Samsung pins hopes on new smartphone

South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is looking at capturing a bigger slice of China's cutthroat smartphone sector, with the launch of its latest premium smartphone Galaxy Note 9 in the world's largest smartphone market.

The smartphone boasts a 6.4-inch super AMOLED display with a bezel-less design, 4,000mAh battery, the largest ever on a flagship Galaxy phone and enhanced S-Pen capabilities, as part of the company's push to boost sales and win back consumers in the competitive market.

"China is one of our most important strategic markets," said DJ Koh, president and CEO of IT & mobile communications division of Samsung Electronics.