Antutu Test Results are different between 512GB and 128GB - Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion

So, Me and my friend decided to give a test run. I know conditions were different, One was offline and the other was on Dual VoLTE.
But, This much of a gap?
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Seems like a processor issue with the 512

JazonX said:
So, Me and my friend decided to give a test run. I know conditions were different, One was offline and the other was on Dual VoLTE.
But, This much of a gap?
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Are you sure the 512 wasn't in power save mode? Battery was at 15% compared to 87% on the 128.

skally said:
Are you sure the 512 wasn't in power save mode? Battery was at 15% compared to 87% on the 128.
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This.

Not true i saw for 512gb got close to 300000. Something fishy with those stats the 512 kicks the 128 .
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nothing fishy, bad test. one phone running at full charge while the other phone is running in low battery mode. rerun the test again when both are at the same battery level

Venom0642 said:
Not true i saw for 512gb got close to 300000. Something fishy with those stats the 512 kicks the 128 .
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Wow, that's a huge win for the 512, if true. Is that not a real-world performance type of difference, in your estimation? I'm really struggling with the decision of 128 vs. 512. I have a 256GB SD card and don't even have 50GB used up on my Note8 internal... So I'm thinking I should stick with the 128 and save the $250. Unless there's actually a performance difference, but I'm not sure 8GB can do much at this stage. I don't know!

PsiPhiDan said:
Wow, that's a huge win for the 512, if true. Is that not a real-world performance type of difference, in your estimation? I'm really struggling with the decision of 128 vs. 512. I have a 256GB SD card and don't even have 50GB used up on my Note8 internal... So I'm thinking I should stick with the 128 and save the $250. Unless there's actually a performance difference, but I'm not sure 8GB can do much at this stage. I don't know!
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There both beast, but the 512gb will be faster that the 128gb , just go with what you think you need, the 8gb is for very hardcore gaming.
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Second Run

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Second Run
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This is the 512?
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Venom0642 said:
There both beast, but the 512gb will be faster that the 128gb , just go with what you think you need, the 8gb is for very hardcore gaming.
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Why would it be faster? Wouldn't it just be better at memory management?

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Looks like my decision to go for the 128 is looking better and better.

Snapdragon 512 over 301000
Exynos always bad in benchmarks Snapdragon kicks it on it . Glad i always on Snapdragon.
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Venom0642 said:
Snapdragon 512 over 301000
Exynos always bad in benchmarks Snapdragon kicks it on it . Glad i always on Snapdragon.
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In theory then the Snap 128 should beat the snap Exynos then? One thing I've learned in the past couple of years is benchmarks are essentially for bragging rights, there is no real world impact on an Antutu score from 250 to 300k. Not unless you are measuring apps opening in milliseconds and want to claim because your phone opened said app .00001 ms faster you win. I've never had any type of problems in real world use of the Note 8. I suspect it stays the same with the 9.

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In theory then the Snap 128 should beat the snap Exynos then? One thing I've learned in the past couple of years is benchmarks are essentially for bragging rights, there is no real world impact on an Antutu score from 250 to 300k. Not unless you are measuring apps opening in milliseconds and want to claim because your phone opened said app .00001 ms faster you win. I've never had any type of problems in real world use of the Note 8. I suspect it stays the same with the 9.
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Yeah correct, also in my opinion i always say Benchmarks are a gimmick in my book , i really don't care what it shows. Just my 2 cent.
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Venom0642 said:
Yeah correct, also in my opinion i always say Benchmarks are a gimmick in my book , i really don't care what it shows. Just my 2 cent.
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Agreed. The best benchmarks are your hands on the device.

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This is the 512?
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Yes

Perhaps Samsung is using slower memory chips in the 512gb version? I remember awhile back some phones of the exact same model were unperforming because they were using slower memory chips in some of them.
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Pre production firmware? Could cause unexpected results.

