Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)

Name: Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Brand: Samsung
Price: 1599 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 1,599.00

Source last updated 20 Dec 2017 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.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 (2016) price in Malaysia starts from RM1599, positioning it as a large-screen midranger built around the Snapdragon 652 chipset paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. That storage stretches further with a dedicated microSD slot supporting up to 256GB. The 6.0-inch Super AMOLED panel runs at full HD resolution, and at 200g with a 7.4mm profile it's a phone that leans into size rather than hiding it.

The 4000mAh battery is the standout figure here, well above what most phones its size carried at the time. Camera duties fall to a 13MP f/1.9 rear shooter with OIS, useful in dimmer conditions, alongside an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

It ships with a fingerprint sensor, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi and both 3G and 4G LTE support, running Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with a Marshmallow upgrade planned. It's aimed at buyers who want battery life and screen size over the latest chipset generation.

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