THE GALAXY S8 may have arrived on shelves mere months ago, but reports claim that Samsung has already started production of next year's flagship: the Galaxy S9.

We've done some digging, and this isn't all we know about the so-called Galaxy S9, so we've rounded up everything we know about the handset so far.

Specs
- 5.8in / 6.2in QHD+ Super AMOLED curved display (570ppi / 529ppi)
- Android 8.0 'O'
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (US) / Samsung Exynos (UK)
- Cat 18 LTE support (1.2Gbps download speeds)
- Display embedded fingerprint scanner
- Dual rear-facing camera
- Bixby AI assistant with dedicated button
- USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack

Release date
Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus will launch at MWC in February, where it will also spill details on the handset's release date.

Price
There's no word yet on pricing for the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. If anything like the S8, expect handsets to fetch around £689 and £779 SIM-free.

Latest news
10/1/18: Samsung's mobile boss DJ Koh has confirmed that the Galaxy S9 will launch at Mobile World Congress in February. Speaking during a press event at CES, attended by ZDNet, Koh said that the handset at the trade show in February with the sales date also to announced at the event.

8/1/18: A new leak courtesy of China's Weibo claims to have details on the RAM and storage configurations of the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. If legit, expect the Galaxy S9 to be offered in two versions - one with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, and the other with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Galaxy S9 Plus will be offered with 6GB RAM as standard and will be made available with a choice of 64GB, 128GB or 256GB storage. The post also notes that Samsung could launch a 512GB model of the phone, but this likely will be "temporary" and offered in "select markets" only.

4/1/18: Case maker Olixar has revealed its first official accessories for the as-yet-unofficial Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. Its screen protectors (below), available to pre-order at MobileFun, confirm that both phones will have the exact same display dimensions as their respective predecessors, with an identical camera setup up top. Olixar also let slip to MobileFun that, for some reason, the Bixby button will return on both the S9 and S9 Plus.

3/1/18: The first hands-on images of the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus have appeared online (above), courtesy of Weibo (via Androidandme). The in-the-flesh snaps don't reveal much we don't already know, but appear to confirm rumours that the handsets will feature the same shiny, glass design as their predecessors, along with a repositioned fingerprint scanner. While the also Galaxy S9 on left has just one camera, the Galaxy S9+ on the right has a dual camera setup.

2/1/18: New renders of the Galaxy S9 (below) appear to confirm that the smartphone will, er, look near identical to its Galaxy S8 predecessor. The images, shared on Weibo, do suggest that some changes are coming though, including an iPhone-esque vertical dual rear camera, a repositioned fingerprint scanner and - despite earlier rumours - a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Can't wait to get this baby

https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3010737/galaxy-s9-price-release-date-specs-samsung-confirms-mwc-launch-for-s9-s9-plus

Nice

Who will buy this for me

lizzypro:
Nice

Who will buy this for me

Ask yourself. Who will you buy this for? It's more blessed to give than to receive, says the Holy Book.

If you check now, it is just a slight difference from S8. just looking for ways to rip Nigerians off

Rear design looks ugly

I have not even used s3.....

pawesome:
Hfmhikj

Sharp guy!! ! This ur style murdered me. Lmao

Now way i wan go buy s8? them for wait till next year na i don already save moni 4 this s8 now s9?

lizzypro:
Nice

Who will buy this for me

Just play your cards right and it will rain on u, thank me later.

tdayof:
Rear design looks ugly

I just tire with their ugly designs iPhone all the way

I could

I never even see S8 for person hand, Una don do part 9 sharp sharp

Can't wait for it

this Is where life is vanity applies, after spend $683 on a phone only to realize after two weeks there's another one actually better than it

i know some hoes will intensify their hustle just to get this device immediately after launch

Deicide:
Now way i wan go buy s8

I understand jare, kukuma buy the S9 na, abi u go wait for S10

nairavsdollars:
If you check now, it is just a slight difference from S8. just looking for ways to rip Nigerians off

Who told you that it is only Nigerians that the S9 was made for?

lizzypro:
Nice
Who will buy this for me

C'mon Go Sidown Joor....Na Only U Get Smtin?

lizzypro:
Nice

Who will buy this for me

Na ur mate dey dis hotel wey i lodge since yesterday dey hustle

Go hustle for ur money

This people no well o
I just bought Samsung note 8 in november naa!

If that is the picture, I am not impressed.


https://www.nairaland.com/4279532/mint-like-new-samsung-galaxy

Pangea:
This people no well o
I just bought Samsung note 8 in november naa!

Simply upgrade or wait for note9

That's their concept... lol!

lizzypro:
Nice

Who will buy this for me

I

lizzypro:
Nice

Who will buy this for me

Eeya, how i wish you are my client. I for buy one for you

satelliteDISH:



Who told you that it is only Nigerians that the S9 was made for?

Very good question. Let's see hows he gonna answer it.

Abeg make unano give me bp...when I'm still fasting for s8 manna from heaven. ..l