Samsung
has finally launched its much-awaited flagship smartphones for the year 2018,
Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. The company launched the two smartphones at
pre-Mobile World Congress 2018 (MWC) conference at Barcelona, Spain.
Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Price and
Availability
Samsung
Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ will be hitting select markets starting March 16
this year. The smartphones will be available in Midnight Black, Titanium Gray,
Coral Blue and Lilac Purple colour variants. In the US, the Galaxy S9 is priced
at $720 (roughly Rs 46,700) and the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is priced at $840
(roughly Rs 55,000). Availability and pricing in India is not yet revealed.
Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+
Specifications
Samsung
Galaxy S9 runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. It has a 5.8-inch Quad HD +
Curved Super AMOLED screen with 18.5:9 aspect ratio, while the Galaxy S9+ has a
6.2-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED screen onboard.
The
South Korean tech firm is touting the cameras of the two new smartphones. The
Galaxy S9 features a 12MP Super Speed Dual Pixel camera with autofocus sensor
and OIS. The smartphone’s camera has a new dual aperture lens that
automatically shifts from F1.5 to F2.4 based on dark and light environments.
The Galaxy S9+ has an additional 12MP rear telephoto camera lens with f/2.4
aperture. At the front you get an 8MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture.
Running
on an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845/Exynos 9810 processor made using 10nm
process, the Galaxy S9 sports a 4GB RAM, while the Galaxy S9+ boasts of 6GB
RAM. Both come in three variants based on storage capacities – 64GB, 128GB and
256GB. The device also supports microSD card up to 400GB.
The
Galaxy S9 packs 3000mAh battery with fast wired charging tech. It also comes
with wireless charge support. The S9+ on the other hand packs a 3500mAh
battery.
Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+
additional features
Besides
camera, two other features that Samsung is heavily marketing for the Galaxy S9
and the Galaxy S9+ are AR Emoji and Bixby.
AR
Emoji uses AI to analyse 2D image of the user and creates a 3D model reflecting
the user’s facial expressions. “AR Emoji shares users’ real-life emotions not
only in video but also with a range of stickers and uses a standard AGIF file
format so users can share their emojis across most third-party messaging
platforms,” says the firm.
Bixby
too has been upgraded. It can now generate information directly on top of the
image that the smartphone camera is pointing at. It can also translate foreign
languages and currency in real time.
The Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ support Dolby
Atmos and are compatible with the next-gen DeX docking system. “With the DeX
Pad, a new docking system, users can easily connect the Galaxy S9 and S9+ to a
larger monitor, keyboard and mouse to expand the mobile experience with
enhanced document editing or even full-screen gaming,” says the firm.
On
the design front, the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ appear similar to that of
the Galaxy S8 handsets. However, the fingerprint sensor has been moved from the
side of the rear camera to the bottom of the setup.
You can pre-book the phone in Samsung india store by paying 2k upfront/buy from Samsung online store in the USA.
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