Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy S8
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S8. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S8 has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) which has resolution of 2220 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S8
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 5.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3720 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 24 MP Quad | 12 MP |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 22990 |
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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 March, 2017. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S8 is Rs. 22990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8 has screen size of 5.8 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s 6.3 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy S8 has display density of 568 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has only 392 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 18.5:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S8's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S8 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s 24 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S8's 12 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 S8's 8 MP 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 7.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | November, 2018 | March, 2017 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77 x 162.5 x 7.8 mm | 68.09 x 148.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 155 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 | 5.8 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 392 PPI | ~ 568 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 80.5% | |
| Features | Infinity Display | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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 v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 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 | 12 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, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP | 8 MP with Autofocus |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v7.0 (Nougat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.35 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Mali G71 MP20 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands |
| Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, WMV, H.265 | MP4, DivX, XviD |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3720 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | |