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Samsung’s Galaxy A90 has been the centre of various rumours (1,2) that have been rather convoluting. Initial reports had pointed at the device being the Galaxy A80 renamed for different countries while a fresher rumour claimed it to be an entry to the upcoming Galaxy R series.  The latest leaks report that the Galaxy A90 is real and will, in fact, launch in two variants.

And in another addition, one of both likely called #GalaxyA90 (SM-A908) comes with a FHD+ sAMOLED Infinity-U display…

— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) June 29, 2019

According to the famous leakster OnLeaks, The Galaxy A90 is said to ship in two variants with their model numbers being SM-A905 and SM-A908. One of these will likely be a “Pro” variant with beefier specs. Furthermore, the higher specced variant could also be the first A series smartphone to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. It is unclear what the standard Galaxy A90 would house but it will most probably be a mid-range chipset like the Snapdragon 730G as found in the Galaxy A80.

The biggest leaks to arrive is regarding the camera of the Galaxy A90 duo. SM-A905 is reportedly equipped with a triple camera set up consisting of a 48MP+12MP+5MP sensors with the new “Tilt OIS” feature. Similarly, the SM-A908 variant also sports the same setup but with different sensors, namely a 48MP+8MP+5MP configuration. Unlike the Galaxy A80, the leak suggests that the upcoming pair of smartphones will not feature any special form of motorized mechanism. Hence, no swivels and rotating cameras.

Additionally, the Galaxy A90’s SM-A908 variant is reported to receive an FHD+ SuperAMOLED Infinity-U display. Both the upcoming devices are said to be sized identically, with a 6.7-inch screen. On the other hand, the high-end SM-A905 is assumed to have a QHD panel with a punch hole.

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Shockingly, the leak claims that only the affordable variant of the Galaxy A90 will receive 5G networking which will be skipped on the elder sibling. Samsung might be trying to make an appeal for the higher bandwidth on lower priced devices. This will seek to make the cost of entry to the new network more affordable. The move will likely compete with other OEMs that are equipping 5G modems on their affordable lineups. Samsung brought the first true 5G phone and is now seeking to win the race in lower price segments as well. Unfortunately, finer details are not available as even Samsung has yet to make any official statements regarding the Galaxy A90. Updates will be provided in the arriving weeks.

It was reported earlier that Samsung is planning to introduce a new Galaxy R series of smartphones. The first device that was speculated to arrive in the series was the previously leaked Galaxy A90, according to a known gadget tipster on Twitter. Unfortunately, the tipster has now claimed that there was some confusion between the internal and commercial naming scheme of the device. Now, it has been revealed that contrary to the prior information, the Galaxy A90 will be launched with the aforementioned name and not in the Galaxy R series; which likely does not exist.

Samsung Galaxy A90

According to gadget tipster who goes by the name @Onleaks on Twitter, Samsung is working on two variants of the Galaxy A90 smartphone. Both of these carry a model number SM-A905 and SM-A908 respectively. Apart from clearing the air around its naming details, the specifications of the devices have also been revealed.

The SM-A908 will be the 5G variant of the Galaxy A90 and will have a 6.7-inch display. It will utilise an in-display fingerprint scanner for quickly accessing the handset and will have a triple camera setup comprised of a 48MP primary sensor; alongside an 8MP secondary and 5MP tertiary sensor. It will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. As mentioned above, the smartphone will have support for 5G; the next generation of mobile networks.

The other variant of the Samsung Galaxy A90, with the model number SM-A905, will have the same screen size; fingerprint scanner placement and the processor as the 5G variant mentioned above. The major difference between both the smartphones will be in connectivity and cameras. As it implies, the device will not support 5G networks, instead, relying on 4G LTE for connectivity. In terms of optics, the handset will have a 48MP primary camera, alongside a 12MP secondary and 5MP tertiary sensor.

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The highlight feature of the device is said to be a technology named Tilt OIS. It may be some sort of stabilisation technology used in video recording. Unfortunately, more details about the Galaxy A90 smartphones such as their price and launch date are not known as of now. However, they are expected to be announced in the following weeks according to the source.

