Galaxy Note 9 debuted back in August and remains one of the best smartphone offerings on the market.
That is because the hardware boasts a swathe of flagship features and has a number of unique tools in its own right such as an S Pen stylus.
Note 9 comes with a huge 6.4-inch AMOLED display, a 4,000mAh battery and a dual camera system capable of taking great shots.
The latter of which took cues from the Galaxy S9 by implementing a variable aperture that was able to open or close depending on lighting conditions.
However, the Note 9 improved upon the sensors offered by the Galaxy S9 and S9+ by adding artificial intelligence (AI) functions that would alert the user when an image that had been taken was blurry or if a subject had blinked for instance.
On paper, the Galaxy Note 9 appears to have the same front-facing camera as the Galaxy S9 and S9+.
Both are equipped with an 8-megapixel sensor that clocks in an aperture of f/1.7.
However, it appears the front-facing lens on the Note 9 is actually superior to that of the Galaxy S9 and S9+, according to DxOMark.
DxOMark is an outlet renowned for meticulously analysing smartphone camera systems and awarding them a final score based on performance.
Previously, the publication only focused on reviewing the rear modules of devices, however last week it published its first front-facing camera reviews for numerous devices.
The Google Pixel 3 and the Galaxy Note 9 were branded as delivering the two best front lenses with tallies of 92.
In contrast, the Galaxy S9+ was only handed a score of 81, showcasing the differences between the two systems.
In its review for the Note 9, DxOMark was eager to explain the Samsung phablet offers greater “accuracy” and HDR capabilities than the firm’s older flagship offering.
The outlet said: “Achieving a DxOMark Selfie score of 92, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a joint leader along with the Google Pixel 3 in our new DxOMark Selfie ranking.
“Boasting good results for both still photos and video, it’s a solid all-rounder, and the inclusion of an autofocus lens means that the Note 9 often captures sharper multiple group and environmental portraits compared to many competitors.
“While it’s fair to say that the autofocus performance isn’t perfect, Samsung has noticeably improved its accuracy and repeatability over that of the S9+.
“HDR images improve over the S9+’s, although some tone compression issues can still lead to a lack of contrast on faces and to noticeable haloing.”
In order to deliver its final verdict on a camera system, DxOMark awards a number based on photo and video performance individually.
The median number between the two is then found to deliver the final score.
The Galaxy Note 9 achieved a photo score of 96 and a video score of 86.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S9+ was handed a photo total of 81 and a video tally of 81.