Samsung's Galaxy S9 may offer its own version of Apple's Animoji
 

Samsung has a history of going toe-to-toe (or sometimes, finger to finger) with Apple on features with its Galaxy S phones, and the Galaxy S9 may be no exception to the rule. ETNews sources have claimed that the S9 will include a "3D emoji" feature...

https://www.engadget.com/2018/02/13/...have-3d-emoji/