The Samsung Galaxy S9 was launched back in 2018 with Android 8.0 Oreo OS. The device received the Android 9 Pie-based OneUI update in 2019 and it was followed by the Android 10-based OneUI 2 update in 2020. However, the device didn’t receive the Android 11 update and the company officially removed it from the software support list. But Samsung seems to offer support for security updates even after more than four years as the smartphone has now received a recent security patch.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ have received a new security update and it brings the March 2022 Security patch. Well, not the latest, but a recent one and it is also great to see a four-year-old phone still getting the security updates.

The firmware version of the update is G96xUSQU9FVB2 and it is currently rolling out for the carrier-locked S9 and S9+ models in the US. If you own a Galaxy S9 or S9+, head to Settings > Software Update and download and install the update.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 series was released with Snapdragon 845/Exynos 9810 SoCs (depending on the region). Both phones offered compact screens and up to dual-camera setup. The Galaxy S9 came with a 5.8-inch curved screen, while the S9 Pro featured a 6.2-inch panel. The vanilla version has a single 12MP rear camera, whereas, the Plus model has a 12MP main + 12MP telephoto dual-camera system.

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The legendary Galaxy S9 series has finally hit the end of the road with regards to software updates and Samsung has removed it from the support list, meaning the series will not be getting updated any further.

Both the Galaxy S9 and S9+ currently run Android 10 based on One UI 2.5, which while is quite dated version-wise, is fairly up to date in terms of security, since Samsung has been rolling out security updates for both of the devices for around three years now.

The company recently increased software support to some of its newer devices to an industry-leading 5 years, but sadly, the Galaxy S9 series will not be benefitting from it.

Thankfully, the duo has a fairly active custom ROM development scene, so if the dated software is a point of bother and you’re unwilling to switch over to a newer device, then installing an Android 12-based ROM should freshen up the devices.

As with nearly every Galaxy S series flagship phone, the S9 series comes in two regional variants — one with the Snapdragon 845 and the other with the Exynos 9810. The former is limited to the US, Latin America, and China while the rest of the world gets the latter.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 packs a 5.8-inch curved screen while the S9+ uses a larger 6.2-inch panel with a higher resolution. In terms of cameras, the S9 comes with a single 12MP rear camera while the S9+ comes with a dual-camera setup comprising 12MP primary and 12MP telephoto units.

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Samsung has improved quite a lot when it comes to providing updates to its smartphones. The company tries to optimize the process and as a part of that, some older models move down to the list of less frequent updates.

Now, it appears that the Samsung Galaxy S9 is moving down to quarterly updates from its current schedule of monthly updates. So, from now onwards, the Galaxy S9 will only get 4 security patches per year, likely moving to the biannual schedule next year.

This change is applicable to both the models — Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. The updates provided are based on the Android 10 operating system, which was rolled out to these smartphones in February last year.

The development comes just days after Samsung rolled out April 2021 security patch to the Galaxy S9 Plus smartphone. Interestingly, the update for this model comes before some more recent devices from the company.

Based on the updated schedule, it seems that the next update for the S9 series smartphones will be available in July or August. Its predecessor, the Galaxy S8 series is also on a quarterly update basis and is likely to move to biannual updates by next year.

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Samsung is all set to launch its upcoming flagship smartphone — Samsung Galaxy S10 at a launch event on 20th February. This time, the company will be launching three models in the series — Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, and Galaxy S10E (Lite).

Now, ahead of the launch of its new flagship lineup, the South Korean company has reduced the pricing of the Galaxy S9 Plus in India. All three models have received a price cut — 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. While the 64GB storage variant now costs Rs. 57,900 ($808), the 128GB and 256GB storage models cost Rs. 61,900 ($864) and Rs. 65,900 ($920) respectively.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus features 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display which supports QHD+ resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels. The company says that the phone comes with a new kind of coating on the screen that delivers deeper blacks.

The device is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 9810 octa-core processor with Mali G72MP18 GPU while some units are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 octa-core chipset. However, both the models pack 6GB RAM.

