Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. introduced the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+.
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ deliver an enhanced entertainment experience with powerful stereo speakers tuned by AKG, surround sound supported by Dolby Atmos and edge-to-edge Infinity Display. 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 Galaxy S9 and S9+’s camera features include:
- Super Slow-mo: The Galaxy S9 and S9+ also offer automatic Motion Detection, an intelligent feature that detects movement in the frame and automatically begins to record. After capturing the Super Slow-mo video, users can select background music from 35 different options or add a tune from their playlist. Users can also easily create, edit and share GIF files with a simple tap in three styles of looping to watch the action over and over.
- Low Light Camera: Similar to the way the iris of a human eye expands and contracts, Samsung’s Dual Aperture (F1.5 – F2.4) lets in more light when it’s dark and less light when it’s too bright.
- AR Emoji: Samsung lets users create an emoji that looks, sounds and acts just 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.
- Bixby: Samsung’s intelligence platform, integrated into the camera, uses augmented reality and deep learning technologies to provide information about a user’s surroundings. With real-time object detection and recognition, Bixby 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.
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 Infinity Display. First introduced on the Galaxy S8, the Super AMOLED Infinity Display blends right into the phone. It has adaptive contrast enhancement to allow users to use their device even in direct sunlight.
As the first smartphones to support the new SmartThings app, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ 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 full-screen experience to the mobile handset. With DeX Pad, a new docking system, users can connect the Galaxy S9 and S9+ to a larger monitor, keyboard and mouse to expand the mobile experience with enhanced document editing or even full-screen gaming. Users can also transform the Galaxy S9 and S9+ into a Touch Keyboard and Touch Pad with the DeX Pad.
The devices now support expandable memory of up to 400GB and are equipped with premium application processors offering performance and sophisticated image processing.
In addition, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are 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 best way to protect their device and applications. The devices support Intelligent Scan, a new verification that uses the collective strength of iris scanning and facial recognition technology to unlock a user’s phone in any environment. 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+ have improved optical sensor built directly into the devices, providing more accurate information on user’s 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 heart.
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be available starting in March 16 and will be offered in Midnight Black, Coral Blue, and a new hue, Lilac Purple.
