PRESS RELEASE
LONDON, UK – 3rd September, 2019 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of the Galaxy A90 5G – the latest addition to the Galaxy A family with 5G connectivity. Made for digital natives living in the Era of Live, the Galaxy A90 5G combines 5G-connectivity with powerful features to capture, stream and share exactly the way you want.
With the Galaxy A90 5G and 5G connectivity, you will be able to stream every minute of your favourite artists live concert, as if you were actually there [1]. Additionally, with lower lag-times and a reliable and stable connectivity, you won’t miss a moment of that group video chat or critical moment in a game. As the hyper-connected 5G network brings us closer together and enables us to do more on our devices, security is a more important consideration than ever. The Galaxy A90 5G is secured by Samsung Knox, Samsung’s defense-grade security, ensuring that your device is protected, and that your connected experience is secure and safe.
“We’re excited about the success of the Galaxy A Series – a generation of smartphones built for the new Era of Live that focuses on essential features people want the most, including a high-quality camera, long-lasting battery and immersive display,” said Conor Pierce, Corporate Vice President for the UK & Ireland. “Samsung has worked tirelessly with our partners in the 5G ecosystem to bring 5G to as many people as possible, and now we are offering 5G connectivity across the entire Galaxy smartphone portfolio, giving more people high speed access and connected experiences.”
Meet the Next-Generation Performance
The Galaxy A90 5G offers a powerful, seamless and reliable experience. It is the latest example of Samsung’s commitment to open collaboration, combining the advanced mobile features and intricate design of Galaxy devices with innovative 5G solutions from partners like Qualcomm. Equipped with the Snapdragon 855 5G Mobile Platform, the Galaxy A90 5G offers people transformative mobile experiences from superior 5G-connectivity to enhanced AI capabilities[2].
“We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Samsung to bring the high-powered speed and performance of 5G to as many people as possible through the most advanced platform yet, the flagship Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform,” said Cristiano Amon, President, Qualcomm Incorporated. “Samsung’s innovative line of Galaxy devices paired with the Snapdragon X50 5G modem and Qualcomm® RF-Front-End solutions will support an entirely new 5G experience that enables people to work faster and play harder, no matter where they are.”
Enjoy Your Life in Live
The Galaxy A90 5G enables you to record and share videos with the phone’s 48-megapixel camera. With enhanced camera features and AI capabilities such as Super Steady, Scene Optimiser and Flaw Detector, you can easily capture the experience that matters most while on-the-go. The 32-megapixel front camera also boasts features such as Live Focus Mode, making it easier than ever to capture the best selfies or group videos.
Enjoy the Galaxy A90 5G’s expansive 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display for a cinematic experience to get the most out of your multimedia content. You will also be able to appreciate a more connected living experience with the Galaxy A90 5G’s powerful battery and super-fast charging capabilities.
The Galaxy A90 5G also takes your mobile gaming experience to the next level. With 5G connectivity, you can enjoy live gaming without lags and its Game Booster will always be running at most optimum state when you are in the heat of the battle. The mobile gaming experience is also optimised by our partnership with Hatch, the new 5G streaming service which brings instant, on-demand access to more than 100 premium mobile games. Hatch games free up space on your device as they are played entirely over the internet, meaning instant fun and discovery for all users. Hatch is now available to download in the UK from the Galaxy Store on all Samsung devices.
Now, for the first time on the Galaxy A Series, you can enhance your overall mobile experience with Samsung DeX and Microsoft’s Your Phone app[3] on Galaxy A90 5G. Samsung DeX allows you to expand your Galaxy A90 5G experience to your PC screen or TV. You can also use the Microsoft Your Phone app to mirror your phone display onto your desktop to check notifications, send and receive messages, and browse through recent photos.
The Galaxy A90 5G, created with a unique geometric pattern on the back glass comes in two classic colour options, black and white. In the UK, the device will be available to pre-order from 20th September and will launch on 4th October.
For more information about the Galaxy A Series, visit news.samsung.com/uk, www.samsungmobilepress.com/galaxy-a-2019 or www.samsung.com/galaxy.
[1] 5G functionality requires compatible network connection.
[2] Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Qualcomm Snapdragon and Qualcomm RF Front-end are products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
[3] Your Phone is preloaded on Window 10 October release (1809 version) or newer, and downloadable on Windows 10 April release (1803 version). Views of messages on Your Phone is limited to 1,000 messages received recently while views of photo gallery are limited to 25 recent photos that are taken by the phone camera and screen-captured.
