fingerprint authentication in bright environments such as indoors and trains.
Edge panel settings screen
Another unique function is "Bixby", which is Samsung's electronic version of the assistant function. In addition to collecting peripheral information and news, there is also a function that recognizes what is being photographed when used within the camera application. We are steadily expanding the functions, but some people seem to love Google Assistant, so it would be nice to compare and use it if you like it. The Bixby button is a third-party application that can be used as a launch button for a different application or as a launcher call button.
Bixby, an assistant function made by Samsung Electronics
