Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) was announced in 2015, December. Released 2016, January With 6.0 inches, 99.2 cm2 (~75.9% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) and running Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2015, December. Released 2016, January
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 161.7 x 80.9 x 7.4 mm (6.37 x 3.19 x 0.29 in)
  • Weight: 200 g (7.05 oz)
  • Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
  • SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 6.0 inches, 99.2 cm2 (~75.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Platform

  • OS: Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: Adreno 510

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 32GB 3GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

  • Single: 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
  • Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: FM radio, RDS, recording
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Note: ANT+

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 18W

Misc

  • Colors: Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Pink
  • Models: SM-A900F, SM-A9000
  • SAR: 1.19 W/kg (head)     1.33 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.18 W/kg (head)     0.55 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 200 EUR