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

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

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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)Global · 6GB · 128GB · A920F
Samsung Galaxy A9 StarSamsung Galaxy A9 StarChina · 4GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Global · 6GB · 128GB · A920F
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Samsung Galaxy A9 Star
Samsung Galaxy A9 Star
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.5Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.1Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 7.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 5.0 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
10 reviews
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3 reviews

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

Specs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) prices Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Global · 6GB · 128GB · A920F 		Samsung Galaxy A9 Star price compare Samsung Galaxy A9 Star
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.3" 6.28"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 81% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 77.0 mm
162.3 mm
7.8 mm 		77.0 mm
162.4 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 183 g 188 g
Micro SnapD. 660
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 660
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 142.346
v7 		104.000
v?
Battery 3800 mAh 3700 mAh
Main Camera 1
24 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2 3 4 		1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2
Selfie Camera SELF 24.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 24 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-A9200, A9200, SM-A920F, A920F SM-G8850, G8850

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

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 Star
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 Star
Size
77.0 mm • 162.3 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.0 mm • 162.4 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 183 g 188 g
Usable surface 81 % 80 %
Materials Metal Polycarbonate
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Pink
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 6.3" 6.28"
Type Super AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2220 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2220 px
Density 392 Pixels per inch 393 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

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

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus
CPU 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 512 Qualcomm Adreno 512

RAM
RAM 6 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
142.346
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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104.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 14% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

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

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

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Atmos

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

User reviews

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

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 24 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
24 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ --
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 Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch 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 24.8 Mpx 24 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX576 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS BSI --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7
Pixel size 0.90 µm --
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2.78" --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

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

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • 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)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
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
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

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.

 0.430 W/Kg on head
1.793 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
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+

User reviews

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

Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
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3700 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

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

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 67%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
10 reviews
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Prices
From $ 233 --
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