Samsung recently launched the world’s first smartphone to feature four rear camera sensors — the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) in Malaysia. Now, as expected, the company has officially launched the phone in the Indian market.

In India, the pricing of the Galaxy A9 (2018) starts at Rs. 36,990 for the 6GB RAM model while the 8GB RAM model costs Rs. 39,990. The phone comes in three color options — Bubblegum Pink, Caviar Black, and Lemonade Blue.

Both the models will go on sale in India from 28th November. The will be available through online channels such as Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, Airtel Store as well as through offline stores.

The highlight of the smartphone is the quad camera setup on the back. It includes a 24-megapixel primary camera of f/1.7 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 10-megapixel telephoto lens offering 2X optical zoom, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor of f/2.2 aperture.

On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 24-megapixel camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling. There’s also an Intelligent Scene Optimizer feature that relies on AI for enhancing shots in different scenes.

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) features a taller 6.3-inch AMOLED display with 2220 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm mid-range Snapdragon 660 processor. The phone comes in two variants — one featuring 6GB RAM while the other variant packs 8GB RAM.

Both models come with 128GB of internal storage and feature a microSD card slot that enables you to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 512GB. While the phone supports Face Unlock feature, it also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

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Coming to the software part, the handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with Samsung’s Experience UX and built-in support for Samsung Pay. The phone is powered by a 3,800mAh battery and comes with support for fast charging technology.

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Last month, Samsung launched its premium mid-range phone — Galaxy A9 (2018) — as the world’s first smartphone to feature four rear cameras. Recently, we reported that the phone could soon be launched in India and now the company has sent out media invites to launch the phone in India on 20th November.

The invite from the company reads “4X Fun” in a bold font to highlight the quad camera setup on the back. Further, Flipkart has created a landing page for the phone, which indicates that the Galaxy A9 (2018) will be exclusively available on its platform at launch.

Recently, Samsung India’s official website’s source code revealed that the Galaxy A9 (2018) could be priced at Rs. 39,000 which roughly converts to $534. The pricing is for the 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage model. To compare, it was unveiled with a European pricing of €599 (approximately $682).

The phone’s rear camera setup includes a 24-megapixel camera with f/1.7 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 10-megapixel telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture.

On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 24-megapixel camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling. There’s also an Intelligent Scene Optimizer feature that relies on AI for enhancing shots in different scenes.

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) features a taller 6.3-inch AMOLED display with 2220 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm mid-range Snapdragon 660 processor. The phone comes in two variants — one featuring 6GB RAM while the other variant packs 8GB RAM, along with 128GB of internal storage.

While the phone supports Face Unlock feature, it also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. Coming to the software, the handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with Samsung’s Experience UX. The phone is powered by a 3,800mAh battery with support for fast charging.

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To know the phone’s pricing and availability details in the Indian market, we’ll have to wait for the company to officially launched the phone in India on 20th November.

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Last month, at a launch event in Malaysia, South Korean giant Samsung launched its premium mid-range smartphone — Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). The company had said that the phone will make its way to the Indian market in the month of November.

Recently, we reported that the company is expected to launch the Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone in the Indian market on 4th November, which seems in-line with the company’s earlier statement. Now, ahead of the phone’s launch in India, it’s pricing has leaked online.

Samsung India’s official website’s source code reveals that the Galaxy A9 (2018) could be priced at Rs. 39,000 which roughly converts to $534. The pricing is for the 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage model. To compare, it was unveiled with a European pricing of €599 (approximately $682).

For those who are unaware, the new Galaxy A9 is first of its kind smartphone which features a quad-camera setup on the back. The phone’s rear camera setup includes a 24-megapixel camera with f/1.7 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 10-megapixel telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture.

On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 24-megapixel camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling. The phone features a taller 6.3-inch AMOLED display with 2220 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 18.5:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm mid-range Snapdragon 660 processor. The phone comes in two variants — one featuring 6GB RAM while the other variant packs 8GB RAM. Both models come with 128GB of internal storage and support for expandable storage with a microSD card.

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While the phone supports Face Unlock feature, it also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. Coming to the software, the handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with Samsung’s Experience UX. The phone is powered by a 3,800mAh battery with support for fast charging.

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When Samsung had announced the Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone earlier in this month in Malaysia, it had confirmed that select markets will be receiving it starting from early November. The same phone is expected to debut in China as Galaxy A9s today. India is also rumored to be one of the first markets to receive the Galaxy A9 (2018). According to 91 Mobiles, the smartphone will be announced in India on Nov. 4.

Samsung has recently released the Galaxy A7 (2018) triple camera smartphone in India with a price tag of Rs. 23,990 and now it seems to be prepping up on the Indian launch of the Galaxy A9 (2018) which is the world’s first smartphone with four rear-mounted cameras. Even though the publication has claimed that the Galaxy A9 (2018) will be official in India on Nov. 4, there is no official confirmation on it by Samsung.

The quad camera USP of the Galaxy A9 (2019) includes a 24-meagpixel primary sensor, a 10-megapixel telephoto lens, an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. For shooting selfies, it is fitted with a 24-megapixel frontal shooter.

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The handset features a 6-inch S-AMOLED screen that supports Full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The Snapdragon 660 is present under the hood of the phone. It has an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The handset features 6 GB of RAM, but some markets are expected to receive its 8 GB RAM variant too. It also features a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is overlaid with Samsung Experience UI. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. The handset is packed with a 3,800mAh battery that is enabled with fast charging support.

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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), the world’s first smartphone with four rear cameras is now official. The announcement of the Galaxy A9 has come soon after the launch of the Galaxy A7 (2018) which is the company’s smartphone with triple rear cameras. The high-end Galaxy A9 is equipped with some other exciting features such as a big display, powerful SoC and a large battery.

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Specifications and Features

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) features a 6.3-inch S-AMOLED screen that produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. The Infinity Display design allows the notch-free screen of the Galaxy A9 to deliver an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. Samsung has also included support for Always-on Display on the A9 (2018).

The upper bezel of the Galaxy A9 (2018) houses a 24-megapixel selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture. The glass rear of the phone houses four cameras that are aligned vertically. Sitting at the top is an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 120-degree field of view. It is followed by a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. It offers 2x optical zoom.

Below it is the 24-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture. A 5-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture that adds depth to the captured images follows the main sensor. Samsung has included Intelligent Scene Optimizer feature that relies on AI for enhancing shots in different scenes.

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is powered by Snapdragon 660. It comes in two variants of 6 GB and 8 GB of RAM. Both RAM variants include 128 GB of storage. For more storage, there is a microSD card slot on the device. The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and Samsung’s Experience UX. The South Korean company has also included some of its own apps such as Samsung Pay, Bixby Assistant, and Health.

The Galaxy A9 (2018) receives power from 3,800mAh battery. A fingerprint scanner is present on the backside of the phone. The front camera of the phone supports face unlock feature.

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Pricing and Availability

Samsung has only unwrapped the Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone, but it hasn’t disclosed its pricing. The handset will be available for purchase in select markets starting from early November. It can be availed in color gradient options such as Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, and Bubblegum Pink.

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