Anyone who got a Note 9 in the 512 GB size today in the US who could possibly run this test? I am curious for another comparison here.
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512GB Note 9
Here you go. US unlocked version direct from Samsung. Arrived today.
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Galaxy S5 Official Announced

-2.5Ghz snappdragon 800 processor
-2gb ram
-16mp isocell camera
-5.1 inch super amoled 1080p display
-2800mAh battery
for more info go to the link below
http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s5-official-350124/
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Very disappointed with the lack of upgraded specs but the finger scanner water resistance and new power saving mode is great.
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Once again, minor upgrades from its predecessor. I have a gs3 and I still won't be upgrading to the gs5. Right now I'm leaning towards the Z2, unless LG or HTC can surprise me. Samsung is the new Apple.
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Galaxy S4s -______-
edit : the cam not even isocell and no ois
and with only 2GB of ram with all Samsung crap u will have no free ram for multitasking
meh
http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/2014/02/25/GALAXY-S5
It doesn't look too much different than the s4, very disappointed. Everything else looks up to par but I was expecting something different. The s3 which was their best selling device, customers are due for an upgrade. IMO it was imperative for Samsung to push the envelope and correct some of the constant criticisms the s phones have received. They hit a home run with the s3, the s4's sales were dismal at best now was the time. Software and hardware look good but it seems the build quality will be questionable as usual. Touchwiz looks the same. I wonder how locked down this phone will be. Most likely I will be buying one as I did with all the previous models. The m8 might have to come first though.
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Oh dear it hasn't even got all the features of the older Note 3 such as 4K video recording.
Super Chimp said:
Oh dear it hasn't even got all the features of the older Note 3 such as 4K video recording.
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"[email protected]"
http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/2014/02/25/GALAXY-S5
Your're not gonna be able to MT with an S-Pen so they saved some money with 2GB
Same RAM, lower perceived screen resolution, same design, really weird UI redesign. Not impressed. Should have been called GS4+
Super Chimp said:
Oh dear it hasn't even got all the features of the older Note 3 such as 4K video recording.
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It does have 4k recording according to every site
Could of sworn I read it had 3gb of ram.
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Maduro78 said:
Could of sworn I read it had 3gb of ram.
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Never believe any tech blogs BEFORE an announcement.
Most were reporting 2k resolution, 3GB RAM and 3200mAH battery.
That gold is disgusting lol. Wow Samsung really screwed this one up. Do the powers to be not read forums or have access to what customers want. I don't get it this has been one of the most anticipated phones and since they announced it today its been getting ripped apart.
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Baldilocks said:
Never believe any tech blogs BEFORE an announcement.
Most were reporting 2k resolution, 3GB RAM and 3200mAH battery.
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Yeah your right but I thought I read it today after the announcement. 3gb would of been a safe assumption but I guess not.
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Maduro78 said:
That gold is disgusting lol. Wow Samsung really screwed this one up. Do the powers to be not read forums or have access to what customers want. I don't get it this has been one of the most anticipated phones and since they announced it today its been getting ripped apart.
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Yeah your right but I thought I read it today after the announcement. 3gb would of been a safe assumption but I guess not.
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BGR jumped the gun and put up those specs about 5 minutes before the event started. BGR is the most unreliable tech source lately. They used to be great at scooping things back in the day.
we constantly have been saying
"the design is ugly"
samsung heard it as "The design is Not ugly enough"
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Other design :
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LoL @ Samsung
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close enough
Compare
Compare Xperia Z2 with Galaxy S5
ugly design of Galaxy S5
OmniBalance of Xperia Z2
same chipset
same GPU
...
I like new look, blue abd gold one looks nice, better than iPhone or Sony. I really like live hdr mode and fast auto focus. I want live hdr on my phone and this new ui it loojs nicer.
Water resistant is cool thing. But people remember its not waterproof dont swim with it, like lots of people with their S4Active, then they cried. Hope they improved usb flap port cover.
I laughed when they said that we customers want better KNOX, maybe when it wouldn't void our warranties when counter is triggered it would be ok. But I am disappointed that it has only 2gh RAM. With all that samsung stuff running in background sometime its not enough. And it would need better colling system.
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Power saving mode please Samsung stop with that bad thingy it doesn't even work you know what works remove the stupid Touchwiz UX or minimilize it.
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I don't particularly like the design. As mentioned before, it really isn't much of a change from the S3 and S4. I'm excited to get the full resolution wallpaper though, I like the looks of that!

Should I wait for 6/128 version or just go with the 4/64 one?

From a technical standpoint, I don't think 2 gigs of extra RAM is gonna give the phone a 20% boost in performance, but is 64 gigs enough keeping in mind no expandable storage?
I'm coming from Redmi 2 Prime with 16gig internal, but I have a 32gig SD which is almost filled all the times.
So what do you say - should i wait for the 128gigs to come?
Also, for my Indian friends, can anybody guess the price of 128gigs? I'm thinking under 20k probably.
iamsubhranil said:
From a technical standpoint, I don't think 2 gigs of extra RAM is gonna give the phone a 20% boost in performance, but is 64 gigs enough keeping in mind no expandable storage?
I'm coming from Redmi 2 Prime with 16gig internal, but I have a 32gig SD which is almost filled all the times.
So what do you say - should i wait for the 128gigs to come?
Also, for my Indian friends, can anybody guess the price of 128gigs? I'm thinking under 20k probably.
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@iamsubhranil
no need to guess the 6/128 model price, it's already listed for €283.78 at gearbest but I personally think there's no huge difference in performance as android 9 will use ~2,5GB RAM and pixel 3 XL will even come with 4GB, right? howevery finally it depends on usage, for playing games Mi A2 might not be a top deal, I read it's getting hot. for my daily usage - web, email, fotos! - the 4GB model is perfect.
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@iamsubhranil
no need to guess the 6/128 model price, it's already listed for €283.78 at gearbest but I personally think there's no huge difference in performance as android 9 will use ~2,5GB RAM and pixel 3 XL will even come with 4GB, right? howevery finally it depends on usage, for playing games Mi A2 might not be a top deal, I read it's getting hot. for my daily usage - web, email, fotos! - the 4GB model is perfect.
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I own the 6/128 model while my brother has the 4/64. As far as I can tell, it rarely makes a difference, such as when engaged in many apps (We've tried with Snapchat, Facebook, Whatsapp, Camera, and Google Photos. It was a minimal difference but I have to say that the extra storage with cloud functionality is awesome. I wonder if I can root this Android One model of the 6X.
It's not getting hot in my opinion, unless it's charging. It goes well beyond 50 degrees, which is kinda toasty. I have tested the thermal issue as such: Pokemon GO with max brightness and 4K-30FPS max brightness. The phone got a bit excited at start but in the end it managed to keep itself from overheating without reducing performance that much. As for the camera... I am a bit disappointed since I was expecting something a bit better than the A1 but it seems to be pretty much the exact same. I can do some sample photos of everything if anyone is really interested.
iamsubhranil said:
From a technical standpoint, I don't think 2 gigs of extra RAM is gonna give the phone a 20% boost in performance, but is 64 gigs enough keeping in mind no expandable storage?
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As it's been for a long time (computers, laptops, etc), the extra ram won't increase performance. It ** Will ** perform better if you open many many apps at the same time.
Do you do that? If it's necessary for you to, then wait. If not, then don't.
The extra storage is soooo subjective. I don't create or use huge files. If I did create huge video files (as an example), I'd use wifi and upload to some cloud storage, when possible. But, some people may be doing multiple vids in a short time and don't have the opportunity to upload... so for them it may be worth getting the 128.
It's not really a mystery, if you have ever run into storage limits (say with a 64), then get the 128. If you haven't before, you probably won't now.
I too wish the Mi A2 had an expansion slot, it would be nice. But is it a necessity? Not for me it's not. I could use it for years and never have it affect me.
If you can wait then get the 6/128. If you need the phone right now then buy the 4/64.
It all depends on what your requirements are.
mauley said:
If you can wait then get the 6/128. If you need the phone right now then buy the 4/64.
It all depends on what your requirements are.
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How much storage you got free in the 128GB variant at first time after booting?
ahadrox said:
How much storage you got free in the 128GB variant at first time after booting?
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I had 110GB of free space after initial setup
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I had 110GB of free space after initial setup
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Thanks for the info! And do you play PUBG Mobile on Mi A2? If yes, than can you say which graphics settings are in there by default?
ahadrox said:
Thanks for the info! And do you play PUBG Mobile on Mi A2? If yes, than can you say which graphics settings are in there by default?
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No sorry I don't play the pubg game so wouldn't really know.
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Thanks for the info! And do you play PUBG Mobile on Mi A2? If yes, than can you say which graphics settings are in there by default?
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pubg graphics settings
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oh hey guys.
I was about to purchase a2, then the bomb called poco f1 dropped, and I went for that immediately ?
thank you all for your help.

2 Defective Note 9 displays have already been reported

Today in the GalaxyNote9 subreddit, there has already been 2 defective Note 9 displays been reported. Both users purchased the US Snapdragon models via Samsung. One was a 512gb and the other 128gb. Both show the same green line down the right side of the display.
The phone hasn't even officially launched yet and the fact that we're already seeing 2 defective units on a subreddit with less than 3k users is VERY worrisome. I really hope this is just incredibly bad luck.
I pre-ordered mine through my carrier here in Canada and will DEFINITELY be testing it out in store before I leave.
Here are the two reddit threads:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote9/comments/99gwlx/stayed_home_waiting_for_my_phone_open_it_up/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote..._my_luck_received_my_note_9_with_a_defective/
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Hello! I can't see anything wrong from the pictures. Can you tell us exactly what to see in them?
You do realise that millions of Note 9's are already in circulation.
If you are VERY worried I would cancel and stay with what you own.
Lemos will be found, 100% guarantee of that. It's unfortunate but a consequence of mass production.
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You do realise that millions of Note 9's are already in circulation.
If you are VERY worried I would cancel and stay with what you own.
Lemos will be found, 100% guarantee of that. It's unfortunate but a consequence of mass production.
Ryland
Thats why there is warranty.
I think if you had a green line down the side of your display, you would definitely notice, without even specifically testing these phones
Feel free to cancel your 512 Blue order to help expedite mine!!
Mine is flawless. How is 2 out of 3000 VERY worrisome? Hyperbole maybe?
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Mine is flawless. How is 2 out of 3000 VERY worrisome? Hyperbole maybe?
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Hahaha yeah that would be an amazing percentage, actually! 0.07% defect rate sounds like a WIN to me!
Based on the titles of these threads, you'd think this phone was a complete and utter disaster! "SCREENS ARE FAILING! MY S-PEN IS RATTLING! MY CAMERA LENSES AREN'T PERFECTLY CENTERED!"
Interestingly, I have seen almost no threads started with positive remarks, like "this phone is freaking amazing!" If one has not been started when I get my 512 in September, I will start one!
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Feel free to cancel your 512 Blue order to help expedite mine!!
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Yaaaaasss PLLLZZZ
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Feel free to cancel your 512 Blue order to help expedite mine!!
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Yaaaaasss PLLLZZZ
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I was just thinking about you guys when I saw his post!!!?
Thank goodness - I was worried about this and will now cancel my order. 2 broken screens is a sure fire sign of wider issues!
Let start a mass cancelation of 512g order so I can get mine quicker plssss
I just got 2 Verizon models. A 128 and a 512. Both are perfect!
People put up pictures of their display comparison please. Not impressed with the whites on my note 9 compared to my note 8 and iPhone x. Side by side they look dirty yellow with the same exact settings. Returning
Meh two out of all the ones out there i am not worried
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Let start a mass cancelation of 512g order so I can get mine quicker plssss
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You aint lying man. Just thinking that everyone outside of the Blue 512gb will have their phones in hand tomorrow or this weekend really makes my blood boil. We should get some sort of discount because Samsung wasn't properly prepared!
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Hahaha yeah that would be an amazing percentage, actually! 0.07% defect rate sounds like a WIN to me!
Based on the titles of these threads, you'd think this phone was a complete and utter disaster! "SCREENS ARE FAILING! MY S-PEN IS RATTLING! MY CAMERA LENSES AREN'T PERFECTLY CENTERED!"
Interestingly, I have seen almost no threads started with positive remarks, like "this phone is freaking amazing!" If one has not been started when I get my 512 in September, I will start one!
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Awaiting anxiously for the "light bleed" thread.
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People put up pictures of their display comparison please. Not impressed with the whites on my note 9 compared to my note 8 and iPhone x. Side by side they look dirty yellow with the same exact settings. Returning
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That's the first thing I did also. Whites were not as white compared to my n8. However, I no longer have the resolve or energy to care for it anymore lol. I think my n8 was the same when new. Don't remember.
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PsiPhiDan said:
Hahaha yeah that would be an amazing percentage, actually! 0.07% defect rate sounds like a WIN to me!
Based on the titles of these threads, you'd think this phone was a complete and utter disaster! "SCREENS ARE FAILING! MY S-PEN IS RATTLING! MY CAMERA LENSES AREN'T PERFECTLY CENTERED!"
Interestingly, I have seen almost no threads started with positive remarks, like "this phone is freaking amazing!" If one has not been started when I get my 512 in September, I will start one!
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September? when did you order? and from where?
HockeyNinja said:
Today in the GalaxyNote9 subreddit, there has already been 2 defective Note 9 displays been reported. Both users purchased the US Snapdragon models via Samsung. One was a 512gb and the other 128gb. Both show the same green line down the right side of the display.
The phone hasn't even officially launched yet and the fact that we're already seeing 2 defective units on a subreddit with less than 3k users is VERY worrisome. I really hope this is just incredibly bad luck.
I pre-ordered mine through my carrier here in Canada and will DEFINITELY be testing it out in store before I leave.
Here are the two reddit threads:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote9/comments/99gwlx/stayed_home_waiting_for_my_phone_open_it_up/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote..._my_luck_received_my_note_9_with_a_defective/
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They had the problem on the S9, had something to do with the digitizer. Was corrected in an OTA Update.
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September? when did you order? and from where?
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I originally ordered the 10th (128GB). Then I wanted to change my order and they couldn't edit it. So on the 19th, I canceled the order and reordered the 512GB. Sept 5 through Sept 12 is the estimated date.
Ordered through T-Mobile.

