Samsung Galaxy A90 5G

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, 6/8GB RAM, 128 GB of internal storage, and a 4500 mAh battery. It is Samsung's first mid-range smartphone to support 5G network connectivity.[1] The Galaxy A90 5G was first unveiled in South Korea on September 3, 2019.

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SeriesSamsung Galaxy A
ModelSM-A908x
(Last letter varies by carrier and international models)
Compatible networks2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, VoLTE, 5G Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
First releasedSeptember 3, 2019 (2019-09-03)
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A71 5G
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A70
TypePhablet
Form factorSlate
Dimensions164.8 mm (6.49 in) H
76.4 mm (3.01 in) W
8.4 mm (0.33 in) D
Mass206 g (7.3 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 9.0 "Pie" with One UI 1.1
Current: Android 10 with One UI 2.0
System on chipSnapdragon 855
CPUOcta core 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 1.8 GHz Kryo 485
GPUAdreno 640 GPU
Memory6 or 8GB RAM
Storage128 GB

Specifications

Hardware

The 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 6GB and 8GB RAM versions, with 128GB of internal storage. The 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM version's storage is expandable to 512GB via MicroSD card. The phone measures 164.8 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) and weighs 206 g (7.3 oz), with a 4500 mAh battery.[2]

The phone also has a dual-SIM socket, and supports 25W Super Fast Charging with a USB-C cable. It also does not come with a headphone jack.[3][4]

Camera

The phone has a triple-lens camera composing of a 48MP f/2.0 wide-angle lens, 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle lens with a 123 degree field of view, and a 5MP 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 32MP 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.[1][3]

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 900,000 Korean Won (US$750).[5][6]

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.[7][3] 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.[8]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.[9]

On December 2, 2020, Samsung revealed that the Galaxy A90 5G would be eligible for the Android 11 update with One UI 3.[10]

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.[11][8] Britta O'Boyle of Pocket Lint positively described the phone's screen, power, and 5G, recommending it for consumers considering purchasing a 5G device.[3] 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.[12] It also called the device one of the five best smartphones announced at the IFA 2019.[13]

References
  1. "Experience the New Galaxy A90 5G for the Era of Live". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
  2. Team, GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G – Full phone specifications". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
  3. Pocket-lint (2019-09-06). "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G initial review". Pocket-lint. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
  4. 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.
  5. 김은정 (2019-09-03). "Samsung to launch budget 5G smartphone in S. Korea". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G hands-on review". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
  9. "Samsung Raises the Bar for Mobile Experience Innovation Committing to Three Generations of Android OS Upgrades". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  10. "Samsung Android 11 update roadmap: European timeline revealed (Update)". Android Authority. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  11. "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Review: Hands on". Trusted Reviews. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
  12. phones, Gerald Lynch 2019-09-05T12:13:53Z Mobile. "Hands on: Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
  13. phones, Tom Bedford 2019-09-08T12:00:02Z Mobile. "5 of the best smartphones announced at IFA 2019". TechRadar. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
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