Galaxy S9 happening on Sunday 25 February, the leaks are still pouring out thick and fast - and with so many, we've got a very good idea of what's going to be shown off on stage at MWC 2018.
We've heard a little more about the cost now: we exclusively revealed that the Galaxy S9 price will be around £739, and with Twitter leaker @evleaks stating the new phone will come in at €841, that equates to £742 / $1035 / AU$1325.
We're now certain, according to the repetitive nature of the pictures on the web, that the S9 is going to be very similar in design to the Samsung Galaxy S8, but with the brand releasing so many teasers focusing on the camera, we can expect that to be the major talking point.
It's also as definite as it can be that the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus will appear
along with the S9, and it's highly likely they'll pack some of the most powerful innards seen on any smartphone - although will they defeat the best Apple's been putting out?
along with the S9, and it's highly likely they'll pack some of the most powerful innards seen on any smartphone - although will they defeat the best Apple's been putting out?
In order to make the whole process as helpful as possible for you, we've disseminated the top rumors for you into one, easy-to-read guide on what we think you're going to see unveiled with the Galaxy S9.
Design: The Samsung Galaxy S9 design is going to be very similar to the Galaxy S8 according to the leaked images, although one of the key problems is solved, thanks to the fingerprint sensor being in a more accessible place. This means same rolling metal-and-glass chassis featuring minimal bezel as the S8, so we're not expecting to see much difference between the two phones.
Screen: The Galaxy S9 screen will very likely be a 5.8-inch QHD+ Infinity Display, rolling to the edges of the phone, curved at the edges. Don't expect an inbuilt fingerprint scanner under the screen though as, essentially, it'll be a very similar display to last year.
Camera: The main change here is expected to be a 12MP dual-aperture sensor. One that's as good in low light as bright light, with the phone able to change the camera's power depending on the conditions. While it's still set to be a single sensor, Samsung is pushing the phone's ability to take superb low-light photos and capture super slo-mo footage.
Specs: The US looks set to get a phone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, and the rest of the world Samsung's own Exynos 9810 chipset. This means 30% improved power, albeit still with 4GB of RAM inside. This will be more than enough grunt, but those that lust after specs for the sake of them will be disappointed not to see 6GB,
Battery: While it looks like we're going to get a 3,000mAh power pack - the same as on the Galaxy S8 - the improved CPU inside will likely lead to a real boost in battery life. This means the Galaxy S9 should last easily over a day for more users than ever before.
Other key features: A recent promo conformed animated emoji, where faces are turned into cartoons, will be present on the Galaxy S9 as a response to Apple's Animoji.
Stereo speakers will also be a welcome addition for anyone tired of the mono-firing single outlet on previous phones - we don't expect this to be industry-leading in the same way as Sony and Apple, but at least using your phone to play music or movies will be more pleasant.
An improved iris scanner is rumored to be Samsung's play against Apple's Face ID too, but given the poor performance of the sensor last year we don't expect this to be a big feature.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S9 SPECS
Based on the rumors so far, this is what the Galaxy S9's spec sheet looks like.
Display resolution: QHD+ (1440 x 2960)
Display size: 5.8-inch
Display tech: Super AMOLED
Chipset: Exynos 9810/Snapdragon 845
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB/128GB
Rear camera: 12MP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 3,000mAh
Rear fingerprint scanner
Waterproof
Wireless charging
Display resolution: QHD+ (1440 x 2960)
Display size: 5.8-inch
Display tech: Super AMOLED
Chipset: Exynos 9810/Snapdragon 845
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB/128GB
Rear camera: 12MP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 3,000mAh
Rear fingerprint scanner
Waterproof
Wireless charging
What's the latest Samsung Galaxy S9 news?
The latest news sees both new presses renders and hands-on photos with the handset, courtesy of a tipster and a Vietnamese retail outlet. If you want to see anything visual about the phone, well, it's pretty much all there to be seen.
What will the Samsung Galaxy S9 price be?
Our sources have told us to expect a price hike of £50 in the UK, which will translate to £739 - this means we'd expect it to land around $775 / AU$1300 in other nations. That's a 7% increase over last year, but a massive 25% bump from the Galaxy S7 - the Galaxy S9 won't be cheap.
That's now been corroborated by Twitter leaker @evleaks, who has put out a note saying that the cost will be €841, which is almost identical when converted.
What's the Samsung Galaxy S9 release date?
The Samsung Galaxy S9 launch date is February 25, according to Samsung's Unpacked 2018 invite that we've received - and we're expecting it to go on shelves in the first or second week of March.
Want to get the latest info on the Samsung Galaxy S9 on video? We've got our rumor round up right here for you!
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