Samsung just sent out an official teaser and invite for its Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ unveiling on February 25. For those not familiar with the date, that is indeed the start of Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the expected unveiling date.
The teaser doesn’t reveal much, other than a giant “9” and the words “The Camera. Reimagined.” Since this is not expected to be a big refresh year for Samsung’s Galaxy S line, it appears that Samsung is going to put a major focus on the Galaxy S9’s camera. That lines up with a previous leak from a supposed retail box for the S9 that showed a spec list including a “Super Speed Dual Pixel” camera with variable aperture (f/1.5 and f/2.4).
Galaxy S9 expectations
Other than a major camera upgrade, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will look a lot like the Galaxy S8 and S8+ with Infinity Displays. The differences will be in a vertically aligned backside for the camera, flash, and fingerprint reader, as well as an upgrade to the Snapdragon 845 and more RAM in the S9+ variant. The S9+ may have a dual camera as well, while the regular S9 will sport a single shooter.
The Galaxy S9 event time is scheduled for 6PM CET on February 25. It’ll be livestreamed for all to watch.
What do you guys think? Is there excitement around the Galaxy S9 or are you like me and only expecting solid upgrades without the wow factor we had with the introduction of last year’s design?
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I enjoyed the features of this phone.
I’m still waiting to see Oreo on the Note 8!!!
Hopefully this “new” camera will be better than what’s currently in the Note 8 phones. My S7 Edge took better pictures than this camera. Very disappointed.
I have to say I’m having the same experience, especially with video.
I just have no enthusiasm for Samsung devices anymore after using them for years and putting up with the software. I just can’t do it anymore and I really don’t care for the curved edge of the screen. I like they physical qualities of the Active design but it seems to be an afterthought as support isn’t great and the active design is always even further behind on updates. I will be tempted but unless there’s a huge price break, I’m not going back to Samsung. There’s to many good unlocked options these days.
Sucker born every minute.
Waiting on the Galaxy X
Really Sammy? It’s going to blow the Pixel 2 camera out of the water? I don’t think so.
I have the Pixel 2 XL, and my wife has the S8+. Every time I play with with my wife’s S8+, I get tempted to ditch my Pixel and get my own S8+.
Even though it’s still running on the Nougat, I haven’t run into issue that I do with my Pixel. It also feels and look so much better. By the way I has the original Pixel before 2 XL, and S7 edge before that.
I agree I had the original pixel xl, got the note 8, then pixel 2 xl and after a few weeks went back to my note 8. The pixel 2 is a phenomenal phone and no doubt has the best mobile camera but beyond that to me at least it’s not better than the note 8. But I know most that visit droid life are pro pixel and probably disagree but that’s the beauty of Android :options.
except bigger/slightly better display (at the expense of weight) on Note 8, what else is better on Note 8? I ditched the laggy (compared to super fluid Pixel 2 XL) Note 8 after 2 weeks.
Better display better charging options including wireless and fast wireless, headphone jack that I use daily with my aux input in my car, additional features provided by the s pen and I actually like being able to them os fully without using substratum etc. Plus I’m the one guy who has lots of cases and third party accessories and they are scarce for the pixel compared to the note 8.the xl 2 is a good phone but for me it’s just not better. And I don’t know what you did on your note 8 but I’ve had mine since release and it doesn’t lag at all is it faster than the pixel or flawless no but definitely not lagging. Different strokes for different folks.
If the s9 has the best camera to date with dual aperture here’s the question will the pixel 3’s camera be better?
Best is subjective here. I never liked Samsung smartphones camera and I had Note 8, S8+, S7 edge and more. I prefer not to take pictures of my loved once with Galaxy cuz there’s no detail. Pixel does this far better IMO. so if taking pictures of people is main reason then Samsung is no go at least till Note 8. lets see how S9+ camera does to people faces.
It won’t. This camera is already in use on their flip phone
I’m certain it’ll be a lovely looking device that I’ll have no interest in actually owning.
Yup another great looking device with crappy software. I wish Samsung would just get a stock version.
Crappy software? You’re buggin.
Yes crappy software. I’ll repeat again…. crappy software. How’s that for buggin? ????
Still buggin.
As long as you’re ready to pony up when they officially announce it with a headphone jack, I’m good.
The Exynos 9810 supports 4K 120fps at 10bit HDR but I guess time will tell if they’ll disable all the good features because Qualcomm is lagging behind.
I’d buy an international version to get the Exynos instead of a lagdragon. Why they continue to put inferior procs in the US based versions I’ll never know.
Samsung AMOLED doesn’t support 10bit yet. HDR10 we see on mobile devices are mostly 8Bit panels.
I’m talking recording.
I will always take a better camera but I’m ready for this ultra-fast gigabit LTE.
The camera. Reimagined.
*only on the s9+
The new camera on the s9 is supposed to have dual pixel and adjustable aperture
on paper looks better but will it be really better in real world?
That’s what next months announcement is for.
This gets me excited for the Note 9. Because whatever the S9 does, the Note 9 will do even better.
To quote Lex Luthor from Superman: The Movie, “Wonderful! Couldn’t’ve said it better myself.”
That hasn’t happened for a while. “do better” is a bit subjective and objective. Usually the same specs but a slightly bigger body and an s-pen. I miss when the Note series actually differentiated itself.
Battery life for me has been the same on the two devices, so the battery size difference isn’t a big deal.
And the Note 8 offers 2 extra GB of RAM, dual rear cameras, an S-Pen, extra software features, and an overall smoother experience.
So FOR ME, the Note 8 does it better.
2GB of RAM that doesn’t make a huge difference when we talk Samsung hardware.
Dual Camera that is already forgotten.
S Pen, okay, you can use an S Pen on the S8.
It’s still not worth $940+ in comparison. Maybe if the S9 is an SD 845 and the Note 9 is an SD 855 but a few additions isn’t “better”.
2GB of RAM does make a difference. I know, I own both the S8+ and the Note 8.
Yes. A dual camera so forgotten they are bringing it to their next flagship phone.
Uhhh…you CAN’T use an SPen on an S8/+. It doesn’t have the sensor for it or the added software features.
I’m not knocking the S series, matter of fact I LOVE my S8+. I’m just saying the Note series does everything the S series does and does it better.
What it’s worth is subjective. Obviously a lot of people felt it was worth the price difference.
Strangely enough I’m pretty intrigued by the S9… Primarily because I think they’ll refine the software even more. I’d be willing to swap out my Pixel 2 Mini for an S9 then see what happens in the fall.
Sounds like a waste of money. I’d just keep the pixel.
It’s always a waste of money buying new phones. I’ll just sell the Pixel or see what Sammy is offering for Trade in.
Waiting on the Galaxy X
It will be running Android 7.1.2 instead of 7.1.1 like the Note 8!
It will be running 8.0 at a minimum
I was joking
I know. I’m trying to stop the propagation of fake tech news.
Wait…no “Amazing”? WTF KleenDroid! I am disappoint.
Meh.
Amazing
Do you know how to say anything else?
Yes, read above
Amazing
Crap. I didn’t scroll far enough. I am disappoint in me.
🙂
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