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Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ to Launch on 25 February Confirms Invite

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have recently been certified by China\'s 3C committee and this has revealed that the two devices will sport quick and wireless charging that will be similar to the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8+ when it comes to overall charging speed.

As we mentioned, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ with model numbers SM-G9600/DS (Galaxy S9 China edition), SM-G9608/DS (Galaxy S9 Taiwan edition), and SM-G9650/DS (Galaxy S9+ China edition) were spotted by DealnTech on the 3C certification website. According to the listing, all three models will sport fast charging 9.0V output at 1.67A (15W) and standard charging 5.0V at 2.0A (10W).

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ specifications, features

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ will continue to sport the same 5.8-inch and 6.2-inches Infinity Display with 2K resolution and 18.5:9 aspect ratio which is pretty similar to last year’s Galaxy S8. The glass and metal design are also unlikely to change on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+.

Recent reports had also suggested that the upcoming Galaxy S9 duo will sport the same battery capacities as the Galaxy S8 and S8+ series. The Galaxy S8 has a capacity of 3000mAh, while the Galaxy S8+ is backed by a 3500mAh which is capable of getting fully charged in around an hour and 40 minutes or less.

Apart from that, the listing also shows that all 3 models have the DS labeling which refers to "dual-SIM". An interesting factor to note is that the standard of fast charging remains unchanged since the Galaxy S6, which was launched with the 15W output.

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The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. Recently, reports pointed towards the usage of a new Y-Octa display technology on the phones. Additionally, the Galaxy S9 duo is also expected to feature a f/1.5 aperture lens.

Samsung Galaxy Launch Date

Samsung’s invite for Galaxy S9 and S9+ launch says, “If a picture is worth a thousand words, the latest member of the Galaxy family has a lot to say. On February 25, Samsung Electronics will showcase the next generation of Galaxy devices that reimagines the camera and redefines the way you share your moments.” Samsung Galaxy S9 event will start 6 pm CET (10.30 pm IST) on 25th February 2018 during Mobile World Congress(MWC). Samsung will be showcasing the device in its booth at the annual mobile conference as well. The South-Korean company will also host a live stream for the launch of its new flagship.