Samsung Galaxy A8 Star vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A8 Star and Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) comes with same RAM. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A8 Star
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 3720 mAh |
| Camera | 24 MP + 16 MP Dual | 24 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 17599 | Rs. 19999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is Rs. 17599. The launch Date of the second phone is November, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has display density of 393 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has only 392 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 18.5:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has 24 MP + 16 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s 24 MP Quad Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 24 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v8.0 and the second one on 8.0 (Oreo) version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August, 2018 | November, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77 x 162.5 x 7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 392 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 80.5% | |
| Features | Infinity Display | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 400 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Samsung Pay | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 24 MP + 16 MP with autofocus | 24 MP + 8 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Ultra Wide Angle, Live Focus, Scene Optimizer, Flaw Detection, Selfie Focus, Pro-lighting, Fun Camera Feature, 2x Optical Zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Adreno 512 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | SMS, MMS, IM |
| Yes, with Push Email | Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, WMV | MP4, WMV, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3700 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3720 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | |