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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
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7.2/10
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The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) currently has an Informr score of 7.2 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 20 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.2 GHz
6.3"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.3"
24+ MP, f/1.7
Camera
Camera
24+ MP, f/1.7
3800 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Gadgets 360
Gadgets 360

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s four cameras don't amount to a whole lot just yet — you get a little versatility and they might occasionally come in handy, but we wouldn't call this an absolute must-have for photographers. Cameras aside, this is a competent phone that delivers strong performance and...

- Jamshed Avari, Gadgets 360
DxOMark
DxOMark

If you’re likely to take the majority of your photographs outdoors, the Galaxy A9 is worth considering, as these conditions play to its strengths, although you should still expect to see some loss of highlight and shadow detail because of its fairly limited dynamic range. If however, you want a smar...

- Angela Nicholson, DxOMark
Digit
Digit

Samsung hyped up the camera to such an extent that we expected the four-camera stack to perform exceptionally well, even better than what others like the OnePlus 6T and the Asus Zenfone 5z offers in that price range. But that’s not the case as several glaring compromises take away heavily from the i...

- Subhrojit Mallick, Digit
GSMArena
GSMArena

If you're after the bragging rights for having the world's only quad-rear-cam phone, well, the Galaxy A9 (2018) is the rather obvious choice. But if you are after taking nice pictures with your phone regardless of the number of cameras it has - well, there are better options out there.

- GSMArena
Hitech Century
Hitech Century

An attractively designed midrange camphone with the world’s first quad camera array that has optical zoom and the ability to deliver some good shots. Add in generous amounts of storage paired up with good battery life and you have a workhorse phone that's well worth a look.

- Hitech Century


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Samsung backs up the Galaxy A9 (2018) with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
6.3"

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s screen size is 6.3 inches with 1080 x 2220 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.2 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 Octa core 2.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 8.0 Oreo (Update Available: 9.0 Pie) operating system (OS).

Camera
24+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 24+ MP, f/1.7 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 24+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
128 GB

Internal memory is 128 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3800mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 3800 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 1380 minutes, 900 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Galaxy A9 (2018) Specs

Overview
Release Date November 20, 2018
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo (Update Available: 9.0 Pie)

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 Octa core 2.2 GHz
Internal Storage 128 GB
RAM 6/8 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.351 W/kg
Body: 1.587 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
24+ Megapixels, f/1.7
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, Second camera(10 MP, f/2.4, 2X optical zoom), Third camera(8 MP, f/2.4, 120° Ultra wide), Fourth camera(5 MP, f/2.2)
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
24+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Aperture f/2.0
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology Super AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2220 pixels
Pixel Density 392 pixels
Size 6.3 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 3800 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Up to 1140 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 900 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Up to 900 minutes
Talk Time Up to 1380 minutes
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Glass
Colors Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.25 x 7.7 x 0.78 cm (6.4 x 3 x 0.3 in)
Weight 183 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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Additional Information Other Names (AKA): Samsung SM-A920F, Galaxy A9 Star Pro, Galaxy A9s
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