Samsung is expected to launch three new smartphones under the Galaxy A lineup on April 10. The highlight of the event will be the alleged Galaxy A90. According to previous leaks and speculations, it will have a bezel less screen with no notch or hole punch in sight. In a fresh leak on Chinese social networking website Weibo, a user has listed what could be the specifications of the upcoming Galaxy A90. The leak claims the smartphone will be launched as the A80 in China.

Galaxy A90

The leak claims the design of the Galaxy A90 will provide users with a refreshing feeling when held. According to the post, it will measure 76.5 x 165.0 x 9.0mm and will weigh 219g. The smartphone features a 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 px. As mentioned above, there will be minimal to no bezels around the display. Samsung is expected to use a New Infinity display for the device. For biometrics and security, the handset will have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The leak alleges Galaxy A90 runs on the Snapdragon 7150 Octa-core SoC. This chipset is unannounced as of yet and is speculated to be an upgrade over the Snapdragon 710/712. The highlight of the smartphone is expected to be its camera mechanism. It will feature a triple camera setup, consisting of an f/2.0 aperture equipped 48MP sensor; combined with an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8MP sensor and a tertiary Time of Flight (ToF) sensor. The camera adopts a pop-up, rotary design which will let it capture images from the front and the back.

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In terms of battery, the Galaxy A90 is expected to be powered by a 3700mAh cell with support for 25W fast charging. Furthermore, the smartphone will also feature a new technology for the company. It will forego the traditional earpiece and rely on bone conduction to produce sound from the handset’s screen. While the pricing of the device is not known, it is expected to be priced below Rs. 30,000.

Samsung has been on a smartphone launching frenzy in the year 2019, as it has unveiled some really competitive handsets in the market so far. The Korean Technology company is planning to release yet another premium mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A90 which is expected to launch at an event in April. A trademark filing which was spotted at EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) reveals that the smartphone may have the “Triple Intellicam” feature, which will drastically change how lighting conditions affect photographs.

What Is Intellicam?

“Intellicam” was a term that was first associated with the Galaxy A8 Star, which was released in June 2018. The A8 Star was the first Galaxy device that had a “Dual Intellicam”, which automatically adapted its settings as per the lighting conditions, enabling the user to capture well-lit images. Consequently, the “Triple Intellicam” is expected to function on the same lines of the “Dual Intellicam” with enhanced capabilities.

Samsung has always been innovative from the perspective of smartphone cameras, and the company is not looking to disappoint here. “Triple Intellicam” may use AI optimization to capture images in low light and very high light, just like Scene Optimizer in Samsung’s high-end devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S10. Furthermore, the company is also expected to incorporate a pop-up camera in the upcoming device.

Expected Specifications And Availability

The Galaxy A90 is speculated to be the first phone from the company without any punch hole cutout or a notch of any sorts. Moreover, this may lead to a bezel-free screen on the smartphone, and taking into account the aforementioned pop-up camera, this may actually be a stark reality. The Galaxy A90 is expected to sport an 11 nm based Snapdragon 7150 SoC, and even though very little is known about the chipset itself, it will provide enhanced support for AI, gaming and camera.

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Under the hood, the Galaxy A90 is speculated to pack 8GB of RAM and 256GB of Internal Storage for the top variant. Other rumoured features include a 48MP primary camera with an ultrawide sensor and telephoto lens. Additionally, the A90 may have a 32MP front camera. Moreover, the device may have support for 25W fast charging. The device is expected to be priced in the sub 30k segment, and as mentioned before, it will be unveiled in April 2019.

Latest Update

Did you know that Samsung Galaxy A90 (renamed A80) is the first launch of the Snapdragon 7150, which is the one with a single core higher than the Snapdragon 845.

— Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka) March 24, 2019

A reliable leakster on Twitter claims that the Galaxy A90 will feature the Snapdragon 7150 SoC which is unreleased as of now. Noteworthy, the source claims that chipset has a higher single core performance than the Snapdragon 845 which is present on most flagship smartphones from the yesteryear including the OnePlus 6T and the Google Pixel 3.

Original Story

Samsung is expected to announce three new smartphones in its refreshed Galaxy A lineup in the month of April. These smartphones are rumoured to be the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A40. While the latter two have been thoroughly leaked, there wasn’t much information about the former. A fresh listing on Samsung’s Indonesian website seemingly confirms the presence of a “Notchless infinity screen” on the upcoming Galaxy A90. 

