Gretel announced the launch of the A9 smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the Gretel A9 phone with 5 inches display, Mediatek MT6737 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
The Gretel A9 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery. The 5 inches phone comes with IPS display (720 x 1280 px). The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption.
Gretel A9 specifications
| Brand | Gretel |
|---|---|
| Name | A9 |
| Model | A9 |
| Release date | 2017 |
Body
| Colors | black, rose-gold |
|---|---|
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The Gretel A9 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Mediatek MT6737 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 |
Display
The size of A9 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches IPS display of Gretel A9 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Gretel A9 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the A9 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 8 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Gretel A9 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The A9 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of A9 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
| Type | Li-Ion 2000 mAh |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The A9 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This Gretel phones comes with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of Gretel A9 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, fingerprint, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Dual SIM, Freeme OS |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Gretel A9, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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