Samsung Galaxy A8s (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8s (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A8s (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) which has resolution of 2220 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A8s (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 3720 mAh |
| Camera | 24 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP Triple | 24 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 43990 | Rs. 19999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A8s (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 43990. The launch Date of the second phone is November, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A8s (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.4 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A8s (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A8s (8GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 403 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has only 392 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A8s (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.7% than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s ~ 80.5%. Samsung Galaxy A8s (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8s (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8s (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 24 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP Triple 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 9.0 and the second one on 8.0 (Oreo) version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A8s (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December, 2018 | November, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.9 x 158.4 x 7.4 mm | 77 x 162.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 173 g | 183 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 392 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.7% | ~ 80.5% |
| Features | Infinity-O Display | Infinity Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 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, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Samsung Pay | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 24 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP with autofocus | 24 MP + 8 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Ultra Wide Angle, Live Focus, Scene Optimizer, Flaw Detection, Selfie Focus, Pro-lighting, Fun Camera Feature, 2x Optical Zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 512 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4/WMV/H.265 | MP4, WMV, H.265 |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3400 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3720 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |