Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)

Name: Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
Brand: Samsung
Price: 1885 MYR

Available. Released 2016, May 161.7 x 80.9 x 7.9 mm Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

RM 1,885.00

Source last updated 23 Dec 2018 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652Chipset 32 GB, 4 GB RAMRAM & Storage 16 MP, f/1.9, autofocus, OIS, LED flashRear Camera Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh batteryBattery

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) price in Malaysia starts from RM1885, positioning it as a mid-range option built around battery life and display quality rather than raw processing muscle. The Snapdragon 652 chipset, paired with 4GB RAM and Adreno 510 graphics, handles everyday apps and multitasking without much fuss, though it's not a gaming flagship. Storage sits at 32GB, but the dedicated microSD slot lets you push that up to 256GB if you shoot a lot of photos or video.

The 6.0-inch Super AMOLED screen runs at 1080 x 1920 resolution with 367 ppi density, so text and colours stay sharp and punchy. On the back, a 16MP f/1.9 camera with OIS handles low light better than most phones from this era, while the 8MP front camera covers selfies and video calls.

Battery is where this phone stands out: a 5000 mAh cell that should comfortably outlast a full day of use. Rounding things out are NFC, a fingerprint sensor, and a 3.5mm jack with noise-cancelling mic, all wrapped in a Gorilla Glass 4 back panel weighing 210g.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Available. Released 2016, May

Performance

Processor: Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652
GPU: Adreno 510
RAM & Storage: 32 GB, 4 GB RAM
External Storage: microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
OS: Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 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 7.9 mm
Weight: 210 g (7.41 oz)
Body Type: Corning Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
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Colors: White, Black, Gold

Connectivity

SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual
Data Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: v4.2, 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: 16 MP, f/1.9, autofocus, OIS, LED flash
Front Camera: 8 MP, f/1.9, 1080p
Video: 1080p@30fps
Features: 1/2.8" sensor size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR