The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is an Android phablet manufactured by Samsung Electronics as part of its fifth-generation Galaxy A series lineup. It comes with Android 9 (Pie) with Samsung's One UI skin, 6/8 GB RAM, 128 GB of internal storage, and a 4500 mAh battery. It is Samsung's first mid-range smartphone to support 5G network connectivity.[2] The Galaxy A90 5G was first unveiled in South Korea on September 3, 2019.
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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Phablet |
| Series | Galaxy A series |
| Compatible networks | 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, VoLTE, 5G Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
| First released | September 3, 2019 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Samsung Galaxy A71 5G Samsung Galaxy A Quantum |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy A70 |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 164.8 mm (6.49 in) H 76.4 mm (3.01 in) W 8.4 mm (0.33 in) D |
| Weight | 206 g (7.3 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 9 "Pie" with One UI 1.1 Last: Android 12 with One UI 4.1 |
| System-on-chip | Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | Octa core ( 1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485), (3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485) & (4×1.8 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| Memory | 6 or 8GB RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8 μm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12 μm 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) LED flash, panorama, HDR 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8 μm 1080p@30fps |
| Display | 6.7 in (170 mm), Infinity-U Display 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) Super AMOLED, 60Hz refresh rate Corning Gorilla Glass 6 Always on |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch screen USB Type-C 2.0 Sensors:
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| Model | SM-A908x (Last letter varies by carrier and international models) |
| References | [1] |
Specifications
editHardware
editThe Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has a 6.7 in (170 mm) FHD+ (1080×2400 pixel resolution) Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display with a teardrop notch for the frontal camera, similar to the Galaxy A70. The phone has 6 GB and 8 GB RAM versions, with 128 GB of internal storage. The 6 GB RAM and 8 GB RAM version's storage is expandable to 512 GB via MicroSD card. The phone measures 164.8 mm × 76.4 mm × 8.4 mm (6.47 in × 3.02 in × 0.31 in) and weighs 206 g (7.3 oz), with a 4500 mAh battery.[3]
The phone also has a dual-SIM socket, and supports 25 W Super Fast Charging with a USB-C cable. It also does not come with a headphone jack.[4][5]
Camera
editThe phone has a triple-lens camera composing of a 48 MP f/2.0 wide-angle lens, 8 MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle lens with a 123-degree field of view, and a 5 MP 3D depth sensor. The 3D depth sensor can work with the other lenses to simulate a Bokeh effect through a "live focus" mode. There is a 32 MP f/2.0 frontal camera also supporting the live focus mode. The camera also has Samsung's scene optimizer technology that recognizes various scenes and automatically adjusts the camera settings. The phone also can record 4K video through the camera application.[2][4]
5G connectivity
editThe Galaxy A90 5G is Samsung's first mid-range (non-flagship) smartphone to feature 5G network connectivity, with a starting price of 899,800 Korean Won (US$750).[6][7]
Software
editThe Galaxy A90 runs on Android Pie with Samsung's One UI skin, similar to other Samsung phones released in 2019, that repositions the touch area in stock Samsung apps towards the bottom. This enables the user to control the phone with one hand, despite its large screen size.[8][4] It is also Samsung's first midrange phone to come with Samsung's DeX that allows users to connect the phone to a computer using a USB-C cable.[9] Samsung rolled out Android 10 to the device in June 2020
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G will be one of three A series devices to be supported for three generations of Android software support; the other two phones being the Samsung Galaxy A51 and Samsung Galaxy A71.[10]
On December 2, 2020, Samsung revealed that the Galaxy A90 5G would be eligible for the Android 11 update with One UI 3.[11]
Reception
editMax Parker of Trusted Reviews, along with GSM Arena, praised the 5G connectivity available for a lower price compared to flagship devices, while critiquing the fact that there are flagship devices without 5G available for similar or lower prices.[12][9] Britta O'Boyle of Pocket Lint positively described the phone's screen, power, and 5G, recommending it for consumers considering purchasing a 5G device.[4] TechRadar, in its hands-on review, also praised the phone's display and battery, while critiquing the weight of the device and the UI of the camera application.[13] It also called the device one of the five best smartphones announced at the IFA 2019.[14]
References
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- ^ GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G".
- ^ a b "Experience the New Galaxy A90 5G for the Era of Live". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
- ^ Team, GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G – Full phone specifications". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
- ^ a b c d Pocket-lint (2019-09-06). "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G initial review". Pocket-lint. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
- ^ Sagar (2019-09-03). "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G goes official: Snapdragon 855 SoC, 48MP camera, 6.7" display – GSMArena.com news". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
- ^ 김은정 (2019-09-03). "Samsung to launch budget 5G smartphone in S. Korea". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
- ^ Byford, Sam (2019-09-02). "Samsung's Galaxy A90 5G is a mid-range phone with next-gen speeds". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
- ^ Bohn, Dieter (2019-02-19). "Samsung's One UI is the best software it's ever put on a smartphone". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
- ^ a b "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G hands-on review". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
- ^ "Samsung Raises the Bar for Mobile Experience Innovation Committing to Three Generations of Android OS Upgrades". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- ^ "Samsung Android 11 update roadmap: European timeline revealed (Update)". Android Authority. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Review: Hands on". Trusted Reviews. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
- ^ phones, Gerald Lynch 2019-09-05T12:13:53Z Mobile. "Hands on: Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ phones, Tom Bedford 2019-09-08T12:00:02Z Mobile (8 September 2019). "5 of the best smartphones announced at IFA 2019". TechRadar. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
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