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Built for the Way We Communicate Today: Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ fuel new discoveries with Super Slow-mo video, best-in-class low light
camera and AR Emoji for a more personalized way to express yourself
BARCELONA, Spain – Feb. 25, 2018 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. introduces the Samsung Galaxy S9
and S9+, the smartphones that reimagine the way people communicate, share and experience the
world. Made for an age in which consumers increasingly communicate and express themselves more
with images, videos and emojis, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ drive innovation with Samsung’s advanced
camera. Redesigned with a new Dual Aperture lens that powers an innovative low light camera, Super
Slow-mo video capabilities and personalized AR Emoji, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ ensure users do not miss a
moment and make their every day epic.
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ deliver an enhanced entertainment experience with powerful stereo speakers
tuned by AKG, immersive audio with Dolby Atmos® and a refined edge-to-edge Infinity Display1 – a key
staple in Samsung’s design heritage. In addition, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will come with the new
SmartThings app, which unites Samsung’s existing IoT services into one single, smart experience.
“The way we use our smartphones has changed as communication and self-expression has evolved,”
said DJ Koh, president and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. “With
the Galaxy S9 and S9+, we have reimagined the smartphone camera. Not only do the Galaxy S9 and S9+
enable consumers to shoot great photos and videos anywhere, it’s a smartphone that’s designed to help
them connect to others and express themselves in a way that’s unique and personal to them.”
Camera Reimagined
Today’s cameras are for more than taking pictures – they’re for connecting and communicating.
Consumers want a smartphone camera with state-of-the-art technology, so they can express themselves
with high-quality images and tools to tell their own, unique story. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ cameras are
built with these consumers in mind, with a Super Speed Dual Pixel sensor with dedicated processing
power and memory to take amazing shots with high photo quality. The Galaxy S9 and S9+’s camera
features include:
• Super Slow-mo: Make everyday moments epic with dynamic, slow-motion video that captures
960 frames per second. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ also offer automatic Motion Detection, an
intelligent feature that detects movement in the frame and automatically begins to record – all
users have to do is set up the shot. After capturing the Super Slow-mo video, users can select
background music from 35 different options or add a tune from their favorite playlist. Users can
also easily create, edit and share GIF files with a simple tap in three playful styles of looping to
watch the action over and over again.
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Infinity Display: a near bezel-less, full-frontal glass, edge-to-edge screen.
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• Low Light Camera: Good lighting is the secret to any great photo. But often, photos are taken in
less-than-ideal lighting conditions and most smartphone cameras have a fixed aperture that
can’t adjust to low or bright lighting environments resulting in grainy or washed out pictures.
Similar to the way the iris of a human eye expands and contracts, Samsung’s Dual Aperture2
(F1.5 / F2.4) automatically lets in more light when it’s dark and less light when it’s too bright,
taking photos that are crisp and clear.
• AR Emoji: Samsung lets users create an emoji that looks, sounds and acts like them. AR Emoji
uses a data-based machine learning algorithm, which analyzes a 2D image of the user and maps
out more than 100 facial features to create a 3D model that reflects and imitates expressions,
like winks and nods, for true personalization. AR Emoji shares users’ real-life emotions not only
in video but also with a range of stickers and uses a standard AGIF file format so users can share
their emojis across most third-party messaging platforms.
• Bixby: Samsung’s intelligence platform, integrated into the camera, uses augmented reality and
deep learning technologies to provide helpful information about a user’s surroundings.3 With
real-time object detection and recognition, Bixby instantly generates information directly on top
of the image that the camera is pointing at. Users can translate foreign languages and currency
in real time with Live Translation, learn about their surroundings, purchase products seen in the
real world and track calories throughout the day.4
Entertainment Reimagined
Smartphones are often our go-to choice for entertainment, which is why Samsung created a device that
offers premium sound experiences with stereo speakers tuned by AKG. Whether users are watching
their favorite movie or streaming their favorite artist’s latest album, sounds are clear, crisp and rich in
quality. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ also support Dolby Atmos, giving the effect of 360-degree sound.
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ audio experience is complemented by Samsung’s revolutionary Infinity Display.
First introduced on the Galaxy S8, the bold, bright Super AMOLED Infinity Display blends right into the
phone with virtually no distracting notches. With adaptive contrast enhancement, users can use their
device even in direct sunlight.
A Device that Fits with the Connected Lifestyle
As the first smartphone to support the new SmartThings app, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the central hub
to manage every facet of the connected lifestyle at home, at the office or on the go. The SmartThings
app will be introduced with the Galaxy S9 and S9+ and will connect to other Samsung and non-Samsung
devices.
