Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy A9 (2018): The world's first quad-camera phone — four rear lenses in 2018.

SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2018·$600·Score 60/100

Galaxy A9 (2018) claimed a hardware first — four rear cameras, combining telephoto, ultrawide, depth and main. The Snapdragon 660 made it pricey for its performance, but the camera array was a genuine industry milestone.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.3" SAMOLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 660
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
24 MP quad
Battery
3,800 mAh
Weight
183 g
What stands out
  • World's first quad rear camera.
  • Telephoto + ultrawide + depth versatility.
  • Big 6.3" SAMOLED.
  • microSD + jack.
What to watch
  • Snapdragon 660 modest for the price.
  • 60 Hz only.
  • Depth lens is filler.
  • Mono speaker.