

What makes S9+ different as soon as you hold in hands is its size. It has a 3500mAH battery that is 500mAH more than on S9.Īt home, it might not be a problem since you can charge it anywhere, but when you travel in or to places where there are no charging ports, it does become a component to consider.įrankly, it is rare that you need to use it as much without pausing for breaks, but you can’t escape the fact that the more juice the merrier. While it fails in pixels and ergonomics, it does have its strong sides.īattery life is quite important for us VR users. Samsung Gear VR Performance With Galaxy S9+ The more weight you carry around your head, the harder it is for your neck.Īll in all, I’d say S9 is a pretty good pick, and if I had a choice between S9 and S9+, I’d pick Galaxy S9. When you turn your head in VR as constantly as a parrot who wants to view you in all angles, weight becomes a big factor. S9+ weighs about 189 grams while S9 is at 163 grams.
#GEAR VR SUPPORTED PHONES PLUS#
Not a huge difference on paper, but once you put on Gear VR, you’ll notice the change.Īnother huge plus is that it is a lot lighter. When resolution turns out to be as high as it is and other phones have the same pixel amount, finding out how densely they are packed with each other becomes a big factor.Ĭompared to S9+ that has 529 pixels per inch, S9 has 570. I would say that its strong suit is its pixel density.

There isn’t much to say about that but to compare it with its direct competition S9+. Samsung Galaxy S9 coupled with Gear VR 2017 edition is one of the best VR mobile experiences yet. Samsung Gear VR Performance With Galaxy S9 I will be rough with them in terms of review. I will talk about each and every single one of these phones, what their pros and cons are, and which one I recommend you to get if you are on the verge of buying. Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, S7, S7 Edge, Note 5, Note 8, S8, S8+, S9, S9+, Galaxy A8, Galaxy A8+ Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, S7, S7 Edge, Note 5, S8, S8+, S9, S9+.Ħth Samsung Gear VR (SM-R325) Sept. Same as above + Galaxy Note 7 (then later discontinued)ĥth Samsung Gear VR (SM-R324) Apr. Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, Note 5, S7, S7 Edge,Ĥth Samsung Gear VR (SM-R323) Aug. 2014 versionĢnd Samsung Gear VR (SM-R321) Mar 2015 versionģrd Samsung Gear VR (SM-R322) Nov.

Check out this compatibility graph I made: Gear VR versions (from old to new):ġst Samsung Gear VR (SM-R320) Dec. However, not all Gear VR’s support your phone’s version. Samsung Gear VR supports the following phones: Looking for Samsung Gear VR compatible phones? Not sure which one works and which one to get? I’ll help you!
