Samsung is just
a few weeks away from releasing the long-awaited Galaxy S9, the latest in its
long line of Android-based Apple iPhone competitors.
Companies like
Samsung are notoriously tight-lipped about what their upcoming smartphones
might look like, or what features they might include. So far we know for sure
when Samsung’s Galaxy S9 will be officially unveiled, and that Samsung is
pitching the S9’s camera as a main selling point.
But there’s an
entire cottage industry built up around smartphone rumors and leaks that we can
use to glean some more information about the Samsung Galaxy S9’s potential
features, specs, price and more.
Here’s what we
know about the Samsung Galaxy S9 so far.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Release Date and Price
Samsung will
unveil the Galaxy S9 (and likely a larger Galaxy S9 Plus version) on Sunday,
Feb. 25 during Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. Samsung
typically begins shipping new smartphones within a few weeks of announcing
them. So it’s a safe bet you’ll start seeing the Galaxy S9 on store shelves and
available online by mid-March or so.
The Galaxy S9
price isn’t clear yet. But it’s likely to be comparable to Apple’s most
expensive phones — that is, in the $699-$999 range.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Specs
The U.S. version
of the Samsung Galaxy S9 could use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor, which
will help it take better pictures and video, enable new artificial intelligence
improvements, and result in overall better and more efficient performance. The
Snapdragon could help improve the battery life on Samsung’s Galaxy S9 without
physically larger batteries, too.
The Samsung
Galaxy S9 that will be sold in other parts of the world might use Samsung’s own
Exynos processor instead of the Snapdragon, CNBC reports.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Camera
The camera will
be a chief selling point for the Galaxy S9, if Samsung’s promotional teaser is
any indication. The aforementioned Snapdragon 845 processor would certainly
help in that regard. The Galaxy S9 could get some improvements in the camera
system itself, too, with a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera featuring an f/1.5
lens, Forbes reports. A lens with that wide an aperture would certainly help
with low-light photography.
It’s unclear
whether Samsung will give both the standard issue Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9
plus a dual rear-facing camera system, or only put such a setup on the Plus
model. Details about the front-facing camera system are also shaky at this
point.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Features
Samsung’s Galaxy
S9 is rumored to have some bonus features that might excite some Android fans
out there. Samsung is reportedly working on big improvements to its
eye-scanning tech, for example, making it more secure and function better than
it does on previous Galaxy models. There’s also a chance the Galaxy S9 could
have some kind of face-scanning unlocking feature similar to Apple’s Face ID
system.
There have been
rumors that the Samsung Galaxy S9 would include a fingerprint scanner built
directly into the touchscreen, but recent reports say that might not be the
case after all.
Also worth
noting: The Galaxy S9 could feature an FM radio option, Tom’s Guide reports,
allowing users to tune in to local radio broadcasts. That may seem a little
retro on such a high-tech device, but it’s an option that some people have long
wanted.
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