The Samsung A-series is the next big thing after the S-series and more or less a upper mid-range category. This year we’ve seen the Samsung Galaxy A7 with three cameras at the rear and the new Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has a remarkable 4 cameras. However, how useful is the implementation of this much cameras on a smartphone considering other smartphones with way less takes nice pictures. Also ,the smartphone has decent internals and an impressive display to back it up.
Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Key Specs and Features
- 6.3-inch, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 2220 pixels (392 ppi)
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 CPU with 6GB/8GB RAM
- 128GB built-in storage space, up to 512GB with a memory card
- Quadruple 24MP + 8MP + 10MP + 5MP rear camera and a 24MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint scanner (rear)
- 3, 800mAh non removable Li-ion battery
Design and Display
Ideally ,the smartphone has a similar build to that of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the rest of Samsung’s flagship. On the notion of flagship build, the smartphone has a metallic body encased in glass with the curved edges at the back. The smartphone is a bit on the big side but not as big as the Galaxy Note 9 anyway. As you might have guessed the glass is a smudge magnet and has vertically aligned cameras grouped into pairs at the left side.
As usual there is the minimal bezels around the screen which is a big one by the way. Dubbed the infinity display like you have on the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. Also, the smartphone features an AMOLED display which is very much the best type of screen around. Sized at 6.3- inch and without the notch some people dislike with a full HD+ resolution compliment.
Battery and Camera
There is a fair battery size on the smartphone sufficient enough for till the end of the day use. Hitting the 3, 800mAh mark, the battery can take some long hours of use depending on how intensive it is. That aside, there is fast charge on board through the USB Type-C port.
The most controversial feature on the smartphone is its camera which goes up to five in number. The four cameras at the back each serves different functions. Separate features that can be achieved through software implementation are accorded to each camera. There is the depth sensing 5MP camera, 10MP telephoto canera, 8MP ultra wide camera and a 24MP main camera with PDAF and autofocus. Over to the front, there is a 24MP front camera handling business and some cool features like AR emoji and some AI tweaks.
Hardware and Software
On the inside, there is a mid-level chipset from the American chipset maker –Qualcomm which is fairly capable to handle most of the day to day tasks. However, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor is not as snappy has the ones in high-end smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Customarily, there is the Adreno 512 GPU in the mix with 128GB internal storage space. The RAM size on the smartphone varies from 6GB to 8GB depending on the region you’re buying from. Moreso, it has a dedicated memory card slot for expansion up to 512GB and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung UI.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Pricing and Availability
Official pricing is not available yet but the smartphone will cost just about 220, 000 Naira depending on the deal and your location.
You can also checkout the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, the Samsung Galaxy M51, the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, and the Samsung Galaxy A70.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018):
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 660
- GPU: Adreno 512
- Memory: 6GB/8GB RAM
- Colours: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
- Dimension: 162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm
- Weight: 183g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.3-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2220 pixels pixels (592 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera
- Rear Camera: Quadruple 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP camera, 2160p Video@30fps 1080p Video@30/60fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: 24MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 512GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v5.0 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: USB Type-C 3.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP4/DviX/XviD/H.265 player
- Video Player: MP4/DviX/XviD/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3, 800mAh non removable Li-Ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
