Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A9

Name: Samsung Galaxy A9
Brand: Samsung
Price: 1999 MYR

Available. Released 2016, January 161.7 x 80.9 x 7.4 mm Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop), planned upgrade to v6.0 (Marshmallow)

RM 1,999.00

Source last updated 8 Oct 2016 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652Chipset 32 GB, 3 GB RAMRAM & Storage 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, OIS, autofocus, LED flashRear Camera Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh batteryBattery

Samsung Galaxy A9 price in Malaysia starts from RM1999, positioning it as a mid-range option built around the Snapdragon 652 chipset paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. There's a dedicated microSD slot if 32GB feels tight, letting you add up to 256GB more. The 6.0-inch Super AMOLED screen runs at full HD resolution with a pixel density of 367 ppi, so text and video look sharp for a phone in this class.

On the camera side, you get a 13MP rear shooter with OIS and an f/1.9 aperture, useful for keeping shots steady in dimmer settings, plus an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Battery capacity sits at 4000 mAh, which is generous for its time and should comfortably cover a full day of typical use.

Rounding things out, it has a fingerprint sensor, NFC, dual-band WiFi, and LTE Cat4 connectivity. At 200g and 7.4mm thick, it's not the slimmest device, but the Gorilla Glass 4 back panel adds some durability for everyday handling.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Available. Released 2016, January

Performance

Processor: Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652
GPU: Adreno 510
RAM & Storage: 32 GB, 3 GB RAM
External Storage: microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
OS: Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop), planned upgrade to v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery

Screen

Display size: 6.0 inches (~75.9% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 1920 pixels (~367 ppi pixel density)
Display type: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch: Yes

Body

Dimension: 161.7 x 80.9 x 7.4 mm
Weight: 200 g (7.05 oz)
Body Type: Corning Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
Colors: Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Pink

Connectivity

SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual
Data Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: v4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC: Yes
USB: microUSB v2.0
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Radio: FM radio, RDS, recording

Sensors

Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera: 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, OIS, autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera: 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, 1080p
Video: 1080p@30fps
Features: 1/3" sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR