Presentation of Samsung Galaxy S9: characteristics and prices. Everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone Samsung galaxy s9 release

Samsung Statement one can only envy - its flagship handsets remain the most desirable Android smartphones. By and large, it would be possible to simply release it in a new body color and with new firmware- and everyone would be delighted. However, the Koreans did not limit themselves to such a cosmetic update and rolled out a more ambitious update - with new hardware, a dual camera and software features in the spirit of the times. Just like last year, flagship samsung Galaxy comes in two versions - S9 and S9+. But the differences between them now come down not only to the screen diagonal and battery capacity, but also to the built-in camera. Firstly, the older model now has a double module - with an additional telephoto lens. And secondly, the main (wide-angle) camera has learned new tricks, including variable aperture.

Oddly enough, this feature is not found in any current smartphone, but in 2009 it was implemented, for example, in the Nokia N86. Samsung cannot be called a pioneer in this area, but I am sure that closer to the middle of the year, variable aperture (and not its software imitation) will appear in new products from other manufacturers. There is no talk of smooth adjustment of the aperture value yet - the Galaxy S9 and S9+ offer only two values: F1.5 and F2.4. It turns out that this is also the fastest camera among mobile devices, and the closest competitor will be Huawei Mate 10 Pro - it has F1.6.

The sensor resolution remains the same - 12 megapixels, and the equivalent focal length is 26 mm; autofocus operates in a hybrid phase-contrast mode, which is assisted by Dual technology Pixel. Hasn't gone anywhere and optical stabilization. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the same in all this, but the Galaxy S9+ has a second camera on the back. It has the same sensor resolution - 12 megapixels, the same optical stabilization and autofocus, and the aperture is strictly fixed - F2.4. Switching between wide-angle and tele mode is similar to 2x optical zoom. In normal mode, the camera takes excellent pictures, but I can’t yet say how much better it has become compared to the Galaxy S8, we’ll check this in March during preparation detailed review. But the presentation talked more about the new camera capabilities. This is, firstly, the ability to shoot video at a frequency of 960 frames per second. Secondly, Bixby features have been upgraded - roughly speaking, you can now make purchases from the camera application. And thirdly, these are animated emojis that are created after scanning the face with the built-in camera; are called AR Emoji. Yes, we all laughed together at this during iPhone presentations X, but now everyone has similar functions. This is truly the innovation we deserve.

Accelerated shooting is made possible by placing memory modules directly on the CMOS sensor. Sony did the same last year in its and. There is little memory, so you cannot shoot for as long as you want in slow motion - this can only be done in periods; with each press of the button (or with each operation possible in automatic mode), about 6 seconds of video will be obtained with a frame rate of 960 fps. The implementation is approximately the same as in Sony smartphones, and it all seems terribly inconvenient, to be honest. It may take some skill. But I would prefer a lower frame rate (the same 480 fps), but without duration restrictions.

As for Bixby, in general it is the same strange and uninstallable gimmick that works very unstable and is practically useless in Russia. Among the innovations, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ included an application for selecting makeup. It shows the colors of eye shadow, lipstick, powder and other things in real time, and the option you like can be ordered in the online store with one touch. Realized surprisingly well. But the bad news is that all this will not work in Russia. At the time of launch of the smartphone, such purchases will only be possible in the US, Canada, UK and China.

Another feature of the updated Bixby allows you to use the camera to recognize food on a plate and display up-to-date information about the composition of products and calorie content. Naturally, all this works very conditionally - and no artificial intelligence can't tell the difference between a Snickers bar, which consists mostly of fast carbohydrates, and a protein bar that offers 20 grams of protein. In general, this is basically impossible to take seriously in the coming years, but the public desperately wants something new. And manufacturers are forced to take this into account.

Let's move on to other elements of the Galaxy S9 and S9+. In terms of technical characteristics, they differ, but not as much as they could be - all the details are presented in a short table. Well, there is a traditional detail - the use of two hardware platforms at once. In the US, both smartphones will be based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, and in Europe and Russia - based on Exynos 9810. There will be no big differences in performance, and the need to use different platforms is due to support for the required frequencies, LTE bands, as well as certain legal issues.

For the first time, protection from dust and moisture (IP68 level, as before) did not prevent the Koreans from installing two speakers and implementing stereo sound. I'm still convinced that listening to music through an external speaker forever closes the door to heaven, but with audio from the video social networks he's doing quite well. In itself, the appearance of a second speaker is, in general, a trifle, but it just so happens that this was implemented in the iPhone several years earlier. However, when it comes to sound, the best part has to be the presence of a 3.5mm audio jack. It has not been on the iPhone for a long time, as well as in Google Pixel 2, HTC U11 and now also in . Samsung is still not going to give up this harmless connector.

The design hasn't changed much compared to the Galaxy S8 and S8+. Except that the new 6.2-inch model has two camera lenses on the back, arranged vertically. Otherwise, no differences are visible. The edges of the screen are still curved and create a feeling of complete framelessness, and the body itself is completely glossy and incredibly easily soiled. Even a short hold in the hand destroys the primordial appearance. It's no secret - this is only necessary so that the smartphone looks beautiful on the display window; the practical side of the issue is of little concern to the manufacturer.

At the presentation, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ were presented in four colors, but it is already known that only three will come to Russia at first: black diamond, titanium and ultraviolet. The most beautiful one is the blue one, which is visible in some photographs; most likely, we will not sell it. At least in white retail. It remains to add that Galaxy sales S9 and S9+ will launch on March 16 at prices starting from 59,990 rubles for the Galaxy S9 and from 66,990 rubles for the Galaxy S9+. The maximum configuration of the older model will cost an impressive 74,990 rubles. In Europe, prices will be approximately 840 euros for the Galaxy S9 and 990 euros for the Galaxy S9+.

There will be no conclusion yet - we only have preview. But one thing is for sure: Samsung once again does not disappoint. And despite the fact that the S9 and S9+ are not so different from the flagships of the previous generation, they look incomparable against the background of the new products of their closest competitors at MWC 2018. So we're looking forward to seeing both handsets in our testing lab. Don't switch!

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is already officially available for sale, so we can safely start discussing the next generation of the Samsung Galaxy S9. In this article, we have collected the technical specifications, release date and price of the upcoming flagship smartphone from the South Korean manufacturer.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were released in March 2016. Both have become some of the most successful smartphones on the market. Just a couple of days ago, the Galaxy S8 and S8 Edge were officially unveiled. In addition to its advanced features, the Galaxy S8 has a unique design with an edge-to-edge display. What to expect from Galaxy S9?

Samsung Galaxy S9: Release Date

Ever since Samsung started releasing its flagship Galaxy smartphone S, it's pretty easy to predict the release date of each next generation. Almost all mobile devices in the Galaxy S line are announced at the Mobile World Congress, which takes place every year in Barcelona. However, the Galaxy S8 was introduced a little later, a month later. We expect that the company may return to the old tradition and launch the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Edge at Mobile World Congress 2018.

After the presentation, the Galaxy S9 smartphone will be officially available for sale in the most popular countries in the world.

Samsung Galaxy S9 release date: March 2018

Samsung Galaxy S9: Specifications

Every year, mobile device manufacturers develop new technologies. Flagship smartphones are the engine of progress mobile market. Galaxy S is one such device. For example, the Galaxy S6 first introduced wireless charging The Galaxy S7 gets waterproof features, while the Galaxy S8 gets an edge-to-edge design and an iris scanner.

On this moment It is not known exactly what new the Galaxy S9 will have, because only a couple of days have passed since the release of the current generation. We will keep you updated with the latest news.

We are confident that the Galaxy S9 will be one of the few smartphones to support 5G networks. It will also work on operating system Android 8.0 out of the box.

Galaxy S9: Display

As for the display, Samsung will most likely continue to use a Super AMOLED panel with Always ON function. Similar to the Galaxy S8, the next generation will have a 5.8-inch Quad HD screen.

Samsung Galaxy S9: Camera

Galaxy S7 is one of the most beautiful smartphones with an amazing camera. Moreover, the Galaxy S8 received the same camera without changes. It easily competes with the iPhone 7 and Huawei P10. We expect that next year flagship smartphone from Samsung will have a new camera, because three years in a row without changes in one area is a serious step.

Samsung Galaxy S9: Price

There is no doubt that the Galaxy S9 SM-G950 will be sold in largest countries peace. Expected that Samsung price Galaxy S9 will be around $700.

Galaxy S9 price: $700

Full list of characteristics:

Samsung Galaxy S8 has become a successful product of the company, winning millions of fans around the world. For the Koreans, this was a revolutionary device; they implemented a frameless display on the sides, and the top edges were only a couple of millimeters. The popularity of the device led to increased sales for the company and high expectations for the next flagship, which will be the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus smartphone and its smaller version, the Galaxy S9.

The S8 was also significant because its design was copied more than any other, even Apple did not borrow the concept of the iPhone X so actively. With the Galaxy S9, the company promised to improve all aspects of the experience, as well as make the frames smaller. Read our preview based on leaks and official news to find out when it will be released and what it will be like. Samsung flagship in 2018.

Design

The latest news suggests that there will not be a radical change in terms of design. A device of the same shape is expected, made from the same materials (glass and metal) with a minimal bottom edge and a reduced top edge, which will be reserved for sensors and the front camera. The body is rounded, symmetrically streamlined on the back and front panels.

Photos and concepts of the phone suggest that the Galaxy S9 Plus will lose the main drawback of its predecessor, expressed in the inconvenient location of the fingerprint scanner. It was especially impractical in the older version, it was difficult to reach, and users often mistakenly touched the camera and not the fingerprint sensor, since it was located on the side of it. In the updated model, it will be placed under the eye, so it will be easier to hit it.

Unfortunately, the guesses were not confirmed, and it will not receive a fingerprint scanner built into the screen. Although the technology is working and has found application in the Vivo device, it is still imperfect. The response speed is low, and there are suspicions that recognition is often mistaken. Samsung will continue to develop facial recognition technology and a retinal scanner, and it will work faster and better in the Galaxy S9. There are assumptions that the implementation in the younger model will be based on front camera, and in the older one they will install separate module identification of the face or iris of the eye.

Display

It will remain without noticeable changes - Super AMOLED matrix, 18:9 aspect ratio, 6.2-inch diagonal and maximum resolution up to Quad HD (2560×1440 pixels). It will have rich colors, which is typical for the company's smartphones. Brightness and color rendition can be adjusted in the settings.

Samsung is the leader in the production of AMOLED matrices, they High Quality, and even Apple turned to the Koreans with a request to create screens for the Iphone X. For this reason, the S9 will most likely modify the current matrix, but there are no official statements from the corporation on this matter.

Cameras

That's what it's always been strong point Samsung phones are cameras. The junior model will have one new module with a resolution of 12 MP, variable aperture from f/1.5 to f/2.4, and in the older version there will be a double module, one of which will be the same, but there is no information about the second yet. Optical stabilization is here to stay.

The 2017 flagships shot very well and recorded smooth video, but in 2018 the Koreans intend to conquer another peak in the context of mobile photography. This is thanks to the updated modules and processors.

Sensors have learned to change the aperture. This will help you take bright, detailed photos in low light, because f/1.5 is a record high among phones. The module will capture a large amount of light, so at the same shutter speed and ISO as the previous model, the photos will be sharper, brighter in low light conditions and with less pronounced amount of light. digital noise. The same goes for video.

