ratings |
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key specs |
Display | 6.30-inch | 5.80-inch |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
Front Camera | 24-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
Rear Camera | 24-megapixel + 10-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
RAM | 6GB | 4GB |
Storage | 128GB | 64GB |
Battery Capacity | 3800mAh | 3000mAh |
OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 7.0 |
Resolution | 1080x2220 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels |
general |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Galaxy S8 |
Release date | October 1, 2018 | March 1, 2017 |
Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 162.50 x 77.00 x 7.80 | 148.90 x 68.10 x 8.00 |
Weight (g) | 183.00 | 155.00 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 3800 | 3000 |
Launched in India | - | Yes |
Removable battery | - | No |
Fast charging | - | Quick Charge 2.0 |
Colours | - | Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold |
display |
Screen size (inches) | 6.30 | 5.80 |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Resolution | 1080x2220 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels |
Protection type | - | Gorilla Glass |
Aspect ratio | - | 18.5:9 |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | - | 570 |
hardware |
Processor | octa-core (4x2.2GHz + 4x1.8GHz) | octa-core (4x2.35GHz + 4x1.9GHz) |
Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
RAM | 6GB | 4GB |
Internal storage | 128GB | 64GB |
Expandable storage | Yes | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 512 | 256 |
camera |
Rear camera | 24-megapixel (f/1.7) + 10-megapixel (f/2.4) + 8-megapixel (f/2.4) + 5-megapixel (f/2.0) | 12-megapixel (f/1.7, 1.4-micron) |
Rear autofocus | Yes | Phase detection autofocus |
Front camera | 24-megapixel (f/2.0) | 8-megapixel (f/1.7, 1.22-micron) |
Rear flash | - | Dual LED |
Front autofocus | - | Yes |
software |
Operating system | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 7.0 |
Skin | Samsung Experience UX | - |
connectivity |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
GPS | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
Headphones | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
FM | No | No |
Number of SIMs | 2 | 1 |
Infrared | - | No |
USB OTG | - | No |
Wi-Fi Direct | - | No |
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | - | No |
sim 1 |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM | - |
GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM |
3G | Yes | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
sim 2 |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM | - |
3G | Yes | - |
4G/ LTE | Yes | - |
sensors |
Face unlock | Yes | - |
Fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
Barometer | - | Yes |
Temperature sensor | - | No |