Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro with Snapdragon 652 and 16MP camera launched in India at Rs 32,490

Samsung might be stuck dealing with the Galaxy Note 7 battery fiasco , but that hasn’t stopped the company from announcing the Galaxy A9 Pro in India.

Just like the previous Galaxy A series handsets, this model also comes with a glass and metal body.

The smartphone has a large, phablet design and is a mid-segment offering from Samsung. Features include a 6-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display with a 2.5D curved Gorilla glass panel. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor coupled with 4GB RAM, 32GB expandable storage and an Adreno 510 GPU.

There is a 16MP rear camera with an f/1.9 aperture, OIS and a front 8MP camera with a similar aperture size. Other features include a dual-SIM card slot, 4G LTE connectivity, fingerprint scanner, and a 5,000mAH battery with fast charge support.

Mr. Manu Sharma, Vice President, Mobiles Business, Samsung India Electronics said, “The millennial generation is increasingly consuming content on their smartphones and the 6-inch super AMOLED display on Galaxy A9 Pro enhances that experience. With capabilities like multi-tasking with higher memory and advanced processor, one of the largest batteries in the industry for long lasting use and an enhanced camera with Optical Image Stabilizer along-with low light photography capability, the Galaxy A9 Pro provides a Flagship experience. We are excited to expand our Galaxy A series with the new Galaxy A9 Pro which offers a differentiated experience to our consumers for their active lifestyle.”

The Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro is priced at Rs 32,490. It will be available in three colors; gold, black and white, and will be available in stores starting 26 September.