Samsung is certainly making sure that its latest flagships are available through all retail channels.
While Samsung usually makes its phone available through Canadian carrier partners, Samsung retail stores and big-box retailers such as The Source and Best Buy, the South Korean tech giant has also made the 6.2-inch Galaxy S9+ available unlocked through Amazon Canada.
The S9+ on Amazon is available for $1,100 CAD outright and will be released for sale on March 16th, 2018.
Update: The Galaxy S9 is also available to pre-order, both in Lilac Purple and Titanium Grey.The price is in line with the other retailers at $960 unlocked.
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Display
5.8-inch, Super AMOLED display, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Snapdragon 845 (Exynos 9810 in Europe and other regions)
Snapdragon 845 (Exynos 9810 in Europe and other regions)
RAM
4GB of RAM
6GB of RAM
Storage
64GB (expandable up to 400GB)
64GB (expandable up to 400GB)
Dimensions (in.)
147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm
158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm
Weight
163g
189g
Rear Facing Camera
12-megapixel (variable: f/1.5 - f/2.4, OIS), dual-LED flash
12-megapixel (variable f/1.5 - f/2.4, OIS) + 12-megapixel (f.2.4, OIS) dual-LED flash
Front Facing Camera
8-megapixel (f/1.7)
8-megapixel (f/1.7)
OS
Android 8.0 Oreo
Android 8.0 Oreo
Battery
3,000mAh
3,500mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM/HSPA/LTE
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), Intelligent Scan, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), Intelligent Scan, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
SIM Type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Launch Date
March 16, 2018
March 16, 2018
Misc
Colour: Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple (in Canada) | IP68 water/dust resistant, 18:9 aspect ratio, wireless charging, USB type C
Colours: Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple (in Canada) | IP68 water/dust resistant, wireless charging, USB, type C, Bluetooth 5.0
Display
Samsung Galaxy S9
5.8-inch, Super AMOLED display, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
Samsung Galaxy S9+
6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Samsung Galaxy S9
Snapdragon 845 (Exynos 9810 in Europe and other regions)
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Snapdragon 845 (Exynos 9810 in Europe and other regions)
RAM
Samsung Galaxy S9
4GB of RAM
Samsung Galaxy S9+
6GB of RAM
Storage
Samsung Galaxy S9
64GB (expandable up to 400GB)
Samsung Galaxy S9+
64GB (expandable up to 400GB)
Dimensions (in.)
Samsung Galaxy S9
147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm
Samsung Galaxy S9+
158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm
Weight
Samsung Galaxy S9
163g
Samsung Galaxy S9+
189g
Rear Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy S9
12-megapixel (variable: f/1.5 - f/2.4, OIS), dual-LED flash
Samsung Galaxy S9+
12-megapixel (variable f/1.5 - f/2.4, OIS) + 12-megapixel (f.2.4, OIS) dual-LED flash
Front Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy S9
8-megapixel (f/1.7)
Samsung Galaxy S9+
8-megapixel (f/1.7)
OS
Samsung Galaxy S9
Android 8.0 Oreo
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Android 8.0 Oreo
Battery
Samsung Galaxy S9
3,000mAh
Samsung Galaxy S9+
3,500mAh
Network Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy S9
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Samsung Galaxy S9+
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Sensors
Samsung Galaxy S9
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), Intelligent Scan, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), Intelligent Scan, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
SIM Type
Samsung Galaxy S9
Nano SIM
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Nano SIM
Launch Date
Samsung Galaxy S9
March 16, 2018
Samsung Galaxy S9+
March 16, 2018
Misc
Samsung Galaxy S9
Colour: Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple (in Canada) | IP68 water/dust resistant, 18:9 aspect ratio, wireless charging, USB type C
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Colours: Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple (in Canada) | IP68 water/dust resistant, wireless charging, USB, type C, Bluetooth 5.0
Source: Amazon Canada
