Samsung Galaxy A9 2018
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Secondary Camera: 24 MPix f/2.0
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Average of 37 scores (from 96 reviews)
Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy A9 2018
The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s unique selling point is certainly its back camera with a grand total of four lenses. Nevertheless, the mid-range smartphone surprised us in other disciplines in our tests, keeping pace with other Samsung S series phones.
Source: DxOMark
 Archive.org versionSamsung’s Galaxy A-series smartphones get mid-range billing, and despite the quad camera system, the results from our tests of the Galaxy A9 are distinctly upper-mid-range. 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 smartphone for capturing portraits and shooting indoors, then it’s not the best choice, especially if you anticipate needing to use flash on a regular basis. The same is true if you plan on recording a lot of video.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/15/2019
Source: The Techy
 Archive.org versionThe Galaxy A9 looks very similar to the Galaxy A7, but the A9 got an additional camera. While the Galaxy A7 sports triple camera, the Galaxy A9 took a step further by offering new innovations in the form of a quad-camera setup on the rear side. That said, the phone follows Samsung’s glass and metal design language. There’s no flex whatsoever, but the delicate glass body can be cracked easily if it falls on the hard surface. I recommend a case just to protect the delicate back glass panel. The fingerprint sensor is right above the Samsung logo and it was easy to unlock my smartphone with one hand. Apart from the fingerprint scanner, the Galaxy A9 has included facial recognition which works like charm.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/19/2019
Source: Think Digit
 Archive.org versionAll things considered, the Samsung Galaxy A9 is reliable enough for the performance, but doesn’t really justify the high price tag it comes with. 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 imaging experience. However, Samsung has ensured the top-of-the-line A-series phone will grab eyeballs and manage to stand out among other similarly designed phones. The colour treatment and especially the display are the real reasons to buy this phone, but then again, if you have Rs 34,000 to spare, it’s better to settle for a high-end flagship like the Asus Zenfone 5z or the Honor 10 or even pay a little extra and get the OnePlus 6T.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 48%
Source: GSM Arena
 Archive.org versionLet's put it this way - 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.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/03/2019
Rating: Total score: 62%
Source: Hitech Century
 Archive.org versionAn 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.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% display: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Hitech Century
 Archive.org versionAs far as first impressions go, the Galaxy A9 (2018) is an impressive looking phone indeed with a design and beautiful heft as well as excellent tactility more in keeping with their premium phones than a midrange workhorse. The uninitiated will even likely mistake it for a Galaxy S9+ bar the unusual pink finish, which goes quite aways towards justifying its rather somewhat premium price tag as far as midrange phones go. Stay tuned for our upcoming review where we put it to the test!
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/25/2018
Source: Sam Mobile
 Archive.org versionComing to a conclusion on the Galaxy A9 (2018) is tough. In my time with the device, I found it to be quite capable at the basics. It’s got a beautiful display, nearly flagship-level performance (well, at least when compared to last year flagships like the Galaxy S8), great battery life, plenty of storage out of the box, and a primary camera that can hold its own in all but the darkest conditions despite some issues (like problematic autofocus in video recording). It also looks beautiful thanks to those gradient color options.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/13/2018
Source: Yugatech
 Archive.org versionAnd then there’s the price. At PHP 32,990 that’s pretty steep for a mid-ranger, considering that there are other smartphones in the market in the same price range but with better chipsets and cameras. Don’t get me wrong, the A9 (2018) is a great daily driver, but if you want a smartphone for photography, I suggest looking somewhere else.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/08/2018
Source: Phone Arena
 Archive.org versionYes, the Galaxy A9 (2018) works and it has a beautiful screen, and it will get the job done for pretty much everything you expect from a modern smartphone, but let’s face it, so will a $100 phone these days. At its current price, the camera performance here is shockingly bad, its speed is not on par with rivals, its interface is old and updates are not something Samsung even brings in the conversation. Heck, this phone is not even built well and it rattles when you wiggle it! And we expect more – a lot more – from the world’s biggest phone maker.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: Gogi.in
 Archive.org versionHere is the Samsung Galaxy A9 review, in this video I have done unboxing, talked about features, performance, played PUBG Game and also included camera samples. This handset comes with quad (4) cameras on the rear and a single camera on the front.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 86%
Source: India Today
 Archive.org versionIronically, it’s everything else about the Galaxy A9 that really works well. The Snapdragon 660 chipset is a capable and smooth performer that won’t let you down with a sufficient amount of RAM on board. Of course, it won’t come close to what the OnePlus 6T delivers with its Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the difference won’t be noticeable in normal day-to-day usage. The gradient design and 3D curved glass makes the Galaxy A9 a very good-looking phone. Lastly, the crisp and vivid AMOLED display is one of the best you’ll get in this segment.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: NDTV Gadgets
 Archive.org versionWhat it all comes down to, though, is price. We would be a lot more forgiving of the camera quirks and software headaches if this phone was priced under Rs. 30,000, but Samsung is trying to take on the OnePlus 6T, and that doesn't quite work out in its favour. If you don't care about raw performance and really want to show off, you'll be happy with the Galaxy A9 (2018). Those who prefer an all-rounder have plenty of better choices.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Reliance Digital
 Archive.org versionIt’s after a long time that Samsung tried something really innovative, by launching a device with a quad-camera set-up. The Samsung Galaxy A9 is powered with a mid-level specification. We felt this phone could break several benchmarks, but through our time with it, we found it to be pretty average. The camera is fun, if you are a social media addict and want to upload lots of photos, but doesn’t care too much about finer details. But, if you are an everyday gaming user, this phone may not impress you much.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Business Standard
 Archive.org versionOverall, the Samsung Galaxy A9 is a striking smartphone majory because of the quad cameras. However, the cameras can well be upgraded with better picture qualities and features with time. The phone will definitely give you a premium feel and the blue and pink colour gradient is definitely fresh.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/01/2018
Source: The Indian Express
 Archive.org versionAs I have used the Galaxy A9 for a week and where general performance, build quality and overall experience is excellent. The SAMOLED display is something rivals cannot match in this segment. Then there’s the idea of having a phone four cameras on the back, which is thought-provoking. We have to give full credit to Samsung for this.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Phone World
 Archive.org versionSamsung Galaxy A9 2018 is a powerpack device as it has four rear camera lenses and 8GB RAM, that sounds wonderful. The device is beautifully designed and looks like a full flagship device but it is a mid-range device. Although the price is little high because the other Chinese companies are also making this kind of devices in the half price of Samsung Galaxy A9-2018.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/28/2018
Source: Hardware Zone
 Archive.org versionIf price is a concern, there’s the alternative and presumably cheaper (we are still waiting for the local suggested retail price from Samsung) Galaxy A7 announced a little while back. It’s just a tad smaller, has two more color options, and comes with a few internal compromises (compared to the Galaxy A9). Notably, there’s no 10-megapixel telephoto camera, but its three cameras are the same as the A9’s otherwise.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/30/2018
Source: Trusted Reviews
 Archive.org versionFor £549, the Samsung Galaxy A9 sits just above the OnePlus 6 – and I am yet to be convinced it can properly compete with that excellent device. Yet you’re still getting a lot here and it’ll be a unique product if all the cameras work well.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2018
Source: GSM Arena
 Archive.org versionThe Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is one of those rare devices that has a clear angle going for it, in a sea of smartphone sameness. In its case, that's both a blessing and a curse. It's very easy to focus on the world-first camera count achievement and simply stop there, either writing off the phone as a one trick pony or basing your opinion of it solely on its camera capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/13/2018
Source: NDTV Gadgets
 Archive.org versionDo stay tuned to Gadgets 360 for an in-depth review where we will thoroughly test the cameras, battery, and the software on the Galaxy A9 (2018).
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/12/2018
Source: Tech Advisor
 Archive.org versionWithout actually getting the chance to properly put those four lenses through their paces, it's impossible to assess the A9. It looks slick, and the substantial storage and AMOLED screen should soften the blow of paying £549 for a mid-range processor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2018
Source: Techradar
 Archive.org versionThe Samsung Galaxy A9 is a good looking, feature packed smartphone with standout camera spec.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/11/2018
Source: Hardware Zone
 Archive.org versionIf price is a concern, there’s the alternative and presumably cheaper (we are still waiting for the local SRP from Samsung) Galaxy A7 announced a little while back. It’s just a tad smaller, has two more colour options, and comes with some internal compromises. Notably, there’s no 10-megapixel telephoto camera, but its three cameras are the same as the A9’s otherwise.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/11/2018
Source: CNet
 Archive.org versionMore is better -- at least, that's what Samsung believes. The Galaxy A9 is the Korean giant's latest midrange phone, unveiled on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur. It has four rear cameras, as well as one at the front, making a total of five.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2018
Source: Pocket Lint
 Archive.org versionThe Samsung Galaxy A9 has a great design for a mid-range handset. It's not as striking as the likes of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ but the Bubblegum Pink and Lemonade Blue ombre finish options are fantastic and the four-lens camera certainly makes for an interesting feature on the rear.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2018
Source: Unbox
 Archive.org versionWhile the Galaxy A7 (2018) is a mid-range contender, Samsung’s pricing for the A9 (2018) places it at flagship territory. At Php 32,990, the phone will be difficult to swallow for people who don’t believe in Samsung’s quad-camera ambitions. It’s definitely a statement from the company but people will still take a lot of convincing to drop that much money for a device that’s still a mid-range phone come December 1 when it arrives in the Philippines.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2018
Source: What Hi-Fi
 Archive.org versionUltimately, while we'd expect performance to fall short of the best on the market, it might well deliver more than enough quality for the money to be a great option for many people. Not least if you're addicted to Instagram. We look forward to running the Galaxy A9 thoroughly through its paces in a full review very soon.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/10/2018
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Rating: Total score: 89% price: 93% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
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Rating: Total score: 72% features: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Chip.de
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Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 84% features: 76% display: 93% mobility: 88%
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Single Review, , Medium, Date: 12/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 100% features: 80% ergonomy: 100%
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Single Review, , Short, Date: 12/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Android Pit
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Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 75% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
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 ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
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 ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 81%
Source: Xataka
 ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 90% display: 83% mobility: 85% workmanship: 88%
Source: Andro 4 All
 ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Zona Movilidad
 ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Beautiful design; nice cameras; good hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/19/2019
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget
 ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Impressive cameras; excellent display. Negative: Unsupported waterproof; heavy; the location of the fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2019
Source: Xataka
 ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Elegant design; good price; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/16/2019
Source: Tuexperto
 ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Impressive cameras; stylish design; nice display; high autonomy. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/23/2018
Source: El Androide Libre
 ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good price; stylish design; nice cameras; good hardware; support NFC. Negative: Average performance; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/12/2018
Source: Xataka
 ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Attractive design; decent cameras; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/12/2018
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 ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good price; nice performance; impressive cameras. Negative: Weak hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/11/2018
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Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Pplware
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Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Android Geek
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Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: AndroidPit.it
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Rating: Total score: 60%
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Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: AndroidWorld.it
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Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 75% ergonomy: 75%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi
 IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 72% display: 85% mobility: 89% workmanship: 79%
Source: Androidiani
 IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Elegant design; high performance; impressive cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/03/2019
Source: Leonardo.it Tech
 IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Excellent display; powerful hardware. Negative: High price; average cameras.
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Source: Tutto Android
 IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good price; impressive cameras; great built quality.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/05/2018
Source: AndroidPit.it
 IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Nice design; solid workmanship; impressive cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/11/2018
Source: Panorama
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Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/10/2018
Source: AndroidWorld.nl
 NL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: AndroidWorld.nl
 NL→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Solid workmanship; high autonomy; decent hardware; nice cameras. Negative: Average performance; inflexible face ID.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/07/2019
Source: AndroidPit.fr
 FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Top for Phone
 FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Nice design; great built quality; beautiful display; mini-jack; USB-C; high autonomy. Negative: Poor cameras in low light condition.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/07/2019
Source: CNet France
 FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Decent hardware; nice design; solid workmanship; long battery life; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2018
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 FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Impressive cameras; nice design; great built quality.
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 PL→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Elegant design; super AMOLED display; fast system; decent speakers; long battery life. Negative: Unsupported waterproof; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/15/2018
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Rating: Total score: 87%
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Rating: Total score: 88%
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 RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Nice display; decent hardware; high autonomy; good price.
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 RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Solid workmanship; nice cameras; good headphone sound; decent hardware; separate microSD slot. Negative: Relatively high price.
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 RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Nice design; solid workmanship. Negative: Weak processor; poor cameras.
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 CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Excellent display; modern design; nice connectivity; good hardware. Negative: Poor cameras; unsupported waterproof; high price.
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 CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Nice design; big screen; good display.
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Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 85% display: 88% mobility: 90% workmanship: 88%
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 VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Impressive cameras; big screen; premium design; solid workmanship; nice display; fast face ID. Negative: Slippery body.
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 VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Impressive cameras; beautiful design; great built quality; big screen; nice display; good hardware; quick charging. Negative: Relatively thick; easy getting fingerprints.
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 ID→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Excellent display; impressive selfie camera; good hardware; long battery life; nice connectivity. Negative: Poor main camera; unsupported waterproof.
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Rating: Total score: 80%
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Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
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Rating: Total score: 67%
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Rating: Total score: 70%
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Rating: Total score: 76%
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 →EN Archive.org versionPositive: Elegant design; big screen; excellent display; powerful processor; nice cameras; decent hardware; high autonomy. Negative: Inflexible fingerprint sensor; mediocre speakers; unsupported waterproof and dust avoiding; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/05/2018
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Model: The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is a high-end smartphone featuring a quad-camera. Released in November 2018, it sports a quad camera, an outstanding design with a 3D rear glass back panel and a lot more for a premium feel. It is the first Samsung phone with four rear cameras that can shoot in nearly any situation, multiplying the ways users capture the world around. Users can add in intelligent features like Scene Optimizer technology that detects the subject of photos as well as Flaw Detection that catches blinks or blurs, plus a wide range of stickers, filters, and AR Emoji. The 24 MP main camera on Galaxy A9 adapts to low light and bright daylight with ease. The Galaxy A9 has a 10 MP Telephoto Camera with 2x optical zoom that shoots beautifully. Furthermore, a 5 MP Depth camera and the main camera work together to adjust the depth of field, blurring out the background to add a pro-level look. Besides that, the 8 MP Ultra Wide camera offers a 120° view that captures almost as much as eyes can see. And when a user wants to snap even more of the scene, the Ultra Wide camera makes panorama shots easier, too. Users can keep it classic with the stylishly glossy Caviar Black, or go beyond monochrome with the bold and unique gradient colors of Lemonade Blue or Bubblegum Pink. And the phone feels as good as it looks with an ergonomic design for a comfortable grip. The Galaxy A9 measures at 162.50 x 77.00 x 7.80 mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs at 183.00 grams.
Users can immerse themselves into every scene and photo on the Galaxy A9's striking 6.3-inch Infinity Display, which offers Full-HD+ (1080×2220 pixels) resolution with 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Stretching from edge to edge, the vast screen gives a stunning viewing experience that lets users see more and do more, whether it's multitasking or streaming videos. The Always On Display also lives up to its name, and is always ready with notifications, time, date, and even battery level information. As for hardware, its octa core processor (4x 2.2 GHz + 4x 1.8 GHz) and 6 GB or 8 GB RAM combination provides performance that keeps user going at high speed whether they are live streaming or multitasking. The Galaxy A9's 128 GB internal memory capacity makes sure users have space. Plus, a user can expand their storage by up to 512 GB more with a microSD card. The Galaxy A9 is equipped with a 3,800 mAh battery. The Type-C cable makes it easy to plug in and start charging, while Fast Charging capabilities mean users can power up in a flash. As a conclusion, the Galaxy A9 has continued the legacy of the popular Samsung brand through its elegant design and excellent configuration. It is suitable for users who want a smartphone with a higher end than average camera and great performance.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Qualcomm Adreno 512: Integrated graphics card based on the Adreno 500 architecture, like the Adreno 520 in the Snapdragon 820. According to Qualcomm up to 30% faster than the previous generation (Adreno 510?). Supports DirectX12, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 660: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 260 cores (four fast 2.2 GHz cores in a cluster and two power saving 1.8 GHz cores) and a rather slow Adreno 512 GPU. Manufactured in a 14 nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
