Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) — Full Specifications, Features & Price in Pakistan

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) was Samsung's battery king of its generation: a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED phablet with a 4,000mAh battery — enormous for early 2016 — plus a 13MP camera with optical image stabilisation, a rarity in the mid-range then. Ten years on, it survives in Pakistan's used market as a cheap big-screen secondary phone. This guide covers its verified specifications and the honest checklist for buying a phone this old.

Key Specifications at a Glance

Design and Build Quality

The A9 (2016) follows the 2016 A-series formula: glass front and back (Gorilla Glass 4) with a metal frame, at a slim 7.4 mm despite the huge battery — though at 200 g and 80.9 mm wide, it's a two-handed phone. The physical home button houses the fingerprint sensor. On a ten-year-old used unit, check both glass panels for cracks, test the home button (a worn button means a dead fingerprint sensor), and look for frame bends that could stress the display.

Display Features

The 6.0-inch Super AMOLED panel at 1080 x 1920 (roughly 367 ppi) with Gorilla Glass 4 was a genuine pleasure in 2016 and remains good for video and reading. Age is the issue: check for AMOLED burn-in with a plain grey image at full brightness, and run a finger across the whole screen to confirm the touch digitiser has no dead zones.

Processor and Performance

The Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) — four Cortex-A72 cores at 1.8 GHz plus four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.2 GHz, with Adreno 510 graphics — was a respected upper-mid-range chip in 2016, notably stronger than the Snapdragon 615/616 class. In 2026 it manages basic tasks: calls, SMS, FM radio, light browsing, and offline video. Modern apps will feel slow, and 3GB of RAM limits multitasking. Treat it as a communication-and-media device, nothing more.

RAM and Storage

3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD — sources list up to 128GB officially, with some listing 256GB; treat 128GB as the verified figure. The slot is dedicated on some variants, so check whether the unit supports dual-SIM plus memory card simultaneously. With 3GB of RAM, keep background apps to a minimum.

Camera Features

The standout: a 13MP f/1.9 rear camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS) — genuinely rare in the 2016 mid-range and still useful for steady shots and video. It records 1080p video at 30fps (some sources note 4K capability; treat 1080p as verified). The front camera is 8MP at f/1.9. Daylight photos are acceptable for casual use; low-light performance is dated. On a used unit, verify the OIS by recording video while walking — the stabilisation should visibly smooth the footage — and check the lens for haze.

Battery and Charging

The 4,000mAh non-removable battery with fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0-class) was the phone's headline feature — the largest battery Samsung had put in a phone at the time. Ten years later, any original cell is heavily degraded: the headline capacity means little now. Test real drain over an hour of active use in the shop; sudden drops under load signal a dying cell. It charges over microUSB.

Software and Updates

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop at launch, updated to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow — final, with no security updates in roughly nine years. This is the hard limit on the phone's usefulness: WhatsApp, banking apps, JazzCash/Easypaisa, and even the Play Store increasingly refuse Android 6. If you need any current app, install it in the shop before paying — assume failure until proven otherwise.

Connectivity and Additional Features

4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, FM radio with recording, and GPS/GLONASS. The fingerprint sensor is the front-mounted type in the home button. Charging and data go over microUSB 2.0, and the 3.5mm headphone jack is present.

Variants, Colours and Availability

Model numbers SM-A9000 (standard A9) and SM-A9100 (A9 Pro, a separate higher-spec model — don't confuse the two), in Champagne Gold, Midnight Black, Pearl White, and Pink. Announced December 2015, released January 2016, discontinued in 2018. Any unit in Pakistan today is a well-used survivor — inspect it as such, whatever the listing claims.

Price in Pakistan and PTA Information

The listed price is Rs. 16,000 on zohaanmobilegallery.com (verified 2026-10-11). For a phone of this age, condition is everything: screen quality, battery behaviour, and a working home-button fingerprint sensor are what the money buys. Confirm the current price with Zohaan Mobile Gallery before buying.

PTA: PTA approval is per device and IMEI, not per model. SMS the unit's IMEI (dial *#06#) to 8484 and confirm "Compliant" status before paying — non-compliant phones are blocked from Pakistani networks. How to check PTA approval.

Main Advantages and Limitations

Advantages:

• 4,000mAh battery — the largest of its generation
• 13MP camera with OIS — rare in the 2016 mid-range
• Big 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 4
• Snapdragon 652 — a strong chip for its era
• Home-button fingerprint sensor, NFC, FM radio, headphone jack

Limitations:

• Stuck on Android 6.0.1 — most modern apps won't run
• No security updates in ~9 years
• Ten-year-old battery is degraded regardless of original capacity
• 200 g and 80.9 mm wide — a handful, literally
• microUSB charging; don't confuse with the A9 Pro (SM-A9100)

Who Should Consider This Phone?

Good fit: someone needing the cheapest possible big-screen phone for calls, SMS, FM radio, and offline video — a "dabba phone" with a 6-inch AMOLED. The OIS camera is a small bonus for steady casual shots.

Look elsewhere if: you need WhatsApp, banking, or any current app — Android 6.0.1 rules that out. Find realistic used options in the Samsung collection or all mobiles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) in Pakistan?

Rs. 16,000 as listed on zohaanmobilegallery.com (verified 2026-10-11). Confirm the current price and the unit's condition with the store.

Does the Galaxy A9 (2016) have optical image stabilisation?

Yes — the 13MP f/1.9 rear camera has OIS, unusual for a 2016 mid-ranger. Test it by recording video while walking; the footage should look visibly steadied.

Is the Galaxy A9 (2016) the same as the Galaxy A9 Pro?

No. The A9 Pro (SM-A9100) is a separate, higher-spec model. This article covers the standard A9 (SM-A9000) — check the model number on the unit.

Can I use WhatsApp or banking apps on it?

Very unlikely to work reliably. It runs Android 6.0.1 with no security updates since ~2017. Install your essential apps in the shop before paying — assume they won't run until proven otherwise.

What are its RAM and storage?

3GB RAM with 32GB storage, expandable via microSD (up to 128GB verified; some sources list 256GB).

What is its battery capacity?

4,000mAh with fast charging over microUSB. Huge for 2016, but any surviving cell is degraded — test drain before buying.

Is the A9 (2016) PTA approved?

PTA status is per-device. SMS the unit's IMEI to 8484 and confirm "Compliant" before paying.

Is the Galaxy A9 (2016) available at Zohaan Mobile Gallery?

Check the Galaxy A9 (2016) product page or WhatsApp +92 305 8452080 for current availability and condition.

Final Verdict

The A9 (2016) was the endurance phablet of its day: biggest battery, OIS camera, big AMOLED screen. A decade later it's a basic-communication device at best — buy it only for calls, radio, and offline media, after testing the battery, screen, and OIS in hand, and confirming PTA via 8484. Don't expect a single modern app to cooperate.

Call to Action

See the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) at Zohaan Mobile Gallery, browse the Samsung collection, or WhatsApp us at +92 305 8452080 for the confirmed current price, the unit's condition and PTA status, and the 7-day check warranty terms. Or visit our Rahim Yar Khan store (Shop No. 6, First Floor, Iqra Plaza, Railway Road) and inspect the phone in hand before you buy.