Galaxy S9[1] and Galaxy S9+[2] have been unveiled ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018[3] in Barcelona on Sunday. The new Samsung Galaxy S9 series smartphones feature improved cameras with variable aperture sensor on the primary rear camera, and the Galaxy S9+ sports dual rear camera setup. Other new features on the handsets include face recognition and AR Emojis, Bixby Vision, AKG-tuned dual speakers, reduced bezels on the top and bottom, and faster processors. As for the release, Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ launch date is March 16 in select markets, and pre-orders will begin in the US on March 2. The two handsets will be available in Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Lilac Purple, and Titanium Grey colours.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 price
The Samsung Galaxy S9 price in the US starts[4] at $719.99 (roughly Rs. 46,600) for the unlocked model, or $30 (roughly Rs. 1,950) per month on a 24-month financing option, while the Samsung Galaxy S9+ will be available at $839.99 (roughly Rs. 54,400) for the unlocked model, or $35 (roughly Rs. 2,300) per month on the 24-month financing option.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ features
The highlight of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ is the dual aperture setup on the primary rear camera sensor, which is capable of shooting at f/2.4 when there's ample light, but can switch to f/1.5 when the phone detects low-light conditions. Samsung[5] says this enables the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ to capture 28 percent more light compared to the Galaxy S8[6], adding that a new multi-frame noise reduction feature results in up to 30 percent less noise compared to the previous flagship.
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