Galaxy A90 5G is Samsung’s first mid-range phone with 5G connectivity

Even though Samsung hasn't confirmed it yet, the Galaxy A90 5G will likely arrive in the U.S. before the end of the year.

What you need to know

• Samsung has announced the Galaxy A90 5G, its first 5G-enabled A series smartphone.
• The phone runs on Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset, paired with the X50 5G modem.
• It is set to go on sale in Korea from September 4 and will "expand to additional markets thereafter."

Samsung today formally announced its latest 5G-enabled smartphone, the Galaxy A90 5G. The first A series phone with 5G connectivity, Galaxy A90 5G offers near flagship-grade hardware and comes with some impressive features like Samsung DeX support and Game Booster for enhanced gaming performance.

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor with the X50 5G modem and Qualcomm RF-Front-End solutions. It has a similar 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display as the Galaxy A80 but comes with a small U-shaped cutout at the top. Housed within the cutout is a 32MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

At the back of the phone is a triple camera setup which comprises a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP depth sensor. The phone will be available with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage. Samsung Galaxy A90 5G also includes a large 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging, a microSD card slot for further storage expansion, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The Galaxy A90 5G will go on sale in Samsung's home market of Korea from September 4 in black and white color options. Samsung hasn't announced the phone's pricing details just yet. Apart from Korea, the Galaxy A90 5G will also make its way to a few additional markets sometime in the near future.

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If you're in the market for a new 5G Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is arguably the best option out there right now. It offers a gorgeous 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, fantastic cameras, great battery life, and a highly versatile S Pen.