Samsung has finally unveiled its latest flagship smartphones and, as expected, they’re called the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+.
While the overall designs of the S9 and S9+ remain similar to their predecessors, the focus of the two phones is on the camera, security and new AR emoji feature.
The Galaxy S9 is powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 845 chipset, 4GB of RAM, while the S9+ features 6GB RAM. Both phones bring back last year’s ‘Infinity Display’.
Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be available in Canada starting on March 16th from most Canadian carriers. In Canada, the two smartphones will be available in ‘lilac purple’ and ‘titanium grey’.
Confirmed Canadian carriers to carry the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are Rogers, Telus, Bell, Videotron, Freedom Mobile, Eastlink, Fido, Chatr, Koodo Mobile, SaskTel, TBayTel and Virgin Mobile.
Pricing
Unlocked pricing for the new flagship devices are as follows (available to pre-order now from Samsung Canada):
- Galaxy S9 — $960.00 CAD
- Galaxy S9+ — $1,100.00 CAD
Carrier contract pricing:
- Galaxy S9 — $249.00 CAD
- Galaxy S9+ — $379.00CAD
In an email to MobileSyrup, Samsung Canada noted the following trade-in offer is also launching.
“Trade in your old phone and get a minimum of $100 off in addition to the trade in value when you purchase Samsung S9/S9+ February 25-April 9, 2018. Trade in your old phone and get $150 off in addition to the trade in value when you purchase Samsung S9/S9+ (in-store only) February 25-April 9, 2018.”
We have reached out to Samsung Canada for additional clarity on the promo offer.
Specs
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Display
5.8-inch, Super AMOLED display, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Snapdragon 845 (Exynos 9810 in Europe and other regions)
Snapdragon 845 (Exynos 9810 in Europe and other regions)
RAM
4GB of RAM
6GB of RAM
Storage
64GB (expandable up to 400GB)
64GB (expandable up to 400GB)
Dimensions (in.)
147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm
158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm
Weight
163g
189g
Rear Facing Camera
12-megapixel (variable: f/1.5 - f/2.4, OIS), dual-LED flash
12-megapixel (variable f/1.5 - f/2.4, OIS) + 12-megapixel (f.2.4, OIS) dual-LED flash
Front Facing Camera
8-megapixel (f/1.7)
8-megapixel (f/1.7)
OS
Android 8.0 Oreo
Android 8.0 Oreo
Battery
3,000mAh
3,500mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM/HSPA/LTE
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), Intelligent Scan, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), Intelligent Scan, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
SIM Type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Launch Date
March 16, 2018
March 16, 2018
Misc
Colour: Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple (in Canada) | IP68 water/dust resistant, 18:9 aspect ratio, wireless charging, USB type C
Colours: Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple (in Canada) | IP68 water/dust resistant, wireless charging, USB, type C, Bluetooth 5.0
Display
Samsung Galaxy S9
5.8-inch, Super AMOLED display, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
Samsung Galaxy S9+
6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Samsung Galaxy S9
Snapdragon 845 (Exynos 9810 in Europe and other regions)
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Snapdragon 845 (Exynos 9810 in Europe and other regions)
RAM
Samsung Galaxy S9
4GB of RAM
Samsung Galaxy S9+
6GB of RAM
Storage
Samsung Galaxy S9
64GB (expandable up to 400GB)
Samsung Galaxy S9+
64GB (expandable up to 400GB)
Dimensions (in.)
Samsung Galaxy S9
147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm
Samsung Galaxy S9+
158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm
Weight
Samsung Galaxy S9
163g
Samsung Galaxy S9+
189g
Rear Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy S9
12-megapixel (variable: f/1.5 - f/2.4, OIS), dual-LED flash
Samsung Galaxy S9+
12-megapixel (variable f/1.5 - f/2.4, OIS) + 12-megapixel (f.2.4, OIS) dual-LED flash
Front Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy S9
8-megapixel (f/1.7)
Samsung Galaxy S9+
8-megapixel (f/1.7)
OS
Samsung Galaxy S9
Android 8.0 Oreo
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Android 8.0 Oreo
Battery
Samsung Galaxy S9
3,000mAh
Samsung Galaxy S9+
3,500mAh
Network Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy S9
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Samsung Galaxy S9+
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Sensors
Samsung Galaxy S9
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), Intelligent Scan, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), Intelligent Scan, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
SIM Type
Samsung Galaxy S9
Nano SIM
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Nano SIM
Launch Date
Samsung Galaxy S9
March 16, 2018
Samsung Galaxy S9+
March 16, 2018
Misc
Samsung Galaxy S9
Colour: Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple (in Canada) | IP68 water/dust resistant, 18:9 aspect ratio, wireless charging, USB type C
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Colours: Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple (in Canada) | IP68 water/dust resistant, wireless charging, USB, type C, Bluetooth 5.0
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