SAMSUNG GALAXY S9 & S9+

Samsung has finally came up with the new device Galaxy S9 and S9+. This flagship device have been launched in India on 6th March 2018. However the release date of the Samsung S9 series models in India is 16th March 2018; preorders of this device have been already open. Customers can also prebook the devices on official site https://shop.samsung.com/in/galaxy-s9plus.html & https://shop.samsung.com/in/galaxy-s9plus.html by paying an amount of Rs 2,000. S9 and S9+ are powered by faster processors, better cameras, dual speakers for better audio, and AR Emojis. We have rounded up everything you need to know about picking one below.
Specifications and features:
Features
S9
S9+
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Dimensions
5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 INCH
6.22 x 2.91 x 0.33 INCH
Weight
163 g
189 g
SIM
Single sim (nano sim),
Hybrid Dual Sim
Single sim (nano sim),
Hybrid Dual Sim
Display type
Super AMOLED, 16M colors, with corning Gorilla Glass 5 & HDR10
Super AMOLED, 16M colors, with corning Gorilla Glass 5 & HDR10
 Display Size
5.8 inches
6.2 inches
Resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels,
18.5:9 ratio
1440 x 2960 pixels,
18.5:9 ratio
Android version
8.0 (Oreo)
8.0 (Oreo)
Chip
Exynos 9810 octa Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Exynos 9810 octa Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Card slot
Micro SD upto 400GB (Sim2 Slot)
Micro SD upto 400GB (Sim2 Slot)
Internal memory
64 / 128 / 256 GB, with 4GB RAM
64 / 128 / 256 GB, with 6GB RAM
Primary camera
12 MP (f/1.25-2.4,26mm, 1/2.5”, dual pixel)
Dual – 12 MP (f/1.5-2.4,26mm, 1/2.55”) + 12MP (f/2.4,52mm, 1/3.6”, AF)
Camera features
Geotagging, 4K video, face/ smile detection, Auto HDR, Panorama
Geotagging, 4K video, face/ smile detection, Auto HDR, Panorama
Video Format support
720p, 1080p, 2160p, HDR
720p, 1080p, 2160p, HDR
Secondary Camera
8MP (f/1.7,26mm, 1/3.6”,) autofocus, Auto HDR
8MP (f/1.7,25mm, 1/3.6”,) autofocus, Auto HDR
Sound systems
Stereo Speakers
Stereo speakers
Audio jack
Yes, 3.5mm
Yes, 3.5mm
Wireless features
WLAN, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
WLAN, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
Radio
Yes
Yes
USB type
3.1 type-C
3.1 type-C
Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate, barometer.
Iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate, barometer.
Messaging supported
SMS, MMS, EMAIL, IM, PUSH MAIL
SMS, MMS, EMAIL, IM, PUSH MAIL
Battery
Non-removable Li-on 3000 mah battery
Non-removable Li-on 3500 mah battery
Colours available
Midnight black, coral blue, titanium grey, lilac purple
Midnight black, coral blue, titanium grey, lilac purple
Price
64 GB — Rs 57,900
256 GB – Rs 65,900
64 GB – Rs 64,900
256 GB – Rs 72,900
Launch offers on Samsung S9 and S9+ in India:
This offers is beneficial for the HDFC debit and credit card users which includes a cashback of Rs 6,000 in the PayTm mall on purchases made online and offline. However for the Samsung users, Samsung is giving a discount of Rs 6,000 on exchange of an old Samsung smartphone.


JIO offers on Samsung S9 and S9 plus:
Samsung S9 and S9+ users on Jio will get an offer of 1TB at high speed 4G data including unlimited voice and sms for one year for only Rs 4,999 which is worth of Rs 15,000. Jio users will also get complimentary Jio prime membership with this offer.


Airtel offers on Samsung S9 and S9 plus:
You can also buy the Samsung S9 and S9+ smartphones from the airtel. You can buy Samsung S9 & S9+ with the down payment of Rs 9,000 and rest amount pay Rs 2,499 each month for the next 24 months. Buyers will also get 2TB of 4G data in this period. Additionally buyers can also avail a “Double data” offer on airtel’s post-paid plans. With 499 plan, you will get 80GB data, unlimited calls + one year Amazon Prime membership (worth Rs 999). With 799 plan, you will get 120GB data, unlimited calls + one year Amazon Prime membership (worth Rs 999). Both the offers include free subscription to Airtel TV and Wynk Music.                                                                                              

Editor: Anuj Gupta

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