Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) which has resolution of 2220 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3720 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 24 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 22999 | Rs. 19999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 8th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 22999. 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 M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Plus Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has display density of 392 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s ~ 80.5%. Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s 24 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s 24 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 8.0 (Oreo) version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M55 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M55 | Galaxy A9 (2018), SM-A920FZBDINS |
| 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 | April 8th, 2024 | November, 2018 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.5 x 163.9 x 7.8 mm | 77 x 162.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 183 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Dark Blue, Light Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Plus Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 392 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.1% | ~ 80.5% |
| Features | 1000 nits Brightness | Infinity Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 4 Gen. OS Upgrade & 5 Year Security Update | Samsung Pay |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 24 MP + 8 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | 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, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 24 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Custom UI | One UI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz& 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 512 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, WMV, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3720 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |