Samsung Times the Galaxy A9 Launch Perfectly: 6 inch Phablet Launched in China

Samsung has finally unveiled the much awaited Samsung Galaxy A9, the fourth smartphone from its Galaxy A-series range in China. Samsung had previously launched the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) mobiles. Galaxy A9 has probably been the most widely awaited product from the Galaxy A-series range of phones.

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Let’s take a quick glance at the specifications on the Samsung Galaxy A9.

Specifications – Samsung Galaxy A9

The Samsung Galaxy A9 sports a 6 inch full HD super AMOLED display with 2.5D curved glass. The phone comes packed with a 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor and an Adreno 510 GPU. The Galaxy A9 is powered by a 3 GB RAM and has a 32 GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 128 GB via microSD card slot. The phone also sports a 13 megapixel rear camera and an 8 megapixel front camera. The rear camera boasts of auto-focus, LED flash, OIS (optical image stabilization) technology and a lens of  f/1.9 aperture.

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As is the case with other smartphones from the Galaxy A-series range, the Galaxy A9 also boasts of a top-notch battery unit. The phone has a 4000 mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 2.0.

How does the Galaxy A9 measure up against its competition?

The Samsung Galaxy A9 will be a direct competitor to the likes of Gionee Elife E8 and LG G4. In terms of specs the Samsung Galaxy A9 will certainly have an edge on its competitors when it comes to battery performance. Even the top selling smartphones like the Gionee Elife E8 and the LG G4 do not have an equivalent battery to the Samsung Galaxy A9.

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Phablets like the Galaxy A9 are slowly picking up steam and are becoming one of the most in demand phone segments going around. While it is true that smartphones under a 5.5 inch display are still an overwhelming consumer favorite and Tablets have their own flourishing market segment, phablets have been among the most shipped devices in 2015.

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Every brand that is serious about gaining market share whether in the local markets or on the international scene has started taking the phablet space a lot more seriously than they previously did.

The Samsung Galaxy A9’s China launch is perfectly timed

The holiday season is upon us and every year gadgets are in great demand this time of the year because of the various schemes and discounts that e-commerce portals offer to consumers during these times. Consumers are often more inclined to spend on a smartphones or Tablet in this time of the year than at any other time of the year, relatively speaking.

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There is no reason why e-commerce portals wouldn’t, or shouldn’t, take this trend and convert it into a big business opportunity for themselves while also making life a little easier for the consumer.

The launch of the Galaxy A9 in China seems timed to perfection. Just a day before Christmas and heading into the new year, Samsung is betting on this shopping trend and expecting people to gift each other a brand new Galaxy A-series phablet.

Check out this unboxing video of the Samsung Galaxy A7 mobile from FoneArena.