Pause Unmute Loaded: 18.14%   ShareFullscreen Player Information About Brightcove Samsung’s next phone is here. The Galaxy Note 9 packs a bigger screen than ever before, along with the usual upgrades in power, style, and camera technology. From the latest DeX news to all of the S Pen’s new features, here’s everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. You can check out our Galaxy Note 9 review for our impressions of the phone, and our in-depth buying guide tells you where you can nab one. Updates New “cloud silver” and “midnight black” Galaxy Note 9s are coming Samsung has taken the wraps off of a new cloud silver Galaxy Note 9, bringing another color option to those who might be thinking about buying the Galaxy Note 9 but don’t love any of the colors already available. We actually got our hands on the device, and loved the new color — and images can be found below. The new device are now available from Best Buy and Samsung directly. On top of that, there is also a new midnight black color, which will be available starting on October 12 for the 128GB model or October 26 for the 512GB model.     Samsung offers more details on water carbon cooling system  The water carbon cooling system in the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is perhaps one of its most unique features, but not much was known about the feature — until now. Samsung has published a blog post offering a little more information about the water carbon cooling and how it works. Samsung notes that the cooling system, in particular, is built to prevent thermal throttling — which can result in sluggish performance. The system was actually built on the Samsung Galaxy S7’s water-cooling system, but Samsung has added a few features — like a layer of copper to transfer more heat — to make the system a little more efficient. Check out the graphic above for more information about the Galaxy Note 9’s water carbon cooling system. The Galaxy Note 9 scores highest-ever rating in DisplayMate’s screen tests Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends We already knew the AMOLED display on the Note 9 was impressive thanks to our review, but it’s proven to be even more impressive than we thought. The Galaxy Note 9 has scored the highest-ever grade in DisplayMate’s screen tests, beating the previous record set by the Galaxy S9. Of particular note in the Note 9’s 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, was the extremely high picture quality, and a level of color accuracy which is “visually indistinguishable from perfect.” The brightness and contrast were also worthy of note, increasing by 27 percent and 32 percent when compared to the Galaxy Note 8‘s display. The Galaxy Note 9 is only the second smartphone to score “very good” to “excellent” ratings on all of DisplayMate’s tests — the first being the Galaxy S9. Design and display PreviousNext 1 of 3 Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends Like with the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus before it, Samsung has taken a more relaxed approach to physical upgrades this year. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some design differences between the Note 8 and this year’s Note 9. The Note 9’s bezels have been slightly slimmed down, but the two phones are almost the same size — the Note 9 is a little wider and thicker, but not as tall as the Note 8. The skimpier bezels allow for a larger screen, raising it from 6.3 inches on the Note 8 to a 6.4-inch display. It’s a Super AMOLED panel running a 2960 x 1440 resolution, in an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Like all AMOLED screens, it shows off incredibly deep blacks and bright, vivid colors. The Galaxy S9 was awarded the highest score ever in DisplayMate’s testing, and as we expected, the Galaxy Note 9 has managed to exceed that, scoring a new highest score on DisplayMate’s tests. The Note 9 is made of glass laid over a metal frame, with Samsung’s signature curves that blend effortlessly into the curved Infinity Display that dominates the phone’s front. It’s just as fragile as ever, which means you’ll probably want a good case. Water resistance makes a return, with an IP68-rating that should see the Note 9 survive accidental drops into the pool. The much-maligned position of the Note 8’s fingerprint scanner has been moved to a more sensible position below the dual-camera lens on the back, and the similarly criticized Bixby key still sits on the left-hand side of the phone, below the volume rocker. The power key is on the right, while the USB Type-C port and headphone jack take up their usual places on the bottom of the phone, next to a bottom firing speaker. This speaker works in tandem with the earpiece at the top, providing stereo sound. The sound system has also been tuned by AKG — Samsung’s usual audio partner — and it also comes with Dolby Atmos support. Specs and battery Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends While the Note 9 may not have received much of a facelift, its insides have some fairly serious changes. The biggest improvement is the addition of the Snapdragon 845 processor that we’ve seen powering almost all of the flagship smartphones in 2018 — including the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. Key Specs CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Memory: 6/8GB Storage: 128/512GB MicroSD storage: Up to 512GB Screen size: 6.4 inches Resolution: 2960 x 1440 Connectivity: Bluetooth 5, NFC Battery: 4,000mAh Size: 161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm Weight: 201 g (7.09 oz) Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo