Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 73 reviews of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and price. The screen and performance also get good comments, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the connectivity.

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) review

One of the first phones with five cameras on board and, several months after the announcement, still the only one with four on the back - it's the Samsung...

Excellent display all around.

Really disappointing image quality, particularly for a phone that's advertised for its camera prowess.

Let's put it this way - if you're after the bragging rights for having the world's only quad-rear-cam phone, well, the Galaxy A9 (2018) is the rather obvious choice. But if you are after taking nice pictures with your phone regardless of the number of...

Jan, 2019

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Expert review by : Aloysius Low (cnet.com)

Galaxy A9 is the first Samsung phone with four cameras and it comes in Bubblegum Pink

It's not overkill, really.

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by : Marcus Herbrich (notebookcheck.net)

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Smartphone Review

Connect four? The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s unique selling point is certainly its back camera with a grand total of four lenses. Nevertheless, the mid-range smartphone surprised us in other disciplines in our tests, keeping pace with other Samsung S...

attractive OLED panel ; high brightness ; 128 GB UFS storage ; design ; good selfie camera ; quad-camera...

...with no better than average image quality ; high recommended retail price ; SoC from 2017 ; performance ; storage speed

With its striking glass back, the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s outward appearance is a real highlight. Its manufacturing quality is also quite good, even if our particular test device has a few minor flaws. As the Korean manufacturer seems to be doing...

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Victor Hristov (phonearena.com)

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Review

Samsung's new mid-ranger has four cameras, but can it compete with the OnePluses and Pocophones of the world?

Good-looking AMOLED screen ; Above-average battery life ; Plentiful on-board storage ; Dual SIM phone with a microSD card support

Overpriced ; Camera quality is SHOCKINGLY bad ; Old software, no word about updates ; Processor is much slower than that of rivals in the price range ; No 4G connectivity in the US

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Luigi (pinoytechblog.com)

Samsung Galaxy A9 Review - PinoyTechBlog

Let's take a look if its groundbreaking quad-camera setup is enough to make the Samsung Galaxy A9 stand out from the rest of the smartphone crowd.

Mar, 2019

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Expert review by : Awad Ballaith (mysmartprice)

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Review: Quad Cameras Don't Live Up To The Hype - MySmartPrice

The smartphone scene is becoming more competitive with each passing year. Brands are not only making their offerings more affordable but also implementing newer technologies into their smartphones. Meanwhile, the top dogs have largely remained quiet...

Quad camera does not live up to the hype. ; Selfie camera doesn't perform that well either. ; Considerably underpowered for its price.

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Vishal Kawadkar (gizbot_com)

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) review

Samsung might be the biggest smartphone manufacturer in volume, but the company has faced a tough competition from its Chinese rivals, affecting its revenue. Smartphone makers like OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Honor with their affordable yet powerful devices...

Lots of camera options ; good looks ; impressive display

Only supports Samsung Pay Mini ; Lacks HD streaming

Samsung has definitely made a mark by bringing the first quad camera phone to the table and coming with more aggressive strategies to get its throne back from other Chinese brands. If the company has planned on making the Galaxy A series more powerful,...

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Suzana Dalul (androidpit.com)

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) review: 3 cameras too many

More is better - this is the motto of Samsung with their new mid-range Galaxy A9 (2018) device. Four camera sensors on the back, a huge display and powerful specs. Yet, does this phone live up the hype? Let's find out in our detailed review!

Great screen ; No notch ; Awesome AMOLED Night mode in some apps ; Slim and stylish ; Headphone jack

The 4 cameras don’t do much ; Accidental tapping on edges ; Fingerprints everywhere ; Not easy to use one-handed

The Samsung Galaxy A9 is a mediocre mid-range phone with a price that's too high for what it offers. It has 3 cameras too many - other devices achieve much more with better software and one sensor. It delivers nothing groundbreaking in the camera...

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Deepak Singh (smartprix_com)

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Review – Is it better than OnePlus 6T?

Looks like we will see the term “quad-camera” being thrown about a lot in the time to come. But before everyone else, Samsung has launched the Galaxy A9, its first phone with four rear cameras, and that's certainly bound to draw some attention....

Looks attractive ; Excellent display ; Dedicated card slot ; Well-designed interface ; Dependable performance

Mini version of Samsung Pay

Nov, 2018

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Samsung Galaxy A9 hands-on: quad camera for the poser generation

The Samsung Galaxy A9 is here! Samsung packs a total of five cameras, a gigantic display and a huge battery into its new model - well, what do you call something like that? A mid-range flagship? Whatever it may be, the newest member of the A-Series...

Honestly? The Galaxy A9 is at first glance a solid smartphone that should sell well even with two cameras less on the back. Do I just have to think about the Polos on the McDonalds parking lot, decorated with spoilers, a nasty look and four tailpipes?...

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