Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) was announced in 2018, October With 6.3 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, Powered by Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) and running Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. while the Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • Note: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2018, October
  • Status: Available. Released 2018, November

Body

  • Dimensions: 162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm (6.40 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
  • Weight: 183 g (6.46 oz)
  • Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
  • SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 6.3 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Platform

  • OS: Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
  • GPU: Adreno 512

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

  • Quad: 24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF, 10 MP f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.9", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom, 8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
  • Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 24 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
  • Features: HDR
  • 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: 5.0, A2DP, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Note: ANT+, Samsung Pay

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 18W

Misc

  • Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
  • Models: SM-A920F, SM-A9200, SM-A920N
  • SAR: 0.27 W/kg (head)     0.84 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.35 W/kg (head)     1.59 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 550 EUR