Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be available in South Africa on August 24

Samsung unveiled its Galaxy Note 9 yesterday, boasting more powerful hardware and an improved stylus with availability starting August 24, 2018, in several markets across the globe, including Africa.

The new smartphone, which features a 6.4-inch display, running Android 8.1 OS, a 10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor, comes with either 128GB or 512GB of internal storage, 6GB or 8GB RAM, supports a 512GB microSD card, packs a 4,000mAh battery, and a 12MP rear camera with an 8MP front camera, is said to be the world’s most advanced smartphone.

According to MyBroadband, the Galaxy Note 9’s 128GB will be available in South Africa at a recommended retail price of R18,999 ($1,350) from August 24 in three colours — Midnight Black, Metallic Copper, and Ocean Blue, while the Lavender Purple variant will launch later.