To effectively use your new phone, you need to know and understand the Galaxy S9 layout and Galaxy S9+ layout.
Sometimes, common sense works; sometimes it may not.
This Galaxy S9 how-to guide explains the layout of Galaxy S9 and S9+, the difference between the Galaxy S9 layout and Galaxy S9+ layout, and the meaning of essential parts in the layouts of Galaxy S9 and S9+.
Why do you need to know Galaxy S9 layout and Galaxy S9+ layout?
Although Galaxy S9 and S9+ are not a revolutionary product, the layout of Galaxy S9 and S9+ is substantially different from Android phones from other Android manufacturers.
Even compared to Galaxy S8 and S8+ layout, there are a few changes in the Galaxy S9 layout and Galaxy S9+ layout.
You need to know and understand Galaxy S9 layout when you want to know the functions of all buttons in Galaxy S9 and S9+.
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ layout can also help you find the locations of some parts. For example, a few Galaxy S9 and S9+ owners accidentally inserted the SIM card ejection pin into the top microphone hole. They may spoil the microphone. Had they known the layout of Galaxy S9 and S9+, they wouldn't have made this mistake.
Besides, it is also beneficial to know the location of antennas and wireless charging coils when using some Galaxy S9 accessories.
Anyway, before using your Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+, you should spend a few minutes to learn and understand the layout of S9 and S9+ even if you are a seasoned Samsung phone user.
The difference between Galaxy S9 layout and Galaxy S9+ layout
Unlike Galaxy S8 and S8+, which differ only in size, Galaxy S9 and S9+ have a few considerable differences in the hardware configuration.
Due to dual rear camera configuration in Galaxy S9+, the back of Galaxy S9+ layout is different from that of Galaxy S9.
The second rear camera is the only difference between Galaxy S9 layout and Galaxy S9+ layout.
Galaxy S9 and S9+ layout: front view
The front view of Galaxy S9 layout is illustrated in the picture below. The front view of Galaxy S9+ is identical except the screen size.
As shown below, you can find in the front of Galaxy S9 and S9+:
- touchscreen;
- edge screens;
- front camera;
- LED indicator;
- top speaker (earpiece);
- proximity/light sensor;
- iris recognition camera;