Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Explained

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Brand:Samsung
Manufacturer:Samsung Electronics
Modelnumber:SM-A908x
(Last letter varies by carrier and international models)
Networks:2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, VoLTE, 5G Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Size:164.8mm H
76.4mm W
8.4mm D
Weight:206g
Os:Original: Android 9.0 "Pie" with One UI 1.1
Last: Android 11 with One UI 3.1
Soc:Snapdragon 855
Form:Slate
Type:Phablet
Series:Galaxy A series
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
Input:Multi-touch screen
USB Type-C 2.0
Sensors:
Display:6.7inches, Infinity-U Display
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
Super AMOLED, 60Hz refresh rate
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Ext Display:Always on
Related:Samsung Galaxy A70
Predecessor:Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Successor:Samsung Galaxy A71 5G
Samsung Galaxy A Quantum
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
References:[1]

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.

Specifications

Hardware

The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has a 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, 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

The 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.

5G connectivity

The 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

The 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] 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

Max 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] Britta O'Boyle of Pocket Lint positively described the phone's screen, power, and 5G, recommending it for consumers considering purchasing a 5G device. 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G. GSMArena.
  2. Web site: Experience the New Galaxy A90 5G for the Era of Live. news.samsung.com. en. 2019-09-03.
  3. Web site: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G – Full phone specifications. Team. GSMArena. GSMArena.com. 2019-09-03.
  4. Web site: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G initial review. Pocket-lint. 2019-09-06. Pocket-lint. en. 2019-09-10.
  5. Web site: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G goes official: Snapdragon 855 SoC, 48MP camera, 6.7" display – GSMArena.com news. Sagar. 2019-09-03. GSMArena.com. 2019-09-03.
  6. Web site: Samsung to launch budget 5G smartphone in S. Korea. 김은정. 2019-09-03. Yonhap News Agency. en. 2019-09-03.
  7. Web site: Samsung's Galaxy A90 5G is a mid-range phone with next-gen speeds. Byford. Sam. 2019-09-02. The Verge. 2019-09-03.
  8. Web site: Samsung's One UI is the best software it's ever put on a smartphone. Bohn. Dieter. 2019-02-19. The Verge. 2019-02-20.
  9. Web site: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G hands-on review. GSMArena.com. en-US. 2019-09-10.
  10. Web site: Samsung Raises the Bar for Mobile Experience Innovation Committing to Three Generations of Android OS Upgrades. 2020-12-31. news.samsung.com. en.
  11. Web site: 2020-12-09. Samsung Android 11 update roadmap: European timeline revealed (Update). 2020-12-31. Android Authority. en-US.
  12. Web site: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Review: Hands on. Trusted Reviews. en-US. 2019-09-10.
  13. Web site: Hands on: Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G review. phones. Gerald Lynch 2019-09-05T12:13:53Z Mobile. TechRadar. en. 2019-09-10.
  14. Web site: 5 of the best smartphones announced at IFA 2019. phones. Tom Bedford 2019-09-08T12:00:02Z Mobile. TechRadar. 8 September 2019 . en. 2019-09-10.