rumors said price range same as note 8...but we will never know...maybe just wait official price

absurd price? iphone price more than 4k..still people buy...well, hopefully s9+ wont go over 4k...

note 9 will most probably have the on-screen fingerprint scanner

I dont think on screen fingerprint scanner will gain much popularity without sacrificing display quality. Actually I havent used my fingerprint scanner at all for 2weeks after my finger start peeling skin. It still couldnt read properly. Been using Iris scanner and it seem to works even better nowadays.

I also been using bixby to unlock the phone. What I didnt like about bixby voice unlock is that it still try to use recognition which is not necessary. Why cant they make it so it will verify the particular short burst of voice and match the tone/pitch instead. I have been using bixby quite often ever since I discovered that it can even set off my samsung robot vacuum with just voice command. If only Samsung had the same thing for their tv and aircon (Im already using their triangle ac).

Well,  I find that iris scanner works in the dark as well. However I find that it works better if you swipe up and get the 2 circles.

As for Bixby unlock, all you need is hi Bixby and then your voice password to unlock.

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.

6 years ago my Nexus 4 running custom ROM had it. Lol.

face unlock is insecure. can be easily fooled with photo.
worthless and false sense of security.
better disable it and use pattern lock.

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.

Ok, great. It could be possible. After all don't believe everything you read on the internet.

Anyway, one just have to take good care of their phone. By that I don't mean you have to splurge on glass sp, or whatever. It's just a simple task, taking good care of it. Would you rush to pick it up because it rang and caller is gonna hang up soon? No,  I don't. I can always call back later. Unless you're doctor perhaps. You can also dedicate a pocket for your phone which would then help you develop a habit of picking up your phone without worries. It also train your mind to be aware your phone is there and unconsciously avoid all those obstacles that may come into contact with it while it's in your pocket.

These sounds easy but how many are actually practising it. I saw many holding phone and powerbank sandwiched together in their hand. Not sure why. I would just hold the powerbank and leave the phone in my pocket. Why do I care about dropping a powerbank.

I have seen bad owners very often and I don't have to look for it. My mom is a very good example. Phones that we passed to her never survived except the RN3 (barely survived) which I quickly sold when I gave her my S6e.

There are bound to be micro scratches if you dont use an SP or TG. From the S6E to the S7E, then the S8+ and Note 8, I still have yet to find the perfect type of SP for the curved screens. Still have yet to try the Whitestone though. Im pretty sure the S9/S9+ will be of no exception.

yes RM200 but the seller will help you to apply

just have to COD with him at MCD @ BSD

so far it seems like he is only selling for the note 8, not sure if he will carry it for the s9/s9+
where as for whitestone, if you are super confident and have steady hands, then can save RM30 by buying it for RM169 and DIY

for me i dont have the confidence, so i paid 200 to him to do it for me. haha

I dont see it that way, I see it as higher resell value. If you are a 2nd hand buyer if you have two choice will you a phone with scratches or additional RM100 - RM200 for a near perfect with no scratches

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfZ2jnKI_MM
Just now i try what the same thing as this guys doing , eh seriously with phone photo i really can't unlock the phone with face Reg , so mean that if the THIEF who steal my phone , have to shoot me on portrait mode , mean i have to stand there and let him shot my face , then print out only able to unlock my phone???
Hm... now i'm more confident with samsung Face Reg seriously 
Here is more video i found on youtube with real reviewer test , so u guys actually can unlock ur phone with ur portrait pic? Hmmm....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VkQK1MSiIo

Last time trade in S7 edge for S8+ got deduct RM1650 from samsung. Now S8+ trade in value only RM1.7k? Lol.