{"id":232317,"date":"2018-03-16T09:37:24","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T07:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=232317"},"modified":"2018-03-16T09:37:24","modified_gmt":"2018-03-16T07:37:24","slug":"how-the-samsung-galaxy-s9-compares-to-the-s8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/mobile\/232317\/how-the-samsung-galaxy-s9-compares-to-the-s8\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Samsung Galaxy S9 compares to the S8"},"content":{"rendered":"

Samsung\u2019s Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones are now available in South Africa.<\/p>\n

The new flagship devices offer notable improvements over current smartphones, and the previous-generation Galaxy S8 and S8+.<\/p>\n

New features<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ boast a new dual-aperture rear camera, which allows for high-quality photos regardless of whether they are taken in bright or low-light conditions.<\/p>\n

Samsung has also added powerful video features to the Galaxy S9\u2019s camera, allowing it to record slow-motion video at a staggering 960 frames-per-second.<\/p>\n

Extra features built into the camera app \u2013 like Bixby Vision, which allows you to automatically translate real-world text \u2013 are included, too.<\/p>\n

The Galaxy S9 retains the InfinityEdge display implemented on the Galaxy S8 range, and backs it up with a more powerful and power-efficient CPU.<\/p>\n

The device also no longer places the fingerprint sensor next to the camera lens, but below it. This allows for easier accessibility and prevents users from smudging the glass over their camera lens.<\/p>\n

The specifications of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S8, along with their recommended pricing at launch, are detailed below.<\/p>\n

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Galaxy S9 vs Galaxy S8<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Specifications<\/th>\nGalaxy S9<\/th>\nGalaxy S8<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm<\/td>\n148.9 x 68.1 x 8mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n163g<\/td>\n155g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OS<\/strong><\/td>\nAndroid 8<\/td>\nAndroid 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/strong><\/td>\n5.8-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED<\/td>\n5.8-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear camera<\/strong><\/td>\n12MP f\/1.5 and f\/2.4<\/td>\n12MP f\/1.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front camera<\/strong><\/td>\n8MP f\/1.7<\/td>\n8MP f\/1.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n64GB, MicroSD<\/td>\n64GB, MicroSD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n4GB<\/td>\n4GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\n2.7GHz + 1.7GHz Octa-core Exynos 9810<\/td>\n2.3GHz + 1.7GHz Octa-core Exynos 8895<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/strong><\/td>\n3,000mAh<\/td>\n3,000mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cellular <\/strong><\/td>\nLTE Cat. 18<\/td>\nLTE Cat. 16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SIM<\/strong><\/td>\nNano (Single\/Dual)<\/td>\nNano (Single\/Dual)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Durability<\/strong><\/td>\nIP68<\/td>\nIP68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biometrics<\/strong><\/td>\nFingerprint, iris, face<\/td>\nFingerprint, iris, face<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RRP<\/strong><\/td>\nR15,499<\/td>\nR15,499<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Galaxy S9+ vs Galaxy S8+<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Specifications<\/th>\nGalaxy S9+<\/th>\nGalaxy S8+<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm<\/td>\n159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n189g<\/td>\n173g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OS<\/strong><\/td>\nAndroid 8<\/td>\nAndroid 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/strong><\/td>\n6.2-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED<\/td>\n6.2-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear camera<\/strong><\/td>\nDual 12MP: f\/1.5 and f\/2.4 wide-angle f\/2.4 telephoto<\/td>\n12MP f\/1.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front camera<\/strong><\/td>\n8MP f\/1.7<\/td>\n8MP f\/1.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n128GB, MicroSD<\/td>\n64GB, MicroSD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n6GB<\/td>\n4GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\n2.7GHz + 1.7GHz Octa-core Exynos 9810<\/td>\n2.3GHz + 1.7GHz Octa-core Exynos 8895<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/strong><\/td>\n3,500mAh<\/td>\n3,500mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cellular <\/strong><\/td>\nLTE Cat. 18<\/td>\nLTE Cat. 16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SIM<\/strong><\/td>\nNano (Single\/Dual)<\/td>\nNano (Single\/Dual)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Durability<\/strong><\/td>\nIP68<\/td>\nIP68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biometrics<\/strong><\/td>\nFingerprint, iris, face<\/td>\nFingerprint, iris, face<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RRP<\/strong><\/td>\nR17,999<\/td>\nR17,499<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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