14 DAY TRIAL // The closer we get to the August 9 unveiling date of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the more information on the device emerges, and this time we have some hands-on information from someone who actually used the new smartphone.
Details shared by Eldar Murtazin reveal that there’s very little to be excited about when it comes to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, mostly because it’s just a small upgrade over its predecessor.
When viewed from the front, the Galaxy Note 9 is nearly impossible to set apart from the Note 8, as Samsung has made almost no cosmetic change on the new model. On the back, the most notable difference is the new position of the fingerprint sensor, which is now located below the camera like on the Samsung Galaxy S9.
And speaking of features borrowed from the Galaxy S9, the hardware will be nearly identical. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be available with a choice of two processors, namely the Snapdragon 845 and the Exynos 9810 (depending on region) paired with 6GB RAM. Rumor has it that an 8GB RAM version is also planned, but there’s a good chance this would be limited to certain markets like South Korea.
Note 8 getting the ax
For storage, the Note 9 will feature 128GB built-in capacity, but according to people close to the matter, Samsung might be also considering a 512GB version as well.
While the camera configuration will be similar to the one on the Galaxy S9, Samsung will still offer some updates, mostly powered by software optimizations. Better optical image stabilization, for instance, is likely to be prepared, and so are new AR Emoji improvements.
A 4,000 mAh battery could be included, which should provide more than just a full day per charge. The report claims that S Pen could be equipped with Bluetooth support, which in turn would enable features like media playback controls and possibly other functionality.
Pricing will probably be similar to the one of the Galaxy Note 8 at the time of the launch, as the older model is projected to be discontinued when its successor hits the shelves.