The closer we get to the presentation from Samsung, the more rumors there are, and the more truthful they are. Rumors grow into hype, videos and renderings appear. Our team also does not want to remain on the sidelines and will join the flow of “misunderstandings,” intrigues and news. As one famous blogger says, “Let’s get a little hype.”
And what are they talking about now, what leaks are there on the Internet. What the Samsung galaxy S9 will look like. What will be on board and how will it compete with its closest competitor Iphone X.
By the way, Samsung is one of the few that dares to launch a device under the number 9. In the world of IT technology, the number 9 is considered unlucky; brands such as Apple and Microsoft release products that bypass the number 9.
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Technical characteristics of Samsung galaxy S9
But what is the Samsung S9 really worth buying for? What kind of device will this be? The rumors that circulate around the S9 are not clear-cut. It is known that most likely it will be a dual-camera smartphone with 6 gigabytes in the base. The hardware is of course top-notch– eight-core Exynos 9810 on a 7 nanometer process, clock frequency 2.4 GHz.
In the role GPU Mali-G71 MP22, 22 cores will perform.
In the case of the Samsung S9, the display is 5.8 inches using QHD+ technology, but the “big brother” Samsung S9 Plus will be equipped with a 6.2-inch one, but with the same resolution as the younger one, 1440x2960 pixels. Battery 3200 mAh and 3600 for Samsung S9 Plus. The phone will also be equipped with fast and wireless charging technologies.
Camera in Samsung galaxy S9
The camera in the Samsung S9 Plus will most likely be carried over from the Note 8, but for the Samsung S9 it’s not so simple. The Plus version has enough space, but the S9 is limited and the milking chamber may simply not fit.
But there is good news, the ability to shoot video with 4K resolution at 60 frames per second will be available.
There is nothing particularly pleasing about the appearance, and it will not be unique. This is still the same beautiful and well-built smartphone, which has an IP68 water and dust protection standard. But with some changes. All renderings are not similar to each other, but basically they are very similar to their predecessor.
In principle, this is a typical restyling of a smartphone, and not a new generation. For several years now the company has been standing still and cannot surprise the buyer. We will wait for the new generation of smartphones, which will definitely come and surprise the whole world.
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Since it became known that Samsung received a patent for technology that allows you to hide the camera behind the display. This will truly set a new trend in the borderless world. And who knows, maybe the 10th device from the company will be the first and completely frameless. If the “apple giant” does not bypass them in this arms race!
A few days before the premiere of the Samsung Galaxy S9/S9 Plus, specifications and photos of the new flagship of the Korean company leaked to the network.
Finding a second sock, making coffee, ordering pizza and ignoring drunken messages from exes - many would not refuse for their next smartphone to be able to do these simple and necessary things in everyday life. But for now the producers are teasing the best cameras, sturdy cases and animated unicorn emojis, all for $1,000 per device.
Today, February 25, Samsung will present its new flagship - Galaxy S9 and its more advanced version S9 Plus. Even though this is one of the most iconic smartphones of the year, judging by the leaks, it fits the concept described above: a little better, noticeably more expensive and with animated emoji.
NV collected everything that is already known about the smartphone at the moment.
Samsung Galaxy S9 - a place in the sun
At the end of last year, there were many rumors that, along with the update of the S line, the company would show a device with a folding screen. It will receive the name X and a price tag above $1000.
According to the latest leaks, Samsung will neither change the name of the flagship line nor show the mystical smartphone along with an update to the current line. Galaxy X will either be released this year between the Galaxy S9/S9 Plus and Galaxy Note 9, or will appear in 2019 and, perhaps, instead of the S-series. We are probably talking about a smartphone with a bendable display (not like the ZTE Axon M, but for real).
The characteristics of smartphones have long been leaked online along with a photo of the box, and we had separate news with all the characteristics that are currently known.
Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S9/S9 Plus
Model: Galaxy S9/S9 Plus;
Screen: Infinity Display with aspect ratio 18.5:9, resolution - 1440 x 2960 pixels, diagonal - 5.8 inches / 6.2 inches;
OS: Android 8.0 Oreo with Samsung shell Experience 9;
Processor: Exynos 9810 Octa (4x2.9 GHz and 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) for the EMEA region and Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 845 (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A75 and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) for the USA and China;
RAM: 4 GB/6 GB;
Main camera: 12 MP (f/1.5, 26 mm, 1/2.5", 1.4 µm), video recording in Super Slow-mo/ 12 MP (f/1.6, 26 mm, 1/2.55", 1.4 µm) + 12 MP (f/2.4, 52 mm, 1/3.6", 1 µm), 2x optical zoom, video recording in Super Slow-mo;
Front camera: 8 MP, f/1.6 aperture;
Battery: 3000mAh/3500mAh;
Housing: protection against dust and moisture IP68 (according to another version - IPX8), materials - Gorilla glass 5, aluminum;
Colors: Midnight Black, Purple Purple, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray (select markets);
Extras: AKG stereo speakers, audio output, fingerprint scanner, iris scanner and facial recognition.
Benchmarks show that the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus will be the most powerful smartphone at the moment.
Visually, at least from the front side, the smartphone will be very similar to the Galaxy S8 - the same “infinite” display, glass and metal, minimal frames.
The ergonomics of the rear panel will be improved - the fingerprint sensor will move under the camera, thereby depriving users of headaches with mistakes and marks on the camera. There will be animated emoji, like in the iPhone X, and possibly a similar facial recognition system. The camera will become even better, fast autofocus will be faster, and little things in the interface, according to insiders, will be fixed to make the smartphone even more convenient.
It’s interesting that for the first time in the history of releasing two flagships, the company makes such a serious difference in the equipment of the models. The Galaxy S9 Plus will receive more RAM, an improved dual camera with dynamic aperture, a larger battery and display (but this was also the case in previous S-series models). There is a repetition of Apple's tactics with regular and Plus models.
The main difference from the announcement of iPhones last fall is the absence of the most premium model, which allowed the Cupertino company to earn more in the last quarter than all other smartphone manufacturers. Samsung in general will raise the cost of its flagships (and the margin on them, presumably).
The role of a premium model could be played by some third flagship, which could come out later, even more high price and in a limited number of markets (as is the case with Android flip phones and the curved Galaxy Round released a few years ago).
True, there are even more differences from Apple, since the iPhone X is, although a premium and fashion device, its advantages are clear to the mass user and it is aimed at wide audience. Unusual things like a folding screen are too niche and there are much fewer people willing to pay for a curiosity. If she does see the light.
Samsung Galaxy S9 - in pursuit of the best frame
IN Lately There is a clear trend - smartphone manufacturers who want to attract attention are focusing on improving the camera: in fact or on paper. Huawei is preparing to introduce the P20 in March, which will receive a triple module. Nokia may soon show 8 Pro with five cameras.
In the Galaxy S9 teaser, Samsung emphasizes that the company has rethought the camera in the upcoming flagship. But the fact is that at the moment, all the flagships of major brands are photographed in such a way that just a few years ago it was difficult to believe that smartphones would be capable of this.
The teaser gives rise to several speculations regarding the camera's capabilities. The abundance of selfies in the video may indicate that improvements will be made to the front camera. There are versions that the company is hinting at a wide-angle lens, bokeh, like in the iPhone X, or deep integration with social networks. Video recording in Super Slo-Mo mode and 2x optical zoom in the older model are also expected.
Since the Galaxy S6, Samsung has been the favorite in the race to become the best camera phone. With each generation, the quality of pictures has improved, especially in the dark and in low light (in good light, most smartphones are capable of taking good pictures). IN Galaxy reviews Note 8 (and Galaxy S8) could be found mentioning that it is difficult to imagine that the camera in a smartphone can become even better. But she did. And there will probably be more.
So why are manufacturers so eager to improve what is already almost great and overcome physics (after all, smartphones are too far from the capabilities of the optics of professional cameras)? It’s probably all about the same growing confrontation with inexpensive Chinese brands.
Any more or less well-known manufacturer outside of their native China can purchase high-quality displays, powerful hardware, and organize assembly at top level and put in a big battery. While the “Chinese” are proving to the world that their quality is no different from A-brands, A-brands have to prove to customers that they are worth paying extra N hundred dollars for.
The superiority of the display is not so noticeable, the strength of the case in the protective case is not so noticeable. You need to pay attention to those things that are understandable and pleasing to the buyer. Cameras, animated unicorns and flirting with artificial intelligence- this is what so far distinguishes leading manufacturers from manufacturers of the second, third and other echelons.
Samsung Galaxy S9 - price issue or why so expensive
Prices for current flagships will be higher than last year. Presumably $150, although everything will depend on the country, taxes and other details. The authoritative publication The Verge writes that you should expect a price tag in the range of $800-925 (in the US before taxes). According to another version, 900-1000 euros in Europe. In any case, it is more expensive than last year's models.
But behind all this lies one question - if a smartphone becomes a little better in everything, then why will its price increase by about $150? The Galaxy S8 has not yet become obsolete, and the model will become cheaper after the release of the new flagship. Based on current information about the device, it's hard to imagine what all these small improvements will do to your eyes. potential buyers explain the difference in price, even if we talk about the top model with its best characteristics.
As previously written NV, in developed countries, stagnation is expected. Users do not tend to buy new devices as often as manufacturers would like; what they have becomes obsolete slowly.
Therefore, a large number of leaks with characteristics causes even more interest in the announcement and resembles a protracted intrigue, where each new piece of information looks like a hook, and not like an answer. If there is another, more expensive smartphone, what will its price tag be? Will anything good finally come out of the “intelligent assistant” Bixby, which works in a limited number of markets and, according to experts, is inferior to what its competitors already have?
When Samsung introduced the Galaxy S8 to the market after problems with the Galaxy Note 7, the company worked hard on the new device. On paper, the changes compared to the previous model looked minor. But in fact, thanks a large number small improvements, the smartphone really turned out to be head and shoulders better than its predecessor. Will Samsung be able to surprise this time too?
And one more thing
Samsung Galaxy S9/S9 Plus will receive an updated Over the Horizon ringtone. True, Samsung presented it in advance, and it fuels anticipation. The melody was performed by a string quartet, and, according to Samsung, it is reminiscent of the nature of Scandinavia.
In addition to the flagship, we can expect the launch of a new Uhsupp service from the Samsung press conference. Rumor has it it will be a hybrid social network and messenger. Let us remember that several years ago the company already closed its own messenger ChatOn.
Samsung will also present an updated DeX docking station, which turns a smartphone into a computer.
As you know, at the end of February 2018, as part of the MWC 2018 exhibition, an announcement will take place Samsung smartphone Galaxy S9, which is credited not only with the most advanced technical equipment, but also with many other features. Today, this stunningly beautiful flagship, which can become the best in its class, was shown on video and photos. As you can easily notice, it has a modular design, that is, it functionality You can always improve it by simply purchasing a special module.
The screen of the Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone, judging by the photos and videos, occupies almost all the space on the front part. It is still curved on the sides. At the top and bottom there are small indentations in the region of 3-5 mm, in the upper of which there is front-camera, light and proximity sensors, as well as a number of others. In short, from the front the new South Korean flagship looks fantastically beautiful.
The back cover of the Samsung Galaxy S9 also seems to have undergone a lot of changes compared to that of the Galaxy S8. Now the flagship of this line boasts a double main camera with a vertical arrangement, to the right and left of which there are magnetic mounts designed to connect expansion modules - a powerful speaker or an advanced camera with a retractable lens. Directly below it there was a place for a fingerprint scanner, which is extended in width.
At the bottom end of the Samsung Galaxy S9 case there is a connector USB Type-C, as well as the usual audio jack for connecting headphones and any other music devices. Judging by the video, the body of the future new product is made of glass, so it will still be extremely fragile and quickly get dirty. However, fans of South Korean products should have gotten used to this a long time ago, since Samsung equips almost all of its mobile devices Tempered glass cases have been used for 2-3 years now.
According to reports, the new Samsung flagship will boast a top-end 8-core processor, an Adreno 640 graphics accelerator, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of permanent flash memory, as well as many other components, the exact details of which are still unknown. There are only four months left before the official announcement of the new product, so very soon insiders will begin to publish information about the Galaxy S9 en masse.
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There are many rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S9 of varying degrees of reliability, but they all indicate that the smartphone will repeat the design of the S8, with only minor changes. 91mobiles and @OnLeaks published renders of the new product.
