Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)

Release 2018, Nov 162.5  x  77  x  7.8 mm Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)

RM 1,493.00

Source last updated 29 Oct 2021 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)Chipset 6GB RAM, 128GB ROMRAM & Storage Quad: 24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF +Rear Camera Non-removable Li-Ion 3800 mAh batteryBattery

Four rear cameras were still a novelty back when this launched, and the Galaxy A9 (2018) leaned into it hard: a 24MP main lens, an 8MP ultrawide, a 10MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom, and a 5MP depth sensor for portrait shots. That's a lot of flexibility for framing shots without needing to carry extra lenses. Front-facing, there's a 24MP camera as well, so selfies aren't an afterthought.

Under the hood sits a Snapdragon 660 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, plenty for everyday apps and media, with a microSD slot for adding up to 512GB more. The 6.3-inch Super AMOLED screen runs at 1080 x 2220 resolution, giving sharp text and deep contrast for a phone from this era. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) price in Malaysia starts from RM1493.

Battery capacity comes in at 3800mAh, non-removable, enough to get through a full day of moderate use. It ships with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, runs Dual SIM, and includes NFC for contactless payments alongside a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status
Release 2018, Nov

Performance

Processor
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
GPU
Adreno 512
RAM & Storage
6GB RAM, 128GB ROM
External Storage
microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
OS
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 3800 mAh battery

Screen

Display size
6.3 inches, 100.7 cm2 (~80.5% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch
Yes

Body

Dimension
162.5  x  77  x  7.8 mm
Weight
183 g (6.46 oz)
Body Type
\- Samsung Pay
Colors
Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink

Connectivity

SIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
Wifi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
USB
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Radio
FM radio

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera
Quad: 24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF +
8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide) +
10 MP f/2.4, (telephoto), 2x optical zoom +
5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor
Front Camera
24 MP, f/2.0
Video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
HDR

Audio

Loud Speaker
Yes
Sound Jack
Yes
\- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Sound Type
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones

Frequently asked questions

Does the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) support 5G?

Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps), the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) does not support 5G.

How much RAM and storage does the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) have?

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) comes with 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM.

What's the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)?

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has a Non-removable Li-Ion 3800 mAh battery battery.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) still available in Malaysia?

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2018, Nov).

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