Samsung Galaxy A9 launched in India today; first smartphone with quad camera system
South Korean tech giant Samsung today launched Galaxy A9, its first smartphone with quadruple primary (rear) camera system, in India. The new device is said to be the world`s first device with quad camera system at the rear and the first from the company to feature dual tone, reflective gradient design, said an IANS report, adding that the 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM variants of Galaxy A9 cost Rs 36,990 and Rs 39,990, respectively.
Prospective buyers can pre-book the smartphone starting Thursday. The device will be available across all channels starting November 28. Image source: Twitter
A major highlight of the device is its vertically-stacked four cameras consisting of an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 24MP main sensor, a 5MP depth sensor and a 10MP telephoto sensor at the back. Image source: Twitter
On the front, the smartphone features a 24MP camera. There`s a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, face recognition support and a 3800mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0 technology. Image source: Twitter
The Samsung Galaxy A9, which sports a 6.3-inch full-HD+ sAMOLED display with a 19:9 aspect ratio, also features digital assistant Bixby, Samsung Pay and Samsung Health. Image source: Twitter
The new Samsung device, which is backed by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, coupled with 128GB internal storage that can be further expanded, comes in Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue and Bubblegum Pink colours and a 3D Glass-curved back. Image source: Twitter