Massive price drop on the Galaxy S9 / S9 + and S8 / S8 + due to the launch of the Galaxy S10



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On Wednesday night, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Fold, the new Galaxy mobile devices and the new Galaxy S10 series in San Francisco. For these, pre-orders are already possible, the launch on the market will take place on March 8. The starting prices of the three models available at launch are 749 euros (S10e), 899 euros (S10) and 999 euros (S10 +). In previous generations S8 (S8 +) and S9 (S9 +), there was still no favorable "e" model.

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Jubilee for bargain hunters

Anyway, bargain hunters can expect the launch of Galaxy S10 models. Because it already provides for a mbadive price drop in previous models. The S9 / S9 + is still one of the best smartphones you can buy at the moment. And the S8 / S8 + also incorporates the performance of many current midrange smartphones.

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Galaxy S9 from 410 euros

Just in time for the pre-order launch of the Galaxy S10 models, the willhaben.at Internet platform has closely examined the current prices and offers of the Galaxy S8 and S9 market. More than 7,500 Samsung smartphones are currently on sale. Many of the latest models are in very good condition on the market: about 75% of the currently proposed S9, nearly 50% of the currently proposed S8 are in perfect condition or completely new. The seller's ideas for a new S8 or a new S8 average about 340 euros and the average S9 – new or new – is about 470 euros for sale. The normal S10 costs almost double with 900 euros.

You can save even more money on used models. The number of Beo copies of the S8 is currently estimated at around 270 euros and a used S9 is offered on average at around 410 euros.

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Online stores and electronics retailers

In the cheapest online shops or electronics retailers, the new Galaxy S9 will cost 480 euros, the S9 + is offered from around 560 euros. With a brand new Galaxy S8, it starts at 399 euros and a new S8 + is available from 444 euros.

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conclusion

So, if you do not necessarily need Samsung's latest flagship product and rely on one of the previous two generations instead, you can save hundreds of dollars. The price difference between the S9 and the nine or nine is not too important, we will not use the used device here. For S8, this decision depends heavily on the available budget.

However, this year's design jump is important – the S10 has a display hole for the front camera and a vertical rather than horizontal main camera – buyers can not deny that # 39, they use a slightly older model. When switching from S8 to S9, however, there were only small visual changes.

>>> Read: The Samsung Galaxy S9 + in the big test

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Test: Samsung Galaxy S9 +

Galaxy S9 + in the test

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The nearly 6.2-inch rounded, almost flush-fit screen allows for relatively compact dimensions. As a result, the Galaxy S9 + holds tightly in hand despite the giant screen.

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In terms of the quality of treatment of the smartphone, there is nothing wrong. Furthermore …

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… positive: Samsung's flagship product also resists dust and water (IP68 standard). On the other hand …

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… for different competitors, Samsung always uses a standard 3.5mm jack for headphones. We think it's positive. It would be better, though, if it were integrated at the top.

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The Galaxy S9 + measures 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 millimeters and weighs 189 grams.

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On the back of the fingerprint sensor is now under the camera module. In the predecessor, it was placed next, which guaranteed constant pollution of the lens. Now this is no longer the case. When …

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… More the model is in contrast with the normal S9 a double camera (2 x 12 MP) with on board. This is probably the best camera of all Android smartphones at the moment. Apple's iPhone X plays in a similar league. The highlight is the …

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… variable opening – the aperture can be set from F / 1.5 to F / 2.4. This brings a huge advantage, especially in low light conditions. Just as the student of a human eye develops and contracts,

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…. Samsung's "Double Aperture" technology automatically emits more light in the dark and less light when it is too bright. Among the video features is the new slow motion feature with a resolution of 960 frames per second. Before …

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… is an 8 MP camera with F / 1.7 aperture and built-in autofocus. It also allows the creation of so-called AR emojis. The test worked pretty well and also caused some fun. In the animated 3D avatar …

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… the different features of the face are transformed into a 3D model that reflects different expressions of mood. The personal avatar mimics the owner, whose head movements and facial expressions …

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… can adapt even further. The personal 3D Emoji can be accompanied by many accessories such as glbades …

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… and all the clothes imaginable …

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… configure. You can also change the color of the hair. The …

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… Emoticons are saved in the photo folder and …

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… can be used in common GIF format on all known files ….

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…. share platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.).

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Samsung's screen, featuring a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display with QHD + resolution (2960 x 1440 pixels), convinces throughout the line. Display quality, saturation, contrast, brightness and color fidelity are irreproachable.

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As before, convenient shortcuts can be configured via a sliding sidebar on the rounded edge of the screen. In addition to the most used applications …

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… you can also drop your most important contacts, for example.

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Also convenient: if you tap longer on an application on the home screen, opens a menu with several options. But you also know other Android smartphones.

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