Samsung S9: Newest iPhone challenger goes on sale in UK

Samsung's Galaxy S9 and S9 go on sale in the UK for the first time today as the South Korean phone giant launches its latest bid to challenge Apple's all-conquering iPhone. The company unveiled its newest Android smartphone at the World Mobile Congress (WMC) in Barcelona last month to widespread acclaim. The S9 will retail from £739 while the S9 is priced at £869 - notably less than the new iPhone X. While not drastically different in appearance to its predecessors, the S9 offers a number of subtle design tweaks that represent a clear advance on older models. The new version is 8.5mm thick and weighs just 163 grams - making for a lightweight feel in the hand - and has a 5.8 inch Quad HD curved Super AMOLED display that takes up most of the phone's front, its finger print recognition relocated to the rear.