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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)

Released: 2018, OctoberPrice: About 550 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, November

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 512
NFCYes
SAR0.27 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Quad24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF, 10 MP f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.9", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom, 8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Size6.3 inches, 100.2 cm, 2, (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
PriceAbout 550 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsCaviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
ModelsSM-A920F, SM-A9200, SM-A920N, SM-A920X
SAR EU0.35 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Single24 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, November
Weight183 g (6.46 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.220 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Charging18W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Released2018, October
Announced2018, October
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm (6.40 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 69dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 77dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 140500 (v7), GeekBench: 5763 (v4.4), GFXBench: 8.3fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -90.6dB / Crosstalk -93.8dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 88h

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)?

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018).