KUALA LUMPUR: Samsung has just launched its latest premium smartphone locally, the Galaxy Note9, and it was done in a mega style at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil.
What is normally a venue for concerts and sport activities is now a launch venue for phones too, making this the biggest smartphone launch in the country to date.
This time, and because of the huge space, Samsung has invited all its dealers and distributors from around the country, as well as members of the media and influencers to witness the launch.
The event also saw Samsung auctioning for charity three very special edition of the Note9 devices that come with gold-plated S Pen and back plate, which saw bidders bidding up to RM40,000 per unit.
Better Note
The Note series has been recognised for their ground-breaking innovations, and Galaxy Note9, building on this legacy of a premium smartphone, is able to deliver the ultimate in performance. The device also comes with new S Pen with connectivity for the first time ever and Samsung’s most intelligent camera to date.
To cater to users' demand, the new Galaxy Note9 comes with a 4,000mAh battery, the largest ever on a flagship Galaxy phone for long-lasting power to use all-day to talk, text, play games and watch movies from morning to night.
Besides that, Samsung has also increased the internal storage with two options - 128GB and 512GB. And with the ability to insert a microSD card, the Galaxy Note9 is 1TB-ready, which is more than enough room for storing photos, videos and apps.
On the performance, the Galaxy Note9 is a super powerful smartphone with cutting-edge 10nm processor and support for the fastest network speeds available in the market (up to 1.2 gigabits per second) to stream and download without slowing down.
The Galaxy Note9 also includes an industry-leading and Samsung developed Water Carbon Cooling system and on-device AI-based performance adjusting algorithm to deliver the powerful yet stable performance.
The evolution of the S Pen
The S Pen is the signature feature of the Note series – it’s how users have made their mark, and how Samsung has expanded the notion of what a smartphone can do. What began as a tool for writing and drawing is now putting more power and control in their hands.
Now with Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) support, the new S Pen delivers an entirely new way to use the Note. With just a click, it’s now possible to take selfies and group pictures, present slides, pause and play video, and more. Developers can even integrate the S Pen’s new, advanced BLE functionalities into their apps later this year.
Intelligent camera
The Galaxy Note9 builds on Samsung’s industry-leading camera technologies with new capabilities that take the work out of getting the perfect picture.
With features such as Scene Optimizer, the Galaxy Note9’s camera is Samsung’s smartest yet. It uses intelligence to identify elements of a photo, such as scene and subject, to automatically classify it into one of 20 categories and instantly optimise it based on the category. The result is a stunning, lifelike image with bold colours and dynamic definition.
There is also a Flaw Detection feature which lets users know if there’s something wrong with the image, so they can take another picture without losing the moment.
An immediate notification will appear if the image is blurry, the subject blinked, there is a smudge on the lens, or there’s backlight impacting the quality of the image.
With the unique combination of advanced intelligence features and leading premium hardware, Galaxy Note9’s camera is one of the best in the market. It comes with advanced noise reduction technology, and a Dual Aperture lens, which adjusts to light just like the human eye. No matter the lighting conditions, Galaxy Note9’s camera is said able to deliver a crystal-clear shot.
Display
The Infinity Display is the cornerstone of Samsung’s design heritage, and Galaxy Note9 has the largest edge-to-edge display ever on a Note.
The 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display provides a truly immersive multimedia experience. Galaxy Note9’s Infinity Display is complemented by stereo speakers, which are tuned by AKG, and ability to deliver Dolby Atmos immersive audio for a life like experience.
Mobile video has never looked or sounded better than it does on Galaxy Note9. YouTube named Galaxy Note9 as a Signature Device able to deliver a best-in-class YouTube experience.
The Galaxy Note9 also delivers a PC-like experience with Samsung DeX. Users can work on presentations, edit photos, and watch their favorite show all powered by their phone. Experience Samsung DeX with easy-to-carry HDMI adapters. When connected to a monitor, Galaxy Note9 can power a virtualized desktop and even serve as a fully-functional second screen. Take notes with the S Pen while watching a video, or use Galaxy Note9 as a trackpad, to right-click, drag and drop, and use multiple windows on a monitor. It’s never been easier to be more productive.
Handy features
The phone comes with fast wireless charging, IP68 water and dust resistance and Samsung services such as Samsung Health and Samsung Pay.
The Galaxy Note9 features Samsung’s trusted, defense-grade Knox security platform and biometric security options including fingerprint scanning, iris scanning and facial recognition capabilities to keep important information safe.
The phone also opens up a world of possibilities – it’s a portal to the full Samsung ecosystem of devices and services. For instance, use Galaxy Note9 and SmartThings to control connected devices, or get more done with Bixby, a personalised, intelligent assistant.
And with the launch of Galaxy Note9, Samsung is making it easier to enjoy music with a new long-term partner, Spotify. The partnership makes Spotify easily accessible to seamlessly sync and transfer music, playlists and podcasts across Galaxy Note9, Galaxy Watch and Smart TV products.
In Malaysia, the phone will be available starting August 24 and will come in Midnight Black and Metallic Copper with matching S Pen, while the Ocean Blue version will have a Yellow S Pen.
The 128GB version will retail at RM3,699 while the 512GB, which is only available in Midnight Black, will cost RM4,599.