Engineering:Samsung Galaxy A90 5G

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Short description: 2019 Android phablet by Samsung Electronics
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SeriesGalaxy 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; 6 years ago (2019-09-03)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (Galaxy A Quantum)
RelatedSamsung Galaxy S10
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy A10
Samsung Galaxy A20
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A40
Samsung Galaxy A50
Samsung Galaxy A60
Samsung Galaxy A70
Samsung Galaxy A80
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 "Pie" with One UI 1.5
Last: Android 12 with One UI 4.1
System on chipSnapdragon 855
CPUOcta core ( 1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485), (3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485) & (4×1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
GPUAdreno 640 GPU
Memory6 or 8GB RAM
Storage128 GB
Data inputsMulti-touch screen
USB Type-C 3.1
Sensors:
Display6.7 in (170 mm), Infinity-U Display
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
Super AMOLED, 60Hz refresh rate
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Always on
Rear camera48 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 camera32 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 line-up. It was first announced on September 3, 2019.[2][3] It is the first Galaxy A series phone to feature 5G connectivity, the only A9x device released under the first-generation of the relaunched Galaxy A lineup, and also the third Galaxy Ax0 device (after Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A80) that does not come with a headphone jack.[4][5]

Specifications

Design

An overall first for the first generation of the relaunched Galaxy A series, the A90 now features a glass back and front (both protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6) and an aluminum frame.[6]

Galaxy A90 5G

Hardware

Display

The 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 front camera, similar to the Galaxy A70.

Battery

The phone has a 4500 mAh battery and supports 25 W Super Fast Charging.[7]

Processor and Memory

The phone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. It has 6 GB or 8 GB RAM versions, with 128 GB of internal storage. The 6 GB RAM variant has expandable storage support up to 512 GB via microSD card.[8]

Camera

The phone has a triple-lens camera setup composing of a 48 MP (f/2.0) wide-angle lens, 8 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide angle lens, and a 5 MP 3D depth sensor. It also has a 32 MP (f/2.0) front camera. The phone also can record 4K video using the main primary and front cameras.[3][7]

Software

The Galaxy A90 runs on Android 9 Pie with One UI 1.0 skin, similar to other Samsung phones released in 2019.[7] It is Samsung's first and only midrange phone to come with Samsung DeX[9] and to be supported with 3 OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.[10]

Pre-installed OS OS Upgrades history End of support
1st 2nd 3rd
A90 5G Android 9 Pie
(One UI 1.0) 		Android 10
(One UI 2.0)
2020[11] 		Android 11
(One UI 3.1)
March 2021[12] 		Android 12
(One UI 4.0)
March 2022[11] 		October 2023[13]

Reception

Max Parker of Trusted Reviews, along with GSMArena, 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.[14][9] Britta O'Boyle of Pocket Lint positively described the phone's screen, power, and 5G, recommending it for consumers considering purchasing a 5G device.[7] 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.[15] It also called the device one of the five best smartphones announced at the IFA 2019.[16]

References

  1. ↑ GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G". https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a90_5g-9795.php. 
  2. ↑ Vasile, Cosmin (2019-09-03). "Samsung brings 5G connectivity to the mid-tier with the Galaxy A90 5G" (in en-US). https://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-A90-5G-official_id118629. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Experience the New Galaxy A90 5G for the Era of Live" (in en). https://news.samsung.com/global/experience-the-new-galaxy-a90-5g-for-the-era-of-live. 
  4. ↑ 김은정 (2019-09-03). "Samsung to launch budget 5G smartphone in S. Korea" (in en). https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20190903003100320. 
  5. ↑ Byford, Sam (2019-09-02). "Samsung's Galaxy A90 5G is a mid-range phone with next-gen speeds". https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/2/20845445/samsung-galaxy-a90-5g-announced-specs. 
  6. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G hands-on review (Design)" (in en-US). 2019-09-06. https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a90_5g_hands_on-review-1982p2.php. "Interestingly, the Galaxy A90 uses glass for its back instead of plastic like its cheaper sibling, the Galaxy A70. The glass panel features geometric patterns giving it a more distinct look and the available colors are Black and White." 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Pocket-lint (2019-09-06). "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G initial review" (in en). https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/reviews/samsung/149274-samsung-galaxy-a90-5g-review. 
  8. ↑ Sagar (2019-09-03). "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G goes official: Snapdragon 855 SoC, 48MP camera, 6.7" display – GSMArena.com news". https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a90_5g_specs_price-news-38993.php. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G hands-on review" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a90_5g_hands_on-review-1982.php. 
  10. ↑ "Samsung Raises the Bar for Mobile Experience Innovation Committing to Three Generations of Android OS Upgrades" (in en). https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-raises-the-bar-for-mobile-experience-innovation-committing-to-three-generations-of-android-os-upgrades. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2022-03-24). "Galaxy A90 5G finally gets Android 12 update" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-a90-5g-android-12-update-released/. "The Galaxy A90 5G has started getting the Android 12-based One UI 4 update in South Korea... The Galaxy A90 5G was launched in mid-2019 with Android 9 Pie-based One UI. It received the Android 10-based One UI 2 update in 2020 and the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update in 2021." 
  12. ↑ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2021-03-25). "Galaxy A90 5G starts getting Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-a90-5g-android-11-one-ui-3-1-update-released/. 
  13. ↑ Mishra, Abhijeet (2023-10-04). "Galaxy Tab S6 software support ends, others downgraded to fewer updates" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-tab-s6-a90-f42-5g-a03s-and-more-reduced-updates/. "Samsung has also revoked support for the Galaxy A90 5G, a high-end A series phone that had a limited launch a few years back, along with the Galaxy M10s and Galaxy M30s, two budget phones that launched in late 2019." 
  14. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Review: Hands on" (in en-US). https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-a90-5g. 
  15. ↑ phones, Gerald Lynch 2019-09-05T12:13:53Z Mobile. "Hands on: Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G review" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-a90-5g. 
  16. ↑ phones, Tom Bedford 2019-09-08T12:00:02Z Mobile (8 September 2019). "5 of the best smartphones announced at IFA 2019" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/news/5-of-the-best-smartphones-announced-at-ifa-2019. 



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