The Galaxy S9 was officially released on March 16, 2018. With new features on the Galaxy, it seems like Samsung has tried to keep up with their long time rival, Apple. At first glance, the design of the phone hasn’t been modified as anticipated, meaning that it can be easily mistaken for the S8. Similar to the other companies, Samsung is following the trend of releasing phones at a fast rate, but only changing minor features. Some of the new features include: super-slow-motion video, variable aperture, dual-lens camera, intelligent scan, AR emoji, Bixby vision etc. To summarize, all of these new features are focusing on the newly improved camera of the phone. In addition to the upgraded camera, the stereo speakers have gone through drastic changes, the speakers are now 1.4 times louder than the previous model. Surely it seems like the phone has been greatly upgraded from the previous generation model, but it really hasn’t. Don’t expect to see your friends noticing your new Galaxy S9. It’s hard to distinguish the S8 and S9.
All these new features surely bring benefits to the users, but it raises one simple question. “Are the new features really necessary?” The new camera feature known as ‘live translation’ allows the users to translate certain sign, menu or document in various languages. Perhaps this feature can come in hand while going overseas, especially for vacation. But is it really necessary? Apps on the iPhone and other Android phones already have the same function as the already built in feature of ‘live translation’. In other words, most of the features of the new galaxy aren’t revolutionary or innovative in any sense. But, if you don’t want to download apps on your phone and want the ‘live translation’ feature, it perhaps makes sense to purchase the S9.
Similar to the other iPhones, the new Galaxy isn’t a ‘must buy’ phone. Remember when Apple released the iPhone 8? Exactly. It was pretty much the same phone as the previous generation. There are new cool features that are fun to play around for a few weeks, but most likely, they will not be used in the future. If you are a technology geek, the S9 can help you complete your collection. If you are looking to purchase a new phone, you should consider the S9. But, there are definitely other phones which will fulfill your needs and desires.
The price range varies from $700-900. Definitely not a cheap price for a phone, but not the most expensive. Nonetheless, it is a cheaper phone compared to the Apple phones. The camera has to be the best component of the phone itself. Many reviewers claim that it can be used as a a main camera for both taking photos, and recording videos. Therefore, additional dollars for buying a camera will not be required. Overall, the users have been satisfied with the Galaxy. It may be worth a try if you are looking for the start of something new.
Cheul Shin (12)
All these new features surely bring benefits to the users, but it raises one simple question. “Are the new features really necessary?” The new camera feature known as ‘live translation’ allows the users to translate certain sign, menu or document in various languages. Perhaps this feature can come in hand while going overseas, especially for vacation. But is it really necessary? Apps on the iPhone and other Android phones already have the same function as the already built in feature of ‘live translation’. In other words, most of the features of the new galaxy aren’t revolutionary or innovative in any sense. But, if you don’t want to download apps on your phone and want the ‘live translation’ feature, it perhaps makes sense to purchase the S9.
Similar to the other iPhones, the new Galaxy isn’t a ‘must buy’ phone. Remember when Apple released the iPhone 8? Exactly. It was pretty much the same phone as the previous generation. There are new cool features that are fun to play around for a few weeks, but most likely, they will not be used in the future. If you are a technology geek, the S9 can help you complete your collection. If you are looking to purchase a new phone, you should consider the S9. But, there are definitely other phones which will fulfill your needs and desires.
The price range varies from $700-900. Definitely not a cheap price for a phone, but not the most expensive. Nonetheless, it is a cheaper phone compared to the Apple phones. The camera has to be the best component of the phone itself. Many reviewers claim that it can be used as a a main camera for both taking photos, and recording videos. Therefore, additional dollars for buying a camera will not be required. Overall, the users have been satisfied with the Galaxy. It may be worth a try if you are looking for the start of something new.
Cheul Shin (12)