This is not the first time when @OnLeaks represents future flagships, and so far the matches have been maximum. Additionally, the current renderings are based on factory CAD images. So there is every reason to believe that the future Galaxy S9 will look like this.
The main change in the design is related to the change in the location of the fingerprint scanner. If in S8 it is to the right of rear camera, then in S9 the scanner will be located under it. Thus, it will be more convenient to use without dirtying the camera lens.
In terms of dimensions, the new product will be approximately 147.6 x 68.7 x 8.4 mm (almost the same as the S8). The 3.5 mm audio jack will remain, curved screen, a water-resistant case and, apparently, a Bixby button. It is expected that S9+ will receive dual camera, and the smaller S9 – the usual one.
In addition, the new product will receive 6 GB random access memory, as well as the new Snapdragon 845 from Qualcomm in the American version and Exynos 9810 in the European version. The phone will most likely come out with Android Oreo from the box.
It is reported that Samsung has already launched mass production. The exact date of the announcement is still unknown, but there are chances that the smartphone will be presented in early January at CES 2018 in Las Vegas.
64 GB of internal memory (MicroSD) and 4 GB of RAM (6 GB in Galaxy S9 Plus);
3000 and 3500 mAh batteries with fast and wireless charging;
Always-On display;
Samsung Pay, virtual assistant, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack;
Galaxy S7 Specifications:
5.1-inch display with Quad-HD resolution (2560 x 1440);
5.5-inch display on Galaxy S7 Edge;
Qualcomm 820 processor with 4 GB of RAM (Exynos 8th generation in Russia);
32 GB of memory and MicroSD for memory expansion;
First 12MP DualPixel camera with f/1.7 aperture, OIS and more;
Battery 3000 mAh with fast charging, wireless charger(3600 mAh on Galaxy S7 Edge);
Fingerprint's scanner;
Water and dust protection IP68;
Flat design (no camera bump);
As you can see, the Galaxy S7 is still quite good. In fact, it became the basis on which Samsung built the Galaxy S8 and later the Galaxy S9. These smartphones are an evolution of the S6 and S7.
However, with the Galaxy S9 you get a better-looking screen, as well as a significant performance boost that will help you stay ahead of the game for the next two years. So even if the battery stays the same size, there's no doubt that the S9 will last longer, especially given the age of your S7.
Everything about the Galaxy S9 is better. Every single stat has received an update in one form or another. You'll also get new features like a variable aperture camera or an Always-On display. Plus, we've heard that the S9 has dual speakers for the first time, which is nice.
After two years of updates and improvements, it is impossible to compete here. You'll want to buy a Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus.
GalaxyS9 vsGalaxyS7: Camera and performance
What we need to discuss is the camera. This is due to the fact that the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S9 have 12 DyalPixel cameras. On paper and in the specifications it sounds the same. But this is not true, not true at all.
Basically, although it sounds similar, Samsung has leveraged two years of innovation, a fast sensor, and the ability to capture more light for better photos. You will receive the best photos, every time, which is an important part of the update.
If photography is important to you, wait for the Galaxy S9 Plus.
GalaxyS9: Release date and prices
In conclusion, we need to talk about when the release will take place and how much the new product will cost. Your Galaxy S7's two-year cycle is probably coming to an end. If so, it's time for the Galaxy S9. Even better, you can buy a smartphone in installments and pay a little over 2,500 rubles per month, instead of paying for the entire smartphone at once.
But first, the Galaxy S9 will be announced on February 25 in Spain. There's only a little over a week left. As soon as the release takes place, we will definitely find out about everything without a shadow of a doubt. But we are still quite confident.
Most likely, the smartphone will go on pre-order within a few days or immediately. The Samsung Galaxy S9 will be available for purchase from March 11th or March 16th. These dates are given by at least several sources. It turns out you only have a month left to purchase before you can replace your old Galaxy S7.
So, how much? Well, the Galaxy S8 was priced at $750 and $850, we think the S9 will stay around the same price, maybe a little more expensive. We could put a price tag of $799 / $899 (48,000 / 54,000 rubles) for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus.
Don't worry, you can replace your Galaxy S7 with a new S9 and pay monthly. Trust us, it will be worth the investment.