Samsung[1] is set to launch the Galaxy S9[2] and Galaxy S9+[3] at an event on February 25 during Mobile World Congress 2018[4]. Ahead of the launch, the smartphones have been leaked on numerous occasions with most price details, specifications, and features out in the public domain. Confirmations and invites from Samsung have also confirmed the presence of Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ at MWC this year.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Price
The Samsung Galaxy S9 will reportedly[5] be launched in two variants - one with 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage and the other with 4GB RAM/ 128GB storage. Prices of the Galaxy S9 are expected to start at a record high of KRW 950,000 (roughly Rs. 56,500) compared to the Galaxy S8's[6] launch price of KRW 935,000 (roughly Rs. 55,700). On the other hand, the Galaxy S9+ is expected to come with 6GB RAM and 64/ 128/ 256/ 512GB inbuilt storage variants. A starting price of KRW 990,000 (roughly Rs. 58,900) for the Galaxy S9+ in South Korea is also expected.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Design
One aspect where the Samsung Galaxy S9 series is not expected to surprise is the design. With the Galaxy S flagship range getting a design overhaul last year, Samsung is expected to keep things quieter with an upgrade focused mostly on internal specifications. Despite that, we can expect minor changes in the overall design. For starters, the fingerprint sensor will reportedly[7] shift from the right of the rear camera lens to below it. This is possibly a decision taken to make it more ergonomic to operate - one where you don't mistakenly touch the camera lens instead of the sensor. An under-display fingerprint...