One of the highlights of the smartphone is that it comes with improved camera experience to take on the likes of Apple’s iPhone X and Google Pixel 2. DxOMark, which tests and rates smartphone cameras, has placed Samsung Galaxy S9+ as the best camera ahead of both its rivals.

The Galaxy S9 Plus features a 12-megapixel primary rear camera and 12-megapixel secondary camera along with f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture, LED Flash, and 960fps super slo-mo support. On the front, the device features an 8-megapixel auto-focus camera with wide-angle lens and f/1.7 aperture.

The phone is running Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with TouchWiz custom interface on top. The Galaxy S9 Plus is powered by a 3,500mAh battery with support for wireless charging. Apart from the fingerprint reader, the phone also comes equipped with security features like improved KNOX and Intelligent Scan that combines Iris Scanner and face recognition.

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As said, the company has scheduled Samsung ‘Unpacked’ launch event on 20th February where the company will be launching the Galaxy S10 series smartphones. The smartphones will also be showcased at the MWC 2019 in Barcelona, Spain.

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Earlier this year, Samsung launched its flagship smartphones — Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus in India. Now, the South Korea-based company has launched a new variant of the Galaxy S9 Plus in the Indian market — Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Sunrise Gold Limited Edition. The Sunrise Gold and Burgundy Red color variants for both S9 and S9 Plus were announced last month.

The smartphone joins the list of already available color variants, which includes Midnight Black, Coral Blue, and Lilac Purple. Along with this, the company has also announced a TV Control widget, which offers a one-of-its-kind unified convergence solution between mobiles and televisions.

When enabled through Smart Things app and when the user is in the vicinity of a television, the TV Control widget will automatically show up on the phone and allow two-way screen mirroring and sound mirroring.

The widget also has a ‘Play Sound’ mode which allows consumers to stream and share music from mobile with others around by using the television as a Bluetooth speaker using the “Device to TV” option. Consumers can also enjoy mobile games on a big screen by mirroring their mobile screen on to their television.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Sunrise Gold Limited Edition is priced at Rs. 68,900, which roughly converts to $1013. Samsung is offering a special one-time screen replacement offer and Rs.9,000 (approx. $132) cashback when customers pay using Paytm Mall or ICICI Bank credit cards.

The smartphone will be available across selected retail stores from 20th June 2018, and pre-booking on Samsung Shop and Flipkart from today.

The smartphone comes with a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display which supports QHD+ resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels and comes with a new kind of coating on the screen that delivers deeper blacks. It is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 9810 octa-core processor with Mali G72MP18 GPU.

Coming to the camera specs, the Galaxy S9+ comes with a 12-megapixel primary rear camera and 12-megapixel secondary camera along with f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture, LED Flash, and 960fps super slo-mo support. On the front, it features an 8-megapixel auto-focus camera with wide-angle lens and f/1.7 aperture.

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Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, Bluetooth v5 (LE up to 2Mbps), GPS with GLONASS, USB 3.1, NFC and MST. The Galaxy S9 Plus is fuelled by a 3,500mAh battery and comes with wireless charging.

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Earlier this year, Samsung launched its flagship smartphones — Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Now, the company has introduced two new variants of the phone, which comes in Sunrise Gold and Burgundy Red color.

These new color variants come in addition to the Midnight Black, Titanium Gray, Coral Blue, and Lilac Purple color options which are already available in the market. Thus, the number of color options offered by the South Korean giant currently stands at six.

While the Burgundy Red edition will be available in Korea and China starting this month, the Sunrise Gold model will start shipping in June in select markets like Australia, Chile, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. However, Samsung has said that the that these new models will be “coming soon” to additional markets.

The company says that the Sunrise Gold edition for Galaxy S9 and S9+ is Samsung’s first device to feature a satin gloss finish which wraps the smartphone in a tranquil glow and glimmer. Further, detailing the Burgundy Red edition, the company said that it is one of the deepest red colors available featuring restrained gloss for added density and a look that is contemporary and traditional.

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ feature 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, respectively, which supports QHD+ resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels. Both phones are powered by Samsung’s Exynos 9810 octa-core processor with Mali G72MP18 GPU and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC, depending on the region.

The Galaxy S9 packs 4GB RAM while the S9+ packs 6GB RAM. One of the highlights of the Galaxy S9-series is that it comes with improved camera experience to take on the likes of Apple’s iPhone X and Google Pixel 2. The Galaxy S9 features a 12-megapixel dual pixel rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture, and 960fps super slo-mo support.

The Galaxy S9+ comes with a 12-megapixel primary rear camera and 12-megapixel secondary camera along with f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture, LED Flash, and 960fps super slo-mo support. On the front, the devices feature 8-megapixel auto-focus camera with wide-angle lens and f/1.7 aperture.

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The devices are running Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with TouchWiz custom interface on top. While the Galaxy S9 is powered by a 3,000mAh battery, the Galaxy S9+ is powered by a 3,500mAh battery. Apart from the fingerprint reader, both phones are also equipped with security features like improved KNOX and Intelligent Scan that combines Iris Scanner and face recognition.

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When Samsung first unveiled the Galaxy S9 and S9+ flagships, they were only available in Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, and Lilac Purple. However, only the black, purple, and blue colours were made available in China. But a couple of days back, the Korean giant unveiled a Burgundy Red variant of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ for the Chinese market. We now have better and clearer photos of the Galaxy S9 Red variants and indeed, they look radiant in the new paint job.

This isn’t the first time Sammy is adding a sleek red variant to its lineup. Last year’s Galaxy S8 had a Burgundy Red variant which was released just about 6 months back. But this one is coming in quite early, perhaps due to the not so impressive sales record of the pricy flagship models especially in China that ranks as the world’s largest smartphone market. The Burgundy Red variants of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ add more glamour to the already glamorous flagships. The entire body is coated in red, except for the display.

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The new color variant is not yet on sale although it is listed on Samsung China website already. We don’t expect the pricing to be different from those of other colour options. We can’t say when Samsung will introduce the new variant in other markets but we expect that to happen someday. Check out more of the Galaxy S9/S9+ Burgundy Red variant photos from down below.

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We have already told you that Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has been the most expensive smartphone ever released by the Korean hi-tech giant. It is almost as expensive as the iPhone X, even though its listing price remains way lower than the latest Apple flagship. According to a teardown by IHS Markit, the components used to make the handset had a total cost of almost $376. The teardown considers the version of the device identified by the model number SM-G965U1 with 64 GB of internal storage. The total cost of $375.80 is $43 higher than costs incurred by the company to make its predecessor Galaxy S8+.

Note that $379 is the manufacturing cost only. To obtain the total cost of a device like this you must add R&D, taxes, distribution, and marketing. So, the fact that it costs almost $376 to produce a Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and its listing price is $839 does not mean that the company makes a profit of more than $450 by selling a unit of this device. From what the info published by IHS Markit is showing, among the most expensive components there are DRAM and NAND flash memory with its rising prices. The great dual-lens camera with its variable mechanical aperture is another very expensive component.

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According to IHS, the combined BOM cost for all the cameras (iris scanner included) is $44.95, while the primary camera alone costs $34.95. A unit of the iPhone X costs $389.50, according to TechInsights, and its display is even more expensive than the one of Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus for Apple.  The Galaxy S9+ comes with 6 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage depending on the configuration. It also offers a dual camera with a variable aperture to get better shots in every light conditions, while the battery remains the same with 3500 mAh capacity as the Galaxy S8+.

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Just like last year, Microsoft partnered with Samsung and launched a customized version of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. The customized versions are now available for pre-orders on Microsoft Store. These variants do not run Windows 10 Mobile, but they are customized with the best Microsoft apps for Android. According to a spokesman from the Redmond giant, once you power on the phone and connect to Wi-Fi network, a “Microsoft Customization” will start to include Microsoft apps in the software. The apps included in the package are OneDrive, Excel, Skype, Word, OneNote, Cortana, Outlook, and Microsoft Launcher.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are available on Microsoft Store in their unlocked versions and they can be pre-ordered with free shipping in the U.S. According to the official pages, the handsets will start shipping starting from March 16. The price for the standard version of Samsung Galaxy S9 is $720, while the Plus version is priced $840. These variants may be very useful to users who care about productivity and own a Windows 10 PC which they use for work. Also, keep in mind that Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus can also be transformed into PCs thanks to DeX Pad, and using apps like docs on such a device would be even more useful.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ models come with way better camera featuring variable apertures (from f/1.5 to f/2.4). The Plus variant also comes with a dual camera setup, and in both versions, the fingerprint scanner has been placed in a more comfortable position. The devices obviously come with a more powerful SoC (Samsung Exynos 9810 for the EU variant and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 for the U.S. version).

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Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are still in the pre-order phase, but they have already received their first update, which is focused on security. The update has been reported from Germany and it is identified by the build number G960FXXU1ARC5 for the standard S9 and G965FXXU1A5C5 for the S9 Plus. Its almost 243 MB in size and, according to the official changelog it does not bring many changes. But it is still an important update because it includes important security fixes. The first update for Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus contains the March security patch, which is the latest released.

In case you do not know, Google releases a security patch every month to fix the most important vulnerabilities found on Android. The update also contains security fixes for Samsung’s firmware besides the ones by Google. From what the changelog suggests, the device stability has been improved and some bugs have been fixed as well. “New and / or enhanced features” have been implemented, but we do not know which features the changelog is talking about because they are not mentioned. At last, the log mentions further improvements to performance.

If you have the Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus, but if you still didn’t receive the notification you can check for the update by heading to Settings, then tap on Software updates and Check for updates. It is also possible to install the update via Samsung Smart Switch. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be soon available to purchase from all around the world: the pre-orders will end on March 15 and the devices will start being shipped from the day after. Among the best improvements in these devices, there are cameras with variable apertures which can adapt to every condition in order to shoot better photos with low light and much more.

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A new camera king has been born, that is if you are among those who agree that DXOMark is a worthy benchmark for smartphone cameras. That crowned camera king is the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus which has been revealed to score an unprecedented 99 points in DXOMark test.

This effectively means the Galaxy S9 Plus camera has displaced the Google Pixel 2 which previously held the record of having the best-rated camera with a 98 score. The Galaxy S9 also trumps Apple’s iPhone X as well as the Mate 10 Pro and Galaxy Note 8 which all rank among the top 5 on DXOMark’s ranking. The total score is the average of the points garnered in the still camera and video performance tests but it is in the still camera aspect where the Samsung flagship excelled.

According to the reviewers, the features which earned the Galaxy S9 Plus this admirable score include the wide dynamic range in all lighting conditions, a high level of detail preservation, strong flash performance, and pleasing foreground and background blur for portraits. DXOMark also rates the video shooting capabilities high, stating that the camera had very good stabilization, fast and accurate autofocus, good noise reduction and detail preservation, and decent white balance. On the whole, the S9 Plus received an incredible score of 104 for photos and 91 for videos, which is what gives the average score of 99.

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The Samsung Galaxy S9+ sports a 12MP primary sensor with a variable aperture of f/1.5 to f/2.4. The lens is also equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and dual pixel autofocus. The secondary rear camera is also a 12MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture, OIS and dual-pixel autofocus. The presence of variable aperture is said to make it possible to snap amazing shots in low-light conditions as well as well-lit scenarios. The front camera of the Galaxy S9+ is an 8MP camera with f/1.7 aperture and autofocus. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ can shoot 4K videos at 60 fps in the new HVEC format. The device, as well as its sibling also support HD quality slow-motion video shooting a 960 fps.

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Less than 20 days before the official launch, we can already see official cases of Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. MobileFun has published a new video in which we can see the original cases of the phones which will be released by the Korean giant. The smart cases, called Samsung S-View and Clear View, will have the same features as the ones for the Galaxy S8 and S8+.

The guys from MobileFun have tried to insert an S8 inside the S9 case and its features worked. Further, the test reveals that the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy S9 will be nearly identical to the one of the S8, as it fits perfectly into the case. The features of the smart cases, which are not just simple covers, include checking the clock, notifications and answering calls.

It is also possible to use the cases as supports to make the phones stand horizontally in order to watch videos and use them without hands. The cases have also revealed that Samsung Galaxy S9 will be released in a Purple version, besides the known blue, black and rose gold hues. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be officially at MWC 2018: they will be showcased in an event which will be held on February 25.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ designs could be said to be all but confirmed. We have basically seen it all via leaked renders, but we still wait anxiously to be the device in real life. But before that will happen on February 26, the internet keeps buzzing with leaked details and renders of the duo. We have just recently spotted the leaked renders of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ and they come from Canadian phone skin maker DBrand.

The renders are no different from the ones we have seen in the past but still, they are worth having a look at. We can’t say they are official renders as that is still elusive but these renders revive or rather, sort of reaffirm the rumor that the Galaxy S9+ will feature a dual camera setup while the Galaxy S9 will have a single rear camera. Both models are also expected to feature a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor placed directly under the rear camera instead of by the side as was done on the Galaxy S8 series.

Read Also: You Can Now Download The Leaked Wallpaper Of Samsung Galaxy S9

In addition, the new renders also gift us a fair enough view of the front aspect of both devices. From the look of things, both flagship models will feature a similar design on the front part. What differentiates both is their display sizes. The Galaxy S9 will come with a 5.77-inch Quad HD+ dual-curved Super AMOLED display while the Galaxy S9+ will come with a bigger 6.22-inch Quad HD+ dual-curved Super AMOLED display. Both models will pack the Bixby button which is seen on the right side of the display while the volume rocker buttons and power key are located at the right side. Other details like the presence of a Snapdragon 845 chipset as well as an Exynos 9810 chipset are all but confirmed. Both models are billed to be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event holding on February 25 in New York.

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Earlier this week, we got the first look at the Samsung‘s upcoming flagship smartphones — Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus’ press render. Evan Blass, a well-known leaker, provided the first press render of the upcoming devices.

Now, Evan Blass has provided the full-size wallpapers of the Galaxy S9 series. To download the wallpaper, you can go to this link. To get the best result, you’ll need a phone with 18:9 display. The leaked wallpaper is likely going to be the default wallpaper but we are expecting the device to come with several new wallpapers.

Samsung is holding a press event on February 25th in Barcelona to unveil its flagship phones of the year — the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9. The company will reveal the phone’s pricing as well as availability information at the launch event.

However, it has already been leaked that the phone will be available for pre-order from 1st March and will start shipping from 16th March. While this information comes from a reputable source, the company has not yet officially confirmed this.

According to the previous reports, Samsung has retained the 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch display size of the predecessors with the same 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The design of the Galaxy S9 series will also be quite similar to the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus.

Both the phones are expected to be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor in the United States and China, while another variant for the rest of the world will pack Samsung’s own Exynos 9810 chipset.

The Galaxy S9 is expected to pack 4GB RAM and will be available in two variants based on the internal storage — 64GB and 128GB. On the other hand, the Galaxy S9 Plus will come with 6GB RAM and will have four storage variants — 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. As per the reports, the 512GB internal storage variant will be available in select regions only that too in limited quantity.

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Both devices are said to feature variable aperture on their primary 12-megapixel cameras. It will have a mechanical adjustment that switches between f/2.4 and smallest-in-class f/1.5. As per the leaks, the Galaxy S9 will come powered by a 3,000mAh battery while the bigger variant — Galaxy S9 Plus will have a 3,500mAh battery.

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Samsung has already announced that it will unveil its flagship smartphone of the year — Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus on 25th February in Barcelona, a day ahead of the Mobile World Congress. While we pretty much knew what to expect from the upcoming devices, one thing that was not leaked so far was the press renders.

Now, Evan Blass (@evleaks), a reliable phone leaker, has shared the press renders of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, revealing the front side of the devices. The leak confirms what has been known — the design of the new flagship phones will be almost similar to their predecessors.

Samsung was praised for the design of the Galaxy S8 and its bigger variant, Galaxy S8 Plus. So it makes sense for the South Korean giant to carry-on with the same design. On the top bezels, there’s camera sensor as well as other sensors. It also wouldn’t be surprising if these sensors and camera offer front-facing selfies with a portrait effect, similar to the Pixel 2 and iPhone X.

