Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+: smartphones for modern communication

Samsung Electronics presents the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, smartphones for a new format of communication, sharing information and interacting with the world around us. Today’s users are increasingly communicating and expressing their emotions through images, videos and emoji, so the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones got the most advanced camera model from Samsung. With super slow motion, an upgraded dual-aperture lens, low-light capabilities, and personalized selfies, users can capture life’s most important moments.

Galaxy S9 and S9+ have advanced features for entertainment: Dolby Atmos surround sound technology, powerful stereo speakers from AKG and an ultra-modern “borderless” display – a crucial element of Samsung smartphone design. In addition, the new Galaxy S9 and S9+ pre-installed the application SmartThings, which allows you to easily control “connected” home appliances and smart home devices Samsung.

“Our smartphones are changing along with how the way we express ourselves and communicate is transforming,” said Dong Jin Koh, president and head of IT and Mobile Communications at Samsung Electronics. – For the Galaxy S9 and S9+, we’ve created a brand new camera. The flagship smartphones not only capture the best quality photos and videos under any conditions, but also create unique and personalized tools for communication.”.

A new take on the camera

Today’s cameras are not only designed to take good quality photos, they are now a way to communicate and socially interact. Consumers want to use a smartphone camera that’s designed to be state-of-the-art to express their thoughts and tell their own stories through high-quality photos, videos and other media formats.

Galaxy S9 and S9+ cameras fully meet all the demands of today’s users. Ultrafast Dual Pixel sensor with processing power and memory to capture the highest resolution images. Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphone camera features include:

Super Slow Motion Movie Mode: Create super slow motion movies at 960fps. Galaxy S9 and S9+ are capable of automatically detecting movement in the frame thanks to the Motion Sensor built into the camera. The camera will automatically start recording when a moving object enters the Sensor field – users will only need to turn the camera on beforehand. After recording, users will be able to choose the background music from 35 different options or add a melody from their own music library. From video clips, you can easily create GIFs in three different looping styles with a single touch of the screen, as well as edit and forward them.

Light-sensitive camera: good lighting is the secret to any quality photo, but photos are often taken in low light. Most smartphones have a fixed aperture and can’t adjust to bright or dim lighting, which results in grainy or “burned out” photos. Samsung Diaphragm with Dual Aperture1 F1.5-F2.4 like a human pupil, automatically adapts to conditions of too bright light or low light. The result is clear and colorful photos.

Selfimoji: Samsung users will be able to create emoji similar to themselves in appearance, behavior and even voice. The selfies feature uses a machine learning algorithm that analyzes a user’s 2D image and captures over 100 facial parameters to create a personalized 3D model with the same facial expression – for example, nodding or winking. Selfies allow you to share your emotions not only through video, but also through stickers in the standard AGIF format that most popular messengers support.

Bixby: Samsung’s intelligent assistant integrated into the camera uses augmented reality and machine learning technologies to provide useful information about what’s around the user.2 Finding and recognizing objects in real time, Bixby instantly shows the right information on the screen on top of the image of the object. For example, users can translate foreign texts in real time using the Instant Translator tool, as well as learn useful information about the area, shop online at stores they see in real life, or keep a calorie count for the day.

A new take on entertainment

Your smartphone becomes the center of entertainment today. That’s why Samsung integrated stereo speakers from audio manufacturer AKG. Watch your favorite movies or listen to the new album of your favorite musician online – the sound stays clear and high-quality. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones also support Dolby Atmos technology, making sound truly cinema-like in surround sound.

The audio capabilities of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are perfectly complemented by Samsung’s unique “borderless” display. First introduced on the Galaxy S8 smartphone, the bright, impressive Super AMOLED Infinity screen is virtually bezel-less, and the adaptive contrast control allows you to use the device even in bright sunlight.

A device for life on the web

Because the new flagships are the first Samsung smartphones to support the SmartThings app, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ become the control center for all “smart” devices at home, in the office or on the go. SmartThings app unveiled with Galaxy S9 and S9+ will support other Samsung and third-party smart devices.

The new generation Samsung DeX docking station allows those, who are always on the move, to use the mobile device as a personal computer. With the Samsung DeX Pad4 docking station, users can easily connect the Galaxy S9 and S9+ to a monitor, keyboard and mouse to edit documents, play games on the big screen. The smartphone can be used as a touch screen keyboard or as a touch pad.

Better quality becomes standard with the Galaxy Foundation

Samsung devices are considered the “gold standard” in the smartphone market for IP68 water and dust protection and fast wireless charging. Galaxy S9 and S9+ support up to 400GB of memory expansion via microSD card and feature the latest app processors for powerful performance and unparalleled image quality.

Moreover, Galaxy S9 and S9+ users can not worry about their personal data – the smartphones are protected by the latest Samsung Knox 3 security platform.1. The devices support three methods of biometric authentication – by iris, fingerprint or facial recognition. So users can choose the best way to protect their smartphone and all the information on it. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ also feature Dedicated Fingerprint for the first time, allowing you to use one fingerprint to unlock your smartphone and the other to access a secure folder.

Galaxy S9 and S9+ take user health monitoring to a new level with an advanced optical sensor built into the smartphone. The optical sensor provides more detailed and accurate information on key indicators of the wearer’s physical condition. The sensor allows the Galaxy S9 and S9+ to monitor the user’s heart load HeartLoad Factor at a given moment.

Price and affordability

American Galaxy S9 and S9 + will be available in Samsung’s brand stores and salons of partners from March 16 in the colors: black diamond, titanium, and ultraviolet. Galaxy S9 smartphones will be priced at 59,990 Dollars, Samsung Galaxy S9+ at 66,990 Dollars and Samsung Galaxy S9+ 256 Gb at 74,990 Dollars.

Pre-orders for the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones will open Feb. 25, 2018, through Samsung’s online store, Samsung Electronics branded stores, and partner showrooms.

Only in Samsung branded retail stores, customers will be able to take advantage of the trade-in program, which provides a discount when pre-ordering the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. The amount of discount depends on the user’s current smartphone model and condition. For the list of models participating in the program, please visit our Samsung showrooms.

From March 16, 2018, it will be possible to buy the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in trade-in stores of partners: ION, Svyaznoy, Beeline, MVideo and others. The list of partners is constantly expanding. The smartphones will be evaluated on-site in the presence of the buyer. The user will then be able to purchase a Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+ with a discount equal to the redemption value of their previous smartphone.