Is the 8gb Ram on Note 9 fully usable by apps.

I have a note 9 512gb variant with 8gb ram. However when I go to apps in settings none of the apps report full 8gb ram. See the attached screenshot. Storage is reported correctly by apps but not ram.
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I have a note 9 512gb variant with 8gb ram. However when I go to apps in settings none of the apps report full 8gb ram. See the attached screenshot. Storage is reported correctly by apps but not ram.View attachment 4614341
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That's because all the running and cached apps take up an enormous chunk of the ram, I have the 6gb version and barely have 2gb available ram, shocking really, I am pretty disappointed, you should be even more so haha.
I even have over 100 apps disabled which did free up a bit, but not much.
I have a le eco le max 2 with 6gb ram with a custom pie rom on it, with almost 5gb free at all times.
I see no performance issues on the note 9 but it seems daft to advertise a phone with 6 gb of ram where barely 2 is ever available. Obviously any operating system and running/cached apps are going to take up some of that ram...but really over %60?
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I have a note 9 512gb variant with 8gb ram. However when I go to apps in settings none of the apps report full 8gb ram. See the attached screenshot. Storage is reported correctly by apps but not ram.
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2GB of RAM are eaten up by "SWAP" on this phone.
I'm no expert on the subject or a developer, so, here's a thread that touches on the subject:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-swap-torpedo-run-faster-reliably-t3766883/page1
Verify it for yourself with the app RAM TRUTH:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sa.ramtruth
Unless you're rooted, (AFAIK) there's nothing you can do to change how RAM is used.
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But does it really matter day to day? I honestly don't notice any lag with my N9 (6GB). I wonder what kind of paces some of y'all are putting your N9 through that makes negative RAM performance actually noticeable. But I guess I'm not really that kind of user?
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But does it really matter day to day? I honestly don't notice any lag with my N9 (6GB). I wonder what kind of paces some of y'all are putting your N9 through that makes negative RAM performance actually noticeable. But I guess I'm not really that kind of user?
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Same here, but, I'm glad I opted for the 8/512 version.
After experiencing 8G RAM on a few phones (BlackShark/OnePlus 5T/RazerPhone), I wasn't about to pass up the option, especially on a Samsung device, running a much heavier skin than vs the abovementioned. Out of all of those (Note9 included), I'd have to say the RazerPhone seemed smoother/faster, but not by very much.
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remember the Android Mantra; "unused ram is wasted ram"..
forget about how much free ram is "available"; it means absolutely nothing on a modern Android Phone..
beta546 said:
That's because all the running and cached apps take up an enormous chunk of the ram, I have the 6gb version and barely have 2gb available ram, shocking really, I am pretty disappointed, you should be even more so haha.
I even have over 100 apps disabled which did free up a bit, but not much.
I have a le eco le max 2 with 6gb ram with a custom pie rom on it, with almost 5gb free at all times.
I see no performance issues on the note 9 but it seems daft to advertise a phone with 6 gb of ram where barely 2 is ever available. Obviously any operating system and running/cached apps are going to take up some of that ram...but really over %60?
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The RAM usage is different. Android works accordingly to what is available.
4GB, 6GB, 8GB.
It actually utilizes what is available. The more RAM you have the more it will use
Well... Running Bitdefender in the background and my phone is not even reaching 4GB.
Anyway more is better than less, I'm sure some future version of Android will take full advantage of that RAM

