Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Camera Review

Review of Samsung's Galaxy A90 5G tri-lens camera, after a week of testing. Here's how this premium-priced A-series smartphone handles photo and video capture, including bonus camera features like the portrait mode, night mode and more.

The Samsung A90 5G is a more affordable alternative to the S10+ model, costing under £700 here in the UK. Of course that still makes it more pricey than non-5G phones like the Asus Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7T, which serve up respectable optics for a mid-range price tag.

The A90 has sacrificed some camera smarts compared with the S-series blowers. You may get a 48MP primary lens, but the dual aperture design has been ditched, as has OIS. You also no longer have a telephoto lens, something most rival mobiles offer. The limitations of the sensor and lens combo becomes most obvious at night and indoors, where photo quality really dips.

In my reviews of other Samsung smartphone cameras, I'm usually impressed by the video chops. However, this 5G Galaxy once again falls against the competition in this area, making it a tough recommendation.

Check back for my in-depth verdict on this blower, going live straight after this video lands!

You can grab the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G right now from Vodafone, from £47 a month, and you'll get a free pair of the rather good Buds as a bonus:

[georgeinasamuels]

This guy is expecting a bit too much from a budget phone.. This phone is pretty good as far as I'm seeing. I appreciate the honesty tho. Not much youtubers are honest these days!

[rickj]

First thing, that this phone does, when you stick in your Sim card, it upgrades the OS to version 10, with the latest UI 2.1. Hence a completely different animal from reviewer's description. For those who miss the old fashion 3.5mm jack connectivity ... you can get USB-C to 3.5mm jack adapters from Amazon, or E-Bay for less than a pint of beer. This phone costs £399.- ($500.-) when bought directly from Samsung UK ... yet in some aspects, it is better than the likes of Pixel 4XL (that has identical Snapdragon 855 / Adreno chip), or Huawei P30 Pro. You have processor speed, 5G compatibility, that neither Pixel 4XL, nor Huawei 30 Pro have .. and high quality super amoled screen. No doubt that there are better specified phones around, with better cameras, if you are willing to spend twice as much money, but not that many of them have 5G thrown in.

[langtryvlogme]

"That make you feel like you're on various fancy substances" LOL 3:20

[yasmimlohana]

I'm from Brazil and I'm super excited to go here!

[imserious]

It's usually always the camera that falls short on a budget phone

[abrarkadabrar]

0:20
May my gran rest in peace and forgive my giggle at the thought of selling her gold chompers just for a phone that's probably gonna be as cheap as the dirt she'd be stuck under by the time I actually get to put her back in her casket

[demonicravergaming.]

Bro I'm rocking the A90 5g. The camera isn't anything on the Samsung galaxy s21 or s20 ultra. But end of the day the photos you took were nothing on the photos capable of being taken from these phones. I think you just need to tweak your settings and choose whether you are using pro mode. Camera is limited as you said but this phone still keeps up 1 year after you posted this.

I understand the purpose of this video was mainly reflecting the camera, but when used right and held steady you will achieve beautiful pictures. Patience is key.

[myselftyearsago]

Honestly wished Samsung continued the A9 series, could have been pretty good flagship killers

[diandakov]

I am extremely confused with A90, which aspect ratio is the best for taking photos, earlier outdoor 3:4 (48) was the best, now at home 9:16 is way better but wasn't out there, the camera sucks really lol!

[Simpaulme]

I do like the pearlescent back .. but how much time do you really spend looking at the back!

[mostofahasinmahdi]

I mean isn't getting an OnePlus 7t better than this if 5g isn't a deal breaker?

[TheBigal]

I think this is a good phone I got mine for 570 and the screen is top notch camera is good and 5g cant complain I've had dearer phones with cameras not any different from this one

[David-mmju]

Just brought the A90 now having a little bit of buyers remorse

[rkgsd]

So if you want a premium camera that does better in dim light, you'll want the S10 or Note 10.

[sanikarim]

Can you please do a A71 or A80 review.

[rodsstart]

Will this coming to southeast asia ???

[keithsacks]

hello mate them pics are they bury st edmonds

[mattsidford]

Chris that woolen tea cosey on ya mug couldn't have been any bigger aye 😂.

[miniflutes]

How did I end up in this video at 1:55

[Soniboy]

Lol this kinda camera combination you can get sub £400 phones.