Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A8sSamsung Galaxy A8sChina · 6GB · 128GB · G8870
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)Global · 6GB · 128GB · A920F
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy A8s
Samsung Galaxy A8s
China · 6GB · 128GB · G8870
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.1Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 5.0 Battery

User reviews
User score
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2 reviews
8.3
10 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)

Specs where to buy Samsung Galaxy A8s Samsung Galaxy A8s
China · 6GB · 128GB · G8870 		Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) prices Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Global · 6GB · 128GB · A920F
Inches 6.4" 6.3"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 81% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 18:9
Dimensions 74.9 mm
158.4 mm
7.4 mm 		77.0 mm
162.3 mm
7.8 mm
Weight 173 g 183 g
Micro SnapD. 710
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 660
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 170.000
v? 		142.346
v7
Battery 3400 mAh 3800 mAh
Main Camera 1
24 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2 		1
24 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 24 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 24.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-G8870, G8870 SM-A9200, A9200, SM-A920F, A920F

Release Date
Release date December 2018,
5 years ago 		October 2018,
5 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A8s
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8s
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Size
74.9 mm • 158.4 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.0 mm • 162.3 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 173 g 183 g
Usable surface 84 % 81 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Metal
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Blue

Gray

Green
Black

White

Blue

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 6.4" 6.3"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2220 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 392 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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8.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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8.8
Is it comfortable?
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8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
8.4
Number of reviews
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10 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus
CPU 2x Kryo 360 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 616 Qualcomm Adreno 512

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
170.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 33% of devices
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142.346
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
  • Dolby Atmos

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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8.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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7.9
Number of reviews
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10 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 24 Mpx 24 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
10 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
10 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--
4
Camera type
--

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 24 Mpx 24.8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX576 Exmor RS
Type -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/2.78"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
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8.7
Quality of selfies
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8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.4
Number of reviews
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10 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.240 W/Kg on head
1.168 W/Kg on body 		0.430 W/Kg on head
1.793 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.1
Quality of the GPS
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8.8
And the WiFi?
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8.4
Number of reviews
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10 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
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3800 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 10%
    One day
  • 60%
    More than one day
  • 10%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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10 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 67%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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10 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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