Design and Build

As for the Samsung Galaxy A9, it features a high-end exterior consisting of glass on the front and back, along with an aluminum frame. The phone has a slim silhouette with rounded corners that add to the comfort of the grip. Despite the absence of an official IP certification, the device has a quality construction that is on par with its segment. The location of the fingerprint sensor on the back allows for convenient access and the handset comes in trendy hues such as Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, and Bubblegum Pink. The shine on the surface makes it look more attractive and that might be a selling point for those who are design-conscious.

• Glass front and back, metal frame
• Rear fingerprint sensor, face unlock
• USB‑C port and 3.5 mm headphone jack
• No official IP rating

Display

The Galaxy A9 is equipped with a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ display with pixels of 1080 x 2220. The screen is very bright in colours, has very deep blacks, and has excellent contrast, hence it is perfect for video streaming, social media browsing, and playing games. With the aspect ratio of 18.5:9 and the minimal bezels, it offers a great experience of an immersive viewing. Nevertheless, it does not have HDR support or high refresh rate features, which are available in the latest models.

• 6.4-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+
• 1080 × 2340 resolution (~403 ppi)
• Always-On display support
• Capacitive touch layer

Performance and Software

The Samsung Galaxy A9 that is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, is a very reliable device when it comes to everyday tasks, such as web browsing, messaging, and casual gaming. It is equipped with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage, which can be extended up to 512GB via microSD. The phone was originally released with Android 8.0 Oreo, and users can upgrade it to Android 10 along with One UI 2.0, which is a simplified and more user-friendly interface with Samsung's major software features.

• Snapdragon 710 SOC
• 6 GB / 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage + microSD
• Android 10, One UI (upgradable to later versions)

Camera System

The Galaxy A9 was definitely the first smartphone in the world that came with a quad-camera configuration at the back. It is a 24MP primary sensor, a 10MP telephoto lens that has 2x optical zoom, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP depth sensor. Such a configuration gives the user a wide range of photo options, such as wide landscapes, portraits, and magnified shots. The front camera that is 24MP helps take very clear selfies and is compatible with the beauty modes and filters. It does not have full night mode as an extra feature but still it is quite good during the daytime for its category.

• Rear: 24 MP + 8 MP ultrawide + 5 MP depth + 2 MP macro
• Front: 10 MP
• Camera modes: portrait, panorama, live focus
• 1080p video at 30fps

Battery and Charging

The Galaxy A9 with a 3,800mAh battery can easily handle a day of light to moderate usage. It is compatible with 18W USB-C fast charging, which is very convenient for short recharges throughout the day. Samsung’s power-saving modes are behind the battery performance being very good, and they make the battery last longer even when multitasking. On the other hand, the phone is not equipped with wireless charging or reversed wireless charging features.

• Battery: 3,800 mAh
• 15 W wired fast charging
• USB‑C charging port
• Standard battery endurance for its class

Connectivity

The phone operates on the 4G network, supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and GPS. It also has a USB-C port that can be used both for charging and for data transfer, and it keeps the 3.5mm headphone jack for those who like to listen to the audio using a wired connection. Dual SIM support is a feature that can be found in some regions along with the microSD expansion, which is like a double boon to the users because it gives more options if they want to have multiple numbers or more storage for their needs.

• Wi‑Fi ac (dual-band)
• Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
• 4G LTE Cat 12
• GPS, GLONASS, hybrid dual‑SIM