The Samsung Galaxy A9s launched as the first phone with quad rear cameras. There are other quad camera phones now like the Huawei P30 Pro and Galaxy S10 5G and both devices are currently the best camera phones money can buy, at least according to DxOMark. Nevertheless, the camera-review labs have also reviewed the pioneer of the quad-camera trend and the result is quite interesting.

The Galaxy A9s has the same number of cameras as the Huawei P30 Pro and Galaxy S10 5G but it doesn’t perform as well as either of the two phones. Heck! it is not even as good as the  POCOPHONE F1 but it sure scores higher than the LG G7 ThinQ.

The Galaxy A9s quad camera setup includes a 24MP f/1.7 primary camera, a 10MP f/2.4 telephoto camera, an 8MP f/2.4 ultra-wide angle camera, and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor.

DxOMark has given the Galaxy A9s a total score of 86 which is split between 90 for photo and 77 for video. The A9s is praised for its accurate white balance (indoors and outdoors) and it is also great at capturing details when you use zoom outdoors. Where it falls short is in its limited dynamic range. It also doesn’t handle bokeh well, even blurring the subject in some cases.

For videos, the Galaxy A9s is said to have an effective stabilization and also controls noise well when shooting outdoors. However, the colors are unsaturated and the autofocus is slow.

The Galaxy A9s/Galaxy A9 (2018) actually has a good camera for a mid-range phone but with a price tag of INR 28,990 (~$415) for the 6GB + 128GB version, you are better off buying the POCOPHONE F1 which has a better camera, is much more powerful and costs much less. Unless you really need the ultra-wide angle sensor in the Samsung, we see no reason why you should pick it over the POCO F1.

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The Galaxy A9s has a 6.3-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 660 processor and up to 8GB of RAM. It also has a 24MP selfie camera, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 3,800mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

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Samsung has recently lost its number uno position to Xiaomi in India. However, recent reports have revealed that the South Korean tech giant is working on a strategy to dethrone Xiaomi in the country. In China too, Samsung is now aggressively employing its new strategy of targeting the mid-range smartphone market to regain its lost glory. In Q4 2017, it was ousted to 12^th position in terms of smartphone market share in China. However, a fresh report reveals that its new strategy has allowed the company to reenter the top 10 list.

One of the reasons why the company lost its market share was that it continued to sell high-end phones with hefty price tags whereas Chinese counterparts started selling flagship phones with cheaper pricing. The Galaxy Note 9 that arrived in China with a starting price of 6,999 Yuan (~$1,006) was met with lukewarm response soon after its launch. Also, Chinese smartphone OEMs also began offering flagship features on mid-range smartphones.

The South Korean company has recently launched the quad camera Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s with respective starting price of 3,499 Yuan (~$503) and 1,799 Yuan (~$259). The budget-friendly Galaxy A6s is reportedly receiving better market response in China. In additional to selling high-end phones, Samsung is now focusing more on the mid-range and low-end market in China. Also, the company is now selling phones customized for the Chinese market.

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According to Sino, Samsung sold 1.23 million units in China in Q3 2018. In Q1 2018, the company’s market share declined to 0.8 percent, but in Q3 it has moved has increased to 1.1 percent. This has allowed the South Korean company to move to 9^th position in China. The lack of Samsung phones in the mid-range market allowed Chinese brands like Huawei, OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi to gain market share quickly.

Will Samsung be able to rank among the top five brands in China soon? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Samsung has launched two new Galaxy A series smartphones namely the Galaxy A6s and the Galaxy A9s in China. The Galaxy A6s is a mid-range phone with decent specs whereas the Galaxy A9s is the very same Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone that was introduced earlier in this month in Malaysia as the world’s first smartphone with four rear cameras. Both smartphones have been introduced in attractive color gradient options.  

Samsung Galaxy A9s Specifications, Features and Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy A9s features glass panels on its front and rear sides with an aluminum frame in between. The overall appearance of the smartphone is not very different from the Galaxy A9 Star smartphone that was unveiled few months ago in China. A Super AMOLED display of 6.38-inch is available on the Galaxy A9s. The Snapdragon 660 and 6 GB of RAM are the driving force of the smartphone. It includes a 3,800mAh battery.

The Galaxy A9s has an internal storage of 128 GB and it features a dedicated microSD slot for additional storage. The Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is overlaid with Samsung Experience UI comes preinstalled on the Galaxy A9s.

It goes without saying that the quad camera setup of the Galaxy A9s is its major selling point. From the top, it features a 120-degree 8-mgeapixel wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture which is followed by a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture and 2x optical zoom. The third lens of 24-megapixel is the main sensor. It has an aperture of f/1.7 and is responsible for capture top quality images in bright conditions. In dim-light environments, it combines four pixels into one to effectively reduce noise. The f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel depth senor is fourth lens in the quad camera setup of the Galaxy A9s.

The handset features a front-facing camera of 24-megapixel which also doubles as face unlock feature. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the rear side of the phone.

The Galaxy A9s carries a price tag of 3,499 Yuan (~$504). Samsung has already started the pre-sales of the smartphone and it will be available for purchase from Nov. 11 at 12 AM. The handset has arrived in three exciting color such as Caviar Black, Lemon Blue and Bubblegum Pink.

Samsung Galaxy A6s Specifications, Features and Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy A6s has a metal and glass combination body like the Galaxy A9s. It measures 156.14 x 76.4 x 8.39mm. Instead of S-AMOLED screen, the Galaxy A6s features IPS LCD display of 6 inches. It produces Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The display carries support for an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The Snapdragon 660 chipset that includes an octa-core processor of 2.2 GHz is present under the hood of the device. The SoC of the phone is assisted by 6 GB of RAM. It comes in two storage models of 64 GB and 128 GB and there is a microSD card slot for more storage. The handset is packed with a 3,200mAh battery.

The backside of the Galaxy A6s features a vertically arranged 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a fingerprint scanner. The selfie camera of 12-megapixel is available on the upper bezel of the phone. The front camera also carries support for face unlock. The Samsung Experience UI based Android 8.1 Oreo OS is available on the smartphone.

The 64 GB and 128 GB Galaxy A6s are respectively priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$259) and 2,199 Yuan (~$317). It can be availed in color gradient options such as Salang Black, Koi Red, Flower Purple and Flower Blue.  The pre-sale of the Galaxy A6s has also started. It will be available for buying starting from Nov. 1 at 12 AM.

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At the launch of the Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s, Samsung also teased the Galaxy A8s smartphone. The company confirmed that it will be arriving with a new and pioneering technology. IceUniverse, the well-known industry expert from China has claimed that it will feature a small hole for the selfie camera and rest of the front panel will be mainly occupied its display.

What’s your opinion on the newly announced Samsung Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s smartphones? Do you think that the Galaxy A8s will be a promising smartphone? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is the first smartphone in the world with four cameras. It was first unveiled in India over a week ago at an elaborate event. It is now set to launch in China on October 24.

The Galaxy A9 (2018) will likely launch as the Galaxy A9s in China. It will be unveiled at an event in Xi’an at 19:00 (local time) according to the official poster.

The Galaxy A9s will have a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 1080 x 2220 resolution. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Sitting above the infinity display is a 24MP f/2.0 selfie camera. On the back are the four cameras –  an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 10MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, a 24MP f/1.7 main camera, and a 5MP f/2.2 depth camera.

The Galaxy A9s will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 3,800mAh battery. It will come pre-loaded with a bunch of Samsung apps and also have the Bixby assistant.

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Samsung didn’t reveal the price of the phone when it launched in India, hopefully, they will do so at the China launch.

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The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) that is expected to go official tomorrow will be the world’s smartphone to arrive with quadruple camera system. It is speculated that in some markets that the handset could be called Galaxy A9s. An Indian publication has shared an official image of the rear panel of the smartphone that showcases its four-camera setup.

The below image suggests that the rear panel of the Galaxy A9 will be made out of the glass. The glass rear tapers towards the aluminum frame of th phone. A volume rocker and a Bixby button is placed on one of the edges of the phone.

A squarish fingerprint scanner is present on the backside of the phone. It goes without saying that the USP of the phone is the vertically aligned four-camera setup that resides on the top-left of Galaxy A9’s back.

Popular tipster Evan Blass has also shared an image that details the rear camera system of the smartphone. The  image shared by Blass reveals that the quadruple camera setup of the Galaxy A9 will feature an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with f/2.4 aperture and 120-degree field of view. The next one that follows it is a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture.

The third sensor is actually main sensor of 24-megapixel with f/1.7 aperture that is equipped with “Clear & Bright” technology. Probably, this sensor will play a key role in capturing better shots in low-light conditions. The last one is a 5-megapixel depth camera with f/2.2 aperture. It will carry support for “Live Focus” feature. Below the four-camera system is an LED flash.

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Recent reports have revealed that the Galaxy A9 will be arriving with a 6.3-inch S-AMOLED screen that will produces FHD+ resolution. Samsung’s 18.5:9 Infinity Display design will be available on the smartphone. The handset could be fueled by Snapdragon 660 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. It may feature an inbuilt storage of 64 GB. For snapping selfies, the Galaxy A9 may feature a front-facing camera of 24-megapixel. It may feature a 3,720mAh battery and it is likely to arrive with Android 8.1 Oreo OS flavored with Samsung Experience UX.

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Samsung has recently announced the Galaxy A7 (2018) smartphone triple camera setup on its rear. Rumors have that the South Korean company is working on a new smartphone with four rear-facing cameras. This smartphone was first rumored to get unveiled as Galaxy A9 Star Pro. A recent report had claimed that it could be called Galaxy A9s. Today, a German website has revealed detailed information on the specifications of the smartphone have surfaced online.

New information confirms that the Galaxy A9s will be fueled by Snapdragon 660 chipset. Samsung is known for selling Snapdragon SoC powered smartphones in certain regions like the U.S. and China. Hence, it appears that the Galaxy A9s could be made available in these markets.

The Snapdragon 660 chipset of the Galaxy A9s is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. There is a microSD card slot on the device for additional storage.

The quad camera setup includes a 24-megapixel main sensor with f/1.7 aperture, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 10-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture and 2x optical zoom. The device is packed with a 3,720mAh battery with USB-C port.

The Galaxy A9s is expected to house a 6.28-inch AMOLED screen. The Infinity Display design will allow it to support Full HD+ resolution of 2200 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. It will be arriving with Android 8.1 Oreo OS preinstalled. The back panel of the Galaxy A9s is equipped with a fingerprint sensor. Shown below is the new render of the smartphone.

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As of this writing, there is no information available on the price tag of the Galaxy A9s. Samsung will be announcing a new smartphone on Oct. 11. Speculations are rife that the company may unleash the Galaxy A9s smartphone on the said date.

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