Specifications
Screen
Type | Super AMOLED |
Size | 6 inches |
Permission | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Pixel Density | 367 dpi |
Update frequency | 60 Hz |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Screen to body ratio | 76.11% |
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro is the largest smartphone in last year's series of smartphones, but it is not officially sold in Russia. The device has an incredibly large 6-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels (Full HD) and a pixel density of 367 ppi. The back and front of the case are hidden under shock-resistant and scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 4.
Design and body
Info
Height | 161.7 mm |
Width | 80.9 mm |
Thickness | 7.9 mm |
Weight | 210 grams |
Waterproof | No |
Housing material | Metal, Glass |
Available colors | Black, White, Gold |
Mechanical buttons | — Volume control — Power — Home button |
Fingerprint scanner | In the button |
Unlock | Fingerprint |
Performance
CPU
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 |
CPU | 4 cores at 1.8 GHz (Cortex-A72), 4 cores at 1.4 GHz (Cortex-A53) |
Number of CPU cores | 8 |
Frequency | 1800 MHz |
Transistor size | 28 nanometers |
Graphic arts | Adreno 510 |
GPU frequency | 550 MHz |
RAM
RAM capacity | 4 GB |
Memory type | LPDDR3 |
Memory frequency | 933 MHz |
Number of channels | 2 |
Storage device
Storage capacity | 32 GB |
Drive type | eMMC 5.0 |
Memory card | MicroSD |
Max. memory card capacity | Up to 128 GB |
Benchmark tests
On board the smartphone there is a Snapdragon 652 processor, which has eight cores, with a nominal clock frequency of 1.8 GHz. It is paired with Adreno 510 graphics accelerator, which provides good performance in games. Inside there is also 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, but if this is not enough for you, you can always use a microSD memory card up to 128 GB. The characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro and the size of its display make it almost a unique device in the mid-segment, isn’t it?
Software
operating system | Android 6.0.1 (Updated to Android 8.0) |
Shell UI | Experience UI 9 |
Battery
Characteristics
Volume | 5000 mAh |
Charging power | 18 W |
Battery type | Li-Po |
Removable | No |
Full charge time | 2:30 p.m. |
Fast charging | Yes, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge (50% in 30 minutes) |
Wireless charger | No |
The main selling point of this giant phone is its large 5,000 mAh battery. According to the manufacturer, the smartphone will be able to last up to 429 hours in standby mode, up to 24 hours of talk time (3G), 100 hours of music or 13 hours of HD video playback.
Cameras
Main camera
Number of megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Photo resolution | 4616 x 3464 |
Aperture | f/1.9 |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.8″ |
Zoom | Digital |
Flash | LED |
Autofocus | Phase detection autofocus |
Stabilization | Optical stabilization, Digital stabilization |
4K video recording | No |
Number of lenses | 1 |
Video resolution | — 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Shooting modes | — Night mode — Continuous shooting — Panorama — Scene mode — Macro photography |
Settings | — Gesture photo — Face retouching — Self-timer — White balance adjustment — ISO setting — Exposure compensation |
Peculiarities | — HDR — Smile detection — Face detection — Geotagging |
Selfie camera
Number of megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Photo resolution | 3264 x 2448 |
Aperture | f/1.9 |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Flash | No |
Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Communications and communications
Communications
GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
Wi-Fi version | 5 |
Frequencies | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Wi-Fi Features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth version | 4.2 |
Bluetooth functions | PBAP/PAB, PAN, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, GAVDP, AVRCP, A2DP |
USB type | Micro USB |
USB version | 2 |
USB functions | — Charging — USB storage mode |
NFC | Yes |
Infrared port | No |
Connection
SIM quantity | 2 |
SIM type | Nano |
SIM operating mode | Alternating |
eSIM support | No |
Hybrid slot | No |
VoLTE | Yes |
LTE Cat | 7 |
2G networks | GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900 |
3G networks | HSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100 |
4G networks | LTE 700, LTE 2300, LTE 1900, LTE 900, LTE 1700, LTE 850, LTE 2600, LTE 1800, LTE 800, LTE 2100, LTE 2500 |
Speakers | Mono |
3.5mm audio port | Yes |
FM Radio | Yes |
Other
Head SAR level | 0.834 W/kg |
Body SAR emission level | 0.613 W/kg |
Sensors and sensors | — Accelerometer — Light sensor — Compass — Proximity sensor — Fingerprint scanner — Hall sensor |
Set | — Smartphone — Charger — USB cable — Headphones — User manual — Warranty card |
Model versions for the CIS | A910F/DS |
Galaxy A9 Pro preliminary specifications, appearance
So, the network already has some data regarding the technical component of the new Galaxy A9 Pro 2020. Compared to the original Galaxy A9, its Pro version will have a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels (FullHD), which is based on a Super AMOLED matrix. The changes did not affect only the processor and the amount of main memory, while the resolution of the main camera increased slightly. So, the heart of the gadget will be the same chipset based on the 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 with a frequency of up to 1.8 GHz. The device is equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of main flash storage. The front camera module will have an 8 MP sensor, and the rear one will have a 16 MP sensor. Galaxy A9 Pro will have all the wireless interfaces Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, GPS, NFC, etc. The OS will be a new version of Android 6.0.1, which will come straight out of the box.
Galaxy A9 Pro specifications
- Screen: 5.5-inch Super AMOLED matrix with a resolution of 1920x1080p FullHD;
- Processor (CPU): 8-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 with a maximum frequency of 1800 MHz (4 Maia + 4 Cortex A53);
- Graphics accelerator (GPU): Adreno 510;
- RAM capacity: 4 GB LPDDR3 type;
- Flash storage capacity: 32 GB;
- Memory card slot: yes, supports microSD up to 128 GB;
- Main camera: 16 MP sensor;
- Front camera: 8 MP sensor;
- Support for 4G LTE networks: yes;
- Navigation: GPS/A-GPS, Glonass;
- Wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.x, NFC;
- Battery capacity: 4000 mAh;
- Pre-installed OS: Android 6.0.1 M;
The above device data is not final and has not been officially confirmed. The Galaxy A9 Pro's hardware is taken from a benchmark that automatically determines the smartphone's parameters. It is likely that the smartphone prototype can still be improved before its announcement, equipping it, for example, with either a more powerful processor or increased internal storage capacity. It is not entirely clear why Samsung engineers decided that a screen downgrade and a slightly increased amount of RAM with camera resolution are characteristic of the pro version of the original device. Typically, a prefix is logical in the case when a smartphone is equipped with an overclocked or new (at least one step) processor, graphics core, camera and/or battery improved in all respects. At the same time, the pro version of the gadget itself completely replicates the appearance of the original.
I would like to note that there are many rumors circulating online that Samsung will present the Galaxy A9 Pro not only on the Android OS, but also on the Windows 10 operating system. Whether this will be the case is not yet known, however, given the tendency of manufacturers to release various modifications of the same device , you should not be skeptical about such news.
FAQ - Answers to frequently asked questions
Will Samsung update Galaxy A9 Pro to Android Nougat?
— Yes, this year the company will release an update to the latest version of Android.
Why is RDS support needed in FM radio?
— It allows you to receive various information from radio stations. For example, these could be messages about traffic jams, news and much more. In our country, unfortunately, it has not gained much popularity.
Does your phone have an infrared port?
— No, this manufacturer no longer equips its smartphones with this port.
Will Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro work in LTE networks in Russia?
- Of course, there is no problem with that.
Will the smartphone work with Samsung Pay?
— Samsung has published a list of supported devices by the Russian mobile payment service. It does not include a model such as the A9 Pro.
Specifications of Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2020 (Samsung Galaxy A8s)
BASIC INFORMATION | |
Model | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) SM-G887N (Samsung Galaxy A8s) |
operating system | Android 9.0 (Pie) in Samsung Experience 9.5 shell |
Performance | According to Antutu benchmark – 181304 |
Date of announcement and start of sales | January 25, 2019/February 28, 2020 |
Price (rubles) | 19 000 |
MEMORY | |
Built-in storage (memory), GB | 128 |
Possibility of increase | MicroSD memory card up to 512 GB |
RAM, GB | 6 |
Memory type | LP-DDR4X |
CPU | |
Frequency and manufacturer | 2.2 GHz (4 Cortex-A75 cores) + 1.7 GHz (4 Cortex-A55 cores) Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core |
Video processor | Adreno 616 |
CAMERAS | |
Rear | 24 M.P. (f/1.7) + 10 MP (f/2.0) + 5 MP (f/2.2) |
Capabilities, features | Main camera: matrix – Samsung. Automatic focusing, HDR, takes photos with a resolution of up to 2K (3840 x 2160), video - up to [email protected] ; Wide-angle camera 10 MP takes panoramas; Additional 5MP camera: if necessary, removes and blurs the background (background) of pictures, measures the depth of the photo |
Flash | 1 LED, next to the rear cameras |
Frontal | 24 M.P. (f/2.0) |
Capabilities, features | 2160×1080, HDR, shoots video [email protected] (FHD), unlocks the phone by face |
SCREEN | |
Dimensions, type and pixel density per inch | 6.4″ IPS LCD, 2340 x 1080 (19.5:9), 403 PPI |
Brightness (maximum) | 500 cd/m² |
BATTERY | |
Capacity | 3400 mAh |
CONNECTION | |
Mobile | GSM (2G – 1900/1800/900) |
SIM cards | 2 slots: for 1 nano SIM + for microSD or nano SIM |
Data transfer | VoLTE, LTE Cat 13, up to 400 Mbit/s (FDD: B1-B9, B12, B17-B20, B26, B28; TDD-LTE: B34, B38, B39, B40, B41), 3G – HSPA+, HSDPA up to 42 Mbit/s (800, 850, 900, 1700 (AWS), 1900, 2100), GSM (2G – 850, 900, 1800, 1900) |
Works with Russian telecom operators | Beeline, Megafon, MTS, Yota, Tele2, etc. |
Navigation | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou |
WIRELESS CONNECTIONS | |
WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, access point |
Bluetooth | 5.0LE |
NFC | Eat |
ANT+ | Eat |
SENSORS, CONNECTORS | |
Sensors | NFC, acceleration (accelerometer), gyroscope, illumination, proximity (distance), electronic compass, Hall sensor (magnetic field), infrared port (IRDA), FM radio |
Dactyloscope (fingerprint scanner) | Yes, on the back of the case. |
Connectors | USB Type-C |
SOUND | |
Possibilities | 2 speakers (spoken and musical), speakerphone, vibration alert, plays any audio files |
DIMENSIONS, CASE | |
Height x Width x Depth | 158,4 × 74,9 × 7,4 |
Weight (gram) | 173 |
Frame | glass. frame and platform - aluminum. |
Water and dust protection | Yes, according to IP68 standard |
Case colors | Blue, gray, green |
Eventually
Chapter | Galaxy A 51 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
Contents of delivery | 4 | 4,5 |
Design and materials | 4,5 | 4 |
Display | 5 | 4 |
Platform and performance | 4 | 5 |
Fingerprint's scanner | 4 | 4,5 |
Software | 5 | 4 |
Safety | 5 | 3,5 |
Cameras | 4 | 4 |
Audio | 3,5 | 3,5 |
Autonomy | 4,5 | 5 |
Total (average) | 4,35 | 4,2 |
Summarizing the scores across 10 sections of this material, the Galaxy A51 received an average of 4.35 points, and the Redmi Note 9 Pro received an average of 4.2 points, or rounded closer to our standard scores, 4.5 and 4 points. Both models have their advantages, in particular the Redmi Note 9 Pro has a more powerful platform and is better suited for those who plan to actively play games. But otherwise, the Galaxy A51 turns out to be more pleasant in everyday use, its performance is sufficient for basic tasks, it has a more compact body, a better screen and shell. I specifically did not raise the issue of price separately, although the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a more affordable solution and generally a good purchase in terms of price/functionality ratio, because part of the cost of the device is compensated by displaying advertising in the shell and collecting data for advertisers. How to feel about this and whether it’s worth paying extra for confidentiality and security, everyone must decide for themselves. Functionally, the Galaxy A51 and Redmi Note 9 Pro are similar models, and I hope this comparison helped you in your choice.
Samsung Galaxy A51 2020 6/128GB Black (SM-A515FZKW) 7,149 — 9,128 UAH Compare prices | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 6/64GB Green 5,862 — 6,999 UAH Compare prices | |
Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
Pre-installed OS | Android 10 | Android 10 |
RAM, GB | 6 | 6 |
Built-in memory, GB | 128 | 64 |
Expansion slot | + | + |
SIM card type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 |
CPU | Exynos 9611 + Mali-G72 MP3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G + Adreno 618 |
Number of Cores | 8 | 8 |
Frequency, GHz | 4x2.3 + 4x1.7 | 2,3 |
Battery | 4000 mAh (non-removable) | 5020 mAh (non-removable) |
Diagonal, inches | 6,5 | 6,67 |
Permission | 2400×1080 | 2400×1080 |
Matrix type | Super AMOLED | IPS |
PPI | 405 | 395 |
Dimming sensor | + | + |
Display Features | frameless, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, DotDisplay, Gamma: NTSC 84%, 2.5D, Low Blue Light Emission Mode |
Main camera, MP | 48 (f/2.0) + 12 (f/2.2) + 5 (f/2.4) + 5 (f/2.2) | 64 (f/1.89) + 8 (f/2.2) + 5 (f/2.4) + 2 (f/2.4) |
Video shooting | 3840×2160 (30 fps) | 3840×2160 (30 fps) |
Flash | + | + |
Front camera, MP | 32 (f/2.2) | 13 (f/2.48) |
Camera Features | phase detection autofocus (PDAF), HDR | 64 MP main camera with ultra-high resolution: matrix size 1/1.72″, 1.6 micron 4-in-1 Super Pixel, pixel size 0.8 micron, AF, 6P lens, FOV 79.8°; wide-angle 8 MP: FOV 119° (108.3° after distortion correction), matrix size 1/4″, pixel size 1.12 µm, 5P lens; 5 MP macro camera: AF (2 cm-10 cm), sensor size 1/5″, pixel size 1.12 µm; 2 MP depth sensor: sensor size 1/5″, pixel size 1.75 µm; 16 MP front camera: 1.0 μm, Slo-Selfie 120 fps, HDR, palm trigger, silhouette recognition/portrait mode/AI scene recognition, screen-based flash simulation |
Communication standards | 4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17 (700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700),B66(AWS-3); 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600),B40(2300),B41(2500) | TDD LTE: B38/40/41 (2535-2655MHz), FDD LTE: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28 |
WiFi | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
GPS | + | + |
IrDA | — | + |
FM radio | + | + |
Audio jack | + | + |
NFC | + | + |
Interface connector | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Height, mm | 158,5 | 165,75 |
Width, mm | 73,6 | 76,68 |
Thickness, mm | 7,9 | 8,8 |
Weight, g | 172 | 209 |
Protection from dust and moisture | — | — |
Type of shell | monoblock (non-separable) | monoblock (non-separable) |
Housing material | plastic | plastic and glass |
Keyboard type | screen input | screen input |
More | fast charging, fingerprint scanner | Supports 30W fast charging, side fingerprint scanner, AI face unlock, Smart PA 10V external amplifier |
Review of Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2020 (Samsung Galaxy A8s)
Samsung has released a very interesting smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro. It has a unique hole-punch screen that houses an excellent front camera, three rear cameras, and a peppy Snapdragon 710 processor. The Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 is the international version of the Galaxy A8s, which was released in early January 2020 in China.
Appearance and ergonomics
The appearance of this smartphone is unusual and cute. The design is innovative. The new product has a beautiful glass body with a metal frame, a large frameless Infinity-O display, occupying 94% of the front panel area, in the upper left corner of which there is a hole with a front camera.
The earpiece is located in a miniature cutout on the top edge.
The back panel has a 3D effect (the side edges are well rounded, and therefore the color of the glass panel will visually change slightly depending on what angle you look at it from). On the bottom edge there is a speaker grille, a USB Type-C connector and a conversational microphone.
On the right there is a large volume rocker button and a power button. On the left there is a hybrid slot for two nanoSIM cards; instead of one of them you can install an additional microSD memory card.
Screen, battery
The screen of the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro is made using the new Infinity-O technology. It includes not only a hole in the display, but also developments that prevent the camera from being exposed to the backlight of the screen so that it can take pictures normally. The hole for the camera in this display is of a decent size (much larger than in Huawei Nova 4), and a black halo is clearly visible in it - Samsung’s first experience with this “trick” certainly requires improvement.
The display itself in the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2020, oddly enough, is an IPS matrix, and not almost standard for Samsung Amoled smartphones. It has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 with a size of 2340 by 1080 pixels.
The battery capacity in this communicator is 3400 milliampere hours. It doesn’t seem like much, but: we have an energy-efficient processor and the rest of the hardware, a good operating system that has energy-saving modes. In standby mode at 100% charge, the device can last up to 280 hours, in continuous talk mode it will work for 16 hours, you can listen to music for up to 27 hours, and watch videos for up to 9 hours. That is, in principle, this battery will always be enough for the whole day. Plus there is fast charging, with which you can recharge it quickly enough.