As the Unpacked invitation suggests, the major highlight for both the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus will be refreshed hardware and software for photography. We expect to see features like motion-detection, “super slow-mo” video capture, among others. Both devices are said to feature variable aperture on their primary 12-megapixel cameras. It will have a mechanical adjustment that switches between f/2.4 and smallest-in-class f/1.5.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus are expected to feature 18.5:9 Infinity Display Super AMOLED screens of 5.8-inches and 6.2-inches, respectively. In the US and China, the devices will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor while the rest of the world will pack Samsung’s own Exynos 9810 chipset.

The Galaxy S9 is expected to pack 4GB RAM and will be available in two variants based on the internal storage — 64GB and 128GB. On the other hand, the Galaxy S9 Plus will come with 6GB RAM and will have four storage variants — 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. As per the reports, the 512GB internal storage variant will be available in select regions only that too in limited quantity.

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Recently, it was revealed that the Galaxy S9 will come powered by a 3,000mAh battery while the bigger variant, Galaxy S9 Plus will have a 3,500mAh battery — same as their predecessors.

Earlier, Evan Blass had revealed that the Galaxy S9 series will be available on pre-orders starting from March 1. The shipments of the pre-ordered units are expected to start from 16th March.

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The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus will be officially announced at MWC 2018 and its likely going to happen on February 26. Samsung’s event details were spotted on the official MWC website, confirming the likely launch of the new flagships. The event details page comes with the Samsung logo attached, and an image showing the exact place, date and time of the presentation. According to the official web page, the new flagships of the Korean giant will be showcased on Monday 26th February in an event which will be held from 15.00 to 18.30 local time.

The location in which the event (Samsung Mobile Enterprise Summit) will be held is “Hall 8.0 NEXTech Theatre A”. February 26 is the date on which Mobile World Congress 2018 will start in Barcelona and the location mentioned will be included in the trade show. So this leaked info kind of confirms that the flagships will be unveiled at MWC 2018. But it is worth mentioning that Samsung hasn’t confirmed anything about this event, at least not yet.

The doors will be open from 14.00 for people to attend the event. Several leaks have surfaced about Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, so we don’t have to wait until the reveal date to know the important features about the handsets. Aesthetically, the phones will just be a slight upgrade over their predecessor. There will still be an Infinity Display on the front panel, but the screen-to-body ratio will be higher, thanks to narrower bezels. The displays will have sizes of 5.77 and 6.22 inches, respectively. The back side should be made of glass just like the predecessors, while the frame should be made of metal. Expect the IP68 certification for water and dust-resistance. Under the hood, the handsets will sport an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC in the U.S. version and an octa-core Samsung Exynos 9810.

Both the processors have an integrated module for artificial intelligence, so they will be able to perform smart tasks. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are expected to come with very interesting cameras which will have a variable aperture. It will be possible to switch from f/1.5 to f/2.4 depending on the light conditions, to make more or less light to enter the sensor. While the standard version of Samsung Galaxy S9 will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, the Plus version is said to have 6 GB of RAM. The phones might come in a bundle with a new version of DeX called DeX Pad, which will allow to use the phones as touch pads while connected to a monitor. Also, note that only the Plus version will get a dual camera setup, while the standard version will have a single camera. This time, the fingerprint reader will be positioned under the rear camera, so it will not be uncomfortable to use it. This basically concludes the rumors that we have seen till date about the two handsets.

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Samsung’s upcoming flagship phones — Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus are expected to be announced on 26th February at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. We have already seen a lot of rumours and leaks related to the devices.

Now, a new rumour suggests how the company is planning to market these two new phones. A Twitter user @Ricciolo has reported that the tagline for the Galaxy S9 series will be “Film Your Story As You Intended”.

This suggests that the South Korean giant will be focusing on the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus’ camera capabilities to sell these devices. Thus, it’s safe to assume that both the phone will come with super awesome camera performance.

According to the previously leaked specifications, the Galaxy S9 will sport a single rear-facing camera, while the Galaxy S9 Plus will feature a dual rear-facing camera setup. Some reports suggest that the company will be offering f/1.5 aperture instead of the f/1.7 aperture.

The display size will be same as of their predecessors — the Galaxy S9 will have a 5.8-inch display while the S9 Plus will feature a 6.2-inch display. Both the devices will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor in the United States and China, while the international variant will be powered by the company’s own Exynos 9810 chipset, which comes with improved CPU, GPU performance, artificial intelligence (AI), and deep learning.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 is expected to pack 4GB RAM and will be available in two variants based on the internal storage — 64GB and 128GB. On the other hand, the Galaxy S9 Plus will come with 6GB RAM and will have four storage variants — 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. As per the reports, the 512GB internal storage variant will be available in select regions only that too in limited quantity.

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Earlier this week, a leak from ANATEL, Brazil’s equivalent of the FCC, revealed that the Galaxy S9 will come powered by a 3,000mAh battery while the bigger variant, Galaxy S9 Plus will have a 3,500mAh battery — same as their predecessors.

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A new leak has revealed very interesting details about the components of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. The leak comes from the famous website ETNews, which has confirmed some specs revealed in the previous leaks and gave some new details. According to ETNews both the upcoming flagships by Samsung will sport rear cameras with a 12 MP resolution and a variable aperture. It will be possible for the cameras to switch between a f/1.5 aperture (the smallest ever seen on a phone) and f/2.4.

This will make the flagship shoot much better photos in different lighting conditions. It is also rumored that Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus will support slow-motion videos at 1000 fps, just like the latest flagships from Sony. The front camera should have an 8 MP resolution and it should integrate an iris scanner on the Galaxy S9, while on the Plus variant the iris scanner should be a separate sensor. According to ETNews, there will be a brand new circuit board called substrate Like printed circuit board (SLP circuit board), which will allow saving more space inside the phones. However, this board will only be present in the European variant of the phones, so the ones with the Samsung Exynos 9810 SoC.

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Another innovative technology which might be present on Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus is Y-OCTA for the display, which integrates the touch layer of the OLED display in its encapsulation layer. To be accurate, this is not a new technology: it was already present on Galaxy S8, but not on S8 Plus. This year, it should be integrated into both Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. The display of the standard version should have a size of 5.77 inches, while the Plus variant should have a 6.22-inch Super AMOLED panel. There likely won’t be a fingerprint reader under the display, it will be placed on the back, and expected to be provided by Aegis Technology, a company from Taiwan.

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Samsung is all set to launch its flagship smartphones of the year — Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. Both the devices have been subject to numerous leaks, revealing the phone’s design information as well as specifications.

While the Galaxy S9 series was expected to launch early than its predecessor, there were no exact dates known, until now. Today, Evan Blass (@evleaks) has revealed the phones’ launch date, along with the pre-order dates and availability information, citing C-level executives at the major case-making company as the source of information.

Recently, Samsung’s chief of mobile, DJ Koh, confirmed that the Galaxy S9 series will be unveiled at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. Now, the new leak gives us more information and reveals that the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus will be launched on 26th February. Further, the leak suggests that the devices will be available for pre-order from 1st March and will start shipping from 16th March. However, the company has not yet confirmed these dates.

According to the previous leaks, the Galaxy S9 is expected to pack 4GB RAM and will be available in two variants based on the internal storage — 64GB and 128GB. On the other hand, the Galaxy S9 Plus will come with 6GB RAM and will have four storage variants — 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. However, the 512GB internal storage variant is expected to be available in select regions only that too in limited quantity.

Both the devices will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor in the United States and China, while the international variant will be powered by the company’s own Exynos 9810 chipset, which comes with improved CPU, GPU performance, artificial intelligence (AI), and deep learning.

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The display size will be same as of their predecessors — Galaxy S9 will have a 5.8-inch display while the Galaxy S9 Plus will feature a 6.2-inch display. The phone is rumoured to sport a single rear-facing camera, while the S9 Plus will feature a dual rear-facing camera setup. Earlier today, a leak from ANATEL, Brazil’s equivalent of the FCC, revealed that the Galaxy S9 will have a 3,000mAh battery while the bigger variant, Galaxy S9 Plus will have a 3,500mAh battery — same as their predecessors.

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