The Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ officially launches in the Philippines. Features variable aperture camera, dual AKG speakers, and new color Lilac Purple.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Philippines
TheSamsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ officially launches in the Philippines. The company’s latest flagships feature the latest octa-core Exynos 9810 processor, a minimum of 4GB RAM, and a minimum of 64GB storage. The phones are also equipped with the Korean tech giant’s latest camera, which include a new variable aperture lens.
The Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ are equipped with a 12MP Super Speed Dual Pixel rear camera with autofocus and optical image stabilization. Both units come with variable aperture lens, meaning you can switch between two apertures (f/1.5 and f2.4). The Galaxy S9+ is the only one between the two that comes with a dual 12MP + 12MP sensors.
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Pre-order period for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ ended last March 6. Lucky would-be buyers who did will get an exclusive gift of their choice — an AKG S30 Bluetooth Speaker, a Wireless Charger Convertible, or a Samsung voucher worth Php3,500 (which may be used on any Samsung Mobile product in the same store on the same day of purchase). There are additional complimentary giveaways including a 6-month Screen Warranty voucher, Zalora and honestbee vouchers, and discounts are also up for grabs.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a suggested retail price of Php45,990 for the 4GB version, and Php52,990 for the 6GB version. While the Samsung Galaxy S9+ has a suggested retail price of Php52,990 for the 64GB, Php55,990 for the 128GB variant, and Php60,990 for the 256GB variant. Both smartphones are also available with Smart postpaid for as low as Php2,499 per month. Check out the details here.
Samsung Galaxy S9 specs:
- 5.8-inch WQHD+ 18.5:9 Super AMOLED Display (2960 x 1440, 568ppi) 84.2% STB
- Gorilla Glass 5, Front and Back
- Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 9810, 4 x 2.9GHz Custom CPU + 4 x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex A55
- Mali G72-MP18 GPU
- 4GB/6GB LPDDR4 RAM
- 64GB UFS 2.1 Internal Storage
- 12MP Rear Camera, f/1.5-f/2.4, Super Speed Dual Pixel, OIS, 2x Optical Zoom, Dual-Tone Dual-LED Flash, 2160p@30fps
- Video Recording, Super Slow-mo 960fps @ 720p
- 8MP Front Camera, f/1.7
- Dual Hybrid Nano SIM with MicroSD Card
- 4G LTE Cat. 18 6CA 1.2GBPS
- Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
- GPS with aGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
- NFC
- Iris Scanner, Face Recognition, Fingerprint Sensor
- IP68 Dust and Water Resistance
- Dual AKG Speakers, Dolby ATMOS
- Android 8.0, Samsung Experience 9
- Bixby Vision 2.0
- USB Type-C
- 3,000 mAh Battery, Fast Charge, Wireless Charging
- Dimension: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm, 168 grams
- Colors: Midnight Black, Lilac Purple
Samsung Galaxy S9+ specs:
- 6.2-inch WQHD+ 18.5:9 Super AMOLED display (2960 x 1440, 531ppi) 83.2% STB
- Gorilla Glass 5, Front and Back
- Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 9810, 4 x 2.9GHz Custom CPU + 4 x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex A55
- Mali G72-MP18 GPU
- 6GB LPDDR4 RAM
- 64GB/128GB/256GB UFS 2.1 Internal Storage
- Dual Hybrid Nano-SIM card with microSD card
- 4G LTE Cat. 18 6CA 1.2Gbps
- WiFi a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
- NFC
- Iris Scanner, Face Recognition, Fingerprint Scanner
- GPS with aGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
- Dual Rear Cameras, 12MP f/1.5-f/2.4, Super Speed Dual Pixel, OIS, 2x Optical Zoom, Telephoto + 12MP f/2.4 Dual Pixel,
- OIS, Wide-Angle
- Dual-Tone, Dual-LED Flash
- 2160p@30fps Video Recording, Super Slow-mo 960fps @ 720p
- 8MP Front Camera, f/1.7
- IP68 Dust and Water Resistance
- Dual AKG Speakers, Dolby ATMOS
- Android 8.0, Samsung Experience 9
- Bixby Vision 2.0
- USB Type-C
- 3,500 mAh Battery, Fast Charge, Wireless Charging
- Dimensions: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm; 189 grams
- Colors: Midnight Black, Lilac Purple, Coral Blue
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