[tkl23786]

It's the time of the year, folks.

News of the Note 9 is slowly coming in.

Will update this thread as and when there is news regarding Note 9.

Let me kick start this with an article about the in-display fingerprint sensor (or lack of)

10 March 2018
Samsung Rumored to Drop a Highly Anticipated Feature from the Galaxy Note 9
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...-galaxy-note-9

"............believes it is "likely" that Samsung will drop in-display fingerprint sensing technology from the Galaxy Note 9 due to "technological difficulties". Moreover, the in-display fingerprint sensor does not work well with screen protectors and its success rate can be affected by various environmental factors..........."

31 March 2018
Samsung might release the Galaxy Note 9 earlier this year

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...9-earlier-year

"..... Galaxy Note 9 could be unveiled in July or August based on reports that Samsung Display will start producing OLED panels for the device in April....."

"....Samsung wants to launch the Galaxy Note 9 ahead of the three new iPhones coming in September and to make up for the poor sales of the Galaxy S9....."

".... Galaxy Note9 is expected to sport a slightly bigger display at 6.38-inches, up from the current 6.32-inches. It is not likely to have an in-screen fingerprint sensor...."

20 May 2018
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 could be unveiled in late July

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...iled-late-july

".......Samsung has reportedly begun mass production of 6.38-inch OLED displays, it is expected to launch the Galaxy Note 9 in late July with global roll-out as early as August......"

21 May 2018
Samsung will launch a revamped Bixby 2.0 with the Galaxy Note9

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...0-galaxy-note9

3 June 2018
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...9-early-august

"...........Samsung plans to hold its "Unpacked" event in New York on 9 August. The South Korean company also aims to launch the Galaxy Note 9 in global markets as early as the end of August. The Galaxy Note 9 is said to come with an upgraded camera and run on an improved Qualcomm processor for some markets..........."

8 June 2018
Purported renders and video of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 leaked

14 June 2018
Galaxy Note9 to come in 5 colors and have a bigger battery?

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...bigger-battery

4,000mAh battery, faster wireless charger, five colors: blue (with gold frame), black, *brown, lavender and *gray (*exclusive to certain countries/telco)

19 June 2018
The Galaxy Note 9 may come with 512GB internal storage for some markets

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...e-some-markets

"......the 512GB variant will be available in selected markets such as Korea and China. There is a chance that a few more markets will get the 512GB variant, but @Samsung_News_ did not elaborate further......"

28 June 2018
Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked event on 9 August

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...event-9-august

29 June 2018
Mobile industry veteran reveals new details on the Galaxy Note 9

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...-galaxy-note-9

1) minimal design changes on the Galaxy Note 9 with the rear fingerprint sensor sitting below the dual-camera module
2) same camera hardware as the Galaxy S9+ with new algorithms and enhanced optical image stabilization
3) a heavier chassis which could be due to the massive 4,000mAh battery
4) up to two days of battery life on a single charge
5) upgraded S Pen with Bluetooth connectivity

4 July 2018
Renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 show the handset in 5 different colors





12 July 2018
Galaxy Note 9 to be available two weeks after launch?

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...s-after-launch

23 July 2018
Samsung's wireless charger for the Galaxy Note9 and Galaxy Watch revealed

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...watch-revealed



27 July 2018
New Samsung Galaxy Note9 teaser hints at great battery life

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...t-battery-life

30 July 2018
Fortnite on Android might be a timed exclusive for the Samsung Galaxy Note9

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...g-galaxy-note9

".....Fortnite on Android will be a 30-day exclusive to Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphone, with other Android devices getting it later......."

".....game will come pre-installed on the handset and that the new Bluetooth Smart S Pen will be integrated into gameplay...."

"..... in-game promo tie-in with $100 to $150 V-bucks (Fortnite's in-game currency) being awarded to anyone that pre-orders the phone....."

31 July 2018
Retail prices and color options of Galaxy Note9 revealed in pre-order poster

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...e-order-poster

".... pre-order poster in Indonesia has revealed the retail prices and color options of the Samsung Galaxy Note9....."

"....available in 128GB and 512GB storage options. The phone will also come in three color options: mystic black, engineered blue and artisan copper...."

"....the 128GB model will have a retail price of 13,500,000 rupiah (~S$1,277) while the 512GB model is priced at 17,500,000 rupiah (~S$1,655)...."

"....Customers in Indonesia also receive 32-inch and 40-inch Samsung Smart TV depending on the model they pre-order...."

10 August 2018
It's official: the Samsung Galaxy Note9 has a 4,000mAh battery

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...000mah-battery

Samsung Galaxy Note9: Local pricing, pre-order promos, and more!

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...romos-and-more

Telco Pre-Order for Note9

Starhub
OCBC cardmembers can enjoy S$200 off the phone when they sign up to a new 2-year S (and above) plan.

Customers who buy the 128GB Note9 during this pre-order period to upgrade to the 512GB model for free.

Singtel
Customers who buy the 128GB Note9 during this pre-order period to upgrade to the 512GB model for free.

Customers will receive $50 voucher to purchase selected Note9 accessories

M1
Free 30GB data for customers who buy the phone and sign up or re-contract (2 years) on its mySIMe 40, mySIMe 70, or mySIMe 90 plan during the pre-order period. The promo also consists of a free 6-month subscription waiver for its 5GB mySIM add-on.

Customers who buy the 128GB Note9 during this pre-order period to upgrade to the 512GB model for free

HWZ Review
Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy Note9

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feat...g-galaxy-note9

10 November 2018
Samsung outs Lavender Purple Galaxy Note9 and drops a 1TB-ready promo

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...tb-ready-promo

Samsung's new One UI is designed to make large phones easier to use one-handed

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...use-one-handed

25 November 2018
Samsung launches a stunning white Galaxy Note9 in Taiwan

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...y-note9-taiwan



12 January 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note9 (128GB) is now available in Alpine White

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...e-alpine-white

[chooyoshi]

tkl23786 wrote:

It's the time of the year, folks.

News of the Note 9 is slowly coming in.

Will update this thread as and when there is news regarding Note 9.

Let me kick start this with an article about the in-display fingerprint sensor (or lack of)

10 March 2018
Samsung Rumored to Drop a Highly Anticipated Feature from the Galaxy Note 9
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...-galaxy-note-9

"............believes it is "likely" that Samsung will drop in-display fingerprint sensing technology from the Galaxy Note 9 due to "technological difficulties". Moreover, the in-display fingerprint sensor does not work well with screen protectors and its success rate can be affected by various environmental factors..........."

no issue if Fingerprint sensor is in the right position

[WhiteAnt]

No evolutionary technology then no reason to upgrade phone. Fingerprint scanner underneath screen is a big thing. Nobody likes it at the back la

Duno what new things are they going to add in so that consumers will want to buy the phone. I don't like the ar emoji thing which is gimmick. Iphone x has ar emoji which is so perfect imo but my friends also rarely use. If nothing new but just incremental upgrade like better cam and soc, then note 8 is really good enough that will age very gracefully for 3 to 4years, without having to pay for the latest smartphone

[dgeralds]

Iam waiting for on screen finger print sensor technology. I have a 99% deskbound job with phone on the table and cannot imagine lifting the phone to face level 100 times a day. Still with S7 edge that has great finger print sensor in front...

[Boner]

safe to say note 9 will be out this year?
thinking if i should replaced my scratched note 8 screen or wait for note 9...

[deathst]

dgeralds wrote:

Iam waiting for on screen finger print sensor technology. I have a 99% deskbound job with phone on the table and cannot imagine lifting the phone to face level 100 times a day. Still with S7 edge that has great finger print sensor in front...

Or you know you can get one of Samsung's fast wireless chargers which has it propped up so you can just use face detection or intelligent scan (Iris & Face) to unlock the device

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[tkl23786]

31 March 2018
Samsung might release the Galaxy Note 9 earlier this year

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...9-earlier-year

"..... Galaxy Note 9 could be unveiled in July or August based on reports that Samsung Display will start producing OLED panels for the device in April....."

"....Samsung wants to launch the Galaxy Note 9 ahead of the three new iPhones coming in September and to make up for the poor sales of the Galaxy S9....."

".... Galaxy Note9 is expected to sport a slightly bigger display at 6.38-inches, up from the current 6.32-inches. It is not likely to have an in-screen fingerprint sensor...."

[Jurong640]

Hopefully, they stop increasing the physical size. The size for Note7 is just nice liao, they bump up to the current 6.3 on Note8. Tough to big out for run or small pockets

[chooyoshi]

Can we have something that is not metal and glass? Removable back and battery, IR blaster etc would be nice. Bring the note back to the glory note 3 and 4 days

[amazingone]

Galaxy Note9 leaked..

[Rospenn]

amazingone wrote:

Galaxy Note9 leaked..

Wow. So Samsung is finally ready to launch their under screen fingerprint sensor

[tkl23786]

amazingone wrote:

Galaxy Note9 leaked..

Rospenn wrote:

Wow. So Samsung is finally ready to launch their under screen fingerprint sensor

The pics seem to suggest a lack of a physical fingerprint sensor (FPS).....hmmm...... and earlier rumours say on-screen FPS may not be available for Note 9..... but is a step forward if Samsung is finally able to implement the on-screen FPS. Fingers-crossed.

[amazingone]

Rospenn wrote:

Wow. So Samsung is finally ready to launch their under screen fingerprint sensor

tkl23786 wrote:

The pics seem to suggest a lack of a physical fingerprint sensor (FPS).....hmmm...... and earlier rumours say on-screen FPS may not be available for Note 9..... but is a step forward if Samsung is finally able to implement the on-screen FPS. Fingers-crossed.

The Note9 leak shots are just photoshopped pics from S9+..

Actual shot:

[tkl23786]

20 May 2018
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 could be unveiled in late July

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...iled-late-july

".......Samsung has reportedly begun mass production of 6.38-inch OLED displays, it is expected to launch the Galaxy Note 9 in late July with global roll-out as early as August......"

[deathst]

amazingone wrote:

The Note9 leak shots are just photoshopped pics from S9+..

Actual shot:

Thought so

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