Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) and Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) comes with same RAM. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3720 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Camera | 24 MP Quad | 16 MP |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 16677 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is November, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is Rs. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is December, 2017. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) is Rs. 16677.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) has screen size of 6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s 6.3 inch screen. Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has only 392 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 80.5% than Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018)'s ~ 75.5%. Both mobiles 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 Plus (2018) (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s 24 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018)'s 16 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018)'s 16 MP + 8 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.0 (Oreo) and the second one on 7.1.1 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (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 | November, 2018 | December, 2017 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77 x 162.5 x 7.8 mm | 75.7 x 159.9 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 191 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels | 6 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 392 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 80.5% | ~ 75.5% |
| Features | Infinity Display | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 256 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 | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Samsung Pay | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 24 MP + 8 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP with autofocus | 16 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Ultra Wide Angle, Live Focus, Scene Optimizer, Flaw Detection, Selfie Focus, Pro-lighting, Fun Camera Feature, 2x Optical Zoom | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP | 16 MP + 8 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v7.1.1 (Nougat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Samsung Exynos 7885 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Mali-G71 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | MMS, Instant Messaging |
| Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, WMV, H.265 | MP4, WMV |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3720 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 73 hours | |