A Samsung Galaxy S8+ smartphone is pictured at the introduction of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones during the Samsung Unpacked event in New York City, United States March 29, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS
The phone would include the same all-screen design as the expected Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, including a curved infinity display.
If true, it would mark a revival of Samsung's 'mini' range of phones after a gap of several years.
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Twitter user 'Ice Universe' who is known to spread mobile device specifications before their launch, revealed the information.
He also added other details about the new S9 range such as the 3D sensor which he claims will be used for the front camera.
Galaxy S9 will use 3D sensor front camera
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) October 12, 2017
Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy S9 and S9+ devices during the Mobile World Congress being held in February next year, according to Forbes.
The South Korean giant has previously been rumoured to release mini devices as part of it's S7 and S8 mobile ranges but those never materialised. It remains to be seen if the S9 will break the trend.
This story was originally posted by BGR
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