Customers want to see improved software on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 more than any other upgrade, according to data extracted from a poll Trusted Reviews ran in partnership with interactive media distributor Apester last month.
When asked what feature they’d like to see upgraded on the upcoming Galaxy Note 9, around 48% of voters were in favour of improved software, while 18% said they’re hoping for a handset that’s been designed from the ground up – not a retrofitted Galaxy Note 8.
The remaining votes were split between the camera and other hardware upgrades.
| Feature | Votes |
| All of them | 1702 |
| Battery | 1166 |
| Camera | 657 |
| Design | 472 |
| Display | 243 |
| Hardware | 438 |
| Software | 4376 |
What’s clear here is that with such a large lead, fans, or prospective fans, of the Galaxy Note series aren’t satisfied with the current software – be it because it’s lacking new features (that’s set to change with the new Bluetooth-enabled S Pen) or it’s a bit too volatile for their liking.
It’s not surprising that a fair amount of consumers want the Galaxy Note 9 to be a significant upgrade on its predecessor, but that, unfortunately, won’t be the case. The handset is all bit confirmed to be near-identical to the Galaxy Note 8, save for a couple of minor changes.
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It’s also not surprising that voters are hoping to see a larger cell on the Galaxy Note 9, Samsung was treading on eggshells with the release of the Galaxy Note 8, following the great Galaxy Note 7 debacle, so it decided against bundling a massive battery on the handset.
The latest leaks suggest it’s rebuilt its confidence, however, as the Note 9 has been spotted on more than one occasion with a 4000mAh battery in tow, putting it on par with the Huawei P20 Pro, which has been praised by consumers for its fantastic screen-on time.
The Galaxy Note 9 will also come with an Exynos 9810/Snapdragon 845 CPU, at least 6GB of RAM, an improved dual-camera and an all-new S Pen that can double as a remote trigger for controlling music and snapping pictures from afar, according to the latest rumours.
What feature would you like to see on the Galaxy Note 9? Let us know over on Facebook or Twitter @TrustedReviews.
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