Samsung A990 launches on Verizon Wireless, 3MP camera

Jul 06 2006 - 11:50 AM ET | Samsung, Verizon Wireless

samsung a990Verizon Wireless has launched the Samsung A990, the highest resolution camera phone currently in the country. With an impressive 3.2-megapixel resolution, the camera easily outpaces the previously industry leading 2-megapixel models.

Features of the Samsung A990 include:

  • 3.2-megapixel camera with auto-focus, flash, video capture and PictBridge capability
  • EV-DO highspeed data
  • microSD card slot
  • Speakerphone
  • V Cast music
  • Bluetooth
  • TV Out

Thanks to the high-end features, the A990 is commanding the high-end price of $349.99 after $50 in online savings and a 2-year service contract. It's available now.

Comments from readers


Greg Jul 06 2006

WOW! That's a real step up. Verizon is leading the charge again. Anyone have example pics from this thing?


roman Jul 07 2006

try google, I found a number of shots. New A990 seems great!


john t. Jul 08 2006

this is a great phone... any reviews?


diggy Jul 11 2006

i hope it doesnt run the crappy verizon UI


Joe Case Jul 19 2006

WOW! What an awesome piece of equipment! Finally, a great phone AND great camera in one nice package!
This phone just feels good in your hand. It is a great fit around your face when talking on the handset. The speakerphone is super loud...enough volume to be able to hear someone while driving down a freeway.
And the camera...fantastic! Of course, my daughter just bought a compact Nikon 6.0 megapixel camera and it takes awesome shots...BUT...she doesn't have a phone on it!
The A990 camera is 3.2 mp, and is wonderful, PRINTABLE quality. It even has autofocus...which will take just a little getting used to, but worth it!
Yes, the A990 is a little pricey, but have you seen what just that quality camera sells for without a phone?
This phone is worth every penny! Thanks Samsung! Now if Verizon would loosen up the Bluetooth OBEX a bit, I would rate it a 12 on a scale of 10!!


mike Jul 24 2006

DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!! i bought it 2day nd on my way to the parking lot it fell from about 2-2 and a half feet onto a carpet outside of the door of verizon of verizon and the thing broke.i tried turning it on nd it wouldn't. battery was full when i got it . having a camera is gunna make life a lot more delicate. don't get it trust me.


mike Jul 25 2006

does anyone have any idea if a better camera phone will be presented anytime soon. one being greater than 3.2 megapixels.?


LESLIE MARAE Jul 25 2006

Hey, this phone is GREAT!!!! It's good looking, comfortable, and loaded with fun usable stuff. I have a closet full of phones, but this one is really nice.


Jarrod Aug 01 2006

Verizon charged me $550 for the A-970 and this phone is only $350? Verizon sucks..


Greg H Aug 08 2006

Does anyone have several photo links to pics they've taken with the A990 yet? I've heard that shutter lag is pretty bad, but the photo quality is overall very good.


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