For those constantly on the move, the next-generation Samsung DeX empowers a mobile lifestyle by
bringing a large, full-screen experience to the mobile handset. With the DeX Pad, a new docking system,
users can easily connect the Galaxy S9 and S9+ to a larger monitor, keyboard and mouse to expand the
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The Dual Aperture supports F1.5 mode and F2.4 mode. Dual Aperture is installed on the rear camera (Galaxy S9) and rear wide-camera (Galaxy
S9+).
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Bixby service availability and features may vary by country or carrier. Voice Command recognizes English (U.S.), Mandarin Chinese and Korean.
Not all accents, dialects and expressions are recognized. Voice command works with a select, growing list of Samsung and third-party apps. See
“Apps with Voice” in Bixby for a list of compatible apps.
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May differ by country and carrier.
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mobile experience with enhanced document editing or even full-screen gaming.5 Users can also
transform the Galaxy S9 and S9+ into a Touch Pad with the DeX Pad.6
The Best Comes Standard with the Galaxy Foundation
Samsung sets the gold standard for smartphones with IP687 water and dust resistance and wireless
charging and goes a step beyond with the Galaxy S9 and S9+. The devices now support expandable
memory of up to 400GB with a Micro SD Card and are equipped with the latest premium application
processors offering powerful performance and sophisticated image processing.
In addition, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ give users the peace of mind knowing that their phone is protected by
Knox 3.1, Samsung’s latest defense-grade security platform. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ support three
different biometric authentication options – iris, fingerprint, and facial recognition – so users can choose
the way they want to protect their device and applications. The devices feature Intelligent Scan, a new
verification that intelligently uses the collective strength of iris scanning and facial recognition
technology to quickly and conveniently unlock a user’s phone in various situations. The Galaxy S9 and
S9+ also introduce Dedicated Fingerprint, giving users the option to use a different fingerprint to access
Secure Folder than the one used to unlock the phone.
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ take health to the next level with an improved optical sensor built directly into
the device, providing richer, more accurate information on users’ health status. This sensor allows the
Galaxy S9 and S9+ to keep track of users’ Heart Load Factor, a new measurement of the real-time
demand placed on the heart8.
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be available starting in March 16, 2018 in select markets and will be offered
in Midnight Black, Titanium Gray, Coral Blue and a new hue, Lilac Purple.
For more information about the Galaxy S9, visit http://www.samsungmobilepress.com,
news.samsung.com/galaxy or www.samsung.com/galaxy.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Product Specifications
Galaxy S9
Galaxy S9+
OS
Android 8 (Oreo)
Display
5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super
AMOLED, 18.5:9
9,10
(570ppi)
6.2-inch Quad HD + Curved Super
AMOLED, 18.5:9
9,10
(529ppi)
Body
147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm, 163g, IP687
158.1mm x 73.8mm x 8.5mm, 189g, IP687
Camera
Rear: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF
sensor with OIS (F1.5/F2.4)
Front: 8MP AF (F1.7)
Rear: Dual Camera with Dual OIS
- Wide-angle: Super Speed Dual Pixel
12MP AF sensor (F1.5/F2.4)
- Telephoto: 12MP AF sensor (F2.4)
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Available on select Samsung smartphones running Android 8.0+. Using the original HDMI cable and charger included with DeX Pad is
recommended. DeX Pad, keyboard, mouse, monitor sold separately.
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DeX Pad comes with HDMI cable, wall charger and data cable. Accessories including monitor sold separately. Use of original HDMI cable and
charger included with DeX Pad is recommended. Dex Pad also supports Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note8.
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Based on test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue/dry if wet.
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Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only.
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Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners.
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Default resolution is Full HD+ and can be changed to Quad HD+ (WQHD+) in Settings.
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Front: 8MP AF (F1.7)
AP
10nm, 64-bit, Octa-core processor (2.7 GHz Quad + 1.7 GHz Quad)11
10nm, 64-bit, Octa-core processor (2.8 GHz Quad + 1.7 GHz Quad)
Memory
4GB RAM
64GB/128GB/256GB12 + Micro SD Slot
(upto 400 GB)
6GB RAM
64GB/128GB/256GB12 + Micro SD Slot (upto
400GB)
SIM Card
Single SIM: Nano SIM
Dual SIM (Hybrid SIM): Nano SIM + Nano SIM or MicroSD slot
Battery
3,000mAh
3,500mAh
Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0
Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA
Network
Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE
up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)13
Payment
NFC, MST
Sensors
Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor,
Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor
Authentication
Lock type: pattern, PIN, password
Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition, Intelligent Scan:
multimodal biometric authentication with iris scanning and face recognition
Audio
Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology,
Audio playback format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC,
MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF
Video
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits,
design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The
company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances,
network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit
the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.
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May differ by country and carrier.
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May differ by country and carrier. User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to
operate the device features. Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed.
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Galileo and BeiDou coverage may be limited.
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