The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus phones have been unveiled in Barcelona. You can watch a replay of Samsung's press conference on YouTube, but we already have all of the new details on the new phones, including specs, pricing and initial hands-on impressions.
Samsung Galaxy S9: The baseline version of Samsung's new superphone has a 5.8-inch screen, runs the latest Android Oreo operating system and puts the focus squarely on its new variable aperture camera, which is designed to maximize low-light photos. The S9 also moves the rear fingerprint sensor to a more sensible position -- below the camera, rather than next to it. The S9 hits March 16 staring at $720, but it will cost more on some carriers. Preorders begin March 2.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: This year, bigger really is better. In addition to a larger 6.2-inch screen and a bigger battery, the S9 Plus adds a dual rear camera not found on the smaller S9. Of course, it will cost more: Pricing starts at $840.
Samsung DeX Pad: Following up on last year's DeX Dock, the DeX Pad is a dock that turns a Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus into a desktop PC (once you connect a keyboard and monitor). The phone's screen doubles as a touchpad if you don't have a mouse handy. It's intended for corporate customers. Pricing hasn't yet been set.
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Earlier: After doing its own thing last year, Samsung returns to dominate Mobile World Congress 2018 today with the reveal of its next flagship phones, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus.
The latest members of Samsung's large and high-powered Galaxy family give Samsung its first opportunity to return Apple's iPhone X serve from last September. We don't know what exactly Samsung will give us just yet, but as the event is titled "The Camera. Reimagined," something about taking photos is a good guess. Other rumors include a face unlock tool, a virtual fingerprint reader, a fast wireless charger and Qualcomm's's Snapdragon 845 processor.
If you can't make it to Spain, fear not as you only have to bookmark this page to watch the event live. The action from Barcelona starts today (Sunday, Feb. 25) at 6 p.m. local time -- which is noon ET and 9 a.m. PT. (Find when it starts in your time zone.)
Of course, CNET will bring you all the details of the new phones as the event unfolds, followed by top analysis of what it all means from Samsung, Apple and the entire wireless industry. Our editors Roger Cheng, Jessica Dolcourt and Andrew Hoyle will be on the ground in Spain, so also follow them on Twitter at @RogerWCheng, @jdolcourt and @Batteryhq for the sights and sounds as it all happens.
Back in San Francisco, Brian Tong, Lexy Savvides and Stephen Beacham will host a live show around the event and will take your calls and tweets. They'll kick it off at 8:30 a.m. PT (convert to your time zone), a half-hour before Samsung takes the stage.
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