But if you upgrade from S8/S8 plus, S9 is not worthy at all since it only have 4GB ram and single len. From what I could see at it, S9+ is the true successor of S8/S8+. Meanwhile S9 is for the buyers who don't care about significant upgrade.

It could be true. Check the S9 interest registration link in sme facebook. Inside the registration form, they do ask if you are willing to trade in your phone. AFAIK, they never asked that question in previous launches.

here you go, S9 & S9+.

Seriously, they are more like S8s & S8s+.

The blue and violet color look very nice though, better than the color on S8 series.

Edit: Worth to mention, AR Emoji icon. I guess that's the new feature from Samsung to compete with Apple's Animoji.

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For S9, yes. It's less curve similar to Note 8.

For S9 plus, it's curve is almost similar to S8 plus.

After watching the introduction video, we could notice that Samsung keeps mentioning the word business all around the scenes. Usually the term "Business" is reserved for Note series.

Looks like nowadays the boundary between S series and Note series is ceased to exist.

There's rumor saying S9 will be the last model in S series, same goes to Note 9 in Note series. Next year their name will be changed to X series. The brand new design foldable display phone will appear and become the top dog of all series.

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No la. What I meant is both S and Note changed to X, no number anymore. Such as Galaxy X and Galaxy Note X.

Just a rumor. So treat it as grain of salt.

Yes. Most likely S9+ will have 6gb ram and dual camera. The only difference between Note 8 are the processor, speaker and camera spec, plus couple of extra features such as AR emoji and enterprise Knox edition. If you own Note 8, you sure won't have urge to upgrade your current phone to S9 series.

This bring up another question, what's the major target market of S9 series? Based on the leaked trailers, they are camera enthusiastic and businessmen. At the same time, I have a feeling that Samsung is holding back this time. No major change on the design, only a few changes on specs and softwares. Probably keeping the good stuff for the upcoming 10th anniversary? Or the upcoming foldable display series?

Anyway, despite that fact that so far almost all the info have leaked, I will still watch the launch tonight since Samsung product launch is always great and pleasing. ：）

If it's software basis, then surely it will work with S8 and Note 8. The only question is whether Samsung is willing to release the enterprise edition software to the older generation phones. And if they are willing to do so. Then another new question to be answered which is, when?

As for the new Dex, confirm it will support S8 and Note 8. If not, the old users will be rage. Lol.

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I want to watch the event simply for enjoying the show. Nothing much. Just want to feel the vibe. I still remember the excitement when I watched S8 launching event. Lol

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The official said 1 am sharp, but I will open the link in half an hour before it starts.

So are you going to watch it as well bro? I know that most likely I won't consider to buy S9. But as a Samsung fan/fag, I am still eagerly want to know what is the new change in this new generation. Haha.

Samsung changed the livestream link just now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GdA4z9G4Qg

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Wow. Releasing the 128GB and 256Gb variants at the same time. That's a new thing for SME market.

And blue coral for the first bacth as well.

Why they didn't do the same thing for the S8 & Note 8? Envy~~

Don't think Samsung will release 2 S series in one year lah. Lol

Not yet at this moment. But based on some youtubers first impression, mkbhd said the improvement is not that significant, only louder a bit. While the others such as Android authority said it's quite loud, a lot louder.

So I guess it's all based on personal perception afterall.

Not sure why Samsung doesn't want to implement double tap on screen to wake up feature. Imo, this is much convenient compared to home button sensor.

This I agree +9999.

Worry about this worry about that, at the end, everyone is trying so hard to keep their phones as prestine as possible just for the potential 2nd hand buyer. While the owner himself didn't get to enjoy the phone till the maximum.

Anyway, it's a matter of personal preference. I respect that. But I can't imagine myself trying so hard to let go the old phone with highest resale value. If you can find a willing buyer, good for you. But if can't, then just trade in the phone. Save the trouble and time. It may not be the best choice, but at least it's a workable method.

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No. Note 8 RRP price will only drop at half or 1 month before Note 9 is going to be released.

Not your fault. All of us know that weak battery life is one major flaw when it comes to Samsung.