Hardware, OS and performance
The Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2020 will not have problems with the speed and smoothness of operation, as well as with games, because our review hero is powered by a Snapdragon 710 processor. It contains 4 powerful Cortex A75 cores with a frequency of 2.2 GHz and 4 more Cortex A55 cores with a frequency of 1.7 GHz, as well as an Adreno 616 graphics accelerator. The smartphone also has 6 GB of RAM and an internal storage capacity of 128 GB (this volume can be expanded using a memory card up to 512 GB).
The modern operating system Android 9.0 (Pie) in the fresh Samsung proprietary shell – Experience version 9.5 naturally looks better and works faster than its predecessors.
As a result, in the Antutu test version 6.1.5. Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 scored as much as 181,304 points - and this is an excellent result. In fact, the communicator behaves excellently, quickly launching any programs and games at maximum speed without any lags (the Snapdragon 710 10 nm technological process makes itself felt).
Cameras
The main camera sensor has a resolution of 24 MP with an f/1.7 aperture, the telecamera with a wide viewing angle has a resolution of 10 MP and an f/2.0 aperture, and the third is a 5MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture (used for measuring the depth of photographs, portraits, blurring their background ). In reality, Samsung didn’t show anything surprising here, and a similar compilation of photo sensors is found quite often nowadays in smartphones of this and other brands. And it seems that the Samsung company realized that the four-camera Galaxy A9 (2018) did not impress people too much, and decided to take it not in quantity, but in quality.
There is only one front camera – and its resolution is 24 MP and the aperture is f/2.0. This is more than enough for high-quality selfies.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) – competitors – comparison with Honor V20, Xiaomi Mi 8SE and Lenovo Z5 Pro
Galaxy A9 Pro | Lenovo Z5 Pro | Honor V20 | Xiaomi Mi 8SE |
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For comparison with the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019), we took smartphones that have the same notch as the hero of our review (this is Honor V20), as well as devices running on the Snapdragon 710 - Xiaomi Mi 8SE and Lenovo Z5 Pro. Thus, you and I have got an entertaining bunch. It shows us that the real price for hardware for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) is 17,000 rubles (the cost of the Mi 8 SE). The flagship from Xiaomi has already defended its place on the shelves, which is why it is so cheap. The recently announced Lenovo Z5 Pro is already more expensive - you will have to pay at least 24,000 rubles for it, but you will get a more modern design, a larger screen, and also more decent cameras. The direct competitor of the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) is the Honor V20.
They cost about the same and have a similar design. But here’s the difference: Honor V20 is a flagship, and Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro is not exactly a top-end smartphone. And in this comparison, neither the triple camera, nor the brand name, nor the hardware can save a Samsung smartphone. The top-end Kirin 980 will simply destroy the Snapdragon 710. All other things being equal, we recommend taking the Honor V20. It is always better to give preference to the flagship.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2020 (Samsung Galaxy A8s) prices
The start of sales of the smartphone is scheduled for February 28, 2020 in Korea. The starting price of the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) will be 599,500 South Korean won, which at today's exchange rate is equal to 35,024 rubles. Prices and the start date of sales in Russia will be announced later. In China, this phone is sold as the Samsung Galaxy A8s, and you can buy it there today.
I specifically asked sellers on Aliexpress, the links to which I provide here, whether this is a global version or not - they answered - yes, global. But be sure to ask again yourself, just in case before purchasing, something might have changed. And here are links to stores selling this smartphone at the lowest prices (prices rechecked on March 10, 2020).
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2020 (A8s) 6GB/128GB Global version $258 Aliexpress.com (Delivery to any country) | To the store |
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2020 (A8s) 8GB/128GB Global version Green $289 Aliexpress.com (Delivery to any country) | To the store |
Samsung Galaxy A8s (A9 Pro 2019) 8GB/128GB Global version Black $313 Aliexpress.com (Delivery to any country) | To the store |
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Detailed technical specifications
CPU:
1800 MHz (8-core), graphics processor
Memory:
32 GB + 256 GB, 4 GB RAM, microSDXC, microSDHC
Platform:
Android 6.0
Battery:
5000 mAh Li-Pol, 33 h unloading (GSM), 33 h unloading (WCDMA)
Screen:
6″, touch, 1920×1080, capacitive, Super AMOLED
Camera:
16 megapixels, 4608×3456, flash, face detection, autofocus
View:
Monoblock, 210 g, 161.7×80.9×7.9 mm
- 4 GB RAM, 8 megapixel front camera
- Android 6.0 platform, 16 megapixel camera
- 5000 mAh Li-Pol battery
- 1800 MHz 8-core processor + GPU
- Built-in fingerprint scanner