Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
RM 1,493.00
Price last checked: 29 Oct 2021. Confirm current price before buying.
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.
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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 |
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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).