Before Samsung X, will be Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. Is set to launch on February 25

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are confirmed to launch on February 25, with pre-orders expected to start on March 2. Following that, availability is expected to start within a few weeks of pre-orders. Despite all the rumours, Samsung will throw light on all the information at the launch event.

Samsung Galaxy S9 specifications:

Samsung's upcoming flagship phones will most likely be powered by the latest flagship SoC from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 845, in US and China markets. The Samsung Exynos 9810 SoC, launched last month, is expected to power the smartphones in other international markets including India.
Much like other flagship smartphones launched recently, we can expect the Galaxy S9 series to run Samsung Experience UI on top of Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box. As mentioned above, the Galaxy S9 is expected to have 4GB RAM and up to 128GB inbuilt storage, while the Galaxy S9+ is expected to feature 6GB RAM and up to 512GB inbuilt storage.

The Galaxy S9 is expected to sport a 5.8-inch Quad-HD AMOLED display, while the Galaxy S9+ might feature a 6.2-inch display. Both phones are expected to retain the Bixby button from last year.

As for the camera, the official invite as well as leaks suggest a major upgrade this time around. A variable aperture of f/1.5 to f/2.4 is expected in the rear cameras, giving the phones DSLR-like aperture adjustment capabilities. New ISOCELL sensors have also been spotted that come with technologies like Tetracell and Smart WDR. Other capabilities such as Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF), Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), and Dual Pixel are also reported to arrive on the Galaxy S9 duo.
According to a supposed retail box of the Galaxy S9, the phone bears a 12-megapixel rear camera sensor and an 8-megapixel selfie camera. On the front, the Galaxy S9 will apparently feature an integrated iris scanner and selfie camera and the Galaxy S9+ is expected to sport a separate iris scanner.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Features:

In order to expand the sales of premium smartphones, Samsung will strengthen product competitiveness by differentiating core features and services, such as the camera and Bixby, and reinforce the sell-out programs and experiential stores," said Samsung's press release earlier this week clearly suggesting the appearance of unique features in flagship phones, including Galaxy S9, in 2018. The release also publicly acknowledged the "Galaxy S9" naming scheme. From what we have learnt so far, the camera on the Galaxy S9 duo will get features like a "Super Speed" mode, Dual Pixel, and a "Super Slow-mo" mode. The phones are expected to come with IP68 water and dust resistance rating. Additionally, the phones will have wireless charging support, as has been the case for the past few Galaxy S flagships. The Exynos 9810 SoC comes with several AI-based features and better face recognition capabilities.
A new "Intelligent Scan" technology is also rumoured to combine the iris scanner and face recognition to improve biometric authentication in bad lighting conditions.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Price:

The Samsung Galaxy S9 will reportedly be launched in two variants - one with 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage and the other with 4GB RAM/ 128GB storage. Prices of the Galaxy S9 are expected to start at a record high of KRW 950,000 (roughly Rs. 56,500) compared to the Galaxy S8's launch price of KRW 935,000 (roughly Rs. 55,700). On the other hand, the Galaxy S9+ is expected to come with 6GB RAM and 64/ 128/ 256/ 512GB inbuilt storage variants. A starting price of KRW 990,000 (roughly Rs. 58,900) for the Galaxy S9+ in South Korea is also expected.

Probably pre-orders are likely to begin from March 2