March 13: Samsung Electronics introduced the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ phones in the Nepali market on Monday, March 12.
“Made for an age in which consumers increasingly communicate and express themselves more with images, videos and emojis, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ drives innovation with Samsung’s advanced camera,” the company said in a statement.
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 that the users do not miss a moment and make their everyday epic, according to the conpany.
The company said that 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 Display– a key staple in Samsung’s design heritage. In addition, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ 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 Pranay Ratna Sthapit, head of IMBiz, Samsung Nepal, adding, “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.”
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Product Specifications
| Galaxy S9 | Galaxy S9+ |
OS | Android 8 (Oreo) | Android 8 (Oreo) |
Display | 5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super | 6.2-inch Quad HD + Curved Super |
Body | 147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm, 163g, | 158.1mm x 73.8mm x 8.5mm, 189g, |
Camera | Rear: Super Speed Dual Pixel | Rear: Dual Camera with Dual OIS |
AP | 10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 1.7 GHz) | 10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 1.7 GHz) |
Memory | 4GB RAM | 6GB RAM |
SIM Card | Single SIM: Nano SIM | Single SIM: Nano SIM |
Battery | 3,000mAh | 3,500mAh |
| Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0 | Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0 |
Network | Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18 | 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) | 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) |
Sensors | Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor | 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 | Lock type: pattern, PIN, password |
Audio | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology, | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology, |
Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |