Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Get Low Repairability Score in iFixit Teardown

iFixit says several Galaxy S9, S9+ components are replaceable
Battery in Galaxy S9+ same as Galaxy S8+, Galaxy Note 7
Glass panels, tough adhesive make the phones difficult to repair
Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones are yet to be released by Samsung in many markets, including India. However, DIY repair authority iFixit has brought a detailed teardown to reveal the internals of the new Galaxy S9 series flagship smartphones. While we already know that the new Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have faster processors, better cameras, AKG-tuned dual speakers for enhanced audio, and AR Emojis, among other features, the iFixit teardown assessment reveals many other features.

While there were no surprises found in the specifications department, not unusual as most Android phones are released with detailed list of hardware components (unlike Apple devices), iFixit claimed that the internal design of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ "a welcome respite" from its recent destructive teardowns. The iFixit teardown of the two smartphones reveals that several of its components are modular and can be replaced independently. It also added that replacing the batteries is technically possible, but accessing it is an "unnecessary challenge".