So why then do we need a dynamic aperture up to f/2.4? The fact is that at f/1.5 the blur effect is too pronounced in the photo background, the so-called "Bokeh". It's beautiful, but some photos will be spoiled by excessive blur, so it will automatically adjust depending on the shooting conditions.

Another important feature is the “Super Slow-mo” mode. Is not new feature. It was shown by the manufacturer Sony in their flagship and means that the device can record short videos with slow motion up to 960 FPS. Also, the capabilities of the processor made it possible to shoot 4K video at 120 FPS. Due to the SOC Exynos 8910, Snapdragon 845 and new ISP cores (image processing components), the layout of HDR and all modes in general will be improved. They will operate faster and produce a cleaner image.

Hardware

The technical characteristics of the device will become better. There will be two versions of the phones: for America (with one SIM card for distribution through telecom operators) and for the rest of the world. The US version is based on the Snapdragon 845 SOC, and the international operation will be carried out by a single-chip system of Samsung's own design - Exynos 8910. Both are made according to the 10 nm FinFET LPP (Low Power Plus) process technology, this should slightly reduce power consumption when compared with last year's models .

• characteristics of Snapdragon 845: 8 cores Kryo 385 (4 x 2.8 GHz + 4 x 1.8 GHz), video accelerator - Adreno 630. Support for Quick Charge 4.0 is declared - from 0% to 50% the phone will be charged in 15-20 minutes.
• Exynos 8910 characteristics: 8 Exynos M3 cores (4 x 2.9 GHz + 4 x 1.9 GHz), video accelerator - Mali G72 MP18 (18 cores). Supports proprietary fast charging technology.

In terms of performance, the processors should be approximately the same. Is that the graphics accelerator in Snapdragon is more powerful and games are better optimized for it. The kernels of both systems are based on the new ARM architecture Cortex A-55 (small cores) and Cortex A-75 (large cores).

All this should give a significant increase in computing power from 40% to 100% in various loads and tests compared to the previous generation of processors. Any games and tasks will be easily performed on these chips thanks to the DynamIQ architecture, which allows instant switching of tasks from one cluster of cores to another.

Presumably, in the Antutu test, solutions based on these single-chip systems will score more than 230,000 -250,000 points. Back in the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, they first used the modified system board SLP, which helps to more efficiently place smartphone components in the body.

The RAM will be 4 GB or 6 GB, but exact information about the RAM is not provided. Insiders claim that the older one will receive 6 GB, and the younger one - 4 GB.

Battery

The batteries will remain exactly the same: 3000 mAh in the S9 and 3500 mAh in the S9 Plus. But the shell will be modified in software, so the gadgets should work better on a single charge.

Software

The phones will be delivered with firmware for Android based 8 Oreo, which is covered Samsung shell Experience. They will again work on optimization, speed and convenience. Voice assistant Bixby will remain in place. All fans of the company hope that it will become smarter and more useful in everyday life.

Release date and price

According to leaks and hints from company representatives, the new products will be presented at the end of February. Most likely, this will happen at the most important exhibition of the year, WMC 2018, which will take place from February 26 to March 1.

Insider Evan Blass said that the presentation will take place on the first day of the exhibition, and pre-orders will start on March 1. The release date and start of sales is set for March 16 in Russia, Ukraine and the rest of the world.

The price of the cheapest modification will not exceed $800. And in general, the cost of the 2018 flagships will be lower than that of the 2017 models, according to manufacturers. This is probably due to the fact that new technologies have already been “tested”, so their use has become cheaper.

From this article you will learn:

The South Korean corporation presented to the public new model smartphone - Samsung Galaxy S9. Details about the new device have already become known.

Thus, the estimated price of the Samsung Galaxy S9 is known – $850. Don't be surprised; new gadgets are always more expensive than previous ones. The estimated release date is March 16, 2018. Let's take a look at the model. How can it surprise us, what are the characteristics of the Galaxy S9, and why is it worth purchasing a new product?

Screen Features

The model has a waterproof coating and a fingerprint function. Super AMOLED screen, slightly curved. The dimensions will likely be similar or slightly larger than the Galaxy S8 Plus. The screen resolution remains the same - 1,440 x 2,960.

And although photo Samsung The Galaxy S9 cannot yet be found on the Internet; the screen also has similarities with the S8.

At the same time, there are fundamental differences. So, a fingerprint scanner was built into the screen. This allows you to move it to the front without increasing the size of the frame. Another feature is the glass coating, which performs a waterproof function and reduces screen reflection.

Galaxy S9 design

The design has many similarities with the S8 - metal frame, glass back panel. Perhaps the device will be modular, which will allow you to attach various accessories.

In addition to traditional colors, there will be smartphones in purple or another new option.

Camera Features

The camera will probably be improved and will allow you to shoot 1000 frames/second. Slow motion footage will be of the highest quality possible.

The facial recognition system is similar to Face ID on the iPhone X. It is also known that there will most likely be a dual rear camera.

Galaxy S9 Battery and Power

Again, similar to S8. But there is also a difference - it is smaller (3300 mAh).

The processor in a new gadget depends on where it will be produced. So, in the United States the model will be released with a Snapdragon 845 processor, and for other countries they will use the Exynos 9810.

Regarding the Snapdragon 845, it is quad-core and operates at a frequency of 2.8 GHz. One of the cores provides 30% performance. Exynos processor The 9810 is a triple-core Gigabit LTE modem with upgraded graphics and 20% better download speeds than the Galaxy S8.

Of course, the model will work under Android control Oreo.

Other model features

1. Availability of a scanner with an aperture in an improved form. This allows you to recognize your eyes even if you are wearing glasses or in a poorly lit area.
2. AKG stereo speakers - a guarantee of excellent sound (plus included bluetooth headphones AKG).
3. Improved Dex, which will allow you to have a desktop and connect your smartphone to big screen. However, it is more likely that the function will be paid.
4. Two SIM cards, but for devices manufactured for the USA.

The exact release date of the Samsung Galaxy S9 in Russia has not yet been announced. But it is certain that a paired model of the popular brand, the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, will be released at the same time.

Samsung plans to unveil its next-generation smartphones, the Galaxy S9 and S9+, at an event to be held on February 25 as part of the Mobile World Congress, however, ahead of the events, several images of the new flagship from the South Korean manufacturer have appeared on the Internet.

The leaker, Evan Blass, also known as @evleaks, shared Samsung images Galaxy S9 and S9+ on Twitter. He explained what to expect from the device, which should become direct iPhone competitor X by Apple.

The design of new smartphones from Samsung has not undergone significant changes compared to. The devices contain thin frames and a Super AMOLED display. Unlike the iPhone X, the S9 and S9+ also have bezels at the top and bottom, with the top housing various tools such as the camera and microphone.

The older version, Galaxy S9+, has a new, similar design with dual cameras on the back panel. Camera improvements should be one of the main features of new devices.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

The Galaxy S9 is rumored to have a single 12-megapixel camera with a variable aperture from f/1.5 to f/2.4, while the S9+ will have two 12-megapixel cameras, one of which has a fixed aperture.

Samsung isn't yet ready to implement a feature like this on its smartphones (the devices only feature less reliable iris scanning technology), so the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will feature fingerprint sensors located on the back of the devices. At the same time, the company has changed the location of the fingerprint sensor on both devices, moving it below the camera instead of to the right of it, as it was before.

Samsung will present the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in black, purple, gray and blue colors. The Samsung Galaxy S9 will have a 5.8-inch screen like the iPhone X, while the S9+ will have a 6.2-inch display diagonal.

According to insiders, the younger version of the Korean flagship is priced at $990, while the Galaxy S8 cost $850.

In addition, it is reported that the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will the latest smartphones, produced under the Galaxy S brand. Next year the company intends to change the name of the future flagship to Galaxy X.