Samsung has launched the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in Malaysia with the 256GB version of the Galaxy S9+ model priced as high as RM4399. The cheapest model is offered at RM3299 for the 64GB version of Galaxy S9.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the latest smartphone from Samsung. It offers premium sound experiences with stereo speakers tuned by AKG. The Galaxy S9 and S9+’s audio also support Dolby Atmos, giving the effect of a 360-degree, cinematic sound.
The Infinity Display on the Galaxy S9 and S9+ were given an upgrade as well. Featuring a new, bold, and bright Super AMOLED Infinity Display, it has received an “Excellent A+” grade by DisplayMate Technologies, the world’s leading evaluator of screens.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ comes with IP68 water and dust resistance and wireless charging that is similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy S8. The devices now support expandable memory of up to 400GB via a Micro SD Card.
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be available starting 16th March 2018 in Malaysia. Offered at a recommended retail price from RM3,299 to RM4,399, it will be available in Midnight Black, Coral Blue and Lilac Purple.
| Model | Memory | Colour | RRP (RM) |
| Galaxy S9 | 64GB | Midnight Black
Coral Blue Lilac Purple |
RM3,299 |
| Galaxy S9+
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64GB | Midnight Black
Coral Blue Lilac Purple |
RM3,799 |
| 128GB | Midnight Black
Coral Blue Lilac Purple |
RM3,999 | |
| 256GB | Midnight Black | RM4,399 |
To celebrate its launch in Malaysia, Samsung Malaysia Electronics will be kicking off a limited-time roadshow promotion in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Queensbay Mall in Penang, and Aeon Bandar Dato Onn in Johor Bahru. From 16th until 18th March 2018, customers who purchase a new Galaxy S9 or S9+ will enjoy the following:
- A free Samsung Wireless Charger Stand worth RM279 (limited to 2,300 units)
- A Samsung Gear Sport at 30% off with every purchase of a Galaxy S9 or S9+, while stocks last
- RM50 off on an LED View Cover, Standing Clear View Cover or Alcantara Cover with every purchase of a Galaxy S9 or S9+, while stocks last
- A Trade Up Program, allowing customers to trade-in selected devices with an extra trade up value of up to RM400
- 0% Easy Payment Plan for up to 12 months
Apart from that, consumers will receive a total of 1,500 Samsung Rewards Points after activating Bixby, Samsung Members and Samsung Pay on their newly purchased Galaxy S9 and S9+, while stocks last.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Specifications:
| Galaxy S9 | Galaxy S9+ | |
| OS | Android 8 (Oreo) | |
| Display | 5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED, 18.5:9 (570ppi) | 6.2-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED, 18.5:96,7 (529ppi) |
| Body | 147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm, 163g, IP688 | 158.1mm x 73.8mm x 8.5mm, 189g, IP688 |
| Camera | Rear: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor with OIS (F1.5/F2.4)
Front: 8MP AF (F1.7) |
Rear: Dual Camera with Dual OIS
Wide-angle: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor (F1.5/F2.4) Telephoto: 12MP AF sensor (F2.4) Front: 8MP AF (F1.7) |
| Processor | 10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 1.7 GHz) | |
| Memory | 4GB RAM
64GB+ Micro SD Slot (up to 400 GB) |
6GB RAM
64GB/128GB/256GB10 + Micro SD Slot (up to 400GB) |
| SIM Card | Dual SIM (Hybrid SIM): Nano SIM + Nano SIM or MicroSD slot | |
| Battery | 3,000mAh | 3,500mAh |
| Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0
Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA |
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| Network | Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18 | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou) | |
| Payment | NFC, MST | |
| Sensors | Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor | |
| Authentication | Lock type: pattern, PIN, password
Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition, Intelligent Scan: multimodal biometric authentication with iris scanning and face recognition |
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| Audio | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology,
Audio playback format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF |
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| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | |
