Samsung is preparing its next generation of flagships
for launch in 2018, and looks like we already have some photos and numbers to
match it up with the rivals.
As reported earlier, Samsung is readying three
different models of the Galaxy S9 this time-the Galaxy S9, the Galaxy S9+ and
the Galaxy S9 Mini. Latest leaks spotted by Forbes reveal that the mini variant
will have a 5-inch display, while the other two will be similar to their 2017
counterparts.
All three models will come with Samsung
dual-edge-curved 'Infinity' display, unlike previous mini models styled
differently than flagship variants. This could make Samsung's foothold stronger
in the mid-range segment.
The leak also claims the Galaxy S9 will come with
dual cameras with a BABR coating ('broad-band anti-reflection') on the lenses.
DSLR lenses use BABR coating to limit ghosting and reflection. The company
might also reposition the fingerprint scanner on the device.
A report from AndroidHeadlines also reveals that the
phone will use heat pipes for dissipating heat, a setup that has been used on
Galaxy S-series and Note series since the 2016.
The phone model SM-G960F, believed to be the global
version of the upcoming Galaxy S9, has been spotted on a Geekbench listing as
well. The phone scores 2680 points in the single core test which far exceeds
that of the Pixel 2 (1685 points). But the iPhone X (4218 points) still remains
that king, and so do the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus as they are powered by the same
A11 Bionic chip from Apple.
The Geekbench listing also reveals that the phone
will be powered by Samsung next generation chipset, the Exynos 9 series 9810
with 4GB RAM. Samsung recently announced Exynos 9810 chipset that is built on
2nd generation 10nm process. It also packs 3rd-generation custom CPU cores and
an upgraded GPU, possibly Mali G72. It also supports Gigabit speeds on LTE
(something that the new iPhones don't, as they miss out on the required
antennas!)
