Samsung's Galaxy A family of phones is getting bigger. Literally.
Later in the year, the Korean conglomerate is expected to release the second generation of its Galaxy A-series of phones. These phones blend midrange specs with high-end design and include the A3, A5 and A7 models, which Samsung already previously announced. We knew these were coming.
What we didn't know was that Samsung was planning a new flagship for the A9 family. The A7, currently the largest and most equipped of the lineup, will sport a 5.5-inch screen with a 1,080 x 1,920 resolution display. It'll also have a 13-megapixel sensor in its camera, 3GB of RAM, and plenty of juice with its 3,300 mAh battery. But, as typical of Samsung, the Galaxy A family will go bigger.
The Samsung Galaxy A9 is going to be the new big brother of the A-series of phones. Details about the smartphone were leaked in promotional photos together with the A7 and A5. The official announcement will probably come later this month, if not sooner, since the A9 has already been outed.
According to the specs listed in the promotional advertisement, the Galaxy A9 will flaunt a massive 6-inch Super AMOLED screen with the same resolution as the A7. Just like the A7, the A9 will retain the same 3 GB of RAM, too. While it will also have a 13-megapixel snapper on the rear, the A9 will now have optical image stabilization and a larger f/1.9 aperture for brighter pictures, especially in low light.
That huge screen is going to need some serious power so the A9 will have a roomy 4,000 mAh battery to keep the lights on. That amount of juice will easily power the device for at least two days and as long three to four days for the light users. In fact, the A9 may even pull double duties as a power bank, a function already supported in Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Other leaked goodies about the device reveal that it will incorporate a fingerprint scanner for Samsung Pay, an 8-megapixel front-facing selfie cam, up to 32GB of expandable storage, all built in a metal frame and dual 2.5 glass panels.
