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| + | [* black] The Note9 looks very (very) similar to the Note8—and we're fine with that. Smartphone evolution has slowed, and we don't need a radical new design every year. |
| + | [* icon_reminder] That said, the Note line has never been our favorite in terms of fix-ability, so we'd welcome any design improvements in that department. |
| + | [* black] So what ''is'' new? Well, it's very slightly wider and shorter than the Note8, and a hair thicker at 8.8 mm versus 8.6 mm. |
| + | [* black] Despite the nearly identical form factor, the already massive display measures even bigger than last year—if only by 0.1 inches. |
| + | [* black] Also, the fingerprint sensor has packed its things and moved to a happier location south of the rear camera. And in an increasingly rare (but welcome) move, Samsung has kept the analog headphone jack. |