Samsung Galaxy A90

The Galaxy A90 will be the most premium smartphone in the current Galaxy A lineup. It has been leaked time and again to feature a sliding/rotating mechanical camera setup with minimal bezels on the front. The design of the device is expected to be similar to its sibling the Galaxy A50, albeit with a glass back and more premium finish. Notably, all the current handsets in the Galaxy A lineup have a Super AMOLED display, perhaps the Galaxy A90 may be no different. For biometrics and security, it will have an in-display fingerprint sensor and will support face unlock technology.

It has been leaked that the Galaxy A90 will run on the 10nm Snapdragon 710 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. The smartphone will feature the latest Samsung OneUI on top of Android 9 Pie. Like the last year’s Galaxy A9, it is also expected to have a quad-rear camera setup, details of which are unknown at the moment. For memory and storage, the smartphone may feature up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. 

Pricing & Availability

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The Galaxy A90 will be the most premium smartphone of the Galaxy A lineup. The device may be launched at Samsung’s event on April 10. Unfortunately, no information regarding the pricing is available yet, but it is expected to cost around Rs 29,999 in India.

Samsung launched a range of smartphones in the Galaxy A lineup last month. These devices include the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and the Galaxy A50. They were not just new launches for the company but also signified a change in product strategy in order to compete with the ever-increasing hold of Chinese OEMs in countries like India. A few days ago, unreleased Samsung smartphones which were alleged to be the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A40 and Galaxy A60 were hinted in leaks. Samsung’s UK website has confirmed the existence of the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A40 and the Galaxy A20e. The dedicated pages of the smartphones were listed on the aforementioned website.

Samsung Galaxy A90

The Galaxy A90 is expected to be the most premium device in the current A series of smartphones. While most details of it aren’t known yet, it is expected to feature a similar design to its siblings. The device was previously leaked to have a mechanical pop-up camera or a rotating mechanical camera to achieve a high screen to body ratio. If the latest smartphones are anything to go by, the Galaxy A90 will have a Super AMOLED display and will run on the OneUI on top of Android 9 Pie. The company may use an entirely new type of Infinity Display on the handset. Like the last year’s Galaxy A9, it is also expected to have a quad-rear camera setup, details of which are unknown at the moment.

The Galaxy A90 will most likely have an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device may run on the Snapdragon 710 SoC which is manufactured using 10nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. For memory and storage, the smartphone may feature 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.

Samsung Galaxy A40

Samsung Galaxy A40 will be an affordable offering from the company which will sit between the newly announced Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50. Reports suggest that the smartphone will have a similar design to its siblings, complete with a polycarbonate body and a ‘glasstic’ back. The display will sport an Infinity-U, 6.2 inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Like the Galaxy A30, it will have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and will support face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A40 is expected to run on the Exynos 7885 SoC which is manufactured using 14nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and a Mali G71 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will feature a dual rear camera setup. In terms of memory and storage, the device will be available with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

Samsung Galaxy A20e

The Samsung Galaxy A20e will be the most affordable device out of the three. The alphabet ‘e’ in the name suggests a lighter version of the regular Galaxy A20, as Samsung did the same with the Galaxy S10e and the Galaxy Tab S5e. It will be likely that the smartphone features the ‘Glasstic’ design on a polycarbonate back that the Galaxy A10 has. In terms of display, the device will have a Super AMOLED display with a resolution of HD+ and an Infinity-U notch on the top.

The leaks hint that the Galaxy A20e will be the Android Go edition of the regular variant and thus feature Android Oreo Go edition out of the box. The smartphone will not have a fingerprint sensor and instead will rely on face unlock technology for quick access to the device. Under the hood, the device will run on the Exynos 7870 SoC. For memory and storage, the device is expected to pack in 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

Price & Availability

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The leak by Samsung on their official website suggests that the launch of the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A40 and the Galaxy A20e is imminent. The devices may launch in the following months. Unfortunately, the pricing of the smartphones aren’t confirmed yet, but the Galaxy A90 is expected to start around Rs 29,999; the Galaxy A40 may cost Rs 17,999 and the Galaxy A20e is expected to be priced at Rs 6,999.