Better than S10+, but lacking the S10+ beefy variants?

As soon as all the phones were introduced, i put the 5G atop even the Fold. But having this phone when the S10+ gets a 12GB variant and Ceramics killed it for me.
Will those two options ever be available for the 5G?
PlutoDelic said:
As soon as all the phones were introduced, i put the 5G atop even the Fold. But having this phone when the S10+ gets a 12GB variant and Ceramics killed it for me.
Will those two options ever be available for the 5G?
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That might be right but don't forget this device gets the UFS 3.0
and that makes a huge difference in speed and performance!
samteeee said:
That might be right but don't forget this device gets the UFS 3.0
and that makes a huge difference in speed and performance!
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No,that is UFS2.1
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No,that is UFS2.1
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I read ufs 3.0 so I called Samsung to confirm, spent an hour on the phone with three different departments and never received a definitive answer.
Definitely not UFS 3.0. the only advantages are the bigger screen (not for me), bigger battery (but still as yet unproven battery life), and the ToF sensor which is useful for girls that like to post artsy videos on their Instagram page. That last one I don't think is an advantage as I've seen the mate 20 Pro do some awesome portrait video like gimmicks as well without that sensor. Samsung just hamstringing the other S10 models I think.
I just repurchased the S10+ 1tb version (long story) and think I've decided to wait for the Note 10.
chetly968 said:
Definitely not UFS 3.0. the only advantages are the bigger screen (not for me), bigger battery (but still as yet unproven battery life), and the ToF sensor which is useful for girls that like to post artsy videos on their Instagram page. That last one I don't think is an advantage as I've seen the mate 20 Pro do some awesome portrait video like gimmicks as well without that sensor. Samsung just hamstringing the other S10 models I think.
I just repurchased the S10+ 1tb version (long story) and think I've decided to wait for the Note 10.
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I agree if it had UFS 3.0 like the fold I would think about it more. Hoping to wait out the note 10 as well and hoping UFS 3.0 and better 5G modem!
oneandroidnut said:
I agree if it had UFS 3.0 like the fold I would think about it more. Hoping to wait out the note 10 as well and hoping UFS 3.0 and better 5G modem!
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No x55 in the Note 10 unfortunately. If you want Samsung gonna have to wait for the S11 pro ultra super 5g edition unfortunately. Should have it by then.
chetly968 said:
No x55 in the Note 10 unfortunately. If you want Samsung gonna have to wait for the S11 pro ultra super 5g edition unfortunately. Should have it by then.
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You don't think the Note 10 will get the new x55? Has to be close to coming in the note 10. Wonder if it will get UFS 3.0??
I've read lots of articles saying beginning of 2020 for the new modem. One article said end of 2019, but August isn't the end of 2019. UFS 3.0 has to be guaranteed in the Note 10, otherwise Samsung is dropping the ball.
chetly968 said:
I've read lots of articles saying beginning of 2020 for the new modem. One article said end of 2019, but August isn't the end of 2019. UFS 3.0 has to be guaranteed in the Note 10, otherwise Samsung is dropping the ball.
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Agree with that. UFS 3.0 better be in there or I may have to hold out for S11? I wish I knew if Note 10 had UFS 3.0 and what modems. If it doesn't have UFS 3.0 and still using old modem I should buy an S10 5G now then for the bigger display, bigger battery and more cameras but wish I knew what Note 10 would entail

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