Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones, which feature with Super Slow-mo video, low light camera and AR Emoji.
The new devices, set for launch in March 16, come with 5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED, 18.5:9 (570ppi) and 6.2-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED, 18.5:9 (529ppi) displays (S9 and S9+, respectively. The dual camera setup comesin the S9+ model only, in the following configuration:
Rear: Dual Camera with Dual OIS
- Wide-angle: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor (F1.5/F2.4)
- Telephoto: 12MP AF sensor (F2.4)
- Front: 8MP AF (F1.7)
The Galaxy S9 maintains a Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor with OIS (F1.5/F2.4) on the rear side and a 8MP AF (F1.7) front shooter.
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ cameras are built with a Super Speed Dual Pixel sensor with dedicated processing power and memory to take amazing shots with high photo quality. The Galaxy S9 and S9+'s camera features include:
- Super Slow-mo: Slow-motion video captures 960 frames per second. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ also offer automatic Motion Detection, an intelligent feature that detects movement in the frame and automatically begins to record. After capturing the Super Slow-mo video, users can select background music from 35 different options or add a tune from their favorite playlist. Users can also create, edit and share GIF files with a simple tap in three styles of looping to watch the action over and over again.
- Low Light Camera: Similar to the way the iris of a human eye expands and contracts, Samsung's Dual Aperture (F1.5 / F2.4) automatically lets in more light when it's dark and less light when it's too bright, taking photos that are crisp and clear. Dual Aperture is installed on the rear camera (Galaxy S9) and rear wide-camera (Galaxy S9+).
- AR Emoji: Samsung lets users create an emoji that looks, sounds and acts like them. AR Emoji uses a data-based machine learning algorithm, which analyzes a 2D image of the user and maps out more than 100 facial features to create a 3D model that reflects and imitates expressions, like winks and nods. 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.
- Bixby: Samsung's intelligence platform, integrated into the camera, uses augmented reality and deep learning technologies to provide information about a user's surroundings. With real-time object detection and recognition, Bixby instantly generates information directly on top of the image that the camera is pointing at. Users can translate foreign languages and currency in real time with Live Translation, learn about their surroundings, purchase products seen in the real world and track calories throughout the day.
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are also packed with stereo speakers tuned by AKG, audio with Dolby Atmos and a refined edge-to-edge Infinity Display. In addition, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will come with the new SmartThings app, which unites Samsung's existing IoT services into one single, smart experience.
As the first smartphone to support the new SmartThings app, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the central hub to manage every facet of the connected lifestyle at home, at the office or on the go. The SmartThings app will be introduced with the Galaxy S9 and S9+ and will connect to other Samsung and non-Samsung devices.
For those constantly on the move, the new Samsung DeX empowers a mobile lifestyle by bringing a large, full-screen experience to the mobile handset. With the DeX Pad, a new docking system, users can connect the Galaxy S9 and S9+ to a larger monitor, keyboard and mouse to expand the mobile experience with document editing or even full-screen gaming.Users can also transform the Galaxy S9 and S9+ into a Touch Pad with the DeX Pad.
Both device come with IP687 water and dust resistance and wireless charging. The devices also now support expandable memory of up to 400GB with a Micro SD Card and are equipped with the latest application processors: 10nm, 64-bit, Octa-core processor (2.7 GHz Quad + 1.7 GHz Quad) and 10nm, 64-bit, Octa-core processor (2.8 GHz Quad + 1.7 GHz Quad).
In addition, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ give users the peace of mind knowing that their phone is protected by Knox 3.1, Samsung's latest defense-grade security platform. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ support three different biometric authentication options - iris, fingerprint, and facial recognition - so users can choose the way they want to protect their device and applications. The devices feature Intelligent Scan, a new verification that intelligently uses the collective strength of iris scanning and facial recognition technology to unlock a user's phone in various situations. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ also introduce Dedicated Fingerprint, giving users the option to use a different fingerprint to access Secure Folder than the one used to unlock the phone.
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ also feature an improved optical sensor built directly into the device, providing more accurate information on users' health status. This sensor allows the Galaxy S9 and S9+ to keep track of users' Heart Load Factor, a new measurement of the real-time demand placed on the heart.8
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be available starting in March 16, 2018 in select markets and will be offered in Midnight Black, Titanium Gray, Coral Blue and a new hue, Lilac Purple.
U.S.Pricing
T-Mobile
- Galaxy S9 price: $720 full price or $30/month for 24 months with $0 down
- Galaxy S9 Plus price: $840 full price or $30/month for 24 months with $120 down
- Pre-order launch date: 1 March, 9:01 p.m Pacific
- Launch date: 16 March
- Trade-in promo: Up to $360 value for qualifying smartphones
AT&T
- Galaxy S9 price: $790.20 full price or $26.34/month for 30 months for AT&T Next
- Galaxy S9 Plus price: $915 full price or $30.50/month for 30 months for AT&T Next
- Pre-order launch date: 1 March, 9:01 p.m Pacific
- Launch date: 16 March
- Trade-in promo: Up to $350 value for qualifying smartphones
Verizon
- Galaxy S9 price: $799.99 full price or $33.33/month for 24 months with 0 percent APR
- Galaxy S9 Plus price: $929.99 full price or $38.74/month for 24 months with 0 percent APR
- Pre-order launch date: 1 March, 9:01 p.m Pacific
- Launch date: 16 March
- Trade-in promo: Up to $350 credit (iPhone X, 8, 8 Plus; Samsung GS8, GS8+, Note8)
- Other promos: $150 prepaid MasterCard for porting in a number, $10 off accessories for Verizon Up customers, 50 percent off Samsung tablet with 2-year agreement, $100 off Gear S3, and Samsung fast charge power bundle for $99.99
GSM unlocked from Samsung
The Unlocked Galaxy S9 is $719.99 or $30/month for 24 months financing, and the larger Unlocked Galaxy S9+ is available for $839.99 or $35/month